CTSPE Permian Basin Calendar of Events…………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….3
Chairman’s Corner……..…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….4
SPE PB General Sec on Mee ng…….....…………………..………………………..……………………………..….….………………………6
SPE PB Member of the Month…….....…………………..………………………..…………………….…………..….….………………………8
SPE Permian Basin 2024 Scholarship Deadline…………………………..……………………...…………..….….………………………10
Volunteer Opportunity at West Texas Food Bank……………....…….…..…….………………...…………..….….…………………14
SPE PB: 3rd Annual Data Analy cs Study Group Crawfish Boil...…….....….………………..……………………………………18
SPE PB: Comple ons & Opera ons Study Group Mee ng...…………………………………………………………………………22
Texas Tech University SPE Golf Tournament…………………………………………………………...……………………………………23
SPE Permian Basin 12th Annual Plays & Clays.….......……..….………….…….....………………………………….…………………24
Midland PPDC 2023 Course Schedule……....……..…….……….……….…….....…………………………………………………………28
SPE Permian Basin 2024 Awards Banquet…………......……..….………….…….....………………………………….…………………30
SPE Permian Basin Board………………………..…….………………………………………………………………………………………………31
Fellow SPE Permian Basin Sec on members,
Taylor MontoyaSenior Reservoir Engineer
Civitas Resources
SPE-PB Chairman 2023-2024
As we wrap up the first quarter of the year, I con nue to be amazed and humbled by the connec ons one can make through the Society of Petroleum Engineers. SPE’s global footprint fosters a strong sense of community no ma er where your travels take you, with over 200 sec ons worldwide and coun ng.
It all starts here at the local sec on level – the true face of SPE. Terry Palisch, the 2024 SPE Interna onal President, o en highlights in his monthly podcast the value of a SPE membership and compares it to a gym membership – the more you put in, the more you get out. If you want to expand your network, technical know-how and perspec ve, SPE is a great avenue to do so. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to get involved in SPE right here in the heart of the Permian Basin. Volunteering your me for a non-profit, such as SPE, and working towards a common purpose is a great way to organically grow your network and develop professional so skills. If you’re interested in taking on more of a leadership role within the organiza on, please reach out to us at spepb@outlook.com.
The current Board of Directors has begun succession planning and will introduce the new slate in late May. To ensure the con nued success of the chapter, we are looking for highly mo vated and capable individuals in our community who are passionate about cul va ng events for technical knowledge dissemina on, fundraising, and suppor ng the genera ons behind us that are interested in pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry. Feel free to reach out to any of the current officers listed on the last page of this newsle er to have a candid discussion about their experience with SPE, the roles they’ve held on the board, and opportuni es to get you plugged in this upcoming term.
Looking ahead, we have an exci ng lineup of events for the month of March. We will be hos ng a series of technical events featuring industry experts who will delve into mely topics such as advancements in well steering and the ecosystem of data analy cs at a major E&P. Engaging in lifelong (Con nued on Next Page)
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learning is crucial to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and ever-evolving technology. Make sure to mark your calendar for some of our upcoming events and share with friends!
We have the pleasure of hos ng another impressive SPE Dis nguished Lecturer on Tuesday, March 19th over lunch me at the Petroleum Club. Dr. Robello Samuel, Chief Technical Advisor and Senior Fellow at Halliburton, will be presen ng on the evolu on of mud motors, current challenges and how the industry is adap ng to the needs of complex well steering. The presenta on will cover how industry is tes ng innova ve ideas with embedded motor sensors to improve drilling efficiency and direc onal control. Dr. Samuel has close to 40 years of experience in drilling engineering, won numerous SPE Interna onal awards, published 220+ papers, and to top it off is an adjunct professor at University of Houston and University of California, LA. This is a great opportunity to expand your industry knowledge from a seasoned teacher regardless of the business func on you support. Addi onally, the Chapter will be hos ng a volunteer event at the West Texas Food Bank in the evening on Thursday, March 14th and a family friendly crawfish boil on Thursday, March 21st .
Keep an eye on your email inbox and LinkedIn feed for event updates and registra on details. As always, if you would like to sponsor, collaborate, or provide feedback, you can connect with us at spepb@outlook.com. Thank you for your con nued support of the Permian Basin Chapter.
Cheers,
PPDC Courses
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Online Division Order Cer ficate Program: Module 6 of 6 - Oil & Gas Contracts
Instructor: Alyce Hoge
March 1-29, 2024
Cost: $612.50, Out of State: $637.50
Online Lease Cer ficate Program: Module 6 of 6 - Federal Laws Impac ng the Oil & Gas Industry
Instructor: Alyce Hoge
March 1-29, 2024
Cost: $612.50, Out of State: $637.50
Online PLM Cer ficate Program: Module 6 of 6 - Federal Laws that Impact the Oil & Gas Industry
Instructor: Alyce Hoge
March 1-29, 2024
Cost: $612.50, Out of State: $637.50
Oil & Gas Performance Metrics: Concepts & Applica ons
Instructor: Jim Tague
March 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $1,000, Out of State: $1,025
Introduc on to Oil & Gas Reserves
Instructor: Jim Tague
March 5-6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 7, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $2,000, Out of State: $2,025
Introduc on to Structured Query Language (SQL)
Instructor: Mark H. Edgar
March 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $475, Out of State: $500
Permian Basin STEPS Mee ng
March 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Midland College, Carrasco Room
Free, Open to the public!
SafeLand USA (Veriforce/PEC)
Instructor: Glen Gann
March 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $0
Unconven onal Resource Assessment and Valua on (Online)
Instructor: Mark McLane
March 18-21, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $2,950, Out of State: $2,975
M 2024-I 228
Field Opera ons Leadership
Instructor: Pat Lipovski
March 19-20, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $2,100, Out of State: $2,125
H2S Clear Training
Instructor: Glen Gann
March 19, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $0
Oilfield Terminology
Instructor: Tommy Lent
March 19-20, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $625, Out of State: $650
Forkli Operator Training
Instructor: Glen Gann
March 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $0
Petroleum Land Basics: Becoming LandWise
Instructor: Ralph Lea
March 26-28, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $895, Out of State: $920
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