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SUMMARY:SPE WA AGM and Seminar: Methane emissions - The hidden climate lever
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA will hold its AGM immediately prior to the Technical Gaia Seminar. The AGM will provide members with an update on the Society;s achievements and key initiatives over the past year. It will be followed by the election of the 2026-2027 Chair and the Board.  All members are encourage to attend this important part of the evening. The AGM will be held from 5pm to 5.20pm followed by the seminar. \n  \nHosted by SPE WA Gaia Sustainability hear from the well-known industry senior executive and passionate climate advocate Yvette Manolas talk about Methane Emissions – The hidden climate lever  \nYvette will talk about why Methane has become one of the most urgent climate policy issues for energy\, agriculture and waste systems. It has a shorter atmospheric lifespan than carbon dioxide\, but it is far more powerful over the near term. That makes methane emissions reductions one of the fastest levers available to slow warming. With upstream activities being responsible for 80% of oil and gas methane\, this makes them the top priority for action and for focus by Petroleum Engineers. \nAfter Yvette’s short presentation she will join an engaging “fireside” chat\,  and take questions and comments from the audience. \nYvette Manolas is a distinguished global climate authority and senior executive with over 25 years of strategic and technical leadership across energy\, industrial operations and climate policy. A proven operator of scale\, she has run oil and gas businesses with revenues in excess of $3 billion per annum and overseen assets and projects valued above $20 billion through high risk safety events\, major turnarounds\, COVID\, severe weather crises and complex project integrations.  Yvette advises the world’s preeminent climate institutions—including the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)\, the United Nations’ International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) and MiQ Methane Certification and serves as an Executive in Residence at Deloitte. She also works with a range of global governments\, is a regular peer reviewer for the International Energy Agency (IEA)\, a Non-Executive Director of the CO2CRC and a Fellow of the UK Energy Institute. Yvette’s leadership has been recognized with the WeQual 2024 Sustainability Award\, 2025 PropTech WA Rising Star Award and 2022 Energy GameChanger Award\, alongside earlier honors such as 40Under40 and Young Business Woman of the Year. \nRegistration\nEarly Bird SPE Member   $65 <till 4 Aug 2026>\nEarly Bird Non-Member   $80 <till 4 Aug 2026>\n SPE Member                      $75\n Non-Member                      $90 \nDate:             Tuesday\, 11 August 2026 \nLocation:       Pulse Technology Hub\nAddress:       915 Hay St\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:20pm AGM\nTime:             5:20pm – 6:20pm Presentation\, “fireside chate” Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:20pm – 7:30 pm  Networking drinks & nibbles. \nFree tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical events. Please apply through your Student Chapter \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-agm-and-seminar-methane-emissions-the-hidden-climate-lever/
LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T170000
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SUMMARY:ZEUS:   Zero Emission Unconventional Station
DESCRIPTION:This is an online webinar hosted by SPE Gaia and SPE WA\n  \nplease register here:  https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3414731c-44cd-4f9a-806b-52efbf068188@5a740cd7-5768-4d09-ae13-f706b09fa22c \n  \nThe Talk\nZEUS is a high-pressure oxyfuel power technology that turns gas streams with very high CO₂ content into dispatchable low-carbon electricity. By using advanced combustion and fully integrated CO₂ capture\, it can process untreated gas\, capture nearly all emissions\, and send the CO₂ for storage or reuse\, which makes previously stranded gas resources potentially valuable. The key appeal of ZEUS is that it offers a compact\, simplified pathway to “blue” power that could be cheaper and easier to deploy than more conventional treatment-heavy systems. While it is still early-stage at TRL 3\, the planned demonstration unit will be an important test of whether it can scale into a practical bridge technology for cleaner energy supply. \nThe Speaker\nMuhammad Aqmal Bin Ratasha is a Technology Programme Manager at PETRONAS Upstream with over 17 years of experience spanning technical operations\, project execution\, and technology commercialisation\, especially in low-carbon energy initiatives. He is recognized for bridging engineering expertise with commercial value\, helping translate complex technical ideas into practical business outcomes. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS\, has API certifications\, and is also deeply committed to fitness\, nutrition\, and continuous self-improvement.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/zeus-zero-emission-unconventional-station/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20251112T055456Z
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SUMMARY:APAC Gaia Talk India’s Renewable Energy Journey: Policy Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:SPE APAC Gaia Talk – India’s Renewable Energy Journey: Policy Perspectives\nThis is an online  SPE Gaia Talk:  The link to register for free is here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_10PLxZACQEel-Unr8D6klA\n\n\nThe Talk\nIndia has made remarkable progress in renewable energy (RE) development\, emerging as a global leader. The country now ranks fourth worldwide in overall installed renewable capacity\, third in solar\, and fourth in wind power. \nThe rapid expansion of RE capacity began around 2014\, marking a major shift in India’s energy landscape. Since then\, the nation has tripled its installed renewable capacity\, driven by ambitious targets\, policy reforms\, and strong private sector participation. Early growth was supported by direct subsidies\, but subsequent progress has relied on market-enabling measures such as demand aggregation\, payment security mechanisms\, and waivers of inter-state transmission charges. These initiatives reduced risks\, improved project bankability\, and attracted large-scale domestic and foreign investment. \nIndia’s long-term vision is clear: to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030\, in line with its commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2070. With about 236 GW of non-fossil capacity already in place\, India has made significant strides. Yet\, doubling this capacity within the next few years presents major challenges—particularly in land acquisition\, environmental sustainability\, and transmission infrastructure. Developing modern grids\, energy storage\, and flexible generation will be critical to integrating variable renewable energy while maintaining system reliability. \nAttention is now turning to new frontiers of clean energy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to position India as a global hub for producing and exporting green hydrogen\, helping decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like steel and fertilisers. Similarly\, offshore wind is being prioritized\, with Gujarat and Tamil Nadu identified as key development zones. These emerging technologies are expected to complement solar and onshore wind\, deepening India’s low-carbon transition. \nThis Gaia talk will review India’s renewable energy journey\, highlighting the policy frameworks that enabled its growth and the strategies needed for the next phase. It will explore lessons from India’s experience and outline policy priorities—including innovation\, investment\, and coordination—to ensure continued progress toward a clean\, resilient\, and inclusive energy future \nThe Presenter\nMr Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi was a civil servant in India for more than thirty-five years before his retirement in October 2022. During his lengthy career he held positions in a diverse range of areas. His work in the erstwhile Planning Commission from 2004 to 2008\, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) from 2008 to 2014\, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at Washington DC from 2014 to 2017 inter-alia pertained to design and implementation of economic policies. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/apac-gaia-talk-indias-renewable-energy-journey-policy-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Facilities Group,GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251103T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251103T193000
DTSTAMP:20251021T015408Z
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SUMMARY:Decarbonising Aviation
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresentation: Decarbonising aviation  \nDecarbonising aviation presents a complex challenge due to the sector’s high energy demands\, long asset lifecycles\, and strict performance requirements. This presentation explores the technical and commercial strategies driving the transition to lower-emission aviation\, focusing on solutions that are both scalable and economically viable. \nKey technologies discussed include sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs)\, with an emphasis on their readiness levels\, integration challenges\, and infrastructure needs. \nDrawing on market insights and global case studies\, the presentation highlights how commercial strategy\, modular innovation\, and targeted investment can accelerate adoption. The discussion bridges technical feasibility with business imperatives\, offering a pragmatic roadmap for stakeholders committed to advancing low-carbon aviation. \nPresenter: Eva Druk \nEva Druk \,  Head of Commercial \, Australia and New Zealand\,Rely and Technip Energies\n\nEva Druk leads the commercial strategy for Technip Energies Sustainable Chemistry across the Asia-Pacific region and for Rely Australia and New Zealand. With over two decades of experience in energy and engineering\, she focuses on the development and delivery of low-carbon projects\, including green hydrogen\, bio-based feedstocks\, and circular economy technologies.\nHer background includes project development\, financial structuring\, and risk management\, supporting initiatives from early-stage evaluation through to execution. Eva works closely with technical teams\, partners\, and regulators to ensure commercial models are practical\, scalable\, and aligned with sustainability goals.\nShe plays a key role in identifying market opportunities and building partnerships that support Technip Energies’ contribution to the energy transition in APAC.\n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/decarbonising-aviation/
LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Facilities Group,GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251030T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251030T143000
DTSTAMP:20251014T053747Z
CREATED:20251014T053542Z
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SUMMARY:Gaia Talk: The role of petroleum technology in empowering geothermal energy
DESCRIPTION:Online APAC SPE GAIA Talk\, 30 October\,\n1.30pm KL/Perth time\n  \nThe role of petroleum technology in empowering geothermal energy\n  \nRosalind Archer\,  Griffith University\, Queensland\n  \nTo register go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GVznhJOWQNSyyIAWEw9Vtw \n  \n  \nAbstract: \nThis seminar explores how petroleum technology can empower and advance geothermal energy development.  Drawing on decades of innovation in drilling\, reservoir characterization\, and well stimulation\, the petroleum sector offers a toolkit that can be adapted to geothermal applications. Techniques such as directional drilling and stimulation to create enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are enabling access to more diverse geothermal resources. The seminar will offer case studies where petroleum-derived technologies have accelerated geothermal energy. \nThe Speaker : \nDr. Rosalind Archer is Dean(Academic) of Sciences at Griffith University\, Queensland.  Prior to joining Griffith she was a member of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland where she served as Director of the Geothermal Institute from 2013 to 2021\, and also served as Deputy Dean. She is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers\, and a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand. Rosalind holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University. Rosalind’s work aims to integrate diverse data sets into reservoir models to create better predictions of system performance
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/gaia-talk-the-role-of-petroleum-technology-in-empowering-geothermal-energy/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250922T140000
DTSTAMP:20250912T153130Z
CREATED:20250828T030606Z
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SUMMARY:SPE APAC Gaia Talk - Environmental Proxies: A Critical Feature of Tracing Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:This is an online SPE APAC Gaia Talk on the 22nd September\, 1pm Perth\, KL\, 10.30am India\n  \nRegister for Free:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M__Bh5v0S0COtDhErYdk6w \n\nThe Talk\nChange is a constant feature of our environment. Climate change and its related processes\, such as glacial melting and the greening of the Arctic\, are deeply interconnected with ecosystems. These ecological relationships are highly sensitive to environmental shifts\, making them valuable indicators for measuring the impact of climate change. \nFrom the Arctic to the tropics\, climate change has altered vegetation structures\, and tracking these changes helps us understand the direction and effects of global warming on ecosystems. In this scientific journey\, modelling and time-series analysis play a crucial role in predicting ecosystem dynamics. While models can be highly effective\, they also have limitations in capturing the full complexity of environmental change. Recognizing these gaps is essential\, as it allows us to refine our methods and make better-informed decisions. Understanding environmental indicators and piecing together their stories helps us adapt and respond wisely to ongoing changes. \nIn this session\, Dr Rohan Shetti will share insights from data collection and measurements that help track and interpret climate change. \nThe Speaker\nDr. Rohan Shetti is a climate scientist and entrepreneur leading a research group in Berlin and Pune\, focusing on climate change and environmental proxies. His work spans from the Arctic and temperate ecosystems to tropical forests in the Western Ghats\, with a core expertise in Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Dynamics. \nThroughout his career\, Dr Shetti has consulted on multiple projects for the European Federation and has published in leading journals such as Nature\, Nature Communications\, Global Change Biology\, and Environmental Pollution. His PhD students\, conduct research on environmental proxies responding to global change. His team has also contributed data to the IPCC for climate forecasting. \nBeyond research\, Dr Shetti founded the Environmental Analytics course\, training students and young researchers. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-apac-gaia-talk-environmental-proxies-a-critical-feature-of-tracing-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20250819T032730Z
CREATED:20250804T085822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T032730Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED    Towards Net Zero: Case studies of local energy generation and bottom-up aggregation for buildings and cities
DESCRIPTION:this online Gaia Talk has been cancelled\n\nThis is the 3rd SPE Gaia Talk in the Online APAC SPE GAIA Webinar Series.  Registration is free.  \n  \nTo register go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R1hil7jnSBmzs2uDjkJHxQ \n  \nThe Talk\nEnergy is an indispensable commodity for modern civilisation and buildings consume more than 40% of energy and emit a third of GHG emissions. Increasing energy efficiency\, generation and on-site storage in cities will be significant drivers for achieving net zero targets.  This talk will discuss case studies from the Asia Pacific on solar PV energy in buildings. A simulation platform for estimating solar potential from buildings and cities will be presented. Combining geo-spatial\, weather and urban datasets with solar irradiance estimation\, results from the case studies at building\, local neighbourhood and urban scale will be presented. The potentials and barriers for bottom-up aggregation of local energy systems will be discussed \nThe Speaker\nProfessor Sambit Datta is Dean International of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University. Prof Datta studied architecture at the School of Architecture\, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) in Ahmedabad\, India. He completed his Master of Architecture at the National University of Singapore and his doctorate in the field of Computational Design at the University of Adelaide. A recipient of the Michael Ventris Memorial Award from the Institute of Classical Studies\, Cambridge\, he was a Michael Ventris Memorial Scholar at the Architectural Association\, London. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/towards-net-zero-case-studies-of-local-energy-generation-and-bottom-up-aggregation-for-buildings-and-cities/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250819T193000
DTSTAMP:20250814T063539Z
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SUMMARY:Degradation and lifetime prediction of polymers in subsea and offshore infrastructures
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA GAIA and Facility Seminar\n  \nSPE WA GAIA and SPE WA Facilities are jointly hosting a seminar at the new Pulse Technology Hub on the 19th August\, 5.30pm start. \nThe Talk\nOffshore infrastructure depends heavily on synthetic polymers and plastics due to their durability and resistance to corrosion and other environmental stimuli. However\, their degradation in deep marine environments remains poorly understood\, making lifespan predictions uncertain. This talk will focus on pertinent literature on the degradation of plastics and synthetic polymers in marine environments to gain insight into the fate of these materials when left in subsea conditions. We will discuss the important depth-dependent physicochemical parameters and how to account for them in predicting the lifespan of synthetic plastics and the possible formation of plastic debris. \nAs subsea infrastructures reach the end of their service life\, managing the plastic components becomes crucial for environmental and regulatory stakeholders. Therefore\, through a case study\, we will highlight the disconnect between lab tests\, models\, and real-world performance\, concluding with a forward-looking strategy to enhance service life and improve degradation predictions. \nThe Speaker\nDr Ibukun Oluwoye is a Research Fellow at the Curtin University Corrosion Centre and has a passion for solving real-world challenges in materials science and environmental sustainability. His research explores what happens to polymers and composites in harsh subsea environments\, helping industries make smarter decisions about offshore decommissioning. Ibukun has also developed recycling pathways and innovative approaches to reduce environmental impacts from legacy infrastructure. During a fellowship in Japan\, he worked on tackling plastic pollution by creating affordable membrane technologies for microplastic removal in water systems. He’s driven by the idea of blending science and practical solutions to create a more sustainable future.  He has a PhD in Engineering from Murdoch University
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/degradation-and-lifetime-prediction-of-polymers-in-subsea-and-offshore-infrastructures/
LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Facilities Group,GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250814T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250814T093000
DTSTAMP:20250812T021708Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Gaia Masterclass - The Energy Transition in Australia – using Energy Literacy to Illuminate the Way Forward
DESCRIPTION:SPE Gaia is hosting a Masterclass on the 14th August reaching out to all SPE members worldwide\n  \nTo Register go here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FJ7Sv7TSNeyLwlBFEirUA \nThe Talk\nEnergy is one of the hot button topics of the day. Our news feeds are filled with energy-related stories\, often liberally sprinkled with terms like firming\, storage\, intermittency and capacity factor\, as well as the basic terms “power” and “energy” – which sadly are often confused. Intermingled with the jargon is a plethora of units and acronyms: kW\, kWh\, PJ\, eV\, EV\, LNG\, LCOE\, BESS and FESS and hundreds more. Without delving too far into the physics\, Nick’s talk will use the Australian Energy Landscape as a case study to provide some clarity around the basic concepts of energy and power\, and will dive into some key examples to help sense check some of claims and counter claims that are made in this politically contentious field. \nThe Speaker\nNick Last is a consultant petroleum engineer specializing in the analysis of dynamic well & reservoir data. He began his career with Schlumberger in the North Sea and SE Asia\, and has subsequently delivered consulting projects for numerous operators worldwide. His interest in broader energy matters was sparked during an Australian road trip\, which by chance passed numerous wind and solar farms. Despite working for decades in the energy industry\, he realized that he didn’t really understand the nature of the power they produced\, nor how they fitted into our energy system. Since then he’s devoted considerable time to rectifying that knowledge deficit\, and has written and lectured extensively on energy related matters. Nick is a founder of Well Test Knowledge International and holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Imperial College\, London. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-gaia-masterclass-the-energy-transition-in-australia-using-energy-literacy-to-illuminate-the-way-forward/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250723T200000
DTSTAMP:20250704T050904Z
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SUMMARY:APAC SPE GAIA Webinar: Grey to Green: The Tata Climate Change Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This is the 2nd SPE Gaia Talk in the Online APAC SPE GAIA Webinar Series.  Registration is free.   \nGo to   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QaKx3wbNQwGgGp1feoMASg \nor press the Website link below \n  \nGrey to Green: The Tata Climate Change Initiative\nThe 2009 COP meeting in Copenhagen was seen as a pivotal moment for a global agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With 115 world leaders present\, including President Obama and Premier Wen\, expectations were high. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called it a defining moment in the fight against climate change. The agreement recognized the need to limit global warming to below 2°C\, with a review by 2015 to consider a stricter 1.5°C threshold. However\, Copenhagen fell short of a breakthrough\, with major progress delayed until the 2015 Paris COP. \nAnticipating the summit’s importance\, forward-looking organizations like the Tata Group began early action. With interests in high-emission sectors such as steel\, aviation\, and power\, Tata established a Climate Change Centre of Excellence in 2008. Backed by a steering committee of senior leaders\, the COE focused on three levers: building a climate strategy\, measuring emissions\, and developing internal climate champions. This presentation shares Tata’s journey. \nPresenter\nArunavo Mukerjee is Professor of Practice in the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology\, Kanpur. Before transitioning to academia\, he spent over 30-years with India’s largest industrial conglomerate – the Tata Group – holding key leadership positions across five Tata companies in the energy sector in India\, Europe\, Africa\, and North America.\nHis expertise spans ESG\, sustainability\, climate change\, energy transition\, industrial decarbonization\, renewable energy technologies\, water/wastewater management\, and energy efficiency. Throughout his career\, he has worked at the crossroads of corporate leadership\, policy advocacy\, and technological innovation\, striving to accelerate the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/apac-spe-gaia-webinar-grey-to-green-the-tata-climate-change-initiative/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250521T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20250428T083833Z
CREATED:20250416T134102Z
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SUMMARY:Corrosion in CCS: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresentation: Corrosion in CCS: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead\nCarbon Capture and Storage (CCS) plays a vital role in the global effort to reduce CO₂ emissions. While pure\, dry CO₂ is generally non-corrosive\, real-world CO₂ streams often contain impurities that can significantly accelerate corrosion and jeopardize the integrity of transport and storage infrastructure. This seminar will explore current knowledge surrounding corrosion and material degradation in CCS systems. Despite growing research in this area\, several critical gaps remain—particularly inconsistencies in reported findings\, limitations in experimental setups\, and uncertainties about long-term performance—which undermine the reliability of predictions and system design. To address these challenges\, this seminar will present a research initiative focused on investigating the in-situ chemical interactions of impurities in CO₂ streams and their impact across the CCS value chain. \nPresenter: Professor Thunyaluk (Kod) Pojtanabuntoeng\nProfessor Thunyaluk (Kod) Pojtanabuntoeng is the Woodside and Chevron Chair in Materials and Corrosion Engineering at Curtin University. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and an MSc in Petroleum Technology from Chulalongkorn University. Her research focuses on corrosion in oil and gas systems\, including CO2 corrosion\, Top-of-the-Line corrosion (TLC)\, and corrosion under insulation (CUI). Since joining Curtin in 2012\, she has led industry-funded projects addressing practical corrosion challenges and is an active member of the Australasian Corrosion Association. She advocates for collaboration between academia and industry in corrosion science and engineering. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/corrosion-in-ccs-lessons-learned-and-the-road-ahead/
LOCATION:RIFF Spacecubed – Townhall\, 45 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Facilities Group,GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250520T190000
DTSTAMP:20250422T135836Z
CREATED:20250422T020639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T135836Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Energy Literacy as a Crucial Tool for Building a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:This is an Online Webinar by SPE Gaia hosted by SPE WA Gaia for the APAC Region\n  \nSpeaker Nick Last\, Director Well Testing Knowledge International\n  \nEnergy is a hot button topic of the day. News feeds are filled with energy-related stories\, often liberally sprinkled with terms like firming\, storage\, intermittency and capacity factor\, as well as the basic terms “power” and “energy” – which sadly are often confused. Intermingled with the jargon is a plethora of units and acronyms: kW\, kWh\, PJ\, eV\, EV\, LNG\, LCOE\, BESS and FESS and hundreds more. Without delving too far into the physics\, Nick’s talk will provide some clarity around the basic concepts of energy and power\, and show several examples to help sense check some of claims and counter claims that are made in this politically contentious field. \nAbout the Speaker \nNick Last is a consultant petroleum engineer specializing in the analysis of dynamic well & reservoir data. He began his career with Schlumberger in the North Sea and SE Asia\, and has subsequently delivered consulting projects for numerous operators worldwide. His interest in broader energy matters was sparked during an Australian road trip\, which by chance passed numerous wind and solar farms. Despite working for decades in the energy industry\, he realized that he didn’t really understand the nature of the power they produced\, nor how they fitted into our energy system. Since then he’s devoted considerable time to rectifying that knowledge deficit\, and has written and lectured extensively on energy related matters. Nick is a founder of Well Test Knowledge International and holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Imperial College\, London. \nTo register for free go to this page:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tgL208PFSVOrhDgpEE0WOQ\n  \nFor any issues contact SPE WA Gaia  claus.otto@curtin.edu.au.  thank you for joining the webinar \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/webinar-energy-literacy-as-a-crucial-tool-for-building-a-sustainable-future/
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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SUMMARY:Methane Emission Reductions Management
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA will host the November GAIA Sustainability\nLuncheon Seminar\n  \n\nPresented by Craig Duarte\n  \nMethane is responsible for around 30% of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution\, and rapid and sustained reductions in methane emissions are key to limiting near-term global warming and improving air quality. The energy sector – including oil\, natural gas\, coal and bioenergy – accounts for over a third of methane emissions from human activity. Methane emissions from oil and natural gas systems result from both normal operations and system disruptions. These emissions can be cost-effectively reduced by upgrading technologies or equipment\, and by improving operations. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nCurrently a Climate Policy Advisor at Woodside Energy\, Craig leads initiatives that support methane reduction outcomes\, as well as advocates for pragmatic regulatory reforms in the energy sector. \nWith over twenty years’ experience as a chartered Chemical Engineer\, Craig Duarte is recognised for his expertise in engineering and operations.  Throughout his career\, Craig has held key roles in project management and engineering\, focusing on areas such as development framing\, technical engineering\, technology development\, process safety\, operations\, and stakeholder engagement. He has successfully led teams and projects from conception to operational success\, demonstrating his ability to deliver practical solutions in a complex industry. \nCraig is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise\, actively mentoring engineers and students to support the development of future industry leaders – he is an active IChemE Professional Development Assessor.  Community and philanthropy is also important to him\, with his efforts generating over $2 million for local cancer research over the last eleven years. \nAbout the Event\nPrice:           SPE Member                          $35\n                       Non-Member                         $45 \nDate:              Wednesday\, 27 November 2024 \nLocation:       Wood Offices\nLocation:       240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 \nTime:             11.30am Registration & Lunch\nTime:             12.15pm – 1pm Presentation and Q&A. \nFree tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the technical events. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/methane-emission-reductions-management/
LOCATION:240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, 240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240820T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240820T190000
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SUMMARY:A Modern-Day Gold Rush: Lithium in Brines
DESCRIPTION:Lithium in brines in southeast Saskatchewan: a modern-day gold rush \nThe Speaker \nDr. Ben Rostron\, is the 2024 Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer. He is a Professor Emeritus of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta and President of Isobrine Solutions Inc. He holds a BASc in Geological Engineering (1986) from the University of Waterloo\, and earned his MSc (1990) and PhD (1995) in Geology from the University of Alberta. \nHe started his academic career at the University of Saskatchewan in 1994\, Ben conducted pioneering hydrogeological mapping of the Williston Basin\, continuing extensive fieldwork since his first wellhead formation-water sample in 1996. Returning to the University of Alberta in 1997\, he taught Regional and Petroleum Hydrogeology until his retirement in 2021\, emphasizing applied research addressing real-world challenges. \nBen’s initiatives extended to practical applications\, notably founding Isobrine Solutions Inc. in 2004. His research led to an understanding of the unique distribution of lithium in the subsurface\, a rush for mineral brine permits in Saskatchewan\, and ultimately\, in part to the creation of several new lithium exploration/production companies attempting to exploit a new type of lithium-brine resource in the province and beyond. \nThe Talk \nThere is currently an enormous exploration interest in brine-hosted lithium from the Duperow/Leduc aquifer in Western Canada. Published concentrations of lithium up to 259 mg/L are found in southeast Saskatchewan\, significantly higher than those currently being exploited further west in west central Saskatchewan and Alberta. Yet\, the origin of this difference within a single formation has received little attention in the open literature. The question remains: what controls the distribution of lithium in subsurface brines? A second question is: why are there extreme variations in lithium concentrations mapped very close together? \nBen will address these questions and he will review this new type of brine-hosted lithium resource from southeast Saskatchewan and provide the latest public results from this active exploration play. \nAbout the Event \nPrice:            SPE/AusIMM Member          $45 \n                         Non-Member                         $65                       \nDate:              Tuesday\,  20 August 2024 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel \, 14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00 pm – 5:50 pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             5:50 pm – 6:00 pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Closing with networking drinks & nibbles. \nFree tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical events. Please apply through your SPE Student Chapter. \nSponsored by Wood
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/a-modern-day-gold-rush-lithium-in-brines/
LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240611T113000
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SUMMARY:Australian Wind – Can it be a Nation Builder?
DESCRIPTION:SPE Western Australia the GAIA Sustainability Group is pleased to announce the details of our June 2024 GAIA Lunch Time Technical Meeting. \nThis seminar is about Offshore Wind Energy.  We will have presentations about the global trends and developments in Western Australia; and about the technical\, environmental and societal challenges. \nProf Bienen will discuss technical challenges specific to the Australian context along with opportunities from a range of perspectives.  \nBritta Bienen is a Professor of offshore geotechnical engineering at the University of Western Australia. With a decade of experience in offshore wind\, her research focuses on foundation and anchoring solutions. The 2020 Australian Academy of Science John Booker medal recipient is also actively involved in the development of international guidelines (ISO\, InSafeJIP\, J-REG JIP) and has served on the Australian Research Council College of Experts. Britta has also brought the public engagement initiative OffshoreWind4Kids to Australia. \nMr Brent Gardner will talk about the global trends and transferring that experience (and cost) into Australia.  \nMr Gardner leads the technical direction of Wood’s global Clean Energy business\, covering front end concept assessment and selection studies for Wood. It includes current and emerging technologies for renewable energy and storage\, hydrogen production and transport & use. Brent brings a unique blend of deep and hands-on technical knowledge in the natural gas\, renewables and hydrogen sectors with the commercial analytical experience required to make sound decisions in developing and operating energy assets. \nPlease come at 11.30am for registration and lunch.  The presentations start at 12pm. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/australian-wind-can-it-be-a-nation-builder/
LOCATION:240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, 240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240305T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240305T113000
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SUMMARY:GAIA Panel Discussion on Energy Literacy and the Carbon Footprint of Everything
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA GAIA is hosting the next Sustainability Energy event at Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus on the 5th March 9.30am-11.30am.  This will be Panel Discussion and Q&A with Industry and Academia experts.    The topic is on Energy Literacy and the Carbon Footprint of Everything. \nThe Panel members are: \n\nNick Last\, Director\, Well Test Knowledge International\nStephen Stokes\, Wood PLC\,  Global Energy Transition Lead\nMarina Pervukhina\, CSIRO Energy\, Senior Principal Research Scientist\nAlireza Keshavarz\, Associate Professor\, ECU\nKrista Davies\, PhD candidate\, ECU\nClaus Otto\, Facilitator\n\nRegistration is free.   The venue is at ECU Joondalup Campus\, Engineering Building 27 Room 104. Use car park 18 near the oval.  Coffee\, Tea and Refreshments will be served. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-gaia-panel-discussion-on-energy-literacy-and-the-carbon-footprint-of-everything/
LOCATION:Edith Cowan University\, 270 Joondalup Drive\, Joodalup\, WA\, 6027\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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SUMMARY:SPE GAIA: THE IMPACT OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION ON WATER RESOURCES: THE CASE OF GREEN HYDROGEN
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA GAIA is proud to present our February 2024 Sustainability Energy Series Lunch Time Technical Meeting.\n\nAbout the Presentation\nThe energy transition necessitates hydrogen generation to meet current energy needs. Low-carbon hydrogen (green hydrogen from renewable energy\, and blue hydrogen from gas with CO2 removal and storage) is touted as a replacement\, with most authors recognising the ‘green’ credentials of hydrogen. However\, as this seminar examines\, the impact of hydrogen generation on water resources in the driest inhabited country on Earth\, Australia\, has the potential to be devastating. This seminar examines the water use for hydrogen\, the laws regulating water at present\, and the deficiencies in such water regulation \nAbout the Speaker\nProfessor Tina Soliman Hunter is the Professor of Energy and Resources Law at Macquarie University\, and the Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Innovation and Transformation (CENRIT) at Macquarie. She teaches and researches in offshore energy law (both hydrocarbons and renewables)\, infrastructure decommissioning\, energy installations\, facility repurposing\, offshore CCS\, Arctic resources law and policy\, and energy law. Much of her research is multidisciplinary in nature\, and includes working with engineers\, geologists\, and political scientists.  She holds several visiting professor positions and is a member of the Educational Board of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)\, a Board member of the Aberdeen chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)\, and an editor of the Journal of International Petroleum Technology. \nAbout the Event (Note: venue is at the Wood Offices)\n\nPrice:           SPE Member                        $20\n                      Non-Member                        $30 \nDate:              Tuesday\, 13 February 2024 \nTime:             11:45am – 12:20pm Registration & Light Lunch\nTime:             12:20pm – 1:00 pm Opening remarks\, presentation and Q&A\nTime:             1:00pm – 2:00 pm  Networking \nFree tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical events. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-gaia-the-impact-of-the-energy-transition-on-water-resources-the-case-of-green-hydrogen/
LOCATION:240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, 240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230817T044500
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SUMMARY:SPE WA GAIA Sustainability Energy Series
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA GAIA Sustainable Energy Series. Dive into the Future of Energy with Two Captivating Presentations.\n\nEnergy Literacy for the Energy Transition\nEnergy is one of the hot button topics of the day. Our news feeds are filled with energy-related stories\, often liberally sprinkled with terms like firming\, storage\, intermittency and capacity factor\, as well as the basic terms “power” and “energy” – which sadly are often confused. Intermingled with the jargon is a plethora of units and acronyms: kW\, kWh\, PJ\, eV\, EV\, LNG\, BESS and FESS and hundreds more. Without delving too far into the physics\, Nick’s talk will provide some clarity around the basic concepts of energy and power\, and show several examples to help sense check some of claims and counter claims that are made in this politically contentious field. \nSpeaker – Nick Last\nNick Last is a petroleum engineer and co-founder of the consultancy Well Test Knowledge International (WTKI). He has consulted for numerous operators in the APAC region\, specialising in the evaluation of wells and reservoirs. His interest in broader energy matters was sparked during a road trip through WA a few years ago\, which by chance passed by the Emu Downs wind and solar farms. Despite working for decades in the energy industry\, he suddenly realised that he didn’t really understand the nature of the power they produced\, or how they fitted into our energy system. Since then he’s devoted considerable time to rectifying that knowledge deficit. Nick has a BSc. In Physics from Imperial College\, London\, and he currently serves on the SPE WA Gaia sub-committee. \n\nAustralia’s Energy Transition: Risks and Opportunities\nThe energy transition is well underway in Australia\, driven by our commitment to reduce emissions under the Paris Agreement and also rising pressure from banks and investors for companies to play their part in helping decarbonize our economy in a swift and orderly manner. With the physical impacts of climate change becoming increasingly apparent in Australia and globally\, there is a pressing need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Leveraging Rystad Energy’s data and analysis on the Australian and global energy markets\, Sally will outline where we are in the transition process and the challenges and opportunities this poses for our energy industry. \nSpeaker – Sally Bogle\nSally Bogle is a Senior Editor with Rystad Energy’s Analytics team with a primary focus on the APAC region. Sally has longstanding experience as an energy journalist\, copywriter\, researcher and editor specializing in gas & LNG\, renewables\, climate risk disclosure\, electrification and energy transition technologies. Prior to joining Rystad Energy\, she worked as a writer and researcher for a range of private and public sector organizations globally\, including Accenture\, IHS Markit (CERA Global Insight)\, the International Energy Agency\, RSM\, L.E.K.\, Futureproof Consulting\, Monash University\, and Endeavour Mining. She has also written as a journalist for FT Energy\, S&P Global Platts\, Petroleum Economist\, Guardian Australia\, lnterfax Global Energy Service\, Schwartz Media and others. \n\nAbout the Event\nPrice:             SPE Member           $40\n                       Non-Member          $60       \nDate:              Thursday\, 17 August 2023 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel   14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             16:45 am – 17:00 pm Registration & Networking.\n                       17:00 pm – 18:15 pm Introduction and presentation\n                       18:15 pm – 19:30 pm Closing with networking drinks & nibbles. \nFree tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical events. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-gaia-sustainability-energy-series/
LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221027T164500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221027T193000
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SUMMARY:SPE WA GAIA Talk – Woodside’s role in the Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of the October GAIA Talk. \nAbout the Presentation\nWe provide energy the world needs to heat and cool homes\, keep lights on and enable industry through our portfolio of quality oil and gas assets. But the science of climate change is clear: if the world is to limit temperature rise\, it will need to change the way that it produces and consumes energy. This process – sometimes called the “energy transition” – has already begun. \nAs an energy producer\, Woodside is investing in the products and services that our customers need\, as they too reduce their emissions. \nAbout the Speaker – Shaun Gregory\nShaun Gregory leads Woodside’s New Energy Division and is passionate about delivering lower carbon energy to the world. Woodside’s New Energy Division is developing a portfolio of ammonia and hydrogen fuel supply projects in Australia\, Oceania\, and North America. The Division conducts business development activities and provides technical and engineering solutions for these developments. The New Energy Division is also responsible for all of Woodside’s carbon management activities\, carbon-related technology\, and carbon project development. These activities include carbon capture and storage\, carbon utilisation\, and carbon offsets\, both for Woodside’s own use and as a service to partners and customers. \nMr. Gregory joined Woodside in 1995. He has over 30 years of energy industry experience covering Exploration\, Geoscience\, Technology\, Digital Science\, and Sustainability. Mr. Gregory has been a member of Woodside’s Executive Committee since 2013. \nMr. Gregory has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Western Australia in Mathematical Geophysics and a Master of Business and Technology from the University of New South Wales. He is Director of Scitech WA. \nAbout the Event \nPrice:             SPE Member          $40\n                       Non-Member          $60 \nDate:              Thursday\, 27 October 2022 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             16:45 am – 17:00 pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             17:00 pm – 17:15 pm SPE WA Opening Marks.\nTime:             17:15 pm – 17:45 pm Presentation.\nTime:             17:45 pm – 18:00 pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             18:00 pm – 19:30 pm Closing with Networking drinks & Nibbles. \nFree Tickets Available for SPE Student Chapter Members\nSPE WA\, in conjunction with our sponsors\, is kindly sponsoring SPE Student Chapter Members to attend the monthly technical events. Successful applicants will be notified via email by the 26th of October. \nPlease fill out the Application Form here.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/27th-october-2022-spe-wa-gaia-talk-woodsides-role-in-the-energy-transition/
LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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SUMMARY:Automation and Data Analytics in the O&G industry
DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our Jan 2022 Technical Evening Meeting. \n\nAbout the Presentation\nConstant change is occurring in industry and society. The advent of ‘smart’ technologies is changing our lives\, and we have to deal with the buzz words of ‘automation’\, ‘data analytics’\, ‘machine language’\, ‘block chain’ and ‘Python’. But what does it all mean for today’s petroleum engineer and why now? All engineers are natural data analysists\, but we need to get ready for the next leap in technology and if we are not\, we will founder. Our companies must stay competitive\, but they may lose their edge if we don’t\, and we individually may fail to keep up with the tech changes which our kids will take for granted. \nIndustry is adapting technologies to optimise its controlling processes\, with the ability to remotely control as many as 10\,000 valves on a single offshore platform. But do we understand the latest technology\, and how do we compare with other similar industries such as mining? \nThis presentation will provide a background of the basic technologies which are being used in most ‘smart’ applications. It will provide an insight into the simple processes used\, such as pattern recognition\, infra-red monitoring\, the digital twin and automation analytics. Armed with this knowledge\, it will then explain the shock effect when quantum computers arrive and how the next major tech leap will affect both business\, but more importantly our daily lives. \n\nAbout the Speaker – Brian Evans\nBrian started his career in 1970 as an automation control design engineer with GEC Automation\, following which he learnt geology with Geoservice Paris as a mud logger. He then worked out of London/Dallas with Geophysical Service Inc as an instrument engineer. Subsequently\, he was an oil and gas geophysical consultant arriving in Perth in 1977 having worked in most areas of the world\, representing most of the oil majors of the day. During a time of industry downturn\, he did a Masters/PhD in Geophysics and enjoyed the research aspect of reservoir geophysics so much he stayed in academia while maintaining close contacts with industry. Over that whole period in time\, he worked in data analytics. \nBrian was responsible for establishing the Departments of Exploration Geophysics and Petroleum Engineering at Curtin\, becoming Head where he introduced the Bachelor and Master by research in Petroleum Engineering. He was also responsible for developing the Curtin Master of Predictive Analytics and the Master of Subsea Engineering courses. \nA winner of many international awards including the 2013 SPE: International Faculty Pipeline Award and 2014 Subsea Energy Australia: Business Special Recognition Award\, he holds five industrial patents\, published over 250 journal papers\, graduated 21 PhD students in geophysics/petroleum engineering and retired in 2019 after receiving the lifetime award of JCD Emeritus Professor from Curtin. He wrote the recently published book “A Simple Guide to Technology and Analytics”. \n\nAbout the Event\nPrice:               Early Bird SPE Member         $40 <Until the 21st of Jan 2022>\nTicket Price:  Early Bird Non-Member        $60 <Until the 21st of Jan 2022>\nTicket Price:  SPE Member                            $50\nTicket Price:  Non-Member                           $70 \nDate:                Tuesday\, 25th of Jan 2022 \nLocation:        Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:        14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:                4.45 pm – 5.00 pm Registration & Networking\nTime:                5.00 pm – 5.10 pm SPE WA Opening Marks\nTime:                5.10 pm – 5.45 pm Presentation\nTime:                5.45 pm – 6.00 pm Q&A Session\nTime:                6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Networking Drinks & Nibbles \nPlease\, notice the tickets sale closes on the 24th of January at midday.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/25th-jan-2022-spe-wa-technical-evening-meeting-automation-and-data-analytics-in-the-og-industry/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill St\, Perth \, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group
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