Welcome to SPE Aberdeen’s January e-Newsletter
Dear SPE Aberdeen members, colleagues and friends,
Happy New Year Everyone!
We have a very exciting start to 2020 with the visit of SPE President Shauna Noonan on January 22nd. Shauna will be attending the SPE Aberdeen Board meeting and will also give a short talk before the main Evening Technical presentation. It is a great opportunity to hear the direction of the SPE in these challenging times for the industry.
The Evening Technical presentation will be given by Ian Phillips who will be discussing the Energy Transition and the future of the oil and gas industry; we expect a lively debate to ensue after the presentation!
Our Young Professional team will be taking their first Tech Tour of 2020 to TechnipFMC ROV. We are grateful to all the companies that host these Tech Tours; a lot of work goes into preparing for the tours and ensuring everyone is safe through the visit. Also, they are often conducted outside of normal working hours. TechnipFMC will be letting our YPs loose on their ROV simulator – what a great opportunity. Perhaps TechnipFMC are aiming to obtain a few “before“ videos for their training programme.
Continuing Education are working on a couple of new symposium themes for 2020; we are hoping to make some announcements shortly. In the meantime there are calls for abstracts open for Seismic 2020, DEVEX 2020, Topsides UK 2020, EuALF 2020, Alternatives to Welding and Well Abandonment 2020.
If you haven’t spoken at one of our events before then make 2020 your year. It starts with the submission of a 200-word abstract and there will be plenty of support from SPE Aberdeen and the event committees to help you share your expertise with the industry. Go on, have a go!
Have a great 2020.
Kenny
Kenny McAllister
SPE Aberdeen Chair
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Energy Transition and the Future of the Oil & Gas Industry
The first Evening Technical Meeting of 2020 takes place next week, 22nd January and we are delighted to be joined by Ian Phillips, OGIC. Ian will be discussing renewable energy, various ways of decarbonising oil and gas, and the potential impact on how we live. We will also be joined at this event by Shauna Noonan, SPE 2020 President, who will deliver a short presentation on SPE's response to the energy debate. More details and booking here.
Ian Phillips
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Inspiring the Next Generation - Careers Fairs
The 2020 series of school careers events are up and running and last week we supported the event at Aberdeen Grammar School. Our volunteers were on hand to share their experiences and offer advice; looking forward to attending more of these events in the coming months.
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Seismic Chair Explains Why You Should Submit an Abstract
Have you submitted your abstract yet for Seismic 2020? You have until 27th January so don’t leave it too late! Conference Chair, Chrysanthe Munn from BP, explains why you need to get involved and what to expect at next year’s conference. More details here or call 01224 646311.
Chrysanthe Munn
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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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Programme Available for 9th SPE Aberdeen & SMN Sand Management Euroforum
Taking place in March 2020, this event will build on the success of preceding conferences to provide a unique platform for operators, service companies and academics to share knowledge and to help drive forward and develop industry best practice. The theme of this year's event is 'Maximising Value Using Innovative Sand Management Technology; Efficiency, Innovation and Data Management'. More details, booking and programme here.
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Abstracts for EuALF 2020 close on 31st January
You have until 31st January to submit your 200 word abstract for this year’s EuALF Conference, sponsored by CNOOC, AccessESP and Aramco. Conference Chair Craig Durham explains why you should submit an abstract for “Artificial Lift Intelligence” which takes place on 9-10 June at P&J Live. More details here or call 01224 646311.
Craig Durham
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2020 Offshore Achievement Awards Finalists To be Announced Next Week
Even if you are not a finalist, you can still get involved by taking a table or one of our final remaining sponsorship opportunities. Emerging Technology, Innovator and HSE Innovation categories are available for sponsorship as well as the drinks reception and table gifts. In addition to helping to support excellent funding initiatives, sponsoring the OAAs provides the perfect platform to raise your profile. The evening is also a brilliant networking opportunity. For more information email oaa@mearns-gill.com or call 01224 646311.
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SPE Aberdeen Review 2019
Our review of 2019 is now available on our website! Read all about our achievements over the past 12 months and our goals for the year ahead. Review available here.
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Abstracts Open for Well Abandonment 2020
Well Abandonment 2020, sponsored by Well Safe Solutions, is in its 10th year and will bring together those specialising in the areas of production optimisation, well integrity and those focused on abandonment operations from major operators, service companies and regulators. Willem Boon von Ochssee, Spirit Energy and conference committee member, talks about the themes and why you need to get involved. More information here.
Willem Boon von Ochssee
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Abstracts Deadline Approaching for Joint SPE Aberdeen IMechE Conference
Abstracts close on 31st January for the 2020 joint SPE Aberdeen / IMechE Conference on Hot and Cold – Assuring fit for purpose joints – welded and non-welded connections! Conference Chair, Robin Hastings of Chrysaor, explains the themes and topics and why you should submit an abstract. 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. More information here or call 01224 646311.
Robin Hastings
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Young Professionals TechTours
The next YP TechTour takes place later this month at TechnipFMC; places at this event were booked out in record time! Attendees will hear about their ROV activities and capabilities, have a tour of their workshop facilities and the opportunity to try piloting an ROV on a simulator. The YP committee is always looking for new exciting places to visit as part of the Tech Tour series. If you are interested in hosting a visit please contact yp.chair@spe-uk.org
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Abstracts for DEVEX 2020 Close on 31st January
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”. Hear from James Churchill, Shell and PESGB, on why you should submit an abstract! DEVEX is the only technical conference of its size focused on the full cycle of reservoir discovery, evaluation, development and recovery in the UK. If you have experiences to share, then we’d like to hear from you! More details here.
James Churchill
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Topsides UK 2020 – ‘Excelling Today Whilst Preparing for our Future’
Topsides UK 2020 provides a world-class conference and exhibition for operators, supply chain, SMEs, contractors & specialist consultants to share their knowledge and experience thus ensuring that the industry is aligned in tackling the challenges of late life operations together. There are a variety of ways that your company can support this year’s conference and exhibition, from securing one of the many free speaking slots, to becoming one of our exhibitors or sponsors. You have until the 24th Jan to submit a 200 word abstract; more information here.
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This Month's Top Articles from Rigzone
Offshore Contractors Primed For a Busy 2020. Read more here.
North Sea Oil Players Share Recruitment Outlook. Read more here.
BP and Premier Oil in $625MM North Sea Deal. Read more here.
Hormuz Oil Flow Disruption Efforts Very Likely. Read more here.
Chevron Pulls Workers Out of KRI. Read more here.
Repsol to Abandon Offshore Guyana Well. Read more here.
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Dates for Your Diary
Decom North Sea - Networking Breakfast & Exhibition 22nd January 2020
Taking place in The Chester Hotel, Decom North Sea's networking breakfast and mini exhibition will include presentations from industry leaders Neptune Energy and Repsol Sinopec Resources and elevator pitch slots from Viewport3, Met Office, Laytrix Ltd, Scanmudring & Helix Energy Solutions. More details here
Decom Offshore 2020 - Decommissioning Conference & Awards 19th & 20th May 2020
Decom North Sea’s annual Awards Dinner and Conference, Decom Offshore, will return to Aberdeen on Tuesday 19th May and Wednesday 20th May 2020 at P&J Live. The conference offers unique opportunities to meet new clients and enrich your decommissioning knowledge. More details here.
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Advertise with SPE Aberdeen
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