Welcome to SPE Aberdeen’s December e-Newsletter
Dear SPE Aberdeen members, colleagues and friends,
One of the great things about being part of this industry is the constant challenge. Members of the SPE are problem solvers by instinct and preference. This industry offers an array of technical challenges from squeezing the last economic drop from our mature basins to leaving the remaining hydrocarbons safely in place after wells have passed their useful life through to the reuse of wells and reservoirs and addressing the big questions of energy mix.
We are a technical body not a political one. Our role is to share information about HOW things can be done. It is our role to be well informed of the direction of travel and discuss the practical implementation of changes in direction. In November we took on the big questions facing the industry.
The Young Professionals heard from OGTC about the technology requirements to take the industry towards Net Zero Emissions. This helps inform our discussions and provide new ways to think about energy use and generation on our offshore platform as well as reuse and repurposing of our asset and the continuing need for indigenous hydrocarbon production for decades to come.
Helping us see the need for different attitudes to getting those necessary barrels was David Moseley of Westwood Global Energy when he delivered his Evening Technical Presentation. David argued that commitment to MER requires an increase to exploration drilling.
We took some of the best presentations from the SPE Aberdeen Well Abandonment conference to the Decommissioning Conference 2019 with our friends in the industry Decom UK and OGUK. Our ability to safely and permanently seal our wells, isolate reservoirs and demonstrate our effectiveness and cost efficiency are crucial to the continuing support of decision makers.
As we continue to look to the technological challenges to meet the future of our industry one of the areas of growth is likely carbon capture utilisation and storage. The Continuing Education team are developing a one-day seminar on this subject for 2020.
Being part of SPE Aberdeen is being part of the future of the industry.
We look forward to discussing the big questions with SPE President Shauna Noonan when she visits us in January 2020. Please come along to the Evening Technical Meeting to meet Shauna where she will be giving a short talk before the main technical presentation.
See you there,
Kenny
Kenny McAllister
SPE Aberdeen Chair
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Lessons from Brent Alpha P&A
The first Evening Technical Meeting of 2020 takes place on 23rd January and we will be joined by Caroline Evans and Mark Summers, Shell. They will be discussing the multiple key learnings, both technical and non-technical, from the successful 26 well P&A campaign on Brent Alpha. More details and booking here.
Caroline Evans & Mark Summers
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Seismic Co-Chair Explains Why You Should Submit Abstract
Have you submitted your abstract yet for Seismic 2020? You have just a few weeks left so don’t leave it too late! Hear from our Conference Co-Chair, Ian Barron from Shell, who explains why you need to get involved and what to expect at next year’s conference. More details here or call 01224 646311 and be sure to submit your abstract before the 31 December deadline!
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Abstracts Open for DEVEX 2020
Don’t leave it too late to submit your abstract for DEVEX 2020 “Embracing the new wave – the role of collaboration and technology in the new era of the North Sea”. We are looking for case histories on maximising production; redevelopment of fields; new technology or novel approaches; frontier exploration; facilities enhancements and big data/AI/machine learning. More details here.
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Call for Nominations for SPE Awards
We are in the process of identifying individuals worthy of consideration for an SPE award; Section, Regional, or International. Section awards are presented to those who have shown significant contribution to the industry and SPE Aberdeen, these are decided by an SPE Aberdeen committee and are open to both members and non-members. The Regional and International Awards are both technical and service related, SPE membership is a pre-requisite and judging is by an SPE International committee, details here. If you would like to nominate someone please contact Graham Dallas vice.chair@spe-uk.org
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University of Dundee Student Chapter Attend Evening Technical Meeting
At the recent Evening Technical Meeting we were fortunate enough to be joined by no less than 8 members of the University of Dundee student chapter. It's not always easy for them to attend events and all were made most welcome and introduced to a number of volunteers, the Executive Committee and the speaker Dave Mosely, Westwood Global Energy. We look forward to welcoming them again at future events. In case you missed this event the presentation is now available on the section’s website.
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Would You Like to Present or Share an Innovative Idea at Topsides UK?
Key themes at Topsides UK 2020 are: The Future and Energy Transition, Asset Stewardship: Business as Usual, Asset Integrity, Maintenance and Reliability Excellence, Enabling the Supply Chain, People and Skills, and Smart Decommissioning. If you would like to speak, showcase a product or share an innovative new idea on any of these topics, with over 200 industry professionals, we would love to hear from you. Full details here.
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The YP Committee Wishes Everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
All YP events are entirely funded by corporate sponsorship and the committee is pleased to announce the continuing support from Expro for 2020. Master Flo Valve Inc. will also be sponsoring all YP events in 2020. This new support will increase the value of the events delivered to the YP community in Aberdeen. Keep an eye on the website for details of all upcoming events.
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Show Your Support for the Industry by Sponsoring the OAAs
Get noticed at the 2020 Offshore Achievement Awards, sponsored by TAQA, by taking one of our sponsorship packages. We have the Emerging Technology, Innovator and HSE Innovation categories available for sponsorship as well as the drinks reception and table gifts. As well as helping to support excellent funding initiatives, sponsoring the OAAs provides the perfect platform to raise your profile. For more information email oaa@mearns-gill.com or call 01224 646311.
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Chair and Co-Chair Announced for Joint SPE Aberdeen / IMechE Conference
We are delighted to welcome Robin Hastings, Chrysaor as Chair of the 2020 joint SPE Aberdeen / IMechE Conference on Hot and Cold – Assuring fit for purpose joints – welded and non-welded connections! Robin is joined by Duncan Brown of Katoni as Co-Chair. The aim of the conference is to share knowledge and experiences of different types of hot and cold connections including what to look out for to equip engineers working at all levels to be able to ensure joints are fit for purpose. Abstracts are open; more details here or call 01224 646311.
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Stay Connected and Join the Conversation
For all the latest section news and events, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, and visit the section's website http://www.spe-aberdeen.org
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Inspiring the Next Generation – Maths in the Pipeline, Glasgow
Last month our volunteers were involved in another TechFest’s Maths in the Pipeline, this time in Glasgow which was a first. The event was a great success and thanks to the volunteers from Heriot-Watt University for helping us support the event. They thoroughly enjoyed being part of it and seeing such enthusiasm from the pupils.
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Abstracts Now Open for Well Abandonment 2020
Celebrating 10 years since the first Well Abandonment Seminar, 2020 will focus on Qualification and Verification – Past, Present and Future. Rox Cassells, Chair of the 2020 Conference explains what the themes are and why you should get involved. More information on the conference, sponsored by Well Safe Solutions, here.
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Have You Submitted Your Abstract for EuALF 2020?
Abstracts are open until 31 January for EuALF, sponsored by CNOOC and AccessESP. Do you think you know everything there is to know about Artificial Lift? Think again! Technology is rapidly changing and with developments in AI, you can’t afford to miss this excellent learning opportunity. Conference Committee Member, Dena Cullen from Chrysaor, explains why you need to get involved. More details here or call 01224 646311.
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Inspiring the Next Generation - Teacher Showaround at SPE ICoTA Well Intervention
Our Energy4me Schools Career Guidance committee hosted a very successful show around for teachers and careers advisors at the recent SPE ICoTA Well Intervention conference. This was a great opportunity to establish links between schools and industry and was very much appreciated by all attendees. Big thanks Expro, Hunting Energy Services, TAM International, Helix Energy Solutions, Schlumberger, Halliburton & Interwell for taking part.
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Safe Influx Host Recent YP Tech Tour
At the latest Tech Tour, Safe Influx showcased how their advances in automation can save lives by reducing the potential risk of human error. The tour included a very interesting overview of the technology, including why it is needed and what benefits it can provide; the tour concluded with a live demonstration on the drilling simulator at RGU.
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Carbon Capture & Storage Conference – Would you like to be Involved?
SPE Aberdeen are considering hosting a Carbon Capture & Storage Conference in 2020. We would like your input into how this event is shaped and whether you would be interested in getting involved, either by joining our committee, submitting abstracts or by attending. No matter what discipline you are in, this conference will be of benefit to you to keep you up to date as technology and societies’ energy needs diversifies. For more information, contact aberdeen.events@spe-uk.org or call 01224 646311.
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