SPE-GCS Connect October 2021 by SPE-GCS

SPE GULF COAST SECTION

OCTOBER 2021

OCTOBER FEATURES

Gulf Coast Section

Energy Professionals Hiring Event MEMBERS IN TRANSITION

2021 Reservoir Technology Symposium RESERVOIR

2021 ESP Symposium ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SYMPOSIUM

CONTENTS

In Every Issue CHAIR’S CORNER Nii Ahele Nunoo 2021-2022 SPE-GCS Chair

OCTOBER 2021 DRILLING

13 Anchor: Chevron’s First 10/21/21

Deepwater Subsea 20M Project Worldwide

CALENDAR October 2021

DATA ANALYTICS

MEMBERSHIP REPORT July 2021

03 04

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTS Gelila Kassaye Jose R. Contreras Tyler R. Reynolds

THEN & NOW Buddy Woodruff

10/28/21 13 Data Analytics Workflows

Assisting in Production Surveillance and Optimization

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

11/12/21 14 Allies Will Power (and Empower)

the Energy Transition

Committees

Study Groups

NORTHSIDE

10/12/21 09 Boom or Bust – Crystal Ball

Thoughts for 2022

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

10/13/21 10 Development of Elastomer

Compounds and Seals: A Case Study in Upstream Oil & Gas

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

10/20/21 11 Gassing Up! Haynesville

Operator Discussion Panel

SPECIAL INTEREST

10/20/21 12 An Old Industry with a

New Look: Geothermal Energy in 2021

WESTSIDE

12 You Really Can Have It All – 10/20/21

Lower Well Costs and More Production

EDUCATION Where Are They Now, Past Scholarship Winner: Frank Kubes SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Scholarship Endowment Fund Update

Special Events DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

10/1/21 21 Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion

in the Oil & Gas Industry to Deliver a Lower Carbon Future

ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP (ESP) SYMPOSIUM

10/4/21 – 10/8/21 23 2021 ESP Symposium

MEMBERS IN TRANSITION (MIT)

10/11/21 25 Energy Professionals Pre-Hiring Event

MEMBERS IN TRANSITION (MIT)

10/12/21 27 Energy Professionals Hiring Event

RESERVOIR

MEMBERS IN TRANSITION (MIT)

Symposium

9/10/21 16 MiT Seminar Series #63:

Co-Hosted with AAPG

10/14/21 28 2021 Reservoir Technology SPORTING CLAYS COMMITTEE

11/12/21 29 SPE-GCS 21st Annual Sporting

Clays Tournament

EDUCATION

10/26/21 17 Panel Discussion: Petroleum Engineering Curriculum of Tomorrow

CONTINUING EDUCATION

11/18/21 19 Carbon Capture, Utilization and

Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

12/3/21 20 2021 Oil Patch Writing

Event Highlights INNOVATE COMMITTEE Energy Leaders address ‘Resilient Innovation’ at 3rd Annual Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit

Directory

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CORNER OCTOBERCHAIR’S 2021

OCTOBER 2021

Nii Nunoo - 2021-2022 SPE-GCS Chair The upsurge of the delta variant cases in the United States has slowed the US economic recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic because of the public still being uncomfortable returning to normal operations. According to an article published by the Houston public media, the new strain makes up more than 75% of new covid-19 cases in the Houston area. In Texas, new cases are up 92%, and hospitalization is up 49%. The gulf coast section has done a phenomenal job following the CDC rules and guidelines in all our events. We have adopted a hybrid approach to our events, still delivering high-level technical content to our members. For those not comfortable attending an in-person event, there is always a virtual option present. As previously discussed, we are going to focus on a few key areas this year. We are first going to take a closer look at our Membership. This review and assessment will help us learn how to engage by understanding the needs of our current and potential members, and hopefully increase the Membership of this great section. The section has established a task force to investigate the drastic drop in membership and how best to boost our membership, create a platform to network, share ideas, and build a technical tool kit. The committee will be led by John Vozniak, an old-time member and friend of the section. The committee will be reporting back to the board of directors with their findings in 90days. One of the key things the committee will do is survey the Gulf Coast members. I plead with you all to take active participation in the survey. This will help the section understand the current issues and discuss how best they can be addressed.

Regarding industry updates and news, referencing an IEA report for September, Global oil demand has been estimated to decline for the past three months due to the resurgence of COVID. Hurricane Ida also contributed by taking 1.7 mb/d of oil production off the market along the US Gulf Coast at the end of August, with potential supply losses from the storm approaching 30MB. According to the article. There is a light at the end of the tunnel with oil prices going into the winter months. Oil prices should see a shift closer to balance this month if OPEC+ continues to unwind production cuts. The introduction of the COVID booster shot should bring some confidence in people to return to normalcy. Within SPE-GCS, I am pleased to see that the section is getting back to organizing more technical, networking events. All our events will include the new norm of a virtual option. This illustrates that the section embraces the challenges we face and uses technology and creativity to share technical content. This month, I will highlight a few events: Enabling Pressure Transient Analysis in Drawdown, Analytics, and automation to improve drilling performance and the Effect of Surface Data Acquisition Methods on Well Performance Evaluation. You can find more information and registration details in the section events calendar. I would like to close by recognizing all the hard work behind the scenes in every sector of the Gulf Coast Section. Considering that all volunteers have a day job, it is impressive to see everything accomplished and with such efficiency. Finally, let’s not forget the superb management and guidance provided by Kristin Washam who has kept the boat sailing throughout the Pandemic. All the best! Until next month, Nii Ahele Nunoo

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OCTOBER CALENDAR

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OCTOBER 2021

MONDAY

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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• Diversity & Inclusion

01 • ESP Symposium

• ESP Symposium

04 • MiT

05 • MiT

• ESP Symposium

06 • Research & Development

• Northside

• ESP Symposium

• Board of Directors Meeting

• MiT

• Reservoir

13 • Business Development

• Drilling

• Special Interest Study Group

• Westside

• Education

• Data Analytics

Upcoming Special Events MARK YOUR CALENDARS 10.1.21 - Diversity & Inclusion Panelist Event 10.04-10.08.21 - Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Symposium 10.11.21 - MiT Pre-Hiring Event

10.12.21 - SPE-GCS MiT Hiring Event 10.14.21 - 2021 Reservoir Technology Symposium 11.13.21 - SPE-GCS 21st Annual Sporting Clays Tournament 12.3.21 - 2021 Oil Patch Writing

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Gelila Kassaye Arrangement Chair SPE-GCS

OCTOBER 2021

Jose R. Contreras

How did you first get involved with SPE?

Cementing Software Product Analyst Schlumberger

I first became an SPE member while in college.

How did you first get involved with SPE?

What SPE study groups, committees or volunteer events have you been involved in? While I attended SPE events in college, I wasn’t part of a committee. I’m now an arrangement chair for the SPE-GCS Drilling Study Group.

What is your REAL job and educational background? I have a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering and I’m currently searching for a position.

What is your favorite thing about SPE? I really like how SPE is globally connected and provides members with various opportunities to better their career.

I joined SPE in 2010, but I only became an active SPE volunteer in 2018 when a group of colleagues invited me to be part of a study group. I was inspired by their commitment and leadership in different activities.

What SPE study groups, committees or volunteer events have you been involved in? I’m involved with the SPE-GCS Drilling Study Group, where I currently serve as the treasurer.

What is your REAL job and educational background? I work as a cementing software product analyst at Schlumberger. I’m a mechanical engineer, and my career is focused on the design, execution and evaluation of cementing operations.

What is your favorite thing about SPE?

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SPE focuses on the dissemination and exchange of knowledge on improved and cutting-edge technological developments. This is my favorite part of the organization, as it provides opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competencies.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Tyler R. Reynolds Business Development Manager, Americas DeltaTek Global How did you first get involved with SPE? I’ve attended SPE events throughout my career, and I’ve always tried to stay connected during overseas assignments.

What SPE study groups, committees or volunteer events have you been involved in? I’m currently the programs chair for the SPE-GCS Drilling Study Group. I’ve also been involved with Stavanger Norway’s Young Professionals Group.

What is your REAL job and educational background? I’m a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2007, with a BS in mechanical engineering. I started my career as a design engineer for PDC drill bits with Baker Hughes before taking an overseas assignment as an applications engineer in Scotland in 2011. In 2013, I joined Superior Energy Services to lead the startup of a new branch in Norway. I later took on management positions in the Asia Pacific region with assignments in Singapore and Perth, Australia. I moved back to Texas in 2019 to establish western hemisphere business operations for DeltaTek Global. I’m currently preparing to go offshore in support of their first Gulf of Mexico project.

What is your favorite thing about SPE? I appreciate how SPE is truly global and one of the main oil and gas organizations that promotes best practices, lessons learned and case studies for new technologies and general advancements in our industry. Traditional networking has been turned upside down by COVID-19, and as a result, I see SPE as more relevant than ever.

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BUDDY WOODROOF

OCTOBER 2021

THEN & NOW OCTOBER 2001

An onshore injection well in Brazil is the site of an allelectronic, multizone intelligent well completion being tested for eventual use by Petrobras in its deepwater Campos basin wells. The World Renewable Energy Report lists the following as the forecasted order of renewable energy contributions for 2001-10: 43% biomass, 27% wind, 15% solar, 9% small-scale hydro, 4% geothermal and 2% others. The American Petroleum Institute reports that US jet fuel deliveries fell nearly 10 percent in September due to reduced air travel following terrorist attacks.

Light sweet crude: $22.66/bbl Natural gas: $2.42/MMbtu US active rig count: 1,147

OCTOBER 2011

The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) issues an initial round of citations resulting from the Joint Investigation Team's final report on the April 2010 Macondo well blowout and crude oil spill. Fifteen citations are issued Oct. 12 as Incidents of Non-Compliance (INCs) to BP PLC, the well's operator; offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd; and well services supplier Halliburton Co. Saudi Arabia strongly condemns what it calls the "sinful and abhorrent" attempt to assassinate its ambassador to Washington, a day after the US claimed Iran was behind the plot. Former chief of Saudi intelligence Prince Turki AlFaisal tells an oil conference that there was overwhelming evidence that Iran was behind a plot to kill the Saudi ambassador and that it must "pay the price." Kinder Morgan Inc. reports it will acquire all outstanding shares of El Paso Corp. in a transaction creating the largest midstream and the fourth-largest energy company in North America, with an enterprise value of $94 billion and 80,000 miles of pipelines, the companies claim.

Light sweet crude: $85.56/bbl Natural gas: $3.58/MMbtu U.S. active rig count: 2,023

OCTOBER 2016

Three groups that support the Dakota Access crude-oil pipeline and similar oil and gas transportation projects separately express concerns on Oct. 11 after protesters broke into facilities near the Canadian border and elsewhere and tried to close pipeline valves manually. Fans of energy regulation might regret a rare success rooted in the US government's expansionism of the 1970s. Some of them are suggesting the decade wasn't so bad. Maybe they’re too young to remember the service-station lines, daisy-chain corruption and unseemly contortions of a government trying to fix its mistakes without admitting to having made any. Alaska's government formally nominates the Beaufort and Chukchi seas and Cook Inlet for inclusion in the 2017-22 federal Outer Continental Shelf management program being prepared by the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The action is necessary to assure that one lease sale in each area remains in the program, Gov. Bill Walker (I) says in an Oct. 6 letter to US Sec. of the Interior Sally Jewell.

Light sweet crude: $49.52/bbl Natural gas: $3.03/MMbtu US active rig count: 524

THE REST OF THE YARN This month, we meet two of the guests from the Brown and Hunt families. The white-haired figure shaking President Nixon’s hand with patrician reserve was George Brown, head of one of the world’s largest construction firms and a primary backer of Johnson and Connally. His company, Brown & Root, had participated in all the major construction in Vietnam, on Project Mohole in the Pacific Ocean, on NASA’s Houston Space Center and on countless other massive projects around the world, many of them related to war. Brown’s eyesight had begun to fail, but his political acumen remained intact, as did his elevated position among his peers. Quite different in appearance was the short, plump Nelson Bunker Hunt, a heavy supporter of Nixon’s, who wore a shy, gap-toothed grin. The third son of H. L. Hunt, Bunker was a formidable force in his own right in financial America, and

BUDDY WOODROOF

Next month, we meet some of the oilfield contingent.

The Gulf Coast Section (GCS) was established on October 13, 1935. The mission of GCS is part of our Bylaws which were amended by vote of the Board of Directors on October 16, 2016, and by vote of the general membership on October 20, 2017.

HISTORY QUIZ

SPE-GCS MISSION

California’s first well drilled over water from an island structure was located off what beach?

The mission of the Section shall be the promotion of mutual cooperation in furthering the objectives of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International, Inc. This shall be accomplished by:

not unknown to controversy. He and other members of the Hunt family were presently involved in a federal wiretapping suit. His oil interests in Libya were threatened with nationalization. Neither of these would prevent his buying another thoroughbred racehorse, or his later attempt with his brother, Herbert, to buy up a large portion of the world’s available silver.

If you would like to participate in this month’s quiz, e-mail your answer to contest@spe.org by noon, October 15. The winner, who will be chosen randomly from all correct answers, will receive a $50 gift card to a nice restaurant (courtesy of the ProTechnics Division of Core Laboratories).

ANSWER TO SEPTEMBER’S QUIZ

Arsenic was the earliest acid corrosion inhibitor used for treating limestone formations with hydrochloric acid.

SEPTEMBER'S QUIZ RESULTS Congratulations to September’s winner, Mario Torre with Sensia.

I. Providing forums that afford members the opportunity to upgrade and maintain professional competence. II. Providing social interaction that increases member participation in Section activities as a whole, while striving to maintain the integrity of the Section. III. Supporting programs in local primary and secondary schools to encourage students to develop their abilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. IV. Supporting engineering programs at the university level. V. Enhancing the image of the Oil and Gas Industry by sponsoring community service programs.

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STUDY GROUP

OCTOBER 2021

NORTHSIDE Boom or Bust: Crystal Ball Thoughts for 2022 The US oilfield markets have shown a remarkable recovery from the painful declines in early 2020 brought on by the double whammy of crude oil oversupply and a pandemic-induced demand contraction. The US rig count has doubled from the same period a year ago, and broad signs point toward a continued economic recovery. But what does the remainder of 2021, and more importantly 2022, look like for the oil patch? This presentation will review the latest Spears & Associates research and identify some of the key trends that will be in play in the future.

DAVID HUTCHISON

David Hutchison is a senior advisor at Spears & Associates. The majority of Hutchison’s 40-year industry career has been focused on the drilling and downhole technology side of the business, where he has held various sales, operations and management positions domestically and overseas. He is also the founder and managing director of Hutchison Ventures, LLC. Hutchison holds a BS in business from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Strathclyde Business School in Scotland.

EVENT INFO

WHEN Tuesday, October 12, 2021 11:30am – 1:00pm

SPEAKER David Hutchison Senior Advisor Spears & Associates

LOCATION Landry’s Seafood House 1212 Lake Robbins Dr The Woodlands, TX 77380

CONTACT David Traugott - 936-777-6204 david.traugott@nov.com

EVENT PRICING Members: $45 Non-Members: $55 Students/MiT/Retired SPE: $25

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STUDY GROUP

OCTOBER 2021

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Development of Elastomer Compounds and Seals: A Case Study in Upstream Oil & Gas When the upstream oil and gas market pushes the frontiers of technology, the effort encompasses many components, including)-rings. O-rings are typically manufactured from elastomer compounds, which have different properties depending on the raw materials from which they’re composed. This presentation will walk through the basics of elastomer technology and the methodology for developing a compound that achieves a desired balance of properties. A typical test plan, from initial screening of candidate compounds to final validation testing, will be reviewed. The audience will gain an enhanced understanding of how best to collaborate with elastomer compound and seal manufacturers on innovation aligned with the next generation of oilfield equipment.

SEEMA GANGATIRKAR

Seema Gangatirkar has nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of strategic marketing roles, including market research. She is currently a product manager at Greene Tweed, where she is responsible for the for the industrial Chemraz® FFKM portfolio. Gangatirkar holds a BBA and BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA from Texas A&M University.

BRET NEESE

Bret Neese is the technology manager of Chemraz® FFKM at Greene Tweed, where he leads the development of nextgeneration compounds and seals for applications in harsh environments. Neese previously spent over 11 years at Dow in research and development roles. He holds a BS in plastics engineering technology and a PhD in materials science and engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

EVENT INFO

WHEN Wednesday, October 13, 2021 11:30am – 1:00pm

SPEAKERS Seema Gangatirkar Product Manager Greene Tweed Bret Neese Technology Manager Greene Tweed

IN-PERSON & WEBINAR SPE GCS Office 10777 Westheimer Ste 1075 Houston, TX 77042

CONTACT Amit Patil - 817-899-7028 apatil14@slb.com

EVENT PRICING In-Person/Webinar Members: $45/$15 Non-Members: $55/$25 Students/MiT/Retired SPE: $20

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Gassing Up! Haynesville Operator Discussion Panel With prices above $4/mcf and an ever-increasing focus on ESG, natural gas is poised to fuel the transition economy. Prolific well results, coupled with favorable geography, make the Haynesville Shale the basin of choice to meet this growing demand. Join the SPE-GCS Business Development Study Group as we explore this exciting region via the lens of some of the top operators in the basin such as Chesapeake, Rockcliff Energy and Southwestern. The discussion will cover big deals, consolidation, LNG, & high IPs. This a great chance to hear directly from some of the most active operators in the basin and to network with industry peers. Space is limited. Visit the event webpage for more information and register now to reserve your place.

CHRIS SIMON

Chris leads the business development effort and is a member of the executive committee at Rockcliff Energy. Prior to joining Rockcliff in 2015, Chris served as Managing Director and Head of the Acquisitions & Divestitures advisory practice within the Energy Investment Banking Group of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. where he founded the A&D practice in 2009. Chris has held senior positions at Petroleum Place Energy Advisors, JMI Energy, Inc. and Destec Energy, Inc. He started his career as a petroleum engineer at ARCO Oil and Gas Company. Chris holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas, where he was a Sord Scholar, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.

OCTOBER 2021

EVENT INFO

WHEN Wednesday, October 20, 2021 5:00pm – 7:00pm

SPEAKERS Chris Simon Vice President, Business Development Rockcliff Energy Derek Dixon Director, Business Development, A&D Chesapeake Energy Kyle Magrini Director & General Manager of Corporate Development Southwestern Energy Company

LOCATION The Petroleum Club of Houston 1201 Louisiana St., 35th Floor Houston, TX 77002

CONTACT Laura Freeman- 970-417-1641 lfreeman@vencerenergy.com

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP An Old Industry with a New Look: Geothermal Energy in 2021 Though the geothermal energy industry has been around for over half a century and taps into a nearly limitless resource, it makes up a surprisingly modest percentage of the US energy mix. Previously held back by a lack of technical innovation and policy support, geothermal could be primed for a breakthrough of significant proportions. This talk reviews the technology innovation, market dynamics and political and regulatory support contributing to the shift in modern geothermal energy potential.

SARAH JEWETT

Sarah Jewett is the director of strategy for Fervo Energy. An engineer by training, Jewett discovered an early passion for energy and climate change mitigation while working for renewable energy startups during college. Driven to learn about the fossil fuel industry, she began her career running hydraulic fracturing crews for Schlumberger across the American West and Alaska. Between Schlumberger and Fervo, Jewett worked for Select Energy Services in corporate development. She has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA/BE from Dartmouth College.

WESTSIDE You Really Can Have It All: Lower Well Costs and More Production The optimization of completions in unconventional reservoir wells has proceeded at a slow pace through trial and error. This has led our industry to creep toward an optimum design through populating statistical models with thousands of wells. But what if one could take a relative handful of wells, analyze the production and completions used in them, and then “leap” to significant improvements in well costs and production results? This presentation will present a methodology that achieves this goal. The data to populate this process already exists, the analyses are inexpensive and the benefits are significant. Actual case histories will be presented. Invigorating discussion will follow. Just bring an open mind!

STEPHEN SCHUBARTH

Steve Schubarth is the president of Schubarth, Inc. and Schubarth Software Systems LLC. He has 40 years of industry experience and has presented or published over 30 papers and articles, most involving completion optimization. Schubarth has worked for operators, a service company, a proppant manufacturer and several consulting firms. He received BS and MS degrees in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University.

OCTOBER 2021

EVENT INFO

WHEN Wednesday, October 20, 2021 12:00pm – 1:00pm

SPEAKER Sarah Jewett Director of Strategy, Fervo Energy

IN-PERSON & WEBINAR Houston Training Center 10777 Westheimer Rd, Suite 1075 Houston, TX 77042

CONTACT Priyavrat Shukla - 405-496-0452 pshukla5@slb.com

WHEN Wednesday, October 20, 2021 12:00pm – 1:00pm

SPEAKER Stephen Schubarth President, Schubarth, Inc. and Schubarth Software Systems LLC

IN-PERSON & WEBINAR Norris Center – Westchase 9900 Richmond Ave, Ste 102 Houston, TX 77042

CONTACT Derek Key - derek.key@corelab.com

STUDY GROUP

OCTOBER 2021

DRILLING Anchor: Chevron’s First Deepwater Subsea 20M Project Worldwide This presentation will discuss the Anchor Project, Chevron’s first deepwater subsea 20M project worldwide. Located in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico, the Anchor wells will be drilled in approximately 5,000 feet of water. Challenges to field development include deep reservoir depths, high reservoir pressure and high wellhead pressures that result in Anchor being classified as an HPHT field. Because of these high pressures and HPHT classification, several new pieces of well equipment had to be developed and qualified by Chevron and its business partners. Further, compliance with BSEE CFR HPHT regulations and policies was followed to gain regulatory approval to use the equipment in the Anchor field.

TOMMY CHASE

Tommy Chase first joined Chevron in 2012 as part of the Gulf of Mexico business unit. In 2019, he began working as the subsea BOP reliability engineer for the Discoverer Inspiration drillship in Houston, and later that year transitioned into his current role as a drilling engineer on the Anchor Project. He holds a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s in petroleum engineering from Marietta College.

EVENT INFO

WHEN Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:30am – 1:00pm

SPEAKER Tommy Chase Drilling Engineer, Chevron

IN-PERSON & WEBINAR The Petroleum Club of Houston 1201 Louisiana St, 35th Floor Houston, TX 77002

CONTACT Jesus Capo - jesus.capo@gmail.com

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DATA ANALYTICS Data Analytics Workflows Assisting in Production Surveillance and Optimization This event will be a technical presentation luncheon with a virtual option. Our inperson location has not been solidified. More details to follow. Please check back on the SPE-GCS website through the link below.

SUPRIYA GUPTA

Supriya is an AI Solutions Manager at Schlumberger. In her role, she leads a team of data scientists, data engineers and petro-technical experts to build cloud and edge AI products and workflows for optimizing production operations. She has over 10 yrs of experience working at the intersection of digital technologies, data science and O&G, has coauthored several SPE papers on AI workflows and has been an invited speaker to several industry forums. She serves on the advisory committee of SPEi Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section and founded the SPE Gulf Coast Data Analytics Study Group in 2016 and served as its chair for 2 years. She is a recipient of the 2017 SPE Regional Management and Information Award. She holds a Masters Degree in Petroleum Engineering and a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering.

OCTOBER 2021

EVENT INFO

WHEN Thursday, October 28, 2021 11:30am – 1:00pm

SPEAKER Supriya Gupta AI Solutions Manager Schlumberger

WEBINAR CONTACT Babak Akbari - 918-720-9126 babak.akbari.25@gmail.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Allies Will Power (and Empower) the Energy Transition Diversity, equity and inclusion are imperatives for the energy transition. DEI efforts must be integrated into all areas and levels of a business, as well as throughout the employee experience. It’s not just about hiring, developing and retaining diverse talent. It’s about leveraging experiences and backgrounds to problem-solve and drive innovation to enable transition.

SHANTA EADEN

Shanta Eaden is the chief operating officer of ALLY Energy, where she leads execution and expansion for ALLY. Eaden brings more than 20 years of expertise integrating people, processes and technology; leading multinational teams in the finance and energy sectors; and holding consulting and senior technology operations roles. A recognized culture and diversity leader, she earned her MBA in human resources and management from LeTourneau University and a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University.

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SPEAKER Shanta Eaden Chief Operating Officer ALLY Energy

WEBINAR CONTACT Abhinandan Kohli abhinandan.kohli@shell.com

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COMMITTEES

OCTOBER 2021

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Past Scholarship Winner: Frank Kubes The Scholarship Committee conducted a survey of past recipients of the SPEGCS scholarship. If you’re considering donating to the SPE-GCS scholarship fund or hiring an SPE-GCS scholarship winner, you’ll be glad to know that the program has enjoyed considerable success over the past six decades. Here is Frank Kubes’s story:

“The SPE scholarship was a huge factor in my decision to attend a four-year major university and study petroleum engineering." I’ve learned that change is the one constant in the oil and gas industry. I’ve been in the industry now for more than 13 years, working at several companies in various roles of increasing responsibility, and on small and large projects alike, from operations to finance and planning. My

proudest achievement is becoming a licensed professional engineer. The SPE scholarship was a huge factor in my decision to attend a four-year major university and study petroleum engineering. I relied heavily on scholarships and on working before and during college to help pay for my education and the expenses that come with living on your own while pursuing a degree. The SPE scholarship was one of the more substantial scholarships I received, and as a smalltown kid, the fact that I was selected meant a lot to me. My advice to today’s students is not to underestimate yourself and think there are limits to what you can achieve. Be open to change and realize that the oil and gas industry can be very cyclical. The industry has morphed during my relatively short career, as it surely will again in the future. Stay on top of what others are doing in the industry and never stop learning. You may contact me at frank.kubes@dvn.com.

CAREER OVERVIEW • Corporate Reserves and Planning Manager, Devon Energy • East Bernard High School, 2004 • Texas A&M University, BS, Petroleum Engineering

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MEMBERS IN TRANSITION (MIT) MiT Seminar Series #63: Co-Hosted with AAPG The SPE Members in Transition Seminar Series is designed to include a selection of topics of interest to SPE members who are transitioning between jobs during the current industry downturn or looking for new career opportunities. This month’s meeting will be held via webinar. Please see the link below to register.

Program 1: How to have Difficult Conversations about Bias Angel Wileman has worked as an engineer in a traditionally male-dominated industry for over 10 years. She has had her trying experiences with gender bias, discrimination, and privilege and has found a way to speak out in her own inner circle to make change. Specifically, Wileman has developed an approach to leading and engaging in difficult discussions about bias, both in a personal setting and in the workplace. In this presentation, Wileman will share her step-by-step approach to beginning these conversations, giving the listener a starting point in developing their own journey.

ANGEL WILEMAN

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EVENT INFO

WHEN Friday, October 15, 2021 11:00am – 1:30pm

SPEAKERS Angel Wileman Manager of Fluid Dynamics Southwest Research Institute Chris Jenkins Financial Services Representative Mass Mutual of North Carolina

WEBINAR CONTACTS

Angel Wileman is an engineering manager at Southwest Research Institute, where she performs fluid dynamics research for applications ranging from deep sea to deep space. She has over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Wileman strives to improve equality and opportunities for underrepresented groups in engineering. In 2019, she was awarded the Empowering Women in Industry “Leadership in STEM” award for her work with school-age and early career individuals.

Yetunde Okediji - 817-845-5876 yetunde.okediji@gmail.com

Program 2: Good for the Long Haul: Avoiding Common Money Mistakes

Students/MiT/Retired SPE: $10

Susan Howes - 713-553-5020 c.susan.howes@gmail.com

EVENT PRICING Members: $15 Non-Members: $25 Walk-ins: $25

A key to financial success is to learn from our own mistakes, as well as those of others. The ability to anticipate monetary roadblocks, avoid pitfalls and overcome shortsightedness are critical components in the journey to financial well-being and long-term success. This talk will focus on areas where oil and gas professionals may need particular support, including: • • • •

Managing income and expenses Preparing for and mitigating setbacks Setting and keeping financial goals Making sound financial decisions

These topics will be explored from the perspective of those presently employed, as well as those transitioning to new opportunities.

CHRIS JENKINS

Chris Jenkins is a financial services representative with MassMutual, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to joining the financial services industry, Jenkins enjoyed a 20-year career as a petroleum engineer. He is a past member of the SPE board of directors and a recipient of both regional and international SPE awards.

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EDUCATION Panel Discussion Event: Petroleum Engineering Curriculum of Tomorrow The SPE-GCS Education Committee will facilitate a luncheon panel session for members of the industry and academia to discuss the focus of the undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering.

THOMAS A. BLASINGAME

Dr. Tom Blasingame is a professor of petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University, from which he holds BS, MS and PhD degrees. Blasingame has graduated 73 MS (thesis), 35 MEng (report, non-thesis) and 16 PhD students. He has prepared more than 170 technical articles and performed several major field studies involving geology, petrophysics and engineering tasks.

KONSTANTINOS KOSTARELOS

Dr. Konstantinos Kostarelos is currently directing the UH Energy Technology Innovation Center. He was previously an associate professor in the newly formed Petroleum Engineering Department at the University of Houston. Kostarelos earned a PhD in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research interests in the area of flow in porous media include EOR technologies and partitioning interwell tracer testing.

JENNIFER L. MISKIMINS

Dr. Jennifer Miskimins is a professor and the department head of the Petroleum Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines. She holds MS and PhD degrees from the Colorado School of Mines, both in petroleum engineering. Miskimins has over 30 years of experience in both industry and academic settings. She served as the first completions technical director on the SPE International board of directors from 2015-2018.

DAVID REID

David Reid has been a pioneer and champion of strategic growth in technology, business models, machine design and industrial digitization. He has written many technical papers and magazine articles and holds patents in drilling systems and automation. Reid serves on the boards of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the National Ocean Industries Association.

JOHN HUDSON

John Hudson is an advisor supporting transformation of subsurface and wells related workflows for Shell’s global businesses. His activities have included lead roles in the development of an integrated reservoir and IPSM simulator and a model-based, cloud deployed, real-time operational support systems. John holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is an SPE Co-Chair for Energy-in-Data, a joint initiative with SEG and AAPG.

OCTOBER 2021

EVENT INFO

WHEN Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:00am – 1:00pm

PANELISTS Dr. Thomas A. Blasingame 2021 SPE President Professor, Petroleum Engineering Texas A&M University Dr. Konstantinos Kostarelos Director UH Energy Technology Innovation Center Dr. Jennifer L. Miskimins, Professor and Petroleum Engineering Department Head Colorado School of Mines David Reid Chief Technology Officer & Chief Marketing Officer NOV John Hudson Global Business Advisor Shell

MODERATOR James Barry Education Committee Chair 2020-2021 SPE Gulf Coast Section

IN-PERSON & WEBINAR The Petroleum Club of Houston 1201 Louisiana St., 35th Floor Houston, TX 77002

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EDUCATION CONTINUED EVENT PRICING In-Person/Webinar Members: $45/$25 Non-Members: $55/$35 Students/MiT/Retired SPE: $20

55% Pass 2020 Petroleum PE Exam

OCTOBER 2021

NCEES and the State Engineering Boards released their 2020 Professional Engineering Exam results. Nationwide, the Petroleum Engineering Exam recorded a 55% pass rate. The Petroleum first-time takers passed at a 70% rate. The pass rates for a few other engineering disciplines were: Chemical 56% Civil 55% Electrical 54% Environmental 65% Mechanical 66% Nuclear 50%

Agricultural 69% Fire Protection 57% Industrial 63% Metallurgical 69% Mining 56% Control Systems 59%

The Petroleum pass rates in 2020 for a few states: Alaska (1/1) Colorado (9/9)

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Oklahoma (6/6) 100% Texas (41/70) 59%

What are the requirements to take the Petroleum PE Exam? Today, Texas requires that you have: 1. An engineering, math or science degree. 2. Passed the Fundamentals, or FE Exam. 3. At least four years of professional experience. Interested? Contact the Texas State Engineering Board at (512) 440-7723 for application forms. State web sites are also available at: ncees.org/licensure/licensing_boards.

The Texas application deadline to take this year's PE Exam is October 15, 2021. This year’s PE Exam will be given on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Professional Registration Review Courses for Petroleum Engineering Course Description: The Course covers most topics that are found on the Texas State Board Petroleum Engineering Professional Examination. Who Should Attend: Engineers who are planning on taking the PE Examination in Petroleum Engineering this fall. Instructor: Bing Wines, P.E. Houston Courses: Monday through Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) I - October 16 thru October 20, 2021 II - October 4 thru October 8, 2021 For More Information: 405-822-6761 Email: bingwines@cox.net Website: winrockengineering.com WINROCK ENGINEERING, INC. P. O. BOX 42296, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123

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CONTINUING EDUCATION Carbon Capture, Utilization, Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) As part of the international effort to combat global warming, significant attention is being given to ways to sequester carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. It is critical to have a universal means to record the storage volumes by recognizing the maturity of the projects to be implemented and the confidence that can be placed in the estimated sequestered volumes. This course will look at some of the ways in which carbon dioxide can be stored and provide a detailed review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) framework prepared by the Society of Petroleum Engineers to classify and categorize the storage volumes. The course will include example calculations to show how storage quantities can be estimated.

RAWDON J.H. SEAGER

With over 45 years of experience in the international oil and gas arena, Rawdon Seager is the chief reservoir engineer and global director of quality assurance at Gaffney, Cline & Associates. Throughout his career, Seager has been deeply involved with the proper evaluation and reporting of oil and gas reserves and resources. He holds a BS in physics from Bristol University, England, and an MS in petroleum reservoir engineering from Imperial College, London.

EVENT INFO

WHEN Thursday, November 18, 2021 8:00am – 12:00pm

SPEAKER Rawdon J.H. Seager Technical Director, Reservoir Engineering Director, Global Quality Assurance Gaffney, Cline & Associates

WEBINAR CONTACT Patricia E. Carreras patricia.e.carreras@gmail.com

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

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2021 Oil Patch Writing Unlike generic technical writing courses, this petroleum-specific class will focus on upstream jargon and oil industry writing standards following the Society of Petroleum Engineers Style Guide. Developed for engineers and geoscientists, especially those with English as a second language, this course starts by defining the parts of speech as building blocks, then teaches students how to build strong sentences, paragraphs and documents that are clear, concise and correct. Grammar, usage, capitalization and punctuation rules are covered using good and bad examples taken from real-life oil industry writings. Microsoft Word tips for formatting text, figures, tables and equations will be shared, along with editing and proofreading techniques for polishing the final writing product.

JEANNE PERDUE

Jeanne Perdue received a BS in chemistry from the State University of New York at Albany. She started her career as a chemist at the Texaco Research Laboratories. Perdue then became an oil and gas journalist for Hart’s E&P magazine and launched the award-winning Upstream Technology magazine. She is now a technical writer at Occidental Petroleum. Perdue is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

WHEN Friday, December 3, 2021 8:30am -4:30pm

SPEAKER Jeanne Perdue Technical Writer Occidental Petroleum

WEBINAR CONTACT Patricia E. Carreras patricia.e.carreras@gmail.com

EVENT PRICING Members: $65 Non-Members: $75 Students/MiT/Retired SPE: $35

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OCTOBER 2021

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion in the Oil & Gas Industry to Deliver a Lower Carbon Future As the world and energy investors clamor for cleaner and more environmentally friendly sources of energy, the oil and gas industry has a unique opportunity to leverage its vast technical expertise in exploration and production of hydrocarbons to become a leader in the energy transition to lower carbon solutions. This will require attracting talents from diverse backgrounds and with diverse skill sets. Our panel of distinguished industry leaders will discuss the various strategies companies are adopting to attract the diverse talents our industry needs to drive innovation and growth as well as how they are fostering an inclusive environment where these diverse voices feel welcome, accepted and their contributions are valued at the table. As the world and energy investors demand cleaner and more environmentallyfriendly sources of energy, the oil and gas industry has a unique opportunity to leverage its vast technical expertise in exploration and production of hydrocarbons to become a leader in the energy transition to lower carbon solutions. This will require attracting talents from diverse backgrounds and with diverse skill sets. Our panel of distinguished industry leaders will discuss the various strategies companies are adopting to attract the diverse talents our industry needs to drive innovation and growth as well as how they are fostering an inclusive environment where these diverse voices feel welcome, accepted and their contributions are valued at the table.

DAVID REID

David’s life and career has focused on the development of people, business, technology and culture. He has been a pioneer and champion of strategic growth in technology, business models, machine design, and industrial digitization. He is a global public speaker on innovation, change, and leadership, as well as being an advocate in addressing modern slavery. David serves on the boards of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the National Ocean Industries Association, and Redeemed, a trauma-informed recovery program for sex trafficking survivors.

SHAUNA NOONAN

Shauna holds a BSc in petroleum engineering from the University of Alberta and has 30 years of industry experience, primarily in production operations and completion technology development. She was the 2020 SPE President and the SPE Technical Director for Production Operations from 2012-2015. Shauna has published 25 technical papers on artificial lift and was named one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Industry in 2020 by Oil and Gas Investor magazine. Shauna is an Oxy Fellow and Senior Director of Supply Chain for International and Gulf of Mexico. Speakers continued on next page

EVENT INFO

WHEN Friday, October 1, 2021 11:30am – 1:00pm

WEBINAR CONTACT Abhinandan Kohli abhinandan.kohli@shell.com

PANELISTS David Reid Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer NOV Shauna Noonan Fellow & Senior Director SCM International & GOM Occidental Josetta Jones Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Chevron Uwem Ukpong Executive Vice President Global Operations Baker Hughes

MODERATOR Chiedozie Ekweribe Permian Reservoir Engineering Supervisor Chevron

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OCTOBER 2021

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CONTINUED JOSETTA JONES

Josetta Jones is Chevron’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. She leads the Diversity, Inclusion, and Ombuds function and oversees strategic D&I partnerships with professional and business associations. Prior to this role, Josetta was Managing Counsel responsible for the Intellectual Property Law Group, who procure and protect Chevron’s intellectual property. Josetta received a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University; a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law; and a Master of Laws in Patent and Intellectual Property Law from George Washington University.

UWEM UKPONG

Uwem Ukpong is Executive Vice President, Regions, Alliances & Enterprise Sales for Baker Hughes. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and realizing growth opportunities in core energy and industrials, new energy, and digital. A 27-year industry veteran, Uwem holds deep energy and industrial domain and software experience. He has directly managed global oil and gas operations across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Latin America. Uwem earned a BSc in mathematics and computer science from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, and a Master of Science in petroleum engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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OCTOBER 2021

ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP (ESP) SYMPOSIUM 2021 Electric Submersible Pump Symposium The SPE-GCS 2021 ESP Symposium is upon us. It is not too late to register for this world class event and meeting place for some of the foremost global ESP technical experts, companies, and organizations. This year’s event will be In-Person with optional Group Registration and online attendance features available.

The 2021 event will be a great opportunity to see the latest in technology and network with industry experts. This event features: • • • •

Full Technical Conference Continuing Education Courses Technical demonstrations Golf Tournament with great prizes!

• Exhibition • Breakout sessions • Networking Receptions

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WHEN October 4–8, 2021 8:00am – 5:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Shauna Noonan 2019/2020 SPE President "Silver linings and silver bullets: What did the ESP industry learn from the Pandemic?"

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EVENT SCHEDULE October 4, 2021 Continuing Education Classes October 4, 2021 Evening Welcome Reception & Exhibition October 5-7, 2021 Technical Program & Exhibition October 7, 2021 Event Closing Reception

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MEMBERS IN TRANSITION Energy Professionals Pre-Hiring Event: Reliable Energy in an Energy Transition With ever-changing approaches to managing energy resources, increasing efficiency of existing energetic systems and reducing carbon footprints, we’ve gathered a panel of experts who will share their expertise on CCS, geothermal energy, hydrogen technologies and other renewables and the role they play in the energy transition. By leveraging the insights from each of these different fields, we can move toward decarbonizing the grid, and in the process, provide new job opportunities to oil and gas professionals as they adapt to the energy transition. The SPE-GCS Members in Transition Energy Professionals Pre-Hiring Event panel discussion will be delivered virtually October 11, 2021, prior to the main event, which is scheduled for October12, 2021. Important: Registration to this panel event DOES NOT entitle the registrant to participate in the Energy Professionals Hiring Event.

SAEED SALEHI

Dr. Saeed Salehi is an associate professor of petroleum engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He holds a PhD from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Salehi has managed more than $6 million in R&D and published more than 100 articles. His research interests include geothermal energy, carbon storage, fluid dynamics, data analytics and computational tool development.

SCOTT FRAILEY

Dr. Scott Frailey is the principal reservoir engineer at Illinois State Geological Survey, working on CO2 storage and CO2 EOR programs, reservoir characterization, PTA, core and well log analysis and reservoir modeling. Prior to this role, Frailey was an associate professor of petroleum engineering at Texas Tech University and a reservoir engineer at BP Exploration (Alaska).

GRANT STREM

Grant Strem holds a BS in geology and an MS in reservoir characterization from the University of Calgary. He considers himself an explorationist and has worked for various producers, including Paramount, Burlington Resources, ConocoPhillips, Total E&P and Husky. Strem believes it’s possible to produce zeroemissions hydrogen at a far lower cost per joule of energy than diesel and gasoline.

STEVE JOHNSON

Steve Johnson is supporting marine renewable energy and investigating wind opportunities on the coasts of the US. He has over 40 years of experience in offshore projects, from early design to management in the North Sea, West Africa, Australia, Far East, South America, Barents Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. He retired from Chevron and is a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

OCTOBER 2021

EVENT INFO

WHEN Monday, October 11, 2021 9:00am – 11:00am

SPEAKERS Dr. Saeed Salehi Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering University of Oklahoma Dr. Scott Frailey Principal Reservoir Engineer Illinois State Geological Survey Grant Strem Chair and Chief Operating Officer Proton Technologies Canada, Inc Steven Johnson Chair Society for Underwater Technology Dr. Christine Economides Professor of Petroleum Engineering Hugh Roy & Lillian Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Chair University of Houston

MODERATOR Dr. Nathan Meehan President CMG Petroleum Consulting Senior Technology Advisor Petro.ai

WEBINAR CONTACTS Jesus Capo, Carlos Avila and Camelia Baluta spegcs.mit.hiringevent@gmail.com

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CHRISTINE ECONOMIDES

Dr. Christine Economides worked at Schlumberger and taught at Texas A&M before becoming a professor at the University of Houston. Her research interests include carbon neutral crude oil, enhanced geothermal systems and blue hydrogen, as well as reservoir engineering in conventional/shale reservoirs. Economides received her PhD in petroleum engineering from Stanford. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and an honorary member of SPE.

NATHAN MEEHAN

Dr. Nathan Meehan is a former 2016 SPE president, president of Gaffney Cline & Associates, senior executive at Baker Hughes, VP of engineering at Occidental, and general manager for Union Pacific Resources. He holds a BS in physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an MS in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma, and a PhD in petroleum engineering from Stanford University.

Renew Your SPE OCTOBER 2021 Membership Today! Stay connected with SPE-GCS activities during 2020

Participate in SPE Gulf Coast Section’s events, meetings and activities.

Submit a technical paper for presentation or publication.

Receive discounts on journals, reference books, OnePetro and other SPE publications. Expand your network with managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals locally and worldwide. Develop leadership skills and contribute to the profession through our programs and activities.

Give back to our community and the E&P industry through volunteer opportunities.

EVENT PRICING Members: $15 Non-Members: $15 Students/MiT/Retired SPE: $10

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OCTOBER 2021

SPE-GCS MIT HIRING EVENT COMMITTEE Energy Professionals Hiring Event You are cordially invited to attend the “Energy Professionals Hiring Event” hosted by SPE-GCS in partnership with Texas Workforce Solutions. We are striving to provide a platform for experienced upstream and energy professionals and industry companies to e-meet and create value for both sides. The virtual event will take place on October 11 - 12, 2021.

EVENT INFO

WHEN October 11 – 12, 2021 8:00am – 4:00pm

WEBINAR CONTACTS Jamie Marzonie Eric Gagen spegcs.mit.hiringevent@gmail.com

Registration opens September 16, 2021 for job seekers. Save the date! For employer registration and event details, click here. Sponsors can register here. Stay tuned for the SPE Members in Transition Hiring Event panel discussion, which will take place virtually in advance of the hiring event.

EVENT PRICING Employer

No charge Platinum Sponsor: $5,000