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Chin, PHD PE Shell<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 1-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Fluor Engineering One Fluor Daniel Drive Sugarland TX 77478<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: Overview of basic topsides processing of oil, gas and water, as well as introduce Piping and instrument diagrams (P&amp;IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)....<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1361">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=One+Fluor+Daniel+Drive,%20Sugarland,%20TX,%2077478"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1361"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1362" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 3: " Valves"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 15-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Cameron (San Saba Room) 3250 Briarpark Dr. Houston TX 77042<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will showcase Cameron Valves, who will bring field examples of all valve types, as well as explain when to use which valve; also an overview of materials selection for various service conditions...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1362">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=3250+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1362"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1241" target="_blank">SPE-GCS Board of Directors Meeting</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: SPE-GCS Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Thu 17-July-08 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: SPE Houston Office 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 335 Houston Texas 77042 <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: 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...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1241">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=10777+Westheimer+Road%2C+Suite+335,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1241"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1374" target="_blank">Oil Patch Orientation</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Continuing Education<br> <strong>Speaker: </strong>John Farina, Ron Hinn, Brian Musso, Ken Arnold, Marty Stetzer<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 8:30 AM - to - 5:30 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Texas 77060<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This seminar is the most popular SPE program. The course is designed as non-technical audio-visual guided tour through the oil patch, illustrating the basic equipment and techniques used in the discovery, development and production of petroleum...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1374">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12400+Greenspoint+Drive,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1374"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1363" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 4: " Electrical and Instrumentation"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Shell (Woodcreek Room B 101/109) 200 North Dairy Ashford Houston TX 77079<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic information about the role of electrical and instrumentation in a facilities development, including pneumatic controls, DCS, PLC systems, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1363">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=200+North+Dairy+Ashford,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077079"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1363"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#efefef" height="19"><strong><strong>Future Events </strong></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1364" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 5: "Subsea"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Decie Autin Subsea and Pipeline Engineering Manager, ExxonMobil Development Co.<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Wed 13-Aug-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Exxon (Suite GP6-244) 12450 Greenspoint Dr. Houston TX 7706<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic subsea equipment, maintenance processes, remote operated vehicles (ROVs), flowlines, umbilicals, risers, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1364">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12450+Greenspoint+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1364"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1388" target="_blank">SPEGCS Board of Directors / Follow-Up Budget Review Meeting</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Fri 22-Aug-08 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Houston Marriott Westchase 2900 Briarpark Dr. Houston Texas 77042 USA <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: A Board of Directors and follow-up budget review meeting will take place at the Marriott Houston Westchase, just before our annual kickoff meeting, from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, August 22...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1388">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=2900+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1388"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1386" target="_blank">2008-2009 Kickoff - SPE Gulf Coast Section</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: SPE-GCS Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Fri 22-Aug-08 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Houston Marriott Westchase 2900 Briarpark Dr. Houston Texas 77042 USA <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: Our 2008-2009 SPE Gulf Coast Section Kickoff meeting will be held on August 22, 2008 at the Houston Marriott Westchase. This is an important opportunity to share contacts &amp; best practices among our member volunteers and to learn from each other. Please plan on joining us if possible. Everyone is welcome! 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We encourage all members to <a href="http://www.spe.org/glossary/" target="_blank">review and expand the glossary</a>...</p> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/photos/albums/s/" target="_blank"><strong>Photo Albums of recent events including 2008 Houston Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Tournament, and Executive Breakfast</strong></a><br> Photos of recent events with including The Annual Houston Cup Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays Tournament sponsored by SPE-GCS to raise funds for scholarships and educational opportunities, 2008 Executive Breakfast, Roughneck Camp and Awards Banquet. Add comments and labels to create...</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?739">Licensed Engineers Needed</a></strong><br> SPE invites you to support the professionalism of engineers and petroleum engineering licensing programs on November 13–14 by participating in the PE Cut Score Session in Houston. 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Chin, PHD PE Shell<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 1-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Fluor Engineering One Fluor Daniel Drive Sugarland TX 77478<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: Overview of basic topsides processing of oil, gas and water, as well as introduce Piping and instrument diagrams (P&amp;IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)....<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1361">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=One+Fluor+Daniel+Drive,%20Sugarland,%20TX,%2077478"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1361"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1362" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 3: " Valves"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 15-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Cameron (San Saba Room) 3250 Briarpark Dr. Houston TX 77042<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will showcase Cameron Valves, who will bring field examples of all valve types, as well as explain when to use which valve; also an overview of materials selection for various service conditions...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1362">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=3250+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1362"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1241" target="_blank">SPE-GCS Board of Directors Meeting</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: SPE-GCS Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Thu 17-July-08 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: SPE Houston Office 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 335 Houston Texas 77042 <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: 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...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1241">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=10777+Westheimer+Road%2C+Suite+335,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1241"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1374" target="_blank">Oil Patch Orientation</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Continuing Education<br> <strong>Speaker: </strong>John Farina, Ron Hinn, Brian Musso, Ken Arnold, Marty Stetzer<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 8:30 AM - to - 5:30 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Texas 77060<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This seminar is the most popular SPE program. The course is designed as non-technical audio-visual guided tour through the oil patch, illustrating the basic equipment and techniques used in the discovery, development and production of petroleum...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1374">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12400+Greenspoint+Drive,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1374"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1363" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 4: " Electrical and Instrumentation"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Shell (Woodcreek Room B 101/109) 200 North Dairy Ashford Houston TX 77079<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic information about the role of electrical and instrumentation in a facilities development, including pneumatic controls, DCS, PLC systems, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1363">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=200+North+Dairy+Ashford,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077079"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1363"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#efefef" height="19"><strong><strong>Future Events </strong></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1364" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 5: "Subsea"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Decie Autin Subsea and Pipeline Engineering Manager, ExxonMobil Development Co.<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Wed 13-Aug-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Exxon (Suite GP6-244) 12450 Greenspoint Dr. Houston TX 7706<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic subsea equipment, maintenance processes, remote operated vehicles (ROVs), flowlines, umbilicals, risers, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1364">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12450+Greenspoint+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1364"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1388" target="_blank">SPEGCS Board of Directors / Follow-Up Budget Review Meeting</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Fri 22-Aug-08 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Houston Marriott Westchase 2900 Briarpark Dr. Houston Texas 77042 USA <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: A Board of Directors and follow-up budget review meeting will take place at the Marriott Houston Westchase, just before our annual kickoff meeting, from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday, August 22...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1388">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=2900+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1388"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1386" target="_blank">2008-2009 Kickoff - SPE Gulf Coast Section</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: SPE-GCS Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Fri 22-Aug-08 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Houston Marriott Westchase 2900 Briarpark Dr. Houston Texas 77042 USA <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: Our 2008-2009 SPE Gulf Coast Section Kickoff meeting will be held on August 22, 2008 at the Houston Marriott Westchase. This is an important opportunity to share contacts &amp; best practices among our member volunteers and to learn from each other. Please plan on joining us if possible. Everyone is welcome! Attendance is free of charge. ...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1386">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=2900+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1386"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> </p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#efefef" height="19"> <strong><strong>Articles/Miscellaneous </strong></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <br> <p><a href="http://www.spe.org/glossary/" target="_blank"><strong>SPE E&amp;P Glossary</strong></a><br> To help transfer knowledge in the industry’s literature, SPE has developed this collaborative online glossary that will allow members to both look up and contribute terms and definitions in multiple languages. We encourage all members to <a href="http://www.spe.org/glossary/" target="_blank">review and expand the glossary</a>...</p> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/photos/albums/s/" target="_blank"><strong>Photo Albums of recent events including 2008 Houston Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Tournament, and Executive Breakfast</strong></a><br> Photos of recent events with including The Annual Houston Cup Golf Tournament and Sporting Clays Tournament sponsored by SPE-GCS to raise funds for scholarships and educational opportunities, 2008 Executive Breakfast, Roughneck Camp and Awards Banquet. Add comments and labels to create...</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?739">Licensed Engineers Needed</a></strong><br> SPE invites you to support the professionalism of engineers and petroleum engineering licensing programs on November 13–14 by participating in the PE Cut Score Session in Houston. This session will be held at the SPE Houston Office at 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 1075.....</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/attachments/committees/5/CALL%20FOR%20ABSTRACTS%202009%20ESP%20Workshop.doc">Call for Abstracts - 2009 ESP Workshop</a></strong><br> This workshop is devoted to enhancement of operation, maintenance, and technical advancement of ESP’s. The Program committee solicits abstracts for high interest papers and short stories dealing with ESP and ESPCP production operations...</p> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?320"><strong>Opt-In to Receive E-Mail Alerts from Specific Study Groups or Committees</strong></a><br> You can now quickly and easily subscribe to a specific study group or committee to receive e-mail information concerning that group’s special events or meetings. 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Bright Light Foundation.<br> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=4430+Guyler+Road,%20Simonton%20(Wallis),%20Texas,%2077485"><img alt="Mapquest Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1295"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a><br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1358" target="_blank">Roughneck Camp</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor:</strong> Young Professionals<br> <strong>Days: </strong>Fri 13-Jun-08 8:00 AM - to - 5:30 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Renaissance Houston Hotel 6 E Greenway Plaza Houston TX 77046<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: The YP Annual Roughneck Camp is a one day conference focused on networking and introducing new professionals, interns, and local college students to the industry. Typically, the main presentation...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1358">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=6+E+Greenway+Plaza,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077046"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1358"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1365" target="_blank">Corporate Ethics &amp; Compliance -- The Impact of What is Happening Today</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Harry Britt Manager of Ethics &amp; Compliance, El Paso Corporation<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 17-Jun-08 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Houston Racquet Club 10709 Memorial Drive Houston TX 77024 <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: A discussion of: What are "ethics" and "compliance", Why should we be concerned about ethics and compliance, Recent public and government initiatives, Corporate ethics and compliance programs ...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1365">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=10709+Memorial+Drive,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077024"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1365"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1355" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 1: "Concept Selection"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>James A.(Jim) Haney, Senior Staff Consultant and Alp A. Kocaman, Supervisor- Marine Engineering J. Ray McDermott<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 17-Jun-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: J. Ray McDermott (14th Floor Auditorium) 757 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston TX 77079<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This 5 part workshop is aimed at imparting basic concepts and facilities knowledge to graduate new hires and summer interns of EP companies and contractors, while allowing...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1355">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=757+N%2E+Eldridge+Pkwy%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077079"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1355"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1240" target="_blank">SPE GCS Board of Directors Meeting</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Thu 19-June-08 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Petroleum Club of Houston 800 Bell Street Houston Texas 77002 <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: The Gulf Coast Section will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting. Please register so that we may have a proper head count. Anyone is welcome to attend...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1240">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=800+Bell+Street,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077002"><img alt="Mapquest Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1240"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#efefef" height="19"><strong><strong>Future Events </strong></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1361" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 2: "Processing"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Robert W. Chin, PHD PE Shell<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 1-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Fluor Engineering One Fluor Daniel Drive Sugarland TX 77478<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: Overview of basic topsides processing of oil, gas and water, as well as introduce Piping and instrument diagrams (P&amp;IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)....<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1361">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=One+Fluor+Daniel+Drive,%20Sugarland,%20TX,%2077478"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1361"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1362" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 3: " Valves"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 15-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Cameron (San Saba Room) 3250 Briarpark Dr. Houston TX 77042<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will showcase Cameron Valves, who will bring field examples of all valve types, as well as explain when to use which valve; also an overview of materials selection for various service conditions...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1362">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=3250+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1362"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1374" target="_blank">Oil Patch Orientation</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Continuing Education<br> <strong>Speaker: </strong>John Farina, Ron Hinn, Brian Musso, Ken Arnold, Marty Stetzer<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 8:30 AM - to - 5:30 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Texas 77060<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This seminar is the most popular SPE program. The course is designed as non-technical audio-visual guided tour through the oil patch, illustrating the basic equipment and techniques used in the discovery, development and production of petroleum...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1374">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12400+Greenspoint+Drive,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1374"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1363" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 4: " Electrical and Instrumentation"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Shell (Woodcreek Room B 101/109) 200 North Dairy Ashford Houston TX 77079<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic information about the role of electrical and instrumentation in a facilities development, including pneumatic controls, DCS, PLC systems, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1363">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=200+North+Dairy+Ashford,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077079"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1363"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1364" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 5: "Subsea"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Decie Autin Subsea and Pipeline Engineering Manager, ExxonMobil Development Co.<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Wed 13-Aug-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Exxon (Suite GP6-244) 12450 Greenspoint Dr. Houston TX 7706<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic subsea equipment, maintenance processes, remote operated vehicles (ROVs), flowlines, umbilicals, risers, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1364">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12450+Greenspoint+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1364"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> </p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#efefef" height="19"> <strong><strong>Articles/Miscellaneous </strong></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <br> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/attachments/committees/2/Gulf_Coast_Section_2008_Annual_Report.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>2007-2008 Section Annual Report</strong></a><br> The Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Section is pleased to announce that our 2007-2008 Section Annual Report has been submitted to SPEI. This report documents our section’s continued strong technical, social, and education programs while implementing and leveraging several new initiatives in furtherance of our Mission Statement and Strategic Plan. We encourage all members to <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/attachments/committees/2/Gulf_Coast_Section_2008_Annual_Report.pdf" target="_blank">review the report</a>....</p> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?743" target="_blank"><strong>Young Professionals Board 2008-2009</strong></a><br> The membership committee is proud to announce the selection of the following 16 individuals, who were selected from a group of very strong candidates. Young Professionals constitute 20% of the Gulf Coast Section, making the actions of the upcoming board more important than ever...</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?739">Licensed Engineers Needed</a></strong><br> SPE invites you to support the professionalism of engineers and petroleum engineering licensing programs on November 13–14 by participating in the PE Cut Score Session in Houston. This session will be held at the SPE Houston Office at 10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 1075.....</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/attachments/committees/5/CALL%20FOR%20ABSTRACTS%202009%20ESP%20Workshop.doc">Call for Abstracts - 2009 ESP Workshop</a></strong><br> This workshop is devoted to enhancement of operation, maintenance, and technical advancement of ESP’s. The Program committee solicits abstracts for high interest papers and short stories dealing with ESP and ESPCP production operations...</p> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/photos/albums/s/" target="_blank"><strong>Photo Albums of recent events including 2008 Houston Golf Tournament, Petrobowl, and YP Dinner </strong></a><br> Photos of recent events with including The Annual Houston Cup Golf Tournament sponsored by SPE-GCS to raise funds for scholarships and educational opportunities, 2007 Petrobowl, and January YP Development Dinner with Michael Economedies....</p> <p><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/art/?320"><strong>Opt-In to Receive E-Mail Alerts from Specific Study Groups or Committees</strong></a><br> You can now quickly and easily subscribe to a specific study group or committee to receive e-mail information concerning that group’s special events or meetings. 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Bright Light Foundation.<br> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=4430+Guyler+Road,%20Simonton%20(Wallis),%20Texas,%2077485"><img alt="Mapquest Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1295"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a><br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1358" target="_blank">Roughneck Camp</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor:</strong> Young Professionals<br> <strong>Days: </strong>Fri 13-Jun-08 8:00 AM - to - 5:30 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Renaissance Houston Hotel 6 E Greenway Plaza Houston TX 77046<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: The YP Annual Roughneck Camp is a one day conference focused on networking and introducing new professionals, interns, and local college students to the industry. Typically, the main presentation...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1358">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=6+E+Greenway+Plaza,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077046"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1358"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1365" target="_blank">Corporate Ethics &amp; Compliance -- The Impact of What is Happening Today</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Harry Britt Manager of Ethics &amp; Compliance, El Paso Corporation<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 17-Jun-08 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Houston Racquet Club 10709 Memorial Drive Houston TX 77024 <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: A discussion of: What are "ethics" and "compliance", Why should we be concerned about ethics and compliance, Recent public and government initiatives, Corporate ethics and compliance programs ...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1365">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=10709+Memorial+Drive,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077024"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1365"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1355" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 1: "Concept Selection"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>James A.(Jim) Haney, Senior Staff Consultant and Alp A. Kocaman, Supervisor- Marine Engineering J. Ray McDermott<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 17-Jun-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: J. Ray McDermott (14th Floor Auditorium) 757 N. Eldridge Pkwy. Houston TX 77079<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This 5 part workshop is aimed at imparting basic concepts and facilities knowledge to graduate new hires and summer interns of EP companies and contractors, while allowing...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1355">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=757+N%2E+Eldridge+Pkwy%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077079"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1355"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1240" target="_blank">SPE GCS Board of Directors Meeting</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Board of Directors<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Thu 19-June-08 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Petroleum Club of Houston 800 Bell Street Houston Texas 77002 <br> <strong>Summary</strong>: The Gulf Coast Section will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting. Please register so that we may have a proper head count. Anyone is welcome to attend...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1240">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=800+Bell+Street,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077002"><img alt="Mapquest Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1240"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#efefef" height="19"><strong><strong>Future Events </strong></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top"> <p> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1361" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 2: "Processing"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Robert W. Chin, PHD PE Shell<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 1-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Fluor Engineering One Fluor Daniel Drive Sugarland TX 77478<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: Overview of basic topsides processing of oil, gas and water, as well as introduce Piping and instrument diagrams (P&amp;IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)....<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1361">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=One+Fluor+Daniel+Drive,%20Sugarland,%20TX,%2077478"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1361"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1362" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 3: " Valves"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 15-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Cameron (San Saba Room) 3250 Briarpark Dr. Houston TX 77042<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will showcase Cameron Valves, who will bring field examples of all valve types, as well as explain when to use which valve; also an overview of materials selection for various service conditions...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1362">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=3250+Briarpark+Dr%2E,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077042"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1362"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1374" target="_blank">Oil Patch Orientation</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Continuing Education<br> <strong>Speaker: </strong>John Farina, Ron Hinn, Brian Musso, Ken Arnold, Marty Stetzer<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 8:30 AM - to - 5:30 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston Texas 77060<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This seminar is the most popular SPE program. The course is designed as non-technical audio-visual guided tour through the oil patch, illustrating the basic equipment and techniques used in the discovery, development and production of petroleum...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1374">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=12400+Greenspoint+Drive,%20Houston,%20Texas,%2077060"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1374"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/?1363" target="_blank">Expanding Facilities Knowledge Workshop, Session 4: " Electrical and Instrumentation"</a></strong><br> <strong>Sponsor</strong>: Projects, Facilities and Construction Study Group <br> <strong>Speaker's Names: </strong>Ron Manson Director of Application Engineering, Cameron<br> <strong>Days</strong>: Tue 29-July-08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Shell (Woodcreek Room B 101/109) 200 North Dairy Ashford Houston TX 77079<br> <strong>Summary</strong>: This session will cover basic information about the role of electrical and instrumentation in a facilities development, including pneumatic controls, DCS, PLC systems, etc...<br> <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/calendarevents/registrations/add.asp?calendareventid=1363">Register</a> | <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&amp;q=200+North+Dairy+Ashford,%20Houston,%20TX,%2077079"><img alt="Google Link" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/star12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Google Maps</a> | <a href="http://www.spegcs.org/en/cev/ical/?1363"><img alt="Generate iCalendar file to add to Outlook" src="http://www.spegcs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/vcalendar12x12.gif" border="0" height="12" width="12" />Add to Calendar</a> <br> <br> <strong><a href="http: