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Welcome to SPE Aberdeen’s February e-Newsletter

Dear SPE Aberdeen members, colleagues and friends, 

Last month the finalists of the 33rd Offshore Achievement Awards were announced, and the winners will be revealed at the ever popular black tie event on 14th March. The standard of entries this year was outstanding, leading to a challenging and rewarding judging process! Thanks to the outstanding support from our members and the wider community, this event, along with our other events, continue to go from strength to strength. We use the modest surpluses that we make to give back to our community and to inspire the next generation of industry professionals, from primary school pupils to university students. This has always been a high priority for the section.

At this time of year pupils are making decision on subject choices and careers and our volunteers are very much in demand to attend careers events in school across Aberdeen city and shire to share their experience and expertise. We work closely with Aberdeen Science Centre on a number of projects; through ASC we roll out Energy4me, SPE’s global energy education programme, to schools across Scotland. Last summer we sponsored the Summer of Engineering, an event that ran for 6 weeks and attracted 5000 visitors; this will be repeated again in 2019. We also work closely with TechFest, supporting Maths in the Pipeline and TechFest Science Festival.

Next month we will be welcoming former NASA astronaut Carl Walz and NASA scientist Heather Paul to Aberdeen as part of the NASA in Aberdeen project, now in its 3rd year. Primary and secondary schools and the general public will have the opportunity to hear from the team at a variety of events. This hugely successful project is a collaboration with theEnergy Institute (EI) and the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT).

Our annual student bursary awards have been running for over 20 years supporting students studying oil and gas subjects. This year we are delighted to be in the position to award bursaries up to a total of £30,000 – the applications are being judged right now. We support five student chapters across Scotland and this support includes helping with transport costs to attend our events in Aberdeen and also offer substantial discounted rates at our events.

In addition to these ongoing projects we have also supported a number of “one off” projects over the years. These include funding exhibits at Aberdeen’s Maritime Museum to mark our 30th anniversary and supporting “Inside Industry”, a career guidance website, the only tool of its kind focused on providing first class oil and gas industry career information and advice, now in over 300 schools in Scotland. We also played a key role in developing a virtual tour of the Captain platform – a resource that is used widely in schools including TechFest’s Maths in the Pipeline. We also helped establish the Northsound 1 Energy Schools Challenge which has been running since 1997.

Supporting this wide range of activities and initiatives is completely dependent on our volunteers’ time, expertise and enthusiasm – I’d like to say a huge “Thank you” to them for their continued support. If you’d be interested in contributing to these great initiatives – or have other ideas on how we could do more, please get in touch at aberdeen.chair@spe-uk.org

Kind regards – Ian Phillips

SPE Aberdeen Chairman

 

Big Data Analytics: What Can It Do For Petroleum Engineers And Geoscientists?

Srikanta Mishra, Battelle Memorial Institute and SPE Distinguished Lecturer, will be presenting the next Evening Dinner Meeting, 27th February. Big data analytics has become quite the buzzword in recent years, and its growing application in E&P operations promises to be an exciting new development. This presentation will provide an introduction to big data analytics and will include case studies to demonstrate the value-added proposition for big data. More details and booking here.

 

 

 Srikanta Mishra

 


Record Number of Abstracts Received for SEISMIC2019

The committee for Seismic2019 are busy finalising the technical programme for the conference taking place on 14-15th May. This year, we received a record number of abstracts and are delighted to have attracted such quality presentations and case histories.

Exhibition space is selling fast so make sure you book early to ensure you don’t miss out! More details on how to book your place, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities  here or contact aberdeen.events@spe-uk.org, 01224 646311.

 

 

 

  


YPs Raise Money for The ARCHIE Foundation

Our Young Professionals Committee supported The ARCHIE Foundation throughout 2018, collecting any spare change at their free to attend events, and have raised £126.18! Expro, who sponsor the YP committee, have kindly matched the funds raised and taken the donation total to £252.36! Chris Stewart, YP Chair, commented “Thank you to everyone who has donated to this fantastic charity, we are very pleased to be handing this money over and we look forward to keeping up the support in 2019.”

 


Quality Masterclass Programme Announced for DEVEX2019!

We are excited to announce a top-quality masterclass programme at this year’s DEVEX. Committee member Greg Blower discusses the Masterclasses and what you can expect! Subjects such as fundamentals of capillary pressure; naturally fractured reservoirs; financing and funding mechanisms and the geology of the North Sea will be explored. Bookings are now open and the technical programme will be revealed soon. More details here or email devex@mearns-gill.com, 01224 646311.

 

 

Greg Blower

 


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Industry Assistance Required Urgently for Student Projects

The University of Aberdeen is calling for help from industry for individual project for students on their undergraduate / postgraduate programme in petroleum engineering and post graduate degree in reservoir engineering. The projects are not only fundamental to the award of the degree but also provide a platform for improved connection and communication between the university and the industry it serves. Students have benefited hugely from this industry interaction which leads to a confidence in and understanding of technical / business issues not so easily found in students who did not benefit from such an opportunity. Read more here. If you able to help please get in touch with Petroleum Engineering: Dr Lateef Akanji l.akanji@abdn.ac.uk, Reservoir Engineering: Dr Mehrdad Manzari mtmanzari@abdn.ac.uk

 

 

Abstracts Open for Inwell Flow Surveillance & Control Seminar

Abstracts are open for the 4th Inwell Flow Surveillance and Control Seminar which will explore advances in monitoring surveillance techniques, applications of data and flow control in the oil and gas industry.

We would like to hear value demonstrations and case studies from operators and service companies and are now inviting 200 word abstracts to build a strong technical programme.

More information on how to submit an abstract and the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities here.

 

 


In the Spotlight – Joe Sherratt YP Committee

What did you want to be when you were younger? My grandad used to take me to the airport to watch planes taking off when I was a kid, so I always wanted to be a pilot. Recently I started learning to fly and have completed my first solo flight so maybe one day I will be a pilot after all.

Benefit of SPE membership? I moved to Aberdeen and only knew a couple of people. SPE helped me to meet new people and make lifelong friends which helped that transition. And the YP BBQs aren’t bad either.....

Bucket List? Finish my pilots license, see the northern lights.

Best Achievement so far? My best achievement has to be having my first paper published in an academic journal in 2018.

Read more here. 

 


Don’t Miss Out on the Business Awards Event of the Year!

Tables are selling fast for the 33rd Offshore Achievement Awards, sponsored by TAQA and hosted by Rachel Riley. We recently announced our Young Professional finalists after a rigorous judging process. Hear from Chris Stewart on how the judging went.

Over 400 guests are expected to attend and a few sponsorship opportunities remain. To view the list of finalists and for more info on table sales or sponsorship, visit www.spe-oaa.org or contact the Events Team on 01224 646311 or email oaa@mearns-gill.com

  

 

Chris Stewart

 


From Inner Space to Outer Space – Using Subsea to Train, Live and Work in the Isolated Weightless Environment in Space

The NASA in Aberdeen project are very much looking forward to welcoming NASA Engineer Heather Paul and former NASA astronaut Carl Walz to Aberdeen next month. The week of activities will include a public lecture at which attendees will have the opportunity to hear from both Ms Paul and Mr Walz. More details including booking details here – tickets are expected to sell out quickly!

 

 


Bookings Now Open for Topsides 2019!

Whilst the deadline for submitting an abstract for Topsides UK 2019 has now passed, there are still several opportunities to ensure that your company is part of this year’s event, 22-23rd May. There are 2 sponsorship opportunities and 3 exhibition stands remaining, all of which come with at least one two-day delegate pass.

The third and final free-to-attend Topsides UK breakfast event will take place across the next 4 weeks, to officially launch this year’s conference programme and give you the opportunity to speak with the steering committee. More information on this year’s conference and exhibition here, or contact us on aberdeen.events@spe-uk.org or 01224 646311.

 

 


University of Aberdeen Graduates Return to Student Chapter to Share Their Professional Experience

The student chapter at University of Aberdeen started off 2019 with 3 Petroleum Engineering graduates returning and sharing their journeys from undergraduate to graduate engineer. They shared advice on how to make the most of university life to ensure employment upon graduation which included the benefits of being involved in SPE Aberdeen! Read full report here.

 

Pavel Farbatiuk

 

Last Chance to Submit Abstract for SPE Aberdeen Well Abandonment

This is your last chance to submit an abstract for Well Abandonment 2019, sponsored by Well-Safe Solutions. With the event focusing on maximising recovery from late-life wells including planning and monitoring abandonment operations, co-chair of the Conference, Rox Cassells of TAQA, is keen to hear from all areas of the industry. 

Make sure you submit your abstract before the deadline of 25th February. More details on the abstracts process, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities here.

 

 


Alternatives to Welding – Book Your Place Now

The technical programme for our joint SPE Aberdeen/IMechE Conference on Alternatives to Welding – Creative Solutions for pressure and strength retention will be launched soon. Don’t miss the early bird offers in place and book your place now!. The conference will share knowledge, new technologies and provide clarity on industry guidelines in line with regulatory requirements. Exhibition space is nearly sold out. More information here or call the Events Team on 01224 646311.

 

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University of Aberdeen Big Data: Making Sense of Information and Analytics in Oil and Gas

The University of Aberdeen student chapter started off 2019 with a fascinating presentation from Steven Rossiter, AgileTek which focussed on big data. Steven’s presentation started by charting the history of data from 18,000 to the present day! He also discussed the range of technologies used to analyse large amounts of data and applications for the oil and gas industry. Read full report here.

 

Steven Rossiter

 


‘Transforming Controls Safety and Security – How Safe is your Asset?

Digital transformation, functional safety and Cyber Security are often discussed in isolation in the process control industry. However, data, analytics and remote access, are now used to improve safety, reduce cost and increase efficiency of assets. This merges these areas and they should collectively be discussed as segments of the digital solution. Hear from committee member Megan Hine, Draeger, as to why you should get involved.

This new conference organised by SPE Aberdeen and InstMC will address all of these issues and we are now inviting abstracts for presentations lasting 20 minutes. More information on the abstracts process, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities here.

 

 


YP Simplified Series - The Need for Innovation in Chemical Monitoring Programmes Used in Oil & Gas

Chemical treatment of field fluids in oil and gas installations are vital to efficient and safe operation of the industry. At the next YP Simplified Series event, 6th March, Harry Grover of LUX Assure will be discussing how innovation in their chemical products can lead to cleaner, safer, and more efficient oil and gas production. Open to all and free to attend but booking essential. More details and booking here.

 

 


Top tips from Shell Graduate Engineers for University of Aberdeen Student Chapter

The student chapter at the University of Aberdeen finished off 2018 with a roundtable session with 3 Shell graduate engineers covering different disciplines, wells engineer, production engineer and project manager. The session provided the student with a great opportunity to hear about the engineers’ career paths and also receive valuable advice on the recruitment process. Read full report here.

 

Conor McCarthy, Alex Lawson & Nadir Rutherford


This Month's Top Articles from Rigzone

Global Offshore Oil Set to Rebound? Read full article here.

Oil Supermajors Smash Analyst Estimates. Read full article here.

Offshore Wells to Watch in 2019. Read full article here.

$80 Brent Acceptable for All. Read full article here.

Crude Oil Not Cleared for Takeoff. Read full article here.

KBR Wins Saudi Arabia Debottlenecking Contract. Read full article here.

 


 


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