Special Interest Groups
Distinguished Lecturers
The Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Program is one of SPE’s most popular programs. The primary purpose is to help SPE to provide interesting and informative programs for the membership and also oil and gas industry. Each season 30 to 35 professionals and scholars are selected to share their knowledge on the latest technologies in oil and gas industry with SPE members.
Reservoir Evaluation & Production Optimization
In Reservoir Evaluation and Production Optimization (REPO) special interest group, we keep SPE members updated by cutting-edge technology updates and studies by inviting highly respected professionals in these fields to share their knowledge and expertise.
Drilling & Completions
The Drilling and Completions (D&C) SIG covers topics related to the SPE Drilling and Completions technical disciplines such as: well planning and wellbore design through drilling equipment, systems and operations to casing and cementing; completion design and installation; intelligent wells; sand control; hydraulic fracturing; acidizing and stimulation; and well integrity.
Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability
The Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (HSE&S) SIG comprises of core HSE topics as well as sustainability issues. Environmental stewardship considerations include zero-flare strategies, oil-to-gas in power generation, energy efficiency, carbon capture & carbon sequestration, methane leak detection, and renewables in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Reserves, Resources, Economics & Regulatory
The Reserves, Resources, Economics and Regulatory (RER) SIG provides reserves related, economics and regulatory-based themed presentations during lunch hours to target members interested in reserves and resources guidelines / regulatory instruments or working with Auditors and Regulators. Topics are chosen based on current relevance and overall attendance has recently been increased to 100 -150 people to promote discussion among Calgary Section members.
Technical & Professional Development
The Technical & Professional Development (T&PD) SIG focuses on refining professional skills, personal development, management and leadership skills. We also cover, Asset and Portfolio Management, Risk Management and Decision-Making, Strategic Planning and Management, Energy Economics, Professionalism, Training and Education, Information Management and Systems, Research and Development and Emerging Technology Programs.
Production & Facilities
The Production and Facilities (P&F) SIG is concerned with all aspects of production, processing and flow assurance with a focus on facilities. Coverage starts at the well and extends through to downstream processing. Example topics of interest includes: artificial lift, well operations and optimization, surveillance and monitoring, flow assurance, measurement and control, midstream transport and processing of gas and oil, and downstream feed-stock considerations and processing techniques/technologies.
