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Welcome to SPE Aberdeen’s September e-Newsletter

Dear SPE Aberdeen members, colleagues and friends,

Wow, what a month it is has been. In the last few weeks we have enjoyed our session launch, the Young Professionals (YPs) summer BBQ and then the Offshore Europe 2019 juggernaut rolled into town.

Our session launch event attracted new volunteers into the section and some necessary changes in the committee chairs as some of our YPs gained promotions and new jobs outside the SPE Aberdeen catchment area. I am both delighted to see their progress and sad to see them go.

About 10% of the section’s professional membership gives back through volunteering such as serving on a symposium committee, performing outreach activities through the Schools and Career Guidance committee or other routes. I think that number is staggering given the pressures on those working the oil and gas industry alongside the competing calls on an individual’s time.

The Programme Committee launched its Evening Technical Session programme for the year. There is a tremendous mix of SPE Distinguished Lectures and local experts sharing their experiences. We have presentations ranging right through a development lifecycle. Dana Petroleum will take us from Section to Development, BP will tell us about the first year of the Clair Ridge production and we have several presentations on production challenges such as scale through to Shell sharing their lessons on the P&A of Brent Alpha. It is a programme so full we have added a 9th presentation this year.

Offshore Europe brought the industry’s leadership big hitters into Aberdeen for the first time at the new P&J Live. I loved the new venue. The central foyer gave easy access to the conference and all the exhibition halls. The protection from the weather was a boon to exhibitors who will be glad to see the back of the bad old days of the tents at the AECC.

We were fortunate to have SPE President Sami Al Nuaim participate in our Awards event during OE2019 celebrating the contributions of our SPE volunteers. The event included a presentation by SPE International WIN (Women in Energy) Chair Nihal Mounir to inspire our newly launched SPE Aberdeen WIN Committee. Sami and Nihal had participated in the inaugural WIN event at OE2019 earlier in the day. We also launched the 2020 Offshore Achievement Awards at this event.

Those who attended the opening plenary sessions of the conference will have heard about the industry being on the front foot of two issues key to the future of North Sea Basin – Energy Transition and Diversity.

Of course, SPE Aberdeen volunteers were out in force at OE2019; on the SPE stand, participating in the YPs Emerging Engineers Forum, conducting Schools tours for both teachers and pupils and at the launch of the WIN Committee.

The new Continuing Education session starts in earnest next month with our first seminar Inwell Monitoring & Surveillance on October 2nd and we address cyber security at the Transforming Controls Safety and Security – How Safe is your Asset? seminar on October 30th.

There’s plenty to engage in this month. See you there.

 

Kind regards – Kenny McAllister

SPE Aberdeen Chair

Outer Moray Firth Special Interest Group - Collaborating at Scale 

Our evening technical meetings return next week, 25th September, and we are delighted to be joined by Maurice Bamford, 1st Subsurface, and Colin Percival of Parkmead Group. The Outer Moray Firth Special Interest Group is the first industry-led group to take on the development of a UKCS MER Area Plan at a basin-scale. The presentation will summarise the challenges and findings of the collaboration. More details and booking  here.

 

Maurice Bamford & Colin Percival

 


Personal Resilience Event - Sleep Better and Live Longer

Our personal resilience events are back and the first event, 24th September, will focus on sleep. Dr Olga Runcie, Consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist at BMI Albyn, will discuss advances in sleep neurobiology. You will learn how to develop a healthier sleep routine and how to deal with anxiety and fear about not sleeping. There is also the opportunity to book a one to one with Dr Runcie after the presentation. More details and booking here.

 

 Dr Olga Runcie, BMI Albyn Hospital

 


Young Professionals New Members Night: Introduction to the YP Community & The Key to Your Future Career

Are you in the final year of your degree program and looking to take the next steps to take you forward to an exciting career in Oil & Gas? Are you new to the industry with less than three years’ experience looking to expand your network? The YPs are hosting an event, 10th Oct, aimed specifically at expanding your network, learning more about the oil & gas industry (including the benefits of a SPE membership!) and have some fun along the way. More details and booking here.

 


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EuALF 2020 – Artificial Lift Intelligence

You might think you know everything there is to know about Artificial Lift, but is this true? Developments in Artificial Intelligence and autonomous control show that technology never stands still.The biennial EuALF is a well-established forum for artificial lift professionals that will take an informed look at what the brave new world of Artificial Intelligence means to the established world of Artificial Lift. The organisers welcome abstracts on all types of artificial lift technology, design, control and performance modelling. More information here.

 

 

 

Congratulations to All Our SPE Regional and Section Award Winners

Our annual award ceremony was held during OE2019. This event was a great opportunity to celebrate all the hard work, dedication and commitment of our volunteers. SPE President, Sami Al-Nuaim, presented all the awards. The full list of award recipients is available here. Congratulations to all!

 

 


Digital Transformation, Functional Safety and Cyber Security - Book Now!

This new conference, organised by SPE Aberdeen and InstMC, will address digital transformation, functional safety, and the important issues of cyber security. The high quality technical programme features subject matter experts, including a talk from the National Centre for Cyber Security and in-depth workshops covering business, technical and forensics. More information on all aspects of the event can be found here.

 

 

  


Technical Programme Now Live for SPE ICoTA Conference!

With nearly 70 abstracts received for the 25th SPE ICoTA European Well Intervention Conference, formulating the programme was a challenge, but you are guaranteed to hear high quality case histories, some extremely informative technology ‘techbyte’s’, and a great keynote address on each day. Only a few spaces remain for the exhibition – with an Operator stand featuring around 12 Operators, you can’t not be there! More information at www.icota-europe.com

 

 

 

 


YP Committee Says Farewell to Chris Stewart & Adam Zalewski 

Chris was been an integral part of the YP committee since 2015, leading the Simplified Series before serving as both Vice-Chair and Chair. Chris was also active in many other aspects of SPE in Aberdeen and will be very much missed. The committee wishes Chris all the best on his new adventure in Norway! Adam was been involved with the section since his student days. He was also an integral part of the YP team, serving as Treasurer, Vice-Chair and Chair. He also organised great events at conferences such as Offshore Europe and DEVEX. Adam is moving to a new job in London where he plans to continue supporting SPE.

 


SEISMIC 2020 – Abstracts Now Open!

The role of seismic in the energy mix is vitally important. Seismic 2020 will cover the entire spectrum of seismic technology from exploration through development and production to re-purpose or abandonment – the full lifecycle of the asset. As well as focusing on the ‘here and now’, we will look ahead to the future and how seismic feeds into the MER strategy and its role in the diversification of the energy mix. More information here.

 

 

Surveillance, Monitoring & Data - Book Your Place Now! 

This conference will provide the audience with a better understanding of the challenges and benefits when balancing lower cost wells and surveillance solutions to optimise production. We have an excellent technical programme featuring a range of case histories from Operators including Enquest, CNOOC International, Spirit Energy and Equinor. More information here on the programme, as well as sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.

 

 

 


YP Simplified Series - Pipeline Corrosion Management Framework

Next month’s YP Simplified Series will be presented by Marguerite Forde of ROSEN (UK). It is recognised that corrosion is a major cause of pipeline failures and it is still one of the main threats compromising pipeline integrity and reducing operational life. Drawing on their experience of working with pipeline operators, ROSEN have formed a Corrosion Management Framework that illustrates what they consider to be industry best-practice, and which will be the focus of this event. Details and booking here.

 

 


Offshore Achievement Awards 2020 – Nominations Now Open!

Now in its 34th year, the OAAs, sponsored by TAQA, recognise outstanding achievements in the offshore energy industry. Rewarding innovative technologies, growth in companies both large and small, and the significant contributions of individuals within the industry, the OAAs give recognition to the superlative achievements of those who go above and beyond in the energy sector.

Sponsorship is now available. If you would like to be an Award sponsor, or support the event by sponsoring the drinks reception or table gifts then get in touch; more information available at www.spe-oaa.org

 

 


DEVEX 2020 – Abstracts Now Open!

This year marks the 17th DEVEX Conference and we will focus on how new ways of working and the role of technology will shape the present and future of the basin; what this will mean for our industry and the opportunities for new entrants or industries beyond E&P. Abstracts are now open. If you have experiences to share, then we’d like to hear from you! Visit www.devex-conference.org for more details.

 

 


Launch of Section’s Women in Energy (WIN) Committee

The section’s WIN committee was officially launched earlier this month at OE2019 by Sami Al-Nuaim, SPE President. The committee also held its inaugural event, which was a fantastic success. Fully booked and with a great line-up of guest speakers, the event was full of engaging and insightful discussions. Keep an eye on the section’s website for details of upcoming WIN events.

 


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