Events for May 2004
Offshore Technology Conference Day: 5/3/2004 9:30 AM Location: Reliant Center Summary: Nearly 400 technical papers covering all aspects of offshore operation will bring you the latest in technology. Hundreds of exhibitors display their products and services to improve your offshore operations. Spotlight on Technology recognizes recent technical....
Multiphase Measurement Roundtable Multiphase Pump User Roundtable Day: 5/5-6/2004 Please visit pumpjack.tamu.edu for more information. Location: Houston at the Holiday Inn Select - Greenway Plaza (Highway 59 & Kirby) Summary: These events are scheduled to coincide with the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The goal of these meetings is to foster interaction between oil & gas operating companies, manufactures, regulators, researchers, and Texas A&M students in the area of...
“Incident at Morales” (An Engineering Ethics Story) Sponsor: Facilities & Construction Study Group Speaker''s Name: Elbert W. Link, P.E., F.NSPE Day: 5/11/2004 11:30 AM Location: Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel Summary: Bert Link will moderate discussion of ethical issues that arise based on the video, “Incident in Morales” (An Engineering Ethics Story). This video was developed by the National Institute for Engineering Ethics (NIEE), Murdough Center for Engineering ...
Boots & Coots Part II (Update on Kuwait and Iraq ) Sponsor: Petro-Tech Study Group Speaker''s Name: Larry H. Flak, Boots and Coots Day: 5/11/2004 11:30 AM Location: Sheraton Houston Brookhollow 3000 North Loop West 77092 (713) 688-0100 Summary: Planned Speaker Larry Flak, Boots & Coots Senior Well Control Engineering Specialist, will present the current well control techniques that have become more prevalent in the past decade on sabotaged burning oil wells in Kuwait and Iraq.
Multi-zone/Single Trip Technology – Sand Control Application, Successful Global Deployment, and Design Overview Sponsor: Northside Study Group Speaker''s Name: Allen Womble, Baker Oil Tools Day: 5/11/2004 11:30 AM Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Summary: A discussion of a case histories for multiple zone gravel packed and frac packed wells can demonstrate the potential of a one-trip, multi-zone gravel pack/frac pack system. Objectives of the system include improvement of economic margins by maximizing...
Slurry Injection of Drilling Wastes Sponsor: Safety & Environment Study Group Speaker''s Name: John Veil, Argonne National Laboratory Day: 5/12/2004 11:00 AM Location: Westchase Hilton, 9999 Westheimer Summary: For the past several years, Argonne National Laboratory has undertaken an evaluation of several methods by which oil and gas well drilling wastes have been injected into underground formations for permanent disposal. Examples of the methods reviewed...
DEPTH - Wellbore Placement Sponsor: Drilling Study Group Speaker''s Name: Benny Poedjono, Schlumberger Day: 5/12/2004 11:30 AM Location: Houston Petroleum Club, 800 Bell St. Summary: Depth is one of many factors in defining the wellbore placement/trajectory. Other factors that need to be considered are how the survey is acquired and its measured depth converted to true vertical depth. Better understanding of how wireline and drill pipe depth...
Sharper Business Writing Sponsor: Continuing Education Committee Speaker''s Name: Tony Canino, Canino Communications Day: 5/13/2004 8:30AM Location: Courtyard Marriott, 12401 Katy Frwy @ I-10/Dairy Ashford Summary: Sharper Business Writing serves the professional who wants to write more effectively and in less time. This practical course features lively discussions to teach students to deliver what readers want most: brevity and clarity. The course covers essential...
The Last 25 yrs in the Oil Patch – from a Woman’s Perspective. Sponsor: General Meeting Study Group Moderator''s Name: Kimberly Dollens - El Paso Production Co. Speakers: Cheryl Collarini, Fran Steele, Tamara Joslin, Marilyn Wilson Day: 5/13/2004 11:30 AM Location: Petroleum Club, 800 Bell St. Summary: The oil patch has changed greatly in the past twenty-five years, as has the role of women in our society. This session will consist of short presentations from a group of leading oil industry women on relevant topics followed by a panel discussion open to the audience...
Installation of Officers Sponsor: Auxiliary Committee Day: 5/14/2004 11:00 AM Location: Northgate Country CLub Summary: Contact Frances Fidler (281) 469-4552, Karen Mermis (281) 447-6446, or Ruth Nell Powers (281) 493-2856 for more information...
Well Data Management, Well Work Processes Sponsor: Digital Energy Study Group Speaker''s Name: Dr. Jake Booth, Manager Engineering User Support, ExxonMobil Day: 5/18/2004 11:30 AM Location: H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer Summary: Dr. Jake Booth will present an overview of a global, multi-year strategy at ExxonMobil, to move toward standard well data management and associated work processes. This initiative is part of a broader effort within ExxonMobil to implement...
Deepwater Reservoir Compaction: The Beauty and the Beast Sponsor: Westside Study Group Speaker''s Name: Ahmed Abou-Sayed, Advantek International Corp. Day: 5/19/2004 11:30 AM Location: Westlake Club, 570 Westlake Blvd. Summary: This presentation will focus on the key issues related to reservoir compaction in deepwater offshore environments. These reservoirs are normally over-pressured, under-saturated, and are contained within weak sand/shale sequences that are prone to high pore... ATW - Gas Condensate Reservoir Development and Management Sponsor: SPE International Study Group Speaker''s Name: Panel Day: 5/19/2004 7:00 AM Location: South Shore Harbor Summary: This workshop will provide 2 days and an evening for the discussion of reservoir engineering aspects involved in the development and management of gas condensate reservoirs. The five workshop sessions will be designed to foster maximum discussion...
Post-Enron... Gas Transportation, Trading & Hedging Sponsor: Business Development Study Group Speaker''s Name: Tommy Edwards - Cima Energy LLC; Lacy Williams - Texla Energy Management Inc.; Mike Cokinos - Cokinos Energy Crop. Day: 5/19/2004 5:30 PM Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3rd Floor Summary: the program will focus on the challenges in the trading and marketing side of the business after the Enron meltdown. The panelists will provide a background on their company’s assets, clients and strategies. They will include a brief summary of...
Gas Well Drilling & Completions with High Energy Lasers Sponsor: Emerging Leaders Program Committee Speaker''s Name: Brian C. Gahan, Gas Technology Institute Day: 5/19/2004 6:00 PM Location: Slainte Irish Pub, 509 Main Street (downtown) Summary: This presentation will review Gas Technology Institute’s laser applications research program for well construction and completion and discuss the advantages of high power fiber laser technology as a significant step forward in realizing initial downhole laser...
Board of Directors Meeting Sponsor: SPE-GCS Board of Directors Day: 5/20/2004 7:30 AM Location: SPE Houston Office Conference Room Summary: The Gulf Coast Section will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, 20 May from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Please register so that we may have a proper headcount for breakfast goodies. Register online or R.S.V.P. to Lizbeth via phone message at (713)779-9595, ext. 613, or e-mail at lortiz@spe.org. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Field Development, Flow Assurance, and Completion Design in the Deepwater Marco Polo Field Sponsor: Completions & Production Study Group Speaker''s Name: Kevin Renfro - Anadarko Petroleum Corp. and Jack Burman - Exploitation Technologies Day: 5/20/2004 11:30 AM Location: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 7787 Katy Frwy Summary: Challenging flow assurance and field development issues affect both well completion design and production operation strategies. This presentation will focus on how the completion design for the Marco Polo wells addresses these various issues, and will...
ELP Networking Social Sponsor: Emerging Leaders Program Committee Day: 5/20/2004 5:30 PM Location: Bossa Bar, 610 Main Street Summary: Looking for ways to expand your networking base, make new friends, or just have a good time? Join the Emerging Leaders program (ELP) at our monthly networking socials! These networking social are typically scheduled for the third Thursday of each month....
Top 10 Ways to Ensure Personal Financial Success Sponsor: Career Management Committee Speaker''s Name: Lori L. Siegel, CFP Day: 5/26/2004 11:30 AM Location: Greenspoint Club, 16925 Northchase Summary: A career in the oil industry can be a roller-coaster ride, with boom times when you have a lucrative job, and bust times when you are in between jobs. Such an environment can place financial challenges on individuals and families. Oil industry workers need...
Deepwater Well Flow Rates, Actual and Prediction Challenges Sponsor: Reservoir Study Group Speaker''s Name: Joe Lach, Knowledge Reservoir LP Day: 5/27/2004 11:30 AM Location: The Courtyard on St. JamesPlace, 1885 St. James Place Summary: Knowledge Reservoir and the DeepStar consortium have compiled a Reservoir Knowledge Base of well productivity metrics for the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The statistical range of peak rate and productivity index for over 250 wells will be discussed including...
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Future Events
SPE Awards and Scholarship Banquet Sponsor: SPE Gulf Coast Section Speaker''s Name: Matthew R. Simmons, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Simmons & Company International Day: 6/10/2004 6:00:00 PM Location: The Petroleum of Club Summary: Plan to attend an inspirational evening where we will celebrate the multi-faceted achievements of several generations of superstars in the energy industry. The audience will include:
- SPE Scholarship winners
- SPE Scholarship renewals
- SPE Emerging Leaders Program members
- SPE Legion of Honor members
- SPE Auxiliary members
- Various winners of SPE section awards who will be recognized for volunteerism
- SPE members and their spouses
Natural Gas Future Demands, an International Study Group Extended Luncheon Sponsor: International Study Group Speaker''s Name: Audie Setters, Vice-President, International Marketing and Business Development for ChevronTexaco Global Gas Day: 6/8/2004 8:30:00 AM Location: DoubleTree Downtown, 400 Dallas Summary: North America is anticipated to need new sources of natural gas supplies and significant new liquefied natural gas imports to meet growing demand. The luncheon will be moderated by Dr. Michelle Foss, University of Houston, who will provide introductory comments regarding the high level of interest in the LNG market in the US.
2004 Sporting Clays Tournament Sponsor: Sporting Clays Committee Day: 6/11/2004 7:00 AM Location: Pecan Meadow Sporting Center Summary: The facility will be open the afternoon of June 10th for pre-registration... Printable Registration and Sponsorship Forms: REGISTRATION | SPONSORSHIP
Oil and Gas Project Management--Demystified Sponsor: Facilities & Construction Study Group Speaker''s Name: Various Day: 6/18/2004 8:30:00 AM Location: Omni Houston Hotel Westside Summary: Daily stories in the trade press report about Oil and Gas projects suffering from cost overruns and schedule delays. With the increasing complexity of today’s projects, the consequences of poor project performance can be significant both financially and ...
Technologist Seminar & Workshop (TSW) 2004 Sponsor: Petro-Tech Study Group Speaker''s Name: Kimberly B. Dollens, & Panel of Industry Leaders Day: 7/15/2004 8:00:00 AM Location: BP Conference Center Summary: The goal of this seminar is to collaboratively develop written guidelines for the development of core competencies required throughout a Petroleum Tech''s and Technologist''s career within the oil and gas industry. Technician''s can then utilize these ...
Oil Patch Orientation Sponsor: Continuing Education Committee Speakers'' Names: John Farina, Ron Hinn, Susan Howes Day: 7/19/2004 8:30:00 AM Location: Anadarko Tower, 1201 Lake Robbins Dr., 3rd floor conference center Summary: This seminar is the most popular SPE program. The course is designed as a nontechnical, audio-visual guided tour through the oil patch, illustrating the basic equipment and techniques used in the discovery, development and production of petroleum.
ATW - Subsea Well Pluag and Abandonment Sponsor: SPE International Study Group Speaker''s Name: panel Day: 7/21/2004 7:00:00 AM Location: Del Lago Resort Summary: This workshop will bring together a group of industry specialists in Subsea Well Plug and Abandonment to demonstrate their observations and experience in this type of work. Presentations are planned to cover recent case histories, current methodologies, and...
ELP - 3rd Annual Roughneck Camp Sponsor: Emerging Leaders Program Committee Speaker''s Name: Delores Hinkle, Marathon Oil Corporation Day: 7/22/2004 3:00:00 PM Location: Marathon Tower Summary: Roughneck Camp is designed for engineers with less than five years of experience and interns. It is a great opportunity to meet other young professionals and will feature an introduction to SPE-GCS, a young engineer speaker panel, and a keynote speech
SPE''s Distance Learning - SPE offers five Distance Learning courses, the perfect opportunity to broaden your education and strengthen your career. Invest in your career - enroll today. Visit www.spe.org and go to Continuing Education...
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