SPE PB—Volunteer Event Earth Day Clean-up: Apr 22, 2025
71st Annual Southwest Petroleum Short Course: Apr 21-24, 2025
SPE PB—DASG Mee ng: Apr 24, 2025
SPE PB Awards Banquet: Apr 30, 2025
CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
Dear SPE Members,
Tyler Yancey
Petroleum
Engineer
Chevron
SPE-PB Chairman 2024-2025
Here in April with the arrival of spring weather, we are reminded of the revitalized energy we garner as we transi on from the cold of winter and West Texas windy days to the warmth and blossoming of spring. This me of season, in many ways, characterized by the resurgence of plant life, symbolizes the poten al for growth in both our professional and personal lives.
When I think of spring, I think of "Spring into Ac on.” And that’s exactly what SPE Permian Basin is doing in April. Before I talk about the exci ng events, we have planned for the month of April I would like to send a special thank you to our Regional Director Carlos Torres as he visited the Permian in March for our Dis nguished Lecture Series for the General Sec on Mee ng. Due to a family emergency, I was unable to a end. However, I have been informed that the event was excep onal. We thank him for his support for SPE and will see him back in the Permian for the Awards Banquet in April.
We have a lot to be excited for in the month of April. Our Reservoir Study Group will be hos ng a session on April 10th Rethinking Shaly-Sand Beliefs: Reconciling Paul Worthington’s Model with Waxman-Smits and Dual Water. The event will be held at the Conoco Phillips office. On April 11th we have our annual SPE PERMIAN BASIN SPRING 2025 CLAY SHOOT! Come out to support our scholarship fund! April 15th will be our General Sec on Mee ng hos ng. April 24th is Earth Day, and our community rela ons team will be having an event to support having Earth Day Community Clean Up. Our Data Analy cs Study Group will be hos ng “Machine Learning for Reservoir Insights: Predic ng Satura on and Decline Curves.” On April 24th at the Conoco Phillips office.
We are pleased to announce that the Southwestern Regional Awards Banquet will be held on April 30th. The event will host numerous high school and college students, families, industry professionals, SPE members, community leaders, as well as dis nguished guests including SPE Interna onal Representa ves, SPE Regional Director Carlos Torres, and SPE Chief Execu ve Officer Simon Seaton. During the banquet a variety of regional awards will be presented to recipients and students will be receiving scholarships to help fuel the next genera on of oil and gas professionals!
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I am very excited for the month of April. This no on of renewal and proac ve engagement resonates deeply with me, especially given the recent selec on of our new incoming board members, posted on pg. 12. Our next term is near and we are excited about the next group of leaders for SPE Permian Basin. Speaking of future leaders, I recently had the opportunity to mentor students at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB). During this mentoring session, I assisted students with resume reviews, provided career advice, and helped them set achievable goals. As a former UTPB student I remember imagining what it would be like to be an engineer. All the amazing possibili es, and then it came true! Life is very rewarding when you get goals for yourself and relentlessly pursue your dreams. In the working world and in school, investments must be made to succeed.
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I like how Deion Sanders said it when asked to advise on what to do with money. “You got to bet on you. I’m not a gambler; I don’t play with money of that nature…but every now and then I put money on 21 black. That’s just an analogy, meaning that was my number in football. That just means I’m a bet on me. I’m going to believe in me, because I know what I have inside me regardless of what you think…So my advice to you is bet on yourself.” This speech replays in my head every day. Growing up I loved the game of basketball, and I played High School basketball for Ft. Stockton. Our team colors were blue, and my number was 22. So, every day I think about Deion’s speech, and I put my money on 22 Blue. This month I want to encourage you take that dream you have and bet on you, invest in you. One great way to start is SPE. Don’t just be a member, par cipate. We encourage you to get involved and be part of the Pasion for the Permian Basin.
Spring is a me of change, and it provides a perfect backdrop for us to reflect on our goals and strategies. Just as nature undergoes a transforma on, we too must be adaptable and open to new opportuni es. The oil and gas industry are ever evolving, and staying ahead requires a willingness to embrace innova on and change. We welcome you to our next event and can’t wait to see how your investment pays out.
Thank you,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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TECHNICAL TOUR
A Le er to SPE members
Dear SPE Technical Directors, Chairs, and Program Chairs,
I am excited to share some important updates about the migra on of PetroWiki to OnePetro. This transi on marks a significant step in consolida ng SPE resources into OnePetro, enhancing the accessibility and u lity of our content. With this move, OnePetro will now offer cross-search func onality, allowing users to find related resources more easi‐ly.
To help share this news, we have included adver sements and social media templates in the a ached toolkit. Addi on‐ally, please remember to update any links to the old PetroWiki site with the new OnePetro landing page to ensure us‐ers are directed to the correct loca on. h ps://onepetro.org/pages/petrowiki
Here is a quick overview of what’s changing and what remains the same:
· PetroWiki content will now be available on OnePetro.
· PEH content will not be transferred to OnePetro.
· PetroWiki content on OnePetro will no longer be editable.
· All PetroWiki content on OnePetro will remain free to view for everyone. Nothing is behind a paywall.
· Students will con nue to have access to PEH content via their student memberships.
The new landing page for PetroWiki content can be found here: h ps://onepetro.org/pages/petrowiki
We are confident this migra on will streamline access to valuable resources and improve the user experience.
Midland College PPDC
PPDC Courses
Midland College PPDC
221 N. Main Street Midland, TX 79701 (432) 683-2832
h ps://mcce.midland.edu > Oil & Gas Training
TIBCO Spo ire for Oil & Gas Professionals - Beginner Course
Instructor: Bryan McDowell
April 1-2, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $500, Out of State: $525
Introduc on to SQL
Instructor: Mark Edgar
April 3, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $475, Out of State: $500
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Instructor: Glen Gann
April 3-4, and 10-11, 2025
Cost: $0
H2S Clear Training
Instructor: Glen Gann
April 14, 2025
Cost: $0
Petroleum Land Basics – Becoming LandWise
Instructor: Ralph Lea
April 15-17, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $895, Out of State: $920
Forkli Operator Training
Instructor: Glen Gann
April 17, 2025
Cost: $0
OSHA 10–Hour General Industry
Instructor: Glen Gann
April 21-22, 2025
Cost: $0
Petroleum Geology for Non-Geologists
Instructor: Paul Pausé
May 12-15, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $1,835, Out of State: $1,860
Well Service and Workover Pressure Control
Instructor: Louie M. Cure
July 10, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $475, Out of State: $500
Petroleum Geology for Non-Geologists
Instructor: Paul Pausé
October 20-23, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $1,835, Out of State: $1,860
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Execu
2024-2025 SPE Permian Basin Board Members
Chairman Tyler Yancey yanceyty@chevron.com
Secretary Ma hew Farris ma hew.farris@corelab.com
Treasurer Paul Brown Paulbrown@chevron.com Chevron
