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S&E: The Little Black Book on Safety

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMT

S&E: The Little Black Book on Safety
Start Date: 23-Mar-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 23-Mar-10 1:00 PM
Location: Houston Petroleum Club, Houston, Texas 77002
Speaker: Bill Arnold

Event Details:

Bill Arnold authored a book entitled "The Little Black Book on Safety" that he developed for ConocoPhillips while he was based in Aberdeen, Scotland. This practical book was inspired by Bill's ongoing commitment to ensure a safe work environment. Bill will share his perspective on the journey that has led to a zero injury safety culture for ConocoPhillips' Southern North Sea business center. His presentation will include talking points on leadership as well as provide practical tools and applications that will apply directly to your work force.

Houston Petroleum Club

800 Bell Street, 43rd Floor

Houston, Texas USA 77002

Business Development: I'm Spartacus! Will the Real Eagle Ford Shale Please Stand Up?

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:30:00 GMT

Business Development: “I’m Spartacus! Will the Real Eagle Ford Shale Please Stand Up?”
Start Date: 24-Mar-10 5:30 PM
End Time: 24-Mar-10 7:30 PM
Location: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and Meeting Rooms - Hors D'oeuvres Provided, Cash Bar, Houston, Texas 77010
Speaker: Dick Stoneburner, President & COO, Petrohawk Energy Corporation

Event Details:

Join the Business Development Study Group at the Four Seasons Hotel as we hear from our distinguished speaker on recent developments in the Eagle Ford Shale, whose characteristics change markedly as it sweeps in an arc from just west of Houston to the Rio Grande. The popular format of a Business & Social Networking hour, with complimentary Hors’ D’ Oeuvres and a cash bar, followed by an hour-long program, will begin at 5:30 pm in the Mezzanine.

Many companies have announced substantial positions in the Eagle Ford Shale. However, with three distinct areas, which Eagle Ford presents the best opportunities? The eastern corridor where the Edwards and Sligo margins overlap? The triangle formed by the separation of the Edwards and Sligo from Live Oak County to the Rio Grande? The back reef area from Northern McMullen to the Maverick Basin? How do depths, pressures and temperatures vary? What are the “oily” areas? Areas of high condensate yields? Dry gas? Are impurities (C02, H2S) an issue? What are the long term effects of retrograde? Is sufficient water available for fracturing? Are there infrastructure problems to address? What is the scope of industry operations in each area? What are recent developments that can provide keys to future activity?

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and Meeting Rooms - Hors D'oeuvres Provided, Cash Bar

1300 Lamar St., between Caroline & Austin

Houston, Texas 77010

Reservoir: The Equations Archie Forgot: Anisotropy of the Rocks

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Reservoir: The Equations Archie Forgot: Anisotropy of the Rocks
Start Date: 25-Mar-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 25-Mar-10 1:00 PM
Location: Courtyard on St James, Houston, TX 77056
Speaker: Carlos F. Haro

Event Details:

Archie’s empirical equation is extensively used to estimate hydrocarbons in place.This power-laws combination has stood the test of time with little changes.However, it is still poorly understood and considered an ad hoc relation.Our original analysis will prove these laws rigorously, show how they must be amended, and introduce additional accompanying equations.This comprehensive model, which represents the electrical flow through the intricate conductive paths of the rock, is confirmed with Archie’s and Hamada’s core datasets.It corrects for Archie’s inaccuracies.

A thorough appreciation of the pore scale physics behind the modified version of Archie’s equation is presented.The principles can be applied in clean and complex formations (shaly-sands, thin beds, vuggy and fractured carbonates) to get enhanced values of water saturation.The theory sheds light on the role and quantification of anisotropy.

Solving for the elaborate pore geometry, we use the Laplace differential equation (not Ohm’s law), appropriate in the analysis of electrostatic fields in charge-free regions.Rock morphology dictates its boundary conditions characterized as corner angles.The corresponding particular solution (flow around a corner) and modeling tactic delineate the streamlines throughout the pores.The angles establish strong mathematical links among the exponents of Archie’s equation, the geometry of the rock frame and spatial fluid distribution.This quantitative method is lacking in previous saturation models.

The solution constitutes the basis to solve more complicated rock layouts.It enables the calculation of equivalent resistivities (normalized resistances) to take advantage of well-established electrical relationships.The extra equations compute the variable exponents and coefficients of Archie’s equation at every depth.They obtain the saturation exponent in clean rocks as function of water saturation, crucial to quality control core electrical data, and to quantify reservoirs under changing saturation (waterflooding).Therefore, improved calculations of original and remaining hydrocarbons are achieved.

Courtyard on St James

1885 St James Place

Houston, TX USA 77056

Corporate Governance & Responsibility Through Partnerships

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Corporate Governance & Responsibility Through Partnerships
Start Date: 8-Apr-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 8-Apr-10 1:00 PM
Location: Petroleum Club of Houston, ExxonMobil Bldg. 43 Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
Speaker: FERNANDO PAIVA

Event Details:

Africa is facing many challenges in its social and economic development. Companies in all industries are increasingly evaluated in terms of how they contribute to this development. The concept of corporate governance has evolved beyond a company’s responsibilities to its shareholders to include its responsibilities to a broader range of stakeholders. Issues of corporate governance and responsibility are of growing importance to oil companies operating in Africa. Government expectations of the industry’s contribution to domestic economic development are expanding. Stakeholders are holding the industry to increasing standards of social responsibility.

These issues are exemplified in Angola, where the government asked ChevronTexaco, as the country’s largest investor, to contribute to the reconstruction of the country after 27 years of civil war. The company recognized the importance of taking an active role in assisting Angola in such a critical juncture in the country’s history. So in 2002, ChevronTexaco formed its Angola Partnership Initiative (AIP) to work with international donors and non-government organizations to facilitate reconstruction and development throughout Angola. This initiative heralded a shift in the company’s thinking about where and how it could contribute to the social and economic development of a country beyond its immediate area of operations.

The Angola Partnership Initiative (AIP) helped ChevronTexaco to broaden its understanding of what it can achieve as an agent of positive social and economic change. The company has now linked this initiative with its existing programs to assist local communities and promote local content in its supply chain management. This maximizes the synergies between the efforts of the company and its partners and provides an overall framework in which it can plan, implement and report on its efforts to demonstrate corporate governance and responsibility in Angola. The resulting framework offers important lessons for review and discussion within the industry.

Petroleum Club of Houston, ExxonMobil Bldg. 43 Floor

800 Bell Street

Houston, Texas USA 77002

PF&C: Alternative Energy Is It Ready to Help?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

PF&C: Alternative Energy – Is It Ready to Help?
Start Date: 13-Apr-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 13-Apr-10 5:15 PM
Location: Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046
Event Details:

Alternative energy sources are being considered and developed on an international basis and the oil and gas energy industry is contributing heavily to this effort. Which of these Alternative sources can contribute and compete and what is the status of some of the other potential sources. Can any of them contribute to or complement Oil and Gas Developments? This workshop is for the energy professionals that are interested in or need to know the latest high level technology and status of development for key Alternative energy sources. Topics will include Solar Energy via photovoltaic and heat generation methods, Wind Power, Bio-fuels, Nuclear Energy, Tidal/Wave/Water Current Energy, Geothermal Power, and other emerging energy sources.

The Program:

8:00 to 9:00 Registration and continental breakfast

9:00 to 9:45 Opening Remarks TBA

9:45 to 10:30 Solar Energy: Solar Trust of America (Speaker TBA)

10:30 to 10:45 Coffee Break:

10:45 to 11:30 Wind Energy: Ian Hatton- President Banyonyx

11:30 to 12:15 Nuclear Energy: Hyperion Power Generation

12:15 to 1:15 Lunch

1:15 to 2:00 Tidal/Wave/Water Current: Harvey Greenberg- VP Business Development - Hydrogreen Energy

2:00 to 2:45 Bio-Fuels: Barry Cohen – National Algae Association

2:45 to 3:30 Geothermal-Power/Natural Gas from Produced Water- Paul Gross

3:30 to 3:45 Coffee Break

3:45 to 4:30 Emerging Energy Sources –Waste Heat (The OREGEN product – GE)

4:30 to 5:15 Panel Discussion

Professional Engineer PDU: 8 Hours

Cost: Pre-Registration: SPE and Energy Institute Members: $225.00

Non Members: $295.00

Walk-ins: $325.00

Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza

6 Greenway Plaza East

Houston, TX USA 77046

Northside Study Group: Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in a Closed Underground Volume

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Northside Study Group: Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in a Closed Underground Volume
Start Date: 13-Apr-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 13-Apr-10 1:00 PM
Location: Greenspoint Club, Houston, TX 77060
Speaker: Christine A. Ehlig-Economides, Ph.D., M.S., B.A. and Dr. Michael Economides

Event Details:

The capture and subsequent geologic sequestration of CO₂ has been central to plans for managing CO₂ produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. The magnitude of the task is overwhelming in both physical needs and cost, and it entails several components including capture, gathering and injection. The rate of injection per well and the cumulative volume of injection in a particular geologic formation are critical elements of the process.

Published reports on the potential for sequestration fail to address the necessity of storing CO₂ in a closed system. Our calculations suggest that the volume of liquid or supercritical CO₂ to be disposed cannot exceed more than about 1% of pore space. This will require from 5 to 20 times more underground reservoir volume than has been envisioned by many, and it renders geologic sequestration of CO₂ a profoundly non-feasible option for the management of CO₂ emissions.

Material balance modeling shows that CO₂ injection in the liquid stage (larger mass) obeys an analog of the single-phase, liquid material balance, long-established in the petroleum industry for forecasting undersaturated oil recovery. The total volume that can be stored is a function of the initial reservoir pressure, the fracturing pressure of the formation or an adjoining layer, and CO₂ and water compressibility and mobility values.

Further, published injection rates, based on displacement mechanisms assuming open aquifer conditions are totally erroneous because they fail to reconcile the fundamental difference between steady state, where the injection rate is constant, and pseudo-steady state where the injection rate will undergo exponential decline if the injection pressure exceeds an allowable value. A limited aquifer indicates a far larger number of required injection wells for a given mass of CO₂ to be sequestered and/or a far larger reservoir volume than the former.

Greenspoint Club

16925 Northchase Dr.

Houston, TX 77060

Westside: Petrophysical Evaluation of the Haynesville Shale

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Westside: Petrophysical Evaluation of the Haynesville Shale
Start Date: 14-Apr-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 14-Apr-10 1:00 PM
Location: The WestLake Club - Carriage Room, Houston, Texas 77079
Speaker: Dan Buller

Event Details:

The Petrophysical Evaluation of the Haynesville Shale and its Application to Hydraulic Fracture Design

The Late Jurassic Haynesville Shale is an unconventional, overpressured gas reservoir located in northeastern Texas and northwestern Louisiana. Relatively high natural gas prices and recent successes in other shale gas plays have led a number of operators to invest significantly in the Haynesville. It has great potential for development by applying all the new technology currently available in the oil and gas industry.

Petrophysical evaluation of reservoirs has long been used for exploration and reserves estimates. New logging tools and analysis techniques have been developed to provide more precise data about target zones and bounding layers that are important when considering hydraulic fracturing for unconventional reservoirs. A processed log interpretation calibrated for the Haynesville shale is computed using a typical triple combo suite of logs. Other log data such as borehole imaging, magnetic resonance, dipole sonic, and spectral gamma ray are used to improve and verify the interpretation. Core samples provide essential data on mineralogy, TOC, and rock mechanical properties to further calibrate this processed log computation and improve the accuracy of the total shale interpretation.

Identification of the following reservoir characteristics provides the starting point for completion and hydraulic fracture stimulation design: a) identification of free gas zones, b) identification of rock types and mineralogy, c) TOC, d) quantification of effective shale porosity, e) estimates of shale permeability, f) mechanical stress measurement, and g) identification, classification, and orientation of marginal class, open conductive, and drilling-induced fractures. A number of Haynesville Shale examples will be presented to highlight the interpretation techniques and variations in the shale itself within its proven productive area. This interpretation can be critical for the hydraulic fracture design approach used on the Haynesville Shale.

The WestLake Club - Carriage Room

570 WestLake Park Blvd

Houston, Texas 77079

SPE GCS Board of Directors Meeting

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:30:00 GMT

SPE GCS Board of Directors Meeting
Start Date: 15-Apr-10 7:30 AM
End Time: 15-Apr-10 10:30 AM
Location: SPE Houston Office, Houston, Texas 77042
Event Details:

The Gulf Coast Section will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Please register so that we may have a proper head count for breakfast goodies. Register online or RSVP to Sharon via phone message at (713)779-9595, ext. 621, or via e-mail at slivingood@spe.org. Anyone is welcome to attend.

SPE Houston Office

10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 1075

Houston, Texas 77042

C&P: Caofeidian (CFD) Oilfield Development Case History - Bohai Bay, China

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT

C&P: Caofeidian (CFD) Oilfield Development Case History - Bohai Bay, China
Start Date: 15-Apr-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 15-Apr-10 1:00 PM
Location: The Greenspoint Club, Houston, Texas 77060
Speaker: Carlos Cantu

Event Details:

Caofeidian (CFD) Oilfield Development Case History - Bohai Bay, China.
A brief description of the CFD development will be given followed by a discussion of sand control strategies (OHPG's in horizontal producers), ESP performance, and novel completion installations (e.g. dump flood wells and inflow control devices).

The Greenspoint Club

16925 North Chase

Houston, Texas 77060

2010 SPE-GCS Golf Tournament

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

2010 SPE-GCS Golf Tournament
Start Date: 19-Apr-10 7:00 AM
End Time: 19-Apr-10 5:30 PM
Location: Kingwood Country Club, Kingwood, TX 77339
Event Details:

37^th Annual SPE Gulf Coast Section Golf Tournament

You are cordially invited to attend the
37^th Annual SPE-GCS Golf Tournament

When
Monday, April 19^th, 2010 (Morning and Afternoon rounds)

Where
Kingwood Country Club
1700 Lake Kingwood, Kingwood, Texas 77339
And
Deerwood Country Club
1717 Forest Garden Dr, Kingwood, Texas 77345
(281) 358-2171

This Gulf Coast Section event is an important part of fundraising for our Scholarship Fund, which helps send several potential clients or co-workers to college. These scholarships are even more important now with an unprecedented Industry demand for increased Engineering, Resources and People.

We need your support more than ever!

Click here for Registration.

Kingwood Country Club

1700 Lake Kingwood

Kingwood, TX USA 77339

SPE Gulf Coast Section Resurrects International Study Group

Philippe G. Mitterrand — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

After a brief period of inactivity, the Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section has reactivated its dormant International Study Group. Originally formed in 2003, this study group organized evening monthly meetings with panels of speakers discussing the topic of “How to Do Business in (country),” focusing on the differences and challenges of working in various geographic regions.

In 2010, the newly energized International Study Group will focus on commonalities, enabling networking and sharing of experiences with engineers and managers of both National Oil Companies and Major Oil Companies headquartered outside the United States. The plan is to have foreign speakers come and talk to the Study Group when they come to Houston on business, or, alternatively, to use the latest videoconferencing technology for real-time presentations from around the world. Consequently, the International Study Group meeting time may vary, not adhering to an “every third Tuesday at lunch” schedule. Therefore, interested parties should monitor the SPE Gulf Coast Section newsletter for times and venues, or sign up for monthly Study Group email alerts at http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?320.

The International Study Group's mission is to provide a forum for the Houston area SPE membership and the global Oil and Gas community to share information on business practices and considerations, projects, and technological applications significant to the oil and gas industry worldwide. The International Study Group will collaborate with other Gulf Coast Section Study Groups to ensure maximum value to the Section, which is located in one of the leading international centers for the industry.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity … to revive the International Study Group,” said Philippe G. Mitterrand, who has volunteered to be the International Study Group Chair. “I am confident we can add to the accomplishment generated by the earlier promoters of the group, and create a vibrant, Houston-based, global forum where all aspects of the Oil & Gas business may be aired.”

SPE members interested in helping to schedule speakers for this study group and non-members wishing to attend the monthly meetings may contact:

Philippe G. Mitterrand
Chair International Study Group
SPE-GCS, Houston, Texas
Tel: 832-524-6294
Email: iimm@sbcglobal.net

12-Mar-10 3:00 PM

SPE-GCS March e-Newsletter 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMT

SPE-GCS e-Newsletter Sponsored by: PetroleumETC

PetroleumETC's Multiphase Measurement Roundtable will be held in San Antonio, TX May 20-21 and hosted by Southwest Research Institute. Our new partnerships provide a unique focus on multiphase research, testing, technology and demonstrations.

Calendar Events for March 2010

A Comparison of the Haynesville and Eagle Ford Shale
Sponsor: Northside Study Group
Speaker's Names: Richard K. Stoneburner, President and COO - Petrohawk Energy Corporation
Days: Tues 9-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Dr., Houston TX 77060
Summary: The presentation will cover a case study on comparison of Eagle Ford and Haynesville operations and completions.
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Microsoft Office 2007 New Features
Sponsor: Petro-Tech Study Group
Speaker's Names: Jewel London, Master Instructor/Project Management Consultant - New Horizons
Days: Tues 9-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Location: Sheraton Brookhollow; Hwy 290 & 610 Loop, 3000 North Loop West, Houston TX 77092
Summary: Office 2007 New features: The Office Button menu, the Ribbon, the mini toolbar, the quick access toolbar and the status bar...
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Addressing Drilling Challenges in Petrobras’ Cascade and Chinook Developments
Sponsor: Drilling Study Group
Speaker's Names: J.C. Cunha, Well Operations Manager - Petrobras America
Days: Wed 10-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Drive, Houston TX 77060 USA
Summary: Currently some of the most challenging wells being drilled by our industry are located in deepwater zones in the GOM. Many of those wells are in water depths of 8,000 ft or more and some....
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How GE Plans to Change the Game...Subsea
Sponsor: General Meeting
Speaker's Names: Manuel Terranova, Senior Vice-President - GE Oil & Gas
Days: Wed 11-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Petroleum Club of Houston, 800 Bell Street, Houston Texas 77002 USA
Summary: The subsea industry has innovated, developed and matured over the last 30 years. Subsea equipment has been widely field proven although the next decade of field developments are likely...
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Worldwide Overview of Offshore Production Systems
Sponsor: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group
Speaker's Names: Bruce Crager, VP Subsea - Independent Consultant
Days: Tues 16-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77024 US
Summary: This presentation will cover the different types of Floating Production Systems with comments as to the advantages and disadvantages of each. The bulk of the presentation is focused on the...
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Capturing By-Passed Pay
Sponsor: Westside Study Group
Speaker's Names: Paul Worthington, Gaffney, Cline & Associates - Principal Adviser
Days: Tues 17-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: The WestLake Club Carriage Room, 570 WestLake Park Blvd, Houston Texas 77079
Summary: Pay is the thickness of a reservoir rock that contains significant quantities of potentially exploitable hydrocarbons. By-passed pay relates to movable hydrocarbons that cannot be drained...
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How Does Your Organization Communicate with Other Companies Outside Your Firewall?
Sponsor: Completions & Production Study Group
Speaker's Names: Joseph Yoklavich, Client Executive - Aconex
Days: Thur 18-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Drive, Houston Texas 77060 US
Summary: How does your organization communicate with other companies outside your firewall? We will be addressing the collaboration needs of large construction projects worldwide. What are other...
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SPE GCS Board of Directors Meeting
Sponsor: Board of Directors
Days: Thur 18-Mar-10 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
Location: SPE Houston Office, 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 1075, Houston Texas 77042
Summary: The Gulf Coast Section will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Please register so that we may have a proper head count for breakfast...
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The Little Black Book of Safety
Sponsor: Safety and Environment Study Group
Speaker's Names: Bill Arnold, General Manager Health, Safety and Environment - ConocoPhillips' Worldwide Upstream Business
Days: Tues 16-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Houston Petroleum Club, 800 Bell Street, Houston Texas 77002 USA
Summary: Bill Arnold authored a book entitled "The Little Black Book on safety" that he developed for ConocoPhillips while he was based in Aberdeen, Scotland. This practical book was inspired by...
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“I’m Spartacus! Will the Real Eagle Ford Shale Please Stand Up?”
Sponsor: Business Development Study Group
Speaker's Names: Dick Stoneburner, President & COO - Petrohawk Energy Corporation
Days: Wed 24-Mar-10 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 1300 Lamar St., Houston Texas 77010
Summary: Join the Business Development Study Group at the Four Seasons Hotel as we hear from three distinguished speakers on recent developments in the Eagle Ford Shale, whose characteristics...
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The Equations Archie Forgot: Anisotropy of the Rocks
Sponsor: Reservoir Study Group
Speaker's Names: Carlos F. Haro, Senior Engineering Advisor - Occidental Oil & Gas
Days: Thur 25-Mar-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Courtyard on St James, 1885 St James Place, Houston TX 77056 USA
Summary: Archie’s empirical equation is extensively used to estimate hydrocarbons in place.This power-laws combination has stood the test of time with little changes.However, it is still poorly understood...
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Future Events

Corporate Governance & Responsibility Through Partnerships
Sponsor: General Meeting
Speaker's Names: Fernando Paiva, Manager for Policy, Government & Public Affairs - Chevron Upstream Oil & Gas
Days: Thur 8-April-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Petroleum Club of Houston, 800 Bell Street, Houston Texas 77002 USA
Summary: Africa is facing many challenges in its social and economic development. Companies in all industries are increasingly evaluated in terms of how they contribute to this development. The concept of...
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Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in a Closed Underground Volume
Sponsor: Northside Study Group
Speaker's Names: Christine A. Ehlig-Economides, Ph.D., M.S., B.A., Professor of Petroleum Engineering Texas A&M University
Days: Tues 13-April-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Dr., Houston TX 77060
Summary: The capture and subsequent geologic sequestration of CO2 has been central to plans for managing CO2 produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. The magnitude of the task is...
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Alternative Energy – Is It Ready to Help?
Sponsor: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group
Days: Tues 13-April-10 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM CDT
Location: Renaissance Houston Hotel Greenway Plaza, 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston TX 77046
Summary: Alternative energy sources are being considered and developed on an international basis and the oil and gas energy industry is contributing heavily to this effort. Which of these...
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Articles/Miscellaneous

Chairman's Corner March 2010
"Invite Someone to a Meeting" Month - When was the last time you invited someone to join you at an SPE Gulf Coast Section event? I’m ashamed to say, I haven’t done so either...

Then and Now March 2010
March 1950 Perforating Guns Atlas Corp. reports the development of a new radioactive well logging method which gives both a gamma ray and a neutron log from one instrument in a single run...

Volunteer and Sponsor Recognition
Want to recognize an individual's efforts or a company's support? Now you can! Volunteer Recognition and Sponsor Appreciation forms are now online.

Geoscience Technology Workshops
AAPG has several Geoscience Technology Workshops planned in 2010. The first of these is the "Deepwater and Ultra Deepwater Reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico". One feature of this workshop that is new to AAPG is the intense focus on discussions and exchanges of ideas. More info on the event here.

Ted Frankiewicz Podcast Available
Distinguished Lecturer, Ted Frankiewicz has more than 30 years' experience with Occidental Petroleum, Unocal Corp., Natco Group, and, currently, SPEC Services....

SPE Short Courses Presented in Houston
In efforts to support and build career and lifelong learning needs, SPE has just completed construction of a training center in Houston. This facility will allow SPE to provide a variety of cost-effective continuing education courses year round. View the Houston schedule and register here.

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1-Mar-10 10:30 AM

Chairman's Corner March 2010

Jane Moring — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT

"Invite Someone to a Meeting" Month

When was the last time you invited someone to join you at an SPE Gulf Coast Section event? I’m ashamed to say, I haven’t done so either.

When I moved to Houston, it took me a long time to find my way back to SPE. I was very active with SPE Delta Section in New Orleans, but when I came to Houston, the GCS was daunting. I went from a Section with one meeting a month to a Section with ten to fifteen. Which one do I attend? What do you mean it is an hour drive to get there?

I read that 70% of people who joined a church did so because they were brought by a friend or relative. I wonder what percentage of SPE members were introduced to SPE by a coworker, friend, or relative. How did you find your way to your first GCS meeting? Did someone invite you or better yet, did they take you?

There are so many people moving in and out of Houston—from transfers to new hires. Are we actively grabbing opportunities to bring them to SPE...or bring them back to SPE? If you ask someone down the hall to join you at a meeting, you might find out he was active in another Section. What better way to make him feel welcome than to introduce him to friends and acquaintances at a study group—a little “vintage social networking.” If he isn’t already a member, what better way to introduce them to the benefits of SPE!

Don’t limit yourself to just your coworkers. Have you considered SPE meetings as a tool to help your spouse or son or daughter or parent understand what you do? If we bring our daughters to work, then why can’t we bring them to an SPE event? I took my mother to ATCE one year where she learned more about the industry than I had taught her in 30 years.

For those who haven’t found a study group home, I’m inviting you. Call me or any of the GCS leadership listed in the back of this newsletter, and we’ll put you in touch with a study group that fits your interests or give you an SPE contact in your office that will help you find one. Study groups can bring unanticipated benefits such as meeting someone you didn’t know you needed to meet or finding others who share your hobbies or interests. Synergies and serendipities happen.

I’m declaring March, “Invite Someone to a Meeting” Month. Let each of us commit to inviting someone new to join us.

Until next month....

1-Mar-10 10:15 AM

Then and Now - March 2010

Buddy Woodroof — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

March 1950
Perforating Guns Atlas Corp. reports the development of a new radioactive well logging method which gives both a gamma ray and a neutron log from one instrument in a single run in the hole. (The key is slow-neutron detection.) $ Texas Tech’s petroleum engineering department reports plans to drill a duster on its campus in Lubbock. (That’s right….They are hoping for a dry hole so the students can use the wellbore for their experiments without being bothered by messy crude oil.) $ The U.S. Air Force makes great strides in refueling planes in flight using a new telescopic tube that can be poked into the filling spout by an attendant on a flying tanker. (How come no one has ever conceived of a mobile refueling/recharging system for automobiles?) East Texas crude oil - $2.65/bbl

March 1970
Efforts to remove lead from gasoline continue to indicate that such a change will cause automobiles to suffer a 10% loss in efficiency from compression-ratio reduction plus another 10% loss from the installation of exhaust-gas devices. $ As Cuba’s fledgling oil industry continues to flounder, a new trade protocol signed with Russia provides for a significant increase in delivery of fuel oil and other petroleum products to the Castro government. (What could possibly be in it for the Russians?) $ Union Oil’s one-legged platform or monopod is judged a success after 3 years of operation in Cook Inlet. (Can a spar platform be far behind?) $ The U.S. active rig count drops below 1,000 for the first time since 1943, as the count drops 40 rigs in one week.
U.S. active rig count – 994

March 1990
Illinois environmental officials hike the estimate of an oil spill from a ruptured pipeline at Shell’s Wood River, Illinois refinery from early estimates of 1,000 bbl to 16,000 bbl. $ Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) is closing in on its goal of sales of 1 million bbl/d of Orimulsion, its extra heavy crude-30% water-emulsifier mix it hopes will compete with coal and fuel oil. $ The DOE is negotiating with the Soviet Union to expand cooperative efforts in energy research and development, energy data exchange, and service and supplies imports/exports. $ BP reportedly will cap a major reshaping of the company with a reorganization that will more than halve the staff at its London headquarters.
Light sweet crude oil - $20.19/bbl; U.S. active rig count – 923

The Rest of the Yarn
This month we continue our look back at some of the famous (and infamous) historical sites in Houston which had connections with the oil industry.

Designed by renowned architect Alfred C. Finn, the Gulf Building at Main and Rusk is one of the finest Art Deco skyscrapers in the Southwest. The site was once the home of Mrs. Charlotte Allen, the “Mother of Houston,” wife of Houston founder Augustus Chapman Allen. Once the corporate headquarters of Gulf Oil, it reportedly cost $3.5 million to build. When completed, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.

Now listed in the National Registry of Historical Places, the Gulf Building no longer soars above the skyline, but its grandeur lives on. A number of interesting elements have been added over the years, including two annexes, an industrial-grade telescope, a heliport, and a fifty-foot “Gulf lollipop” neon logo (no longer standing, much to the relief of many). It remains a brilliant, elegant sight especially at night. And now you know…The Rest of the Yarn. (Article excerpted from “Houston Then & Now.”)

History Quiz
Fill in the blank in the following linguistic proportionality (circa 1950) …… “Natural Gasoline” is to refineries as “ “ is to oilfield gasoline plants.

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

Answer to February’s Quiz
The actual “driller” hired by Colonel Drake to drill the first drilled oil well at Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859 was William A. (Uncle Billy) Smith.

Answer to January’s Quiz
When it was first incorporated in 1870, the Standard Oil Company adopted that name because at that time there were no standard specifications in the industry for kerosene and other oil products, and they were determined to take on that challenge and distinguish themselves in the process.

Congratulations to January’s winner – R. W. Scott

1-Mar-10 10:00 AM

Distinguished Lecturer Ted Frankiewicz - Diagnosing and Resolving Produced Water Chemical and Mechanical Problems

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Ted Frankiewicz has more than 30 years' experience with Occidental Petroleum, Unocal Corp., Natco Group, and, currently, SPEC Services. He has a Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago, holds 15 patents, and has written more than 25 professional publications. At Unocal, he was responsible for developing the water treatment systems that were installed in the Gulf of Thailand to remove mercury and arsenic as well as residual oil from produced water. At Natco Group he developed an effective vertical column flotation vessel design and used CFD to diagnose problems with existing water treatment equipment, as well as designed new equipment. His combined expertise in oilfield chemistry, the design of process equipment, and the development of process systems has provided him with unique insights into the issues that challenge operators as their water production and water treatment costs escalate over time.

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Global production of produced water is nearly 90 billion barrels per year. This water is generally considered to be a non-revenue fluid, yet it can have considerable value as an enhancer of oil production. Produced water needs to be handled and treated effectively to minimize injection or disposal costs and meet environmental requirements. In this talk, three interactive aspects of produced water treatment will be discussed: water chemistry; process hardware; and chemical treatment. To design new water treatment systems or to diagnose problems with existing systems, basic tenets must be followed: know the contaminants to be removed; avoid process recycle streams; and compensate for upstream process operations and chemical injection. The successful use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to design water treatment equipment will be illustrated. In addition, the diagnosis and resolution of actual, challenging water treatment problems will be discussed as examples of how the application of fundamental information can be used beneficially, thus saving time, money, and aggravation for operating companies.

The key message is that in order to design and operate a water treatment system that performs reliably and effectively, it is essential to understand and integrate the fundamentals of system chemistry, process operations, and equipment design.

18-Feb-10 4:00 PM

Volunteer and Sponosorship Recognition Forms Now Available Online

Webmaster — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Recognition:
Anyone from the Gulf Coast Section can recognize a member for exceptional volunteer service in a committee, study group, community service or an educational initiative. At the end of the month in which they are recognized by you, they will receive a letter and gift from the membership chair, including an extra copy of the letter for their supervisor. In addition, each month those recognized will also be listed in the newsletter and on the website.
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16-Feb-10 2:00 PM

SPE-GCS January e-Newsletter 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT

SPE-GCS e-Newsletter Sponsored by: Hexion

Are Your Fracturing Proppants Performing Effectively? Besides proppant size, strength, and density, there are many other important factors to consider such as: proppant fines, cyclic stress, effective conductivity, proppant flowback, pack rearrangement, embedment, and scaling. More information on proppant selection can be found at waterfrac.com or visit hexion.com/oilfield.

Calendar Events for January 2010

Dual Gradient Drilling
Sponsor: Northside Study Group
Speaker's Names: Paul Boudreau, Senior Drilling Engineer - BHP Billiton
Days: Tues 12-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Dr., Houston TX 77060
Summary: Dual gradient (DG) drilling techniques are not new to the industry; pump-and-dump drilling is the simplest example of this. The benefits of dual gradient drilling have long been recognized, especially...
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Access / Excel Tip & Tricks
Sponsor: Petro Tech Study Group and Collarini Energy Staffing
Speaker's Names: Leticia Rocha, Engineering Specialist - OXY
Days: Tues 12-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Location: Brookhollow Sheraton Hotel, W 3000 North Loop West, Houston TX 77092 USA
Summary: You don’t have to be an advanced Microsoft Office power user or VBA scripter to learn how to create macros in Access and schedule them to run automatically using the Microsoft tools we have...
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A Holistic Approach to Decision-Making
Sponsor: SPEGCS Young Professionals and Baker Hughes
Speaker's Names: Dr. Errol Wirasinghe
Days: Tues 12-Jan-10 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location: Baker Hughes, 14990 Yorktown Plaza Dr, Houston TX 77040
Summary: Whether at work, or at home, we make decisions every day. But such decisions are driven by qualitative interpretations of quantitative data. People interpret the data they receive, based on...
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Diagnosing and Resolving Produced Water Chemical and Mechanical Problems
Sponsor: PF&C Study Group
Speaker's Names: Ted Frankiewicz, 2009-2010 SPE Distinguished Lecturer - Spec Services, Inc.
Days: Wed 13-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77024 US
Summary: Global production of produced water is nearly 90 billion barrels per year. This water is generally considered to be a non-revenue fluid, yet it can have considerable value as an enhancer of oil...
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Performance Drilling – an Operator’s Perspective, with Case Histories
Sponsor: Drilling Study Group
Speaker's Names: Graham Mensa-Wilmot, Drilling Engineering Advisor - Chevron
Days: Wed 13-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Drive, Houston TX 77060 USA
Summary: There are several positions in the industry on what constitutes performance drilling. In some instances the use of new technology, sophisticated tools, or expensive drive systems is classified as...
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Climate Science and Economics
Sponsor: General Meeting Study Group
Speaker's Names: Dr. Michelle Michot Foss, Chief Energy Economist and Head, Center for Energy Economics - Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
Days: Thurs 14-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Petroleum Club of Houston, 800 Bell Street, Houston Texas 77002 USA
Summary: This presentation will be a review of key developments in climate science, including emerging trends and questions. Economic considerations associated with policy and regulatory options that are...
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Weak Acid Stimulates the San Andres
Sponsor: Permian Basin Study Group
Speaker's Names: Steven Metcalf, Permian Basin Region Technical Manager - BJ Services, Midland, Tx
Days: Tues 19-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Westlake Club, 570 Westlake Park Blvd., Houston TX 77079
Summary: Carbonate formations are predominant in the Permian Basin and as such are commonly stimulated with acid. Repeated stimulation is typically required to maintain production over the life of...
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U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Sponsor: Safety and Environment Study Group
Speaker's Names: Mr. Dan Chapman, Global Ethics & Compliance Director - Baker Hughes Inc.
Days: Wed 20-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Houston Petroleum Club, 800 Bell St Ste 4300, Houston TX 77002 USA
Summary: Dan Chapman will provide a general overview of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), discussing the elements of an effective anti-bribery compliance program and how FCPA...
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Joint Ventures – The Popular Rx for Shale Development
Sponsor: Business Development Study Group and Lancaster Flow Automation, LLC
Speaker's Names: Toby Darden, Chairman - Quicksilver Resources Inc. and Daniel Rathan, VP - Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., LLCx
Days: Wed 20-Jan-10 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 1300 Lamar St. (Between Caroline & Austin), Houston, TX 77010
Summary: Join the Business Development Study Group at the Four Seasons Hotel as we hear from three distinguished speakers on recent joint venture activity that is fueling the development of shale plays.
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The Effect of Shale Gas Production on U.S. Gas Supplies
Sponsor: Westside Study Group
Speaker's Names: Steve Schubarth, President - Schubarth Inc.
Days: Wed 20-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Westlake Club, 570 Westlake Park Blvd., Houston TX 77079
Summary: The U.S. natural gas supply is greatly dependent on domestic exploration and development. Historically, U.S. gas supply was dominated by very large gas fields with high well productivity...
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Oil and Gas Project Financing
Sponsor: Completions and Production Study Group
Speaker's Names: Allen Shook, Executive Vice President & Partner - Blue Rock Energy Capital
Days: Thurs 21-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: The Greenspoint Club, 16925 North Chase Drive, Houston TX 77060 US
Summary: E&P headlines and articles in the press usually involve BIG projects, BIG companies, and BIG dollars beyond comprehension. However, there are thousands of small domestic companies...
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Leadership Forum - Ethics for Engineers
Sponsor: Career Management Study Group
Speaker's Names: Ms. Susan Howes, Horizons Program Manager - Chevron
Days: Thurs 21-Jan-10 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Location: The HESS Club, 5430 Westheimer Road, Houston TX 77056 USA
Summary: Many professional and technical societies have ethical guidelines for their members. The Continuing Education Program for Professional Engineers in Texas requires an hour of Ethics training...
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Coring and Core Analysis – Technologies and Applications
Sponsor: Reservoir Study Group
Speaker's Names: Matt Honarpour, Senior Reservoir Engineering Advisor - Hess
Days: Thurs 28-Jan-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Courtyard on St James, 1885 St James Place, Houston TX 77056
Summary: Rock and fluid characteristics strongly affect in-place volumes, RF, injectivity/ productivity, and deliverability. Therefore, accurate rock and rock-fluid characterization are keys for maximizing the asset...
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Future Events

How Commodity Hedging Could Impact Activity in 2010
Sponsor: Northside Study Group
Speaker's Names: Richard Moorman and Randy Barron - Southwestern Energy
Days: Tues 9-Feb-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Dr., Houston TX 77060
Summary: Commodity hedging has been much maligned in the past few years, blamed for everything from contributing to the early 2008 acceleration of commodity prices to worsening the global economic...
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North American Gas Outlook
Sponsor: General Meeting Study Group
Speaker's Names: Paul Ziff, CEO - Ziff Energy Group
Days: Thurs 11-Feb-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Petroleum Club of Houston, 800 Bell Street, Houston Texas 77002 USA
Summary: From the impact of low gas prices, through the high full cycle cost of gas, to declines in conventional gas, plus increases in Shale Gas production, along with oscillating LNG imports...
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Kikeh Topsides Floatover
Sponsor: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group
Speaker's Names: David Edelson, Manager of Marine Operations/Floatover - Technip U.S. A., Inc.
Days: Tues 16-Feb-10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77024 US
Summary: Deck installation is always a major installation challenge for floating structures, particularly deep draft floaters like the spar which must be installed in relatively deep water. Derrick barges have been...
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Articles/Miscellaneous

Chairman's Corner January 2010
GCS membership and especially the leadership of our committees, study groups, and board, I challenge you. I challenge you to recognize those who have been leaders in technology and service to SPE in the...

Then and Now January 2010
January 1950 A salt mine cave-in 10 miles southwest of Houston swallows up a warehouse-office building and a salt-press building, while a nearby operator reports increased gas production following the cave-in...

Two New Podcasts Available
Watch presentations from Distinguished Lecturers Mike Eberhard (November Drilling) and Joseph Ayoub (November Westside)...

Holiday Social with The Society of Women Engineers
Thank you to everyone who could be a part of the event. A special thanks to SWE for helping to make this event a success!

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4-Jan-10 2:30 PM

Chairman's Corner January 2010

Jane Moring — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:15:00 GMT

Awards and Nominations

GCS membership and especially the leadership of our committees, study groups, and board, I challenge you. I challenge you to recognize those who have been leaders in technology and service to SPE in the energy capital of the world by placing them in nomination for SPE regional and international awards and/or Distinguished Lecturer.

The Nominations Committee led by GCS Past Chair Bill Bowers will collect nominations for international and regional awards this month. Any member can nominate a deserving candidate either through the Nominations Committee or directly to SPE. Details on awards and how to submit a nomination can be found on pp. 3–4 in this newsletter and at www.spe.org. Deadlines are February 1 for Distinguished Lecturers and February 15 for the special awards.

Study Groups - You are the forefront for GCS technology dissemination. Your speakers and your attendees include leaders in technology, and many in your ranks have been long term significant contributors to SPE activities. Some of your speakers would be excellent Distinguished Lecturers. My challenge is to have one nomination from each study group.

Committees - How many in your ranks have been significant SPE contributors? My challenge is at least one nomination from each Coordinator's group of committees.

Officers and Directors - You have had a bird’s eye view of the study groups, committees, and international organization for an extended period. I challenge you as a group to submit two nominations to the Nominations Committee.

General Membership - I challenge you as a group to submit a nomination for each of the awards as well as one Distinguished Lecturer.

Hesitant? Don’t know how? Afraid the paperwork will be daunting? It’s not difficult. If the nominee has a resume, you have much of the needed information already done. The Nominating Committee is here to help, and www.spe.org has detailed, easy-to-follow instructions.

Don’t want to forward a nomination to the Nominating Committee? Then you can nominate someone yourself directly at www.spe.org.

Nominee not an SPE member? Some of the technical awards do not require SPE membership, but what a great opportunity to share with them the benefits of being an SPE member.

Are you ready to take on the challenge? If so, more detailed information on Distinguished Lecturer nominations can be found on p. 4 and awards nominations on p. 5. Although the award deadline is February 15, if you plan to nominate through the Nominations Committee, please forward your recommendations well in advance of the deadline.

I look forward to seeing the many nominations coming from the GCS.

Until next month....

4-Jan-10 2:15 PM

Then and Now - January 2010

Buddy Woodroof — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT

January 1950
A salt mine cave-in 10 miles southwest of Houston swallows up a warehouse-office building and a salt-press building, while a nearby operator reports increased gas production following the cave-in. $ Core laboratories of this era now include such “modern” test equipment as mercury capillary pressure instruments, Boyle’s Law porosimeters, permeameters, flood pots, and resistivity equipment for approximating formation resistivity factors for use in electric log interpretation. $ One year ago, the slogan for Scurry County, Texas was “Scurry CountyWhere Farmers Ranch and Ranchers Farm.” This year, with 180 drilling wells, it’s “Scurry CountyWhere the Oil Flows and Cotton Grows.” $ Substantial oil production is reported in southern Vera Cruz, Mexico by the Mexican American Independent Oil Company. (How did Pemex let this happen?)
East Texas crude oil - $2.65/bbl; U.S. active rig count – 2,000

January 1975
Libya ends its 14-month-long oil embargo on crude oil shipments to the U.S. (Its 10-year-low oil production levels may have compromised Libya’s political posture.) $ The government of Venezuela decides to take 99% of Venezuela’s largest oil producer, Exxon affiliate Creole Petroleum Company’s, profits from last year. (Can’t blame this one on Hugo.) $ The Iraqi Government is preparing to “negotiate” a take-over of the remaining foreign holdings in Basrah Petroleum Company. (Yes, Saddam had his finger in it.)
U.S. active rig count – 1,618

January 2000
In a watershed agreement signifying a possible thaw in Middle East relations, Egypt agrees to sell natural gas to Israel through what is being called a “pipeline of peace.” $ McMoRan and Texaco ink an agreement giving McMoRan the right to explore all of Texaco’s 90 tracts on the Outer Continental Shelf, leaving Texaco to focus on its deepwater program. $ The U.S. natural gas industry expects to reap the benefits of a recent court ruling that upholds an EPA rule prohibiting the use of lignite fuel in new power plants. $ In an effort to assist its UK business customers in managing their gas portfolios more efficiently, BP Amoco launches an internet-based gas trading service called “e-EnergyTrade.”
Light sweet crude oil - $24.87/bbl; Natural gas - $2.18/MMBTU; U.S. active rig count – 786

The Rest of the Yarn
This month we continue our look back at some of the famous (and infamous) historical sites in Houston which had connections with the oil industry.

The Kennedy Bakery is recognized as Houston’s oldest commercial building still standing on its original site. Nathaniel Kellum built the structure in 1847 and in 1860 John Kennedy, an Irish baker, moved into the narrow structure at 813 Congress. Kennedy was an Irish immigrant who came to Houston in 1842. Poor when he arrived, the hardworking Irishman quickly amassed his own Houston bakery, gristmill, retail store, and several thousand acres.

During the Civil War, Kennedy used his bakery to make hardtack for Confederate soldiers. It passed from the Kennedy family in 1970 and is now La Carafe, considered to be Houston’s oldest bar, and the site where many an oil deal was first outlined on a bar napkin. Its wine selection and atmosphere prompted one magazine to name it one of America’s finest bars. Some say the building is haunted, complete with exploding bottles, eerie shadows, and cold spots. And now you know…The Rest of the Yarn. (Article excerpted from “Houston Then & Now.”)

History Quiz
Why did Standard Oil adopt that name when it was first incorporated in 1870?

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

Answer to December’s Quiz
In December 1949, Scurry County, Texas, with more than 140 rigs running, was proclaimed to be the most active oil area in the world.

Answer to November’s Quiz
The first commercial natural gas liquefaction plant was built in Cleveland, Ohio by Hope Natural Gas Co. and Gas Machinery Corp.

Congratulations to November’s winner – David Deaton with Landmark-Halliburton Software

4-Jan-10 2:00 PM

Distinguished Lecturer: Mike Eberhard - Multiple Pay Tight Gas Sands, Can the Lessons Learned in the Rockies Help You?

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Mike Eberhard has been with Halliburton for more than 26 years. He has spent his entire career in pumping services including cementing, acidizing, and hydraulic fracturing. He has worked in the Williston Basin, Bakersfield, CA., Brighton, CO. and lastly Denver, CO. During this time, he held various engineering and technical sales positions. In 1996 he transferred to Denver as part of the Halliburton “Tech Team.” The main charge of the Tech Team is working with operators toward drilling and completion optimization. Currently, Eberhard is the Technical Manager for Halliburton’s Rocky Mountain Area. He is a graduate of Montana State University with a BS degree in mechanical engineering, and is a registered professional engineer. He is the past Section Chairman for the Denver Section of SPE, and has helped manage several technical meetings and ATWs. He is author or co-author of 11 SPE papers and several industry articles.

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In tight gas sand provinces such as the Rocky Mountain region of North America, more than 90 percent of new wells require hydraulic fracturing to be economic. With the growing development of marginal multiple pay tight gas sands, economic completions have become more difficult. Continued improvements in evaluation and completion technologies for multiple pay intervals is essential to meet an operator’s economic criteria. For operators with a large drilling program, one solution has been the development of a “factory” approach to drilling and completing wells. While this approach provides economic benefit in reducing cycle time and economy-of-scale savings, it is not without complication. Some factors that affect the economic optimization of a well completion for the factory approach are:

Determining well productivity from logs
Completing multiple pay intervals during the initial completion process
Determining which multiple-pay fracture treatment technique to use
Timely fracture treatment recommendations for a high volume of work
Evaluating production results and adopting improvements

This presentation will discuss how these five factors are currently being addressed, with focus on the Rockies. The overall process will be reviewed as a holistic approach to well completion and optimization. The presentation will emphasize the different completion techniques being used throughout the Rockies. Operational difficulties of high volume operations also will be discussed. Actual case study data will be presented showing the benefits of this approach.

People attending this presentation will become very familiar with the variety of different fracturing techniques being used in completing multiple pay tight gas sands.

22-Dec-09 11:30 AM

Young Professionals - Call for Papers

noemail@spegcs.org — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

"Following the barrel from the reservoir to the gas pump."

If you are a young energy industry professional (less than 10 yrs experience), please submit a paper of a project that you did or have made significant progress on to present at the EEC. The EEC is the most highly attended conference among young professionals in SPE-GCS. This paper contest will provide excellent networking opportunities, as well as promote project exposure, and build presentation and public-speaking skills among SPE YP members. Qualifying finalists will be notified by May 22nd; Finalists must be able to present their papers June 4th-5th at the EEC conference at BHP Billiton (1330 Post Oak Houston, TX 77056). If your paper is selected the final judging will be based on your presentation.

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 8th (for the paper) and May 29th, 2009 (for the presentation)

How to Submit the Paper: Submit Papers to: yp2009papercontest@gmail.com

Please include your company, years of experience in the O&G industry, and contact information with your paper.

Click Here to Register for the 2009 Emerging Engineers Conference

SPE Gulf Coast Section supports Greater Houston Red Cross Hurricane Recovery

noemail@spegcs.org — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Society of Petroleum Engineers donates $10,000 to the Disaster Relief Fund after Hurricane Ike. The SPE International and SPE Gulf Coast Section contributed $5000 each in a one time donation to the efforts to help support the Gulf Coast area in the most recent disaster. This is part of a new initiative by the SPEI and local sections to respond directly to the needs of their members and help grow their community. This coming spring will include a volunteerism day organized by the SPEGCS to provide members the opportunity to donate their time and resources back to the community. Bill Bowers, SPE GCS Chair and Susan Howes, SPE International GC Region Director present Davis Henderson, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Houston Area Chapter, American Red Cross with a donation for the Hurricane Ike Relief efforts. From the Red Cross: When Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas on Saturday, September 13, the Red Cross was still mounting a massive relief effort in Louisiana...

SPE Honors and Awards 2008

noemail@spegcs.org — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

SPE honors and awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the industry, the engineering profession, or to SPE. We’re pleased to announce that Gulf Coast Region members will be well represented in the 2008 honors and awards winners. The honors and awards will be presented at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Denver, Colorado, USA on 22 September. Please congratulate these Gulf Coast Region members, and let them know how proud we are of their accomplishments:

Honorary Member

Kenneth E. Arnold, K Arnold Consulting, Houston, Texas USA
Elmond L. Claridge, TCA Reservoir Energy Services (retired), Pearland, Texas USA

Lester C. Uren Award

Rodolfo Camacho Velazquez, PEMEX, Mexico City, Mexico

Distinguished Member

Lewis B. Ledlow, ConocoPhillips, Houston, Texas USA
Daulat D. Mamora, Texas A&M, College Station, Texas USA

Drilling and Completion Award

Phillip D. Pattillo, BP, Houston, Texas USA

Norman R. Warpinski, Pinnacle, Houston, Texas USA, was previously approved as the recipient of the 2008 Drilling and Completion Award.

Health, Safety, and Environment Award

John A. Hall, Halliburton, Houston, Texas USA

Management and Information Award

J. Roger Hite, Business Fundamentals Group, Houston, Texas USA

Production and Operations Award

A. Dan Hill, Texas A&M, College Station, Texas USA

Mr James M. Pappas, P.E. 2007 Engineer of the Year

noemail@spegcs.org — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Mr. James M. Pappas, P.E. Global Technology Coordinator, Senior Engineering Advisor, Devon Energy Corporation Representatives of various Houston engineering organizations have selected Mr. James M. Pappas, P.E. as the 2007 Houston Area “Engineer of the Year.” The selection of Mr. Pappas is a result of his distinguished record of service to his profession, contributions to numerous technical and professional societies, and long-standing involvement in civic and humanitarian activities. Mr. Pappas will be honored during the nationwide celebration of Engineers’ Week on Friday, February 23, 2007. Mr. Pappas’ career in the oil and gas industry has been marked by innovation and a desire to share his knowledge and expertise with others. In his current role as Global Technology Coordinator for Devon Energy Corporation, Mr. Pappas leads oil and gas exploration and production industry efforts to add emerging technological solutions to its toolkit. He also maintains...

Hiep Vu 2007 Young Engineer of the Year

noemail@spegcs.org — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The SPE Gulf Coast Section proudly honors Hiep Vu as the 2007 Young Engineer of the Year. Hiep is a senior production engineer for Shell International E&P in the EPT Subsea and Pipelines Organization. His current responsibilities include front-end engineering, detailed design, material selection, and on-site execution of completion operations for subsea wells in the Gulf of Mexico.A member of SPE since entering college in 1991, Vu is currently the SPE GCS vice-treasurer and will become Section treasurer in2007–08. He has been active in the Section with previous roles as the Emerging Leaders Program chairman, GCS board director-at large,Executive Committee member, Audit Committee member, Nomination and Succession Planning Committee member, director of Educational Sponsors for the Golf Committee, and member of the new ad-hoc Education Committee.He has been involved with SPE’s local high school recruiting efforts as well as in various roles with SPE’s collegiate initiatives (ATCE Petrobowl,Regional and International Student Paper Contests). A recipient of the SPE Amarillo Petroleum Section scholarship, Vu earned a BS degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech University in 1995.

A reservation form for the Feb. 19, 2007 banquet honoring Hiep Vu can be downloaded from Here

SPE Honors and Awards

noemail@spegcs.org — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 14:00:00 GMT

SPE Honors and Awards SPE honors and awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the industry, the engineering profession, or to SPE. We’re pleased to announce that Gulf Coast Section members will be well represented in the honors and awards winners. The honors and awards will be presented at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Houston at the Awards Banquet on Monday, September 27. Please congratulate the following Gulf Coast Section members, and let them know how proud we are of their accomplishments: Honorary Member Donald W. Peaceman Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal (2005) Stephen A. Holditch, Texas A&M University DeGolyer Distinguished Service Award W. John Lee, Texas A&M University Distinguished Member Syed Ali, ChevronTexaco Drilling Engineering Award (2005) Robert F. Mitchell, Landmark Graphics Corporation * To be honored at the 2005 IADC and recognized at the 2005 ATCE. Facilities and Construction Award Edward E. Horton, Deepwater...

The Gulf Coast Section was selected to receive the 2004 SPE President's Award for Section Excellence.

noemail@spegcs.org — Mon, 02 Aug 2004 14:00:00 GMT

Society of Petroleum Engineers Dallas Houston Kuala Lumpur London Dubai 28 July 2004 Mr. Sidney S Smith Jr. VP Sales & Marketing Grant Prideco 13211 McClurd Ct Cypress TX 77429 Dear Mr. Smith, Congratulations! The Gulf Coast Section was selected to receive the 2004 SPE President’s Award for Section Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes SPE sections whose efforts in member programs, technology dissemination, cooperation with other civic and professional organizations are exceptional and much more. To acknowledge the section’s outstanding efforts, I would like to present the award to you at the President’s Luncheon that will be held Wednesday, 29 September 2004 at 11:30 a.m., in the George R. Brown Convention Center’s (GRBCC) George Bush Ballroom. You will be seated at a reserved table. SPE staff will be sending a packet of material including registration, housing and RSVP forms along with this correspondence. Please complete these...

Naturally Fractured Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Naturally Fractured Reservoir Simulation Engineer Description: Avasthi & Associates, Inc., Houston-based worldwide petroleum consulting company, is looking for an experienced naturally fractured Reservoir Simulation Engineer for immediate consulting assignments. The qualified candidates should e-mail a complete up-to-date detailed chronological resume of their qualifications and experience, including but not limited to, oil & gas industry project experience, and their citizenship/ visa status, to: jobs@AvasthiConsulting.com Required Experience: At least five (5) years of oil & gas industry experience in conducting naturally fractured reservoir simulation studies using ECLIPSE/ CMG simulator is required. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: The ideal candidate will have: (1) experience in conducting state-of-the-art naturally fractured reservoir simulation studies using black oil or PVT/ compositional reservoir simulators, (2) expertise in providing training to other engineers...

PVT/ Compositional Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: PVT/ Compositional Reservoir Simulation Engineer Description: Avasthi & Associates, Inc., Houston-based worldwide petroleum consulting company, is looking for an experienced PVT/ Compositional Reservoir Engineer for immediate consulting assignments. The qualified candidates should e-mail a complete up-to-date detailed chronological resume of their qualifications and experience, including but not limited to, oil & gas industry project experience, and their citizenship/ visa status, to: jobs@AvasthiConsulting.com Required Experience: At leaset five (5) years of oil & gas industry experience in conducting PVT/ Compositional reservoir simulation studies using ECLIPSE simulator is required. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: The ideal candidate will have: (1) experience in conducting state-of-the-art PVT/ Compositional reservoir simulation studies, (2) expertise in providing training to other engineers in using PVT/ Compositional reservoir simulators for conducting PVT/...

Production Manager

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Production Manager Description: Swift Energy Company is an independent oil and natural gas company, located in the Greenspoint area in Houston, Texas. The company engages in the development, exploration, acquisition, and operation of oil and gas properties. Swift Energy prides itself on sustained growth and a strong focus on people. Swift Energy is seeking Production Manager to provide technical and staff guidance and oversight, works interdependently and collaboratively with other departments. Majority of the work provides technical expertise with staff direction and development as necessary. Essential Functions Leadership & Management May provide coaching to supervisors in applying best practice management techniquesProvide leadership within the team in the management of employee processes Support Sr. Management led initiatives and develop and communicate department Critical Success Factors (CSF’s) and strategies Build & maintain positive relationships and...

Directional Drilling Engineer

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Directional Drilling Engineer Description: What was the longest horizontal well bore you have drilled? The deepest? Have you drilled in shale? What types of unconventional plays have you participated in? Where would you like to live and work? If you have experience in directional drilling and the passion for finding and producing hydrocarbons, this is the job for you. It is located in a wonderful city in Appalachia and you would work for a small, growing, employee-friendly company. You'd be known by the entire team and your work would be recognized accordingly. Give it some thought.... Okay, now take a chance at a great job. Required Experience: 7+ years of experience in drilling with at least three years of directional experience. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Salary($): $130000 - $180000 Position reports to: Vice President Engineering Contact info: Kevin Hofner (Add to Contacts) Fax (713) 862-7725 ...

Petroleum Engineer - Microseismc Sales & Buisness Development Houston

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Petroleum Engineer - Microseismc Sales & Buisness Development Houston Description: Job Description The position will be located in Houston Texas and will be responsible for sales and business development of Apex-HiPoint’s Houston based Microseismic / VSP acquisition and data processing services. Primary responsibilities will include: • Identifying new business opportunities within the Houston market • Servicing, growing and follow up of existing client relationships in this market • Development and implementation of a sales and marketing plan in conjunction with affiliated companies penetrating the Houston market Required Experience: Qualifications and Experience • 4+ years in technical sales relating to oilfield operations. Preference will be given to candidates with engineering related technical sales Experience in North America Shale plays desired Industry experience emphasis in Hydraulic Reservoir Stimulation...

Production/Reservoir Engineer

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Production/Reservoir Engineer Description: Summary The Production/Reservoir Engineer will perform reservoir, production decline and economic analyses in support of sales and service efforts domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate shall possess 5 to 10 years experience in the upstream sector of an operating company. Strong analytical skills required. Petroleum engineering degree and experience working in the various productive basins of US, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Conduct economic evaluation of reservoir opportunities. 2. Assisting with evaluation of performance of existing wells to optimize well rates and recovery of reserves for client’s properties for the determination of candidate applications for the Gasjack and V-Jack. 3. Perform detailed reservoir studies to optimize well production/design or to investigate critical aspects related to fluid movements. 4. Ability to estimate...

Petroleum Engineer

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:30:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Petroleum Engineer Experience:

June 2008-December 2009: Associate Reservoir Engineer for HighMount E&P
2007-2008: Business Planning Intern for Dominion E&P (Winter and Summer)
2006-2007: Production and Drilling Intern (Winter)
2006: Production Engineering Intern (Summer)
2005: Reservoir Engineering Intern (Summer)
2004-2005: Acquisition and Divestiture Intern (Summer and Winter)

Skills: Knowledge of ARIES Education: Colorado School of MInes; BS Petroleum Engineering Ideal Job Description: The ideal position would develop my engineering skill while allowing me to contribute to my employer. The position would provide broad experience in reservoir, production and drilling engineering. Willing to Relocate: True

Sr Drilling Engineer or Drilling Manager

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Sr Drilling Engineer or Drilling Manager Experience: Apr '05 to Oct '09: CMR Energy--Drilling Manager; Houston, Texas Skills: Professional Training: Aug ’06 Randy Smith Well Control (MMS); Houston, Texas Oct ’04 IPM Preventive Well Control Course Jul ’04 Offshore Survival Jun ’04 First Aid Sept ’02 Randy Smith Well Control (MMS); Houston, Texas Sept ’02 IPM Preventive Well Control Course Sept ’01 American Productivity and Quality Center, Houston, Texas Aug “01 Randy Smith Schools: MMS Regulations Education: Texas A&M University--1981 Licenses: Texas State Board of Professional Engineers Certifications: 78546 Ideal Job Description: Looking for a permanent position with an Oil and Gas Operator needing proven engineering and leadership skills in well construction activities. Includes preparing well designs, supervising a team, or managing a...

Engineering Intern (Either Field or Office)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Engineering Intern (Either Field or Office) Experience: Kroger/Starbucks - 2006-2008; Spring, TX. I worked both as a cashier at Kroger, and as a barista in the Starbucks kiosk inside of Kroger. In the summer of 2008, I took 13 hours of summer school while working at Kroger. Abercrombie and Fitch - 2007-2008; The Woodlands, TX. I worked as a floor employee. I maintained the cleanliness of the store, folded clothes, and assisted customers when needed. Saltgrass Steakhouse - 2007; Shenandoah, TX. I was a host at Saltgrass Steakhouse. I greeted and seated customers, maintained the cleanliness of the foyer area, and maintained the organization of the restaurant (what order servers received tables, etc.). Skills: Have already taken Intro to Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Systems, and Reservoir Petrophysics courses at Texas A&M University. Recently was accepted to attend Camp Reveille, hosted by...

Petroleum Engineer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Petroleum Engineer Experience: PETROLEUM RECOVERY AND RESEARCH CENTER (PRRC), NEW MEXICO TECH. Socorro, NM Research Assistant Aug 2007-Aug 2009 ·Collaborated with South West Partnership, Department of Energy (DOE), on carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration. ·Designed experiments for measurement of relative permeability and interfacial tension of CO2- brine at reservoir conditions. ·Conducted experiments on CO2-Brine core flooding to study the mobility, saturation, plume formation and migration of CO2 at different temperatures and pressures. SAIPEM ENI, GUANGDONG LNG PROJECT Guangdong, China Commissioning Engineer Feb 2006-Aug 2006 ·Prepared commissioning, performance testing and startup procedures for rotary/static equipments by interfacing with engineering department and...

Petroleum Engineer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Petroleum Engineer Experience: Office Internship Chesapeake Energy Corporation May 2009-August 2009 · Performed root cause failure analysis for Fayetteville’s stuck pipe issues · Created an economic fishing guideline for the Fayetteville district · Updated Pilot Hole and Sidetrack spreadsheet from ‘08 to present · Observed drilling rigs and operations, including air drilling, in Fayetteville Office Internship Chesapeake Energy Corporation June 2008- July 2008 · Initiated production optimization of the El Gato field in Webb county Texas · Generated workover and stimulation procedures · Created a Plug and Abandon procedure Field Internship Anadarko Petroleum Corporation & Skills: Microsoft Office Education: B.S. in Petroleum Engineering Licenses: N/A Certifications: N/A Ideal Job Description: To obtain full-time position in the field...

GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / SALES

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / SALES Experience: PROFESSIONAL CAREER BACKGROUND & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OIL&GAS / ENERGY CONSORTIUM -- Houston, TX. USA 2009 -- Present Provider of global market development strategies to Oil&Gas and Renewable Energy enterprises Global Business Development Coordinate International Strategic Markets Development activities. Manage appraisal and disposition of industrial asset. Identify and recommend Acquisitions of new technologies. Structure project financing and negotiate with equity capital sources. Leverage market knowledge, experience and global partnerships to help industrial clients maximize their return on capital assets. Identify revenue opportunities with new and existing customers. G.E. / HYDRIL USA -- Houston, TX. USA 2007 – 2008 Manufacturer of subsea and surface systems for onshore and offshore oil exploration. Global Technical Sales & Marketing Managed technical...

I desire a petroleum engineering position

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: I desire a petroleum engineering position Experience:

I have held internships with Chief Oil and Gas in Dallas, Tx where I spent half of the summer in the field watching horizontal gas wells being drilled in the Barnett Shale. The second half of the summer was spent working on projects in the office.

Skills: I am currently using Eclipse software to model horizontal natural gas wells in Doha, Qatar as part of my research for Texas A&M University. Education: M.S. Petroleum Engineering '09; B.S. Civil Engineering '07 Ideal Job Description: My ideal job would be to work for a company that could train me in the field of petroleum engineering. I would like to be in the field for 2 years to gain a practical knowledge of field operations, before moving on to an office-based position. Preferred Work Schedule: Open to any work schedule Location: Any location Willing to Relocate: True

Business Development Manager

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Business Development Manager Experience: Richard W. Means Sales and Marketing Executive RichardWMeans@gmail.com Houston, TX 77070 (713) 252-1158 Objective Statement Seeking a senior level opportunity in a sales and or marketing management capacity in the industrial, oil and gas, military/aerospace or commercial sectors where my sound history of achieving escalating sales growth, EBITDA cognizance, market appeal, make-it-happen mindset, and compelling leadership skills, would solidify me as an unrivaled asset in a potential employers business strategy. Professional Profile Success driven, award winning, sales/marketing executive offering demonstrated success for significantly impacting sales growth while implementing business plans that consistently deliver irrefutably positive bottom line results. Adept not only in all aspects of strategic sales and marketing,...

Engineering Intern/Fulltime within oil and gas industry

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Engineering Intern/Fulltime within oil and gas industry Experience: Related Experience Sandridge Energy, Ft. Stockton, TX 05/08-08/08 Floorhand/Intern § Assisted with routine rig maintenance to keep the drilling rig running properly so clients did not experience downtime due to rig related issues § Drilled five wells in a period of three months, depths ranged from 4700’ to 7500’, remaining on-schedule and on-budget as planned in our clients drilling program § Identified trends in the Permian Basin wells we drilled and worked on implementing efficiencies to help clients reach their targets faster § Shadowed Drilling Supervisor and used him as my mentor so I could call on his expertise in future drilling ops § Scheduled cement/wireline/casing jobs to be on schedule with no downtime § Organized team safety meetings before various duties to be performed on the drilling rig Texas...

Summer Intern 2010 - Texas A&M University

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Summer Intern 2010 - Texas A&M University Experience:

Office Assistant, Aston Design Studio. · 2008-09

Maintained and updated fabric samples for company use. ·

Designed and improved invoice templates

Student Intern, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. · 2006

Photographed and catalogued core samples to be analyzed by a team of geologists. ·

Graphically represented analyses of geologic facies.

Lifeguard, The Woodlands Parks and Recreation · 2005

Supervised the pool for public safety. ·

Maintained and cleaned the pool and park.

Skills: Extensive background knowledge of computers and software. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Photoshop Education: College Student Ideal Job Description:

I am a junior Petroleum Engineering major at Texas A&M University looking for an internship for this summer.

Please see attached resume for GPA and other information.

Willing to Relocate: False Contact Info: Trevor Aston 231 Luther St College Station Texas 77840 voice: (936) 537-2681

Trevor Aston
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231 Luther St

College Station, Texas 77840

(936) 537-2681

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For further information regarding SPE Short Courses and registration, please contact Chiwila Mumba-Black, SPE Manager, Industry Training & Development, at cmumba@spe.org. Course Name Date Meeting/Location Member Cost Registration 4D Reservoir Management 21 April 2010 SPE Houston Office Early Registration (before 7 April) 695 Late Registration (after 7 April) 895 Non-member add $200 Open Drilling Design and Operating Limits for Horizontal Wells 22 April 2010 SPE Houston Office Early Registration (before 8 April) 695 Late Registration (after 8 April) 895 Non-member add $200 Open Shale Gas Completion Fracturing and Production ...

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Congratulations to our 2010 SPE-GCS Young Engineer of the Year Marjorie Nogueira. Pictured below is Marjorie with SPE-GCS Board Chair Jane Moring and also with her husband Alonso Mago.

Marjorie received her award at the Jan 15, 2010 Young Engineer of the Year Banquet during Engineers Week (Jan 14-20, 2010)

SPE-GCS Executive Breakfast

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:41:46 GMT

The Gulf Coast Section recently hosted SPE President Behrooz Fattahi in Houston at the Executive Breakfast. President Fattahi delivered an impromptu presentation on the key themes of his presidency and answered questions from the attendees. As the SPE Gulf Coast Section Chair, I delivered an update on activities in the section. A booklet of volunteers in section committees and study groups was distributed. Please refer to the links below to view photos of the event, my presentation, the booklet of volunteers and our Annual Report. Thank you for your support of SPE and the Gulf Coast Section.

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This year's deadline has passed and applications are no longer being taken for 2010. This year the application process for the SPE Gulf Coast Section Undergraduate Scholarship will be completed online. The application is for $1,500/semester and all applications are due by February 8, 2010. Though the application is not due until February, it is important to familiarize yourself with the application process as soon as possible. A printer friendly PDF version of these instructions can be found here. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. SEND APPLICATION COMPONENTS TO: SPE-GCS Scholarship Chairman SPE Gulf Coast Section 10777 Westheimer Rd., Suite 1075 Houston, TX 77042 SEND QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO: Gabrielle_Guerre@ryderscott.com Deepak.Gala@weatherford.com Before beginning the online application, you will need to collect the following items. More details are...

SPE-GCS Young Professionals Survey

noemail@spegcs.org — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

In an effort to improve the experiences of our members, we kindly request you to fill out this survey. Your answers will provide us with the stepping stones necessary to create an influential event portfolio for the upcoming 2009-2010 year.

Release Date: 2-Oct-09 3:00 PM
Expiration Date: 28-Oct-09 5:00 PM

Presenter - Petroleum Technologist Forum - June 4, 2009

noemail@spegcs.org — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

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The SPE PetroTech Study Group would like to thank you for your participation in this year's Petroleum Technologist Forum. In order to improve future events, we would appreciate your evaluation and any comments/suggestions.

Thank you so much,

Marci Nickerson
Committee Chair 2006 - 2009

Attendee - Petroleum Technologist Forum - June 4, 2009

noemail@spegcs.org — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT

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The SPE PetroTech Study Group would like to thank you for your attendance/participation in this year's Petroleum Technologist Forum. In order to improve future events, we would appreciate your evaluation and any comments/suggestions.

Thank you so much,

Marci Nickerson
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SPE Executive Breakfast

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Thank you for attending the SPE Executive Breakfast last Thursday, June 19. There was good discussion between SPE and industry leaders about the current and future activities in our industry. Please take a few moments to reply with your feedback about the event.

Technical Analysis Gaps and opportunities?

noemail@spegcs.org — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Barriers to Implementation of Real Time Operations Analysis

The SPE Real Time Operations Technical Interest Group (RTO TIG) is interested in learning more about the barriers to implementation of real time operations technology. We would appreciate your input.

The questionnaire is in two parts. The first asks about the overall process of effective implementation. The second probes the usage of technical and business analysis tools

A summary of the results of this survey will be presented at the annual SPE meeting this fall in San Antonio.

Release Date: 11-Apr-06 9:00 AM
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Part I – RTO Implementation Process

Effective utilization of RTO involves a process of gathering and analyzing data, making recommendations and decisions and taking action. Perhaps the process is working smoothly everywhere, although we expect there are some snags somewhere. Your help in providing the following information will give the RTO TIG the insight to where along the process the current difficulties lie.

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Please review the presentation description for each company, and indicate your likelyhood of attending each session. The scale is 1-5 with 5 being highly likely, and 1 being not likely at all.

SPE Reservoir Study Group - Program Improvement

noemail@spegcs.org — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

We are fast approaching the end of the program year and the members of the Reservoir Study Group leadership team would like to ask the SPE membership what changes or improvements they would like to see in the next program year.

The following survey should take no more then 3-5 minutes to complete, and will be used to guide the development of the fiscal 2005-6 program.

Release Date: 23-May-05 7:00 PM
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