BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPE WA - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SPE WA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.spe-wa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SPE WA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dili BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:+09 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T173000 DTSTAMP:20261003T032008Z CREATED:20261002T092203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T032008Z UID:42807-1792427400-1792431000@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Gaia Webinar: Indonesia Geothermal Resources & Economic Opportunities DESCRIPTION:https://connect.spe.org/sdts/home\n  \nA free webinar hosted by SPE Western Australia.  \nPlease register here \nThe Speaker\nRachmat A Abdoellah has 32 + years’ experience in energy company and worked for Chevron IndoAsia Business Unit as Vice President of Planning and Technology in early 2000 during that time Chevron was the largest operator of Geothermal Operations in Indonesia and Philippines and produced 20% of energy needs in Indonesia from Oil and Gas and Geothermal. Rachmat transitioned to lead PT Pranata Energi Nusantara (PENConsulting)\, an Indonesian process consultant\, as Executive Director and as of June 2026 as President Director and continues to advice and support energy projects through strategic consulting services. \nHis Talk\nGlobal Capacity Baseline: Global installed geothermal capacity stands at 17.2 GW across 35 nations\, supplying continuous 24/7 carbon-free baseload energy with capacity factors exceeding 80–90%. Supply is heavily concentrated\, with the top 10 nations holding over 93% of capacity—led by the United States (~3\,950 MW) and Indonesia (2\,740 MW).\nIndonesia’s Strategic Reserve: Tectonically positioned along the Pacific Ring of Fire\, Indonesia holds an estimated 24 to 28 GW of geothermal potential (~40% of the world’s total reserves). With only ~10–11% tapped to date\, the archipelago offers massive headroom for institutional\, foreign\, and private capital.\nRegional Resource Distribution: Reserves are structured across three volcanic belts:\n• Sumatra Corridor (~9.6 GW): Largest concentration of untapped high-enthalpy greenfield reserves.\n• Java & Bali Corridor (~9.3 GW): Located directly adjacent to high-density industrial load centers.\n• Eastern Island Arcs (~5.1 GW): Critical for displacing island diesel generation and powering regional mineral processing.Market Ownership Structure: State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) anchor the market under Geothermal Working Areas (Wilayah Kerja Panas Bumi / WKP). PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) controls ~80%+ of domestic operations (~727 MW direct\, ~1\,205 MW via Joint Operation Contracts). PT PLN (Persero) serves as the national power off-taker while developing regional island WKPs.\nAcreage Acquisition Pathways: Managed via ESDM’s digital GENESIS portal\, acreage is allocated through three regulatory routes: Public WKP Auctions for surveyed blocks; PSPE Assignments (private early exploration earning a Right of First Refusal); and SOE Direct Assignments for national strategic assets.\nUpstream Financial De-Risking: Exploratory test wells cost $6M to $8M each with ~50% dry-hole risk. Indonesia mitigates this via the Geothermal Resource Risk Mitigation (GREM) facility ($650M+ World Bank/PT SMI platform converting failed wells into non-repayable grants)\, government-drilled blocks\, and 100% tax/duty exemptions.\nNext-Gen Value Expansion: To increase project returns beyond traditional state power purchase agreements (8–12% IRR)\, developers are building integrated Multi-Product Energy Hubs (targeting 14–20%+ IRR). Key revenue drivers include Green Hydrogen and Ammonia co-generation\, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) from hot brine\, direct thermal heat utilization\, and carbon offset monetization. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/indonesia-geothermal-resources-economic-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:APAC Gaia Talk Series,GAIA Sustainability Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/APAC-Gaia-Talk-Webinar-Geothermal-Indonesia-19-Oct-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T025117Z CREATED:20260921T025117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T025117Z UID:42786-1791477900-1791487800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:October 2026 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:Chris Fair – SPE Distinguished Lecturer\nAbout the Presentation: \nPro-Active Reservoir & Production Engineering Surveillance is the practice of observing and analyzing historic and real-time pressure\, rate & temperature data\, understanding the performance of a well/reservoir (and how/why it may be changing)\, then managing the well to maximize the Net Present Value (NPV) and/or reserves recovery. A surveillance engineer should also actively look for ways to improve a well’s performance. \nIn Well/Reservoir Management\, there is a balance between maximizing short-term production rates and maximizing the long-term reserves recovery\, with the overall goal being to maximize the net present value (NPV) of the asset. However\, the parameters used to determine this balance are dynamic. Reservoirs and fractures can compact. Skin can accrete due to fines\, scale\, asphaltenes\, fluid changes\, or proppant movement. Drive mechanisms can change\, faults can leak\, frac hits can happen; water contacts can move. \nThe job of the surveillance engineer revolves around the tracking of how and why these parameters change\, combined with evolving strategies to maximize the asset’s NPV. The lecture will demonstrate what effective Surveillance Engineering can accomplish. It will also describe the automated tools available to surveillance engineers\, discuss the workflows of the engineering team using the automation\, and demonstrate ways to present surveillance results\, conclusions and recommendations to engineering managers and other decision makers in a clear and concise manner. \nMajor Take-Away: Automated Reservoir & Production Engineering Surveillance gives engineers more time to think about what the results mean – it’s much easier to check the results than to do the number crunching manually! Critically\, this permits engineers to get ahead of problems before they cause permanent damage and/or become prohibitively expensive to fix. \nAbout the Presenter: \nChris Fair received his BS in Chemical Engineering (1994) and his MS in Petroleum Engineering (1997) from the University of Houston. Early in his career\, he worked in both the chemical industry and the upstream oil/gas sector. These included roles in process operations\, project/design engineering\, PVT and fluid mechanics research\, well instrumentation\, MWD/LWD\, technical writing\, and process control. In 1997\, Chris joined Data Retrieval Corporation (SPIDR). In 2005\, he started Oilfield Data Services\, Inc. (ODSI)\, a firm that specializes in Reservoir Management and Production Engineering Surveillance\, a professional passion. One of his principal pastimes is singing with the Houston Symphony Chorus. \nAbout the Event \nDate: Thursday\, 8 October 2026\nLocation: Pulse Technology Hub\nAddress: 915 Hay St\, Perth WA \nTime: 4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime: 5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime: 5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session.\nTime: 6:00pm – 7:30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles. \nConcession tickets are available for Students\, Retirees and Unemployed. 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/october-2026-spe-wa-technical-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EHI1652734-40fc8635f334483cb41d0c427508cf97.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260918T101500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260921T040250Z CREATED:20260717T063353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T040250Z UID:42699-1789726500-1789758000@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:2026 SPE / SUT Golf Day DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome you to join the Society for Underwater Technology and the Society for Petroleum Engineers for their 9th collaborative golf day on Friday 18 September 2026 at Maylands Peninsula Golf Course. \nDraft Timetable:\n10.15am – 11.45am: Driving range available \n11.45am – 12:15pm: Registration/briefing & lunch \n12.30pm: Shotgun start \n~ 5.15pm – 5:45pm: Putting competition \n~ 6pm – 7.30pm: Post-game drinks\, dinner & prize presentations \nWhat’s included:\nEnjoy a great day of fun and networking on the golf course\, surrounded by breath-taking views.\n18 holes of golf – Ambrose game\nUse of driving range\nFood & beverages (lunch\, drinks & dinner)\nMotorised golf buggy\nEvent branded merchandise\nTest your skills at the putting competition\nIncredible prizes up for grabs\nChance at prizes including a $10\,000 hole-in-one \nNo experience necessary\, all are welcome. \nPrice:\nEarly bird registration (until 18 August 2025) \nTeam of 4 – $940 (Individual Tickets: $235) \nStandard registration (from 19 August 2025) \nTeam of 4 – $1020 (Individual Tickets $255) \nNote: Payment via credit card or invoice accepted. \nWe recommend early registration as this event sells out each year. \n  \nSponsorship:\nExplore our sponsorship opportunities now! Your support makes a difference. Check out available packages HERE \n  \nAny queries for tickets or sponsorship\, please contact Dan Pickering \nTickets available at https://sut.org/product/perth-sut-spe-annual-golf-day-3/ URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/2026-spe-sut-golf-day/ LOCATION:Maylands Peninsula Golf Club\, Swan Bank Road\, Maylands\, WA\, 6051\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/perth-sut-spe-annual-golf-day-6-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pickering":MAILTO:dan.pickering@opes.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260811T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T040208Z CREATED:20260717T063037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T040208Z UID:42697-1786466700-1786476600@www.spe-wa.org 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 \nEarly Bird Non-Member   $80 \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SPE-WA-GAIA-seminar-and-AGM-20-Aug-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T040156Z CREATED:20260606T070742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T040156Z UID:42183-1782837900-1782847800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Improving Safety and Integrity through Digital Visualisation DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our June 2026 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting hosted by the Facilities and Digital Group \n  \nAbout the Two Presentations \nIntegrating Metering Data into Digital Twin Architectures\nABSTRACT to follow \nPresenter:  Andrew Tran is the Technical Lead for Asia Pacific at FutureOn\, where he leads the adoption of advanced digital technologies to transform offshore energy project development. He has more than 15 years of global experience across the energy\, mining\, and process industries\, with deep expertise in digital twin systems\, integrated asset modelling\, and production optimization. Before joining FutureOn\, Andrew spent over a decade at Schlumberger as a Senior Production Optimization Engineer. In that role\, he led complex projects across Australia\, New Zealand\, and East Timor\, working on LNG cargo nomination systems\, subsea network optimization\, artificial lift design\, and dynamic reservoir–well simulations. His background spans multiple sectors\, including oil and gas\, iron ore\, smelting\, pharmaceuticals\, and downstream petroleum\, which allows him to effectively bridge technical and operational teams. Andrew has provided consulting and training throughout Asia\, Europe\, and Oceania\, and he continues to advocate for data-driven\, collaborative workflows to support the next generation of offshore energy projects. \n  \nNo Boots Required: Safer Facility Access Through Digital Visualisation\nOffshore and remote petroleum facilities are under growing pressure to cut operating costs\, enhance safety\, retain specialized expertise\, and minimize personnel travel to hazardous or isolated locations. High-resolution 3D visualization technologies\, including digital twins\, drone-captured data\, and remote inspection workflows\, provide a practical solution by creating accurate\, accessible visual representations of physical assets. These immersive platforms enable operations\, maintenance\, engineering\, and integrity teams to virtually access equipment\, structures\, and hard-to-reach locations\, significantly reducing the need for routine site visits\, vessel or helicopter transfers\, rope access\, confined-space entry\, and other high-risk activities. \nThe technology supports diverse practical applications across the facility lifecycle\, including remote familiarization\, maintenance planning\, scope validation\, shutdown preparation\, anomaly review\, asset integrity assessments\, and brownfield project planning. These use cases facilitate better collaboration between onshore and offshore teams\, resulting in reduced rework\, improved planning accuracy\, faster decision-making\, and enhanced communication between technical disciplines. By enabling virtual access to work fronts and equipment\, organizations can rethink traditional site-based workflows and transition toward more efficient operating models that maintain operational excellence while minimizing physical presence requirements. Beyond cost savings and productivity gains\, remote visualization delivers significant human benefits by supporting improved work-life balance\, reducing time away from family\, and lowering exposure to fatigue and travel-related risks. For operators managing Australian and international facilities\, these technologies represent an opportunity to create safer\, more efficient\, and more inclusive operating models. The presentation shares lessons from practical deployment of Remote Digital Visual Inspection (RDVI) approaches\, demonstrating how facilities teams can integrate these tools into broader digital transformation\, safety improvement\, and operational excellence programs. \nPresenter: Aidan Scanlon is the Strategic Account Manager at RemSense\, where he works with clients to identify opportunities\, strengthen relationships\, and support the adoption of digital asset visualisation and industrial technology solutions. With a background in mechanical engineering\, data analytics\, motorsport\, and manufacturing innovation\, Aidan brings a practical\, technically grounded perspective to solving complex operational challenges. Since joining RemSense in 2021\, he has contributed across engineering\, operations\, and digital transformation initiatives\, helping asset-intensive organisations better visualise\, understand\, and manage critical infrastructure. Before RemSense\, Aidan worked as a Mechanical Engineer and held technical leadership roles in Motorsport. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Adelaide. Aidan combines technical expertise with a strong client focus\, making him a valuable voice on the role of digital twins\, asset visualisation\, and emerging technologies in improving industrial operations. \n  \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $65 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $80 \n                       SPE Member                          $75\n                       Non-Member                          $90 \nDate:             Tuesday\, 30 June 2026 \nLocation:       Pulse Technology Hub\nAddress:       915 Hay St\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentations.\nTime:             5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00pm – 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/improving-safety-and-integrity-through-digital-visualisation/ LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Facilities Group,Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SPE-seminar-Digital-talks-final-version-30-June-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260625T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260625T210000 DTSTAMP:20260611T025312Z CREATED:20260424T075837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T025312Z UID:42052-1782408600-1782421200@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:SUT YES! and SPE-YP 2026 Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:Come to the SUT-YES! and SPE-YP 2026 Quiz Night to experience an interactive Trivia Night! A fun and relaxed way to network with a range of professionals from the subsea and petroleum industries. Food and Drink included! \nVENUE: \nThe Melbourne Hotel\, 33 Milligan St\, Perth WA 6000. \nPROGRAMME: \n5.30 pm:   Registration\n6.00 pm:   Quiz starts: \n\n7 rounds of trivia\nInteractive games\nFood served\nPrize awards\n\n9.00 pm:   Event end (approx.) \nPRIZES FOR: \n\nThe winning overall table (including a Trophy!)\n2nd and 3rd place\nAdditional surprise prizes may be presented on the day\n\nTABLES: \nTables will be made up of 10 or you can book as an individual and we will allocate you to a table. \nREGISTRATION FEES: \nIndividuals: $30 for Members\, $40 for Non-members URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/sut-yes-and-spe-yp-2026-quiz-night/ LOCATION:The Melbourne Hotel\, 33 Milligan Street Perth\, WA 6000\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Social,Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SUT-YES-x-SPE-Quiz-Night-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260514T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T085427Z CREATED:20260410T072237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T085427Z UID:41963-1778777100-1778787000@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:SPE - PESA Joint Technical Meeting DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia (SPE-WA) together with Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA-WA) are proud to present the details of our May 2026 joint Technical Evening Meeting. \n\nAbout the Presentations:\nThe Bonaparte CCS Project – Mathieu Muller (INPEX)\nAs part of its Vision 2035\, INPEX is progressing carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives to support lower-carbon energy solutions. This presentation will provide an overview of INPEX’s global CCS strategy. It will also highlight the company’s efforts to decarbonise its upstream operations\, including proposed development of the Bonaparte CCS Project – an initiative aimed at providing safe\, permanent offshore CO₂ storage to support emissions reduction. \nThe Integration of Core and FMI Borehole Image Data in Understanding Reservoir Heterogeneity for CCS Studies: West Peron-1 and West Peron-2\, Bonaparte Basin – Fiona Burns (Task Fronterra)\nCore and FMI borehole image data from wells West Peron-1 and West Peron -2 provide a remarkable dataset for gaining insights into reservoir architecture and heterogeneity in the Jurassic to Cretaceous successions of the Bonaparte Basin. Such information is critical in the assessment of suitable sites for the long-term storage of CO2 in the Bonaparte Basin in terms of injectivity potential and movement of the CO2 plume (porosity\, permeability\, lateral and vertical heterogeneity). \nThis talk will focus on the Elang and Frigate formations\, which comprise exceptionally thick successions of deltaic and shallow marine sediments with highly complex depositional histories. The high-resolution FMI data\, calibrated with core\, provides precise information on lithofacies\, depositional environments and sediment-dispersal trends. The FMI data also assists in the interpretation of bedform architecture and channel-fill style. Integrated core and FMI data aids evaluation of the key controls on deposition i.e. river-\, wave & and storm\, – and tidal influences. This talk will summarise the evolution of both the Elang and Frigate formations\, highlighting the dominant controls on deposition of these formations. This approach also provides an invaluable framework in which small-scale features that can cause baffles/barriers to fluid flow can be assessed e.g. tidal clay drapes\, fluid-mud deposits\, types and degrees of bioturbation\, the presence of cemented layers and concretions. \nGeomechanical Modelling of Hydrogen Storage at the CO2CRC Otway International Test Centre – Ratih Puspitasari (SLB) with an introduction by Eric Tenthorey (Geoscience Australia) \n\nAustralia’s emerging hydrogen economy depends on the ability to safely store large quantities of hydrogen underground. As part of the national Exploring for the Future program\, this study assesses the suitability of depleted gas fields for hydrogen storage\, using the CO2CRC Otway International Test Centre as a representative site. \nWith natural gas and CO₂ storage far more extensively characterised\, these systems provide essential reference points for understanding subsurface hydrogen storage behaviour. However\, hydrogen’s distinct density\, viscosity\, compressibility\, and thermal properties mean that established injection and storage practices from these gases cannot be assumed to apply directly. To investigate these differences\, this study presents the first like‑for‑like comparison of hydrogen\, methane\, and carbon dioxide behaviour under identical reservoir conditions. A fully coupled reservoir–geomechanics–thermal model was developed for this purpose\, incorporating high‑resolution wellbore grids to quantify pressure\, temperature\, and stress evolution. \nResults show that hydrogen injection generates significantly lower thermal perturbations than methane or CO₂\, reducing the likelihood of thermally induced fault reactivation and wellbore fracturing. Simulations also demonstrate that moderated injection rates further minimise thermal and pressure impacts\, providing additional operational safeguards. The study underscores the importance of integrating flow modelling with geomechanical risk assessment and highlights how dynamic injection control strategies can enhance the safety and efficiency of future hydrogen storage projects. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nMathieu Muller is the CCS and Gas Supply Manager at INPEX Australia\, where he leads the Bonaparte CCS Subsurface team through appraisal and pre-FEED stages\, while overseeing the Gas Supply team in developing and optimising long-term gas strategies.Prior to joining INPEX in 2023\, Mathieu built a global career with Chevron\, Total Energies\, and Beicip-Franlab taking on diverse technical and leadership roles across Australia\, Indonesia\, USA\, and France.He holds advanced engineering qualifications from the Paris School of Mines and IFP School\, specialising in executive and reservoir engineering. With over 25 years of experience in the energy sector\, Mathieu has progressed from hands-on reservoir and simulation engineering to senior subsurface leadership\, contributing to projects spanning oil\, gas\, and CO₂ sequestration – from appraisal through to operations.Mathieu also served on Chevron’s Reserves Advisory Committee\, lending his expertise to ensure robust reserves and storage resource estimations\, in line with industry best practices and SEC regulatory standards. \nFiona Burns is the Perth/APAC Manager at Task Fronterra Geoscience and is the PESA WA President.  Fiona has over 30 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry with expertise in the ichnofabric analysis\, and the application of trace-fossil analysis to depositional modelling and high-resolution sequence stratigraphy. \nPrior to this she collaborated on various subsurface projects worldwide through her company  Firmground\, including UK North Sea\, offshore West Africa\, offshore China\, offshore Thailand\, Papua New Guinea and NZ. Here in Australia\, she has worked extensively on single and multi-well studies in the Bonaparte\, Browse\, Carnarvon and Perth Basins\, including depositional modelling for use in CCUS studies. Fiona also runs core workshops on Ichnology and fieldtrips in NZ. \nFiona was a postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (2001-2004) and a Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University from 2004-2007 (positions sponsored by a consortium of oil companies and MERIWA) where she also taught Sedimentology and Petroleum Geology. She holds a B.Sc. from Imperial College an M.Sc. from Aberdeen University and a Ph.D. from Manchester University. Fiona is an Associate Editor of Ichnos\, a journal which aims to promote excellence in ichnologic research. \nRatih Puspitasari is a Senior Geomechanics Engineer at SLB in Australia. She holds a Master of Petroleum Engineering from Curtin University. With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry\, Ratih has worked in various areas\, including cementing\, stimulation\, reservoir\, and production. For the past 15 years\, she has specialised in geomechanics\, applying her expertise to a wide variety of applications such as drilling optimization\, methane hydrate modelling\, and sanding analysis. Her current interests include 3D geomechanical modelling\, carbon capture\, and unconventional reservoirs. \nEric Tenthorey is a Senior Researcher at Geoscience Australia\, with expertise in geomechanics\, carbon capture and other low carbon geoscience disciplines. He holds a a BSc from McGill University and a PhD from Columbia University and subsequently worked as a rock mechanics researcher at the Australian National University. In 2007\, he was engaged by Geoscience Australia to work as a geomechanics expert\, focused on developing and proving up CCS technology. More recently\, his work has centered on other low carbon geoscience sectors\, such as the hydrogen energy future\, and CO2 storage in residual oil zones. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $65 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $80 \n                       SPE Member                          $75\n                       Non-Member                          $90 \nDate:              Thursday\, 14 May 2026 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nAddress:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking. \nTime:             5:00pm – 5:15pm Opening remarks and SPE-WA Scholarship presentations .\nTime:             5:15pm – 6:15pm Technical Presentations.\nTime:             6:15pm – 6:30pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:30pm – 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. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-pesa-joint-technical-meeting/ LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill St\, Perth \, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Featured-Image-14-May-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T095051Z CREATED:20260416T021359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T095051Z UID:41984-1778086800-1778097600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Exclusive Sundowner\, in partnership with Energy Club WA: Piper Alpha\, Surviving the world's worst offshore oil industry disaster DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers WA together with Energy Club WA are proud to present details of an exclusive sundowner\, on Wednesday 6th of May. \n\n  \nAbout the Presentation\nDuring the evening of Saturday 6 July 1988\, 167 men tragically lost their lives following an explosion on the Piper Alpha offshore oil platform in the North Sea. According to the UK Dept of Energy Lord Cullen’s Public Inquiry following the tragedy\, the disaster should have been avoided. Ed Punchard – a Curtin Marine Science graduate and diver working onboard the oil platform at the time of the explosion\, managed to escape alive without harm. \nIn this presentation\, Ed will discuss the issues that led to the explosion and present video clips explaining how the tragedy occurred\, details of the results of the Public Inquiry of which he was a major participant\, and personal lessons of how he worked through the aftermath of the disaster. Ed promotes education on best safety practices in the offshore industry. He does this through presentations and pursuing funding of safety scholarships to research students who develop products and services for improving offshore industry\, currently through OPITO\, the Scottish Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation.  He follows a simple principle – Take something bad and turn it into a force for good. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             SPE or ECWA Member        $30\nDate:              Wednesday\, 6 May 2026 \nLocation:       The Aviary – the Loft\nAddress:       140 William Street\, Perth WA \nTime:             5pm to 8pm \n  URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/exclusive-sundowner-in-partnership-with-energy-club-wa-piper-alpha-surviving-the-worlds-worst-offshore-oil-industry-disaster/ LOCATION:The Aviary\, 140 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000 CATEGORIES:Sundowner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Featured-Image-6-May-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T022015Z CREATED:20260417T065416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T022015Z UID:42006-1777996800-1778000400@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SPE-GAIA-webinar-May-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260429T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T083537Z CREATED:20260410T083537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T083537Z UID:41973-1777462200-1777467600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Tech 101 Series: Well Testing — Automation on Surface Well Testing and the impact on the reservoir performance DESCRIPTION:Synopsis\n\nThe SPE Young Professionals Tech101 series is an event primarily targeted at entry to mid-level engineers within the oil and gas community\, to provide “101” level education on topics across the industry. Professionals of all experience levels are open to come\, but keep in mind materials presented are catered to young professionals. \nThis event is free to sign up for members and students. \nAbstract\n\nDigitalization and automation are transforming the way well testing data is acquired\, monitored\, and interpreted. This presentation introduces the fundamentals of well testing and focuses on how automated well testing solutions\, such as FloConnect\, enhance data quality and directly impact reservoir performance evaluation. \nThe session will begin with an overview of traditional well testing objectives. It will then demonstrate how automation packages enable real-time data acquisition\, remote monitoring\, and improved control of surface well testing equipment. \nThrough operational examples\, the presentation will highlight how higher-frequency\, higher-quality data improves pressure interpretation\, reduces uncertainty in reservoir properties\, and supports faster\, more informed reservoir management decisions. The impact of automation on test efficiency\, safety\, and repeatability will also be discussed\, along with its role in minimizing operational variability that can mask true reservoir behavior. \nThis presentation is designed for engineers and geoscientists seeking a practical understanding of how well testing automation bridges operations and reservoir performance. \nSpeaker – Reginaldo Miranda\n\nReginaldo Miranda is an Electrical Engineer with over 13 years of experience in the oil and gas industry\, currently based in Perth\, Australia. Throughout his career\, Reginaldo has supported well testing\, subsea and DST operations in both onshore and offshore environments. His experience includes surface well testing systems\, automation packages\, equipment reliability\, and operational execution\, with a strong focus on safety\, data integrity\, and real-time decision making. Since relocating to Australia in 2022\, he has been involved in supporting complex well testing operations\, leveraging digital and automated solutions to improve data quality and reservoir understanding. \nAgenda\n\nPrice:             Free for members and students \nDate:              Wednesday\, 29th April 2026 \nLocation:       Wood – 240 St Georges Terrace\, Perth WA \nTime: \n11:30 – 11:45     Registration \n11:45 – 12:45     Presentation & Lunch (PROVIDED) \n12:45 – 13:00     Q&A \n13:00                  Session ends URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/tech-101-series-well-testing-automation-on-surface-well-testing-and-the-impact-on-the-reservoir-performance/ LOCATION:240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, 240 St. Georges Terrace\, Level 1 Wood Offices\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tech-101-Series-Well-Test-Poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="SPE WA Young Professionals":MAILTO:speyoungprofessionalswa@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T085146Z CREATED:20260319T045107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T085146Z UID:41832-1776962700-1776972600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Key Learnings of Low Carbon Intensity Hydrogen Industry DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our April 2026 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting. \nAbout the Presentations:\nPresentation 1: An Examination of Global Government Policies to Stimulate a Low Carbon Intensity Hydrogen Industry – What Can Be Learned? \nWith the advent of Net Zero pledges by multiple large nations in recent times\, there has been a proliferation of national strategies to stimulate and establish hydrogen industries by as many as sixty nations. Hydrogen production has widely been touted as a potential pathway to reduce emissions\, gain energy independence and diversify energy supply.  Much of the recent effort has focused on constructing government policy to encourage and incubate the hydrogen industry with a view to the prospect that as production expands\, unit cost should reduce and technological hurdles should be overcome. \nThis presentation will examine the strategies of various key countries and states around the world to extract learnings that might better inform and aid in the execution of future low-carbon-intensity hydrogen industry aspirations.  By completing a literature review\, examining key hydrogen strategy documents\, studying current media articles\, and speaking to key industry analysts\, a deeper understanding has been gained of the dynamics of the global hydrogen government policy space.  Key country hydrogen strategies were examined for the USA\, the EU\, UK\, Singapore\, Japan\, China\, and Brazil.  Examinations were conducted focusing on a series of policy metrics and a scoring key was used to summarize the relative strength of each country’s hydrogen strategy. \nAmongst a series of findings on global hydrogen policies\, this research project raises a whole range of philosophical questions around the appropriate approach to technology development\, government policy paradigms on how to incentivize such efforts\, and whether any of these approaches can achieve the desired end goal. \nPresenter 1:  Peter Tippet is a freelance energy consultant and PhD candidate at UWA\, most recently qualified with a Master of Renewable and Future Energy degree from the University of Western Australia.  Prior to this\, Peter worked as a Reservoir Engineer in various roles over a period of 30 years with Chevron in Perth (Australia)\, Paris (France)\, San Ramon (California)\, and Aberdeen (Scotland)\, and for BHP in Melbourne and in Darwin (Australia)\, and Western Mining in Perth. \nPeter also holds a BSc (with First Class Hons) in Physics and an MBA (with Distinction) from Curtin University.  Peter has been a member of the SPE for 34 years. \n  \nPresentation 2:  Geologic Hydrogen Storage in the Northern Perth Basin: A Case Study of Cyclic Storage in the Depleted Yardarino Gas Field  \nThe rapid expansion of variable renewable energy (VRE) in Western Australia’s South-West Interconnected System (SWIS) is expected to increase the frequency of curtailment or “spilled” renewable electricity. Converting surplus renewable electricity into hydrogen and storing it underground offers a potential pathway to provide longduration energy storage and dispatchable power generation. A recent study evaluates the technical feasibility of underground geologic hydrogen storage (UGHS) in the northern Perth Basin using the depleted Yardarino gas field as a case study. \nA compositional reservoir simulation model of the Yardarino field\, integrating well logs\, core data\, structural mapping and production history was constructed. Subsequent to history matching\, scenarios evaluating cyclic hydrogen injection and production over a ten-year period using six-month injection and withdrawal cycles were undertaken. \nResults from these hydrogen cycling cases indicated that gravity segregation of hydrogen within the gas cap is dominant\, resulting in a localized hydrogen plume near the structural crest. After approximately three cycles\, produced gas purity exceeded 90% hydrogen and continued to improve with subsequent cycles. Diffusion and dispersion effects were found to be secondary relative to density-driven segregation during the cycling period. Vertical crestal wells provided better hydrogen recovery and purity compared with horizontal wells due to the localized hydrogen bubble development. \nThese results suggest that depleted gas reservoirs in the northern Perth Basin could provide technically viable seasonal hydrogen storage capable of supporting renewable energy integration and flexible power generation within the SWIS. \nPresenter 2:  Mitch Ellis is Technical Director and co-Founder of Ecossaus.Ltd\, raising capital to develop solution-mined cavern storage of Hydrogen\, Compressed Air and Refined Petroleum products in Australia. Over a 40-year career he worked for SANTOS\, WAPET (now Chevron)\, BHP (Melbourne & Algeria)\, Saudi Aramco (Dhahran\, Saudi Arabia)\, AWE (Sydney and Perth) and Mitsui (Perth) in technical\, commercial\, and general management roles. Mitch is presently undertaking a PhD at Curtin University. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $65 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $80 \n                       SPE Member                          $75\n                       Non-Member                          $90 \nDate:              Thursday\, 23 April 2026 \nLocation:       Pulse Technology Hub\nAddress:       915 Hay St\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentations.\nTime:             5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00pm – 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/key-learnings-of-low-carbon-intensity-hydrogen-industry/ LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Featured-Image-23-April-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260309T043306Z CREATED:20260219T052103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T043306Z UID:41787-1774457100-1774467000@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Innovation at Scale – Digital DNA in Energy Sector DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our March 2026 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting. \n  \n                       *****  Please Note Venue and Date Change  *****\nNew Venue: Pulse Technology Hub\,  915 Hay St. Perth \nNew Date: Wednesday\, 25 March 2026 \n  \nAbout the Presentations:\n  \nPresentation 1: \n Agentic AI Powered Industrial Work Surface — Have We Unlocked the Ultimate Solution? \nIn an era where industrial complexity is outpacing human bandwidth\, the emergence of agentic AI-powered industrial work surfaces marks a pivotal shift in how decisions are made across asset-intensive sectors like LNG. These platforms transcend traditional dashboards by integrating real-time data\, physics-based simulations\, and collaborative AI agents into a unified digital environment. The result? A step-change in the speed\, quality\, and precision of operational decision-making. \nRather than relying on fragmented systems and manual coordination\, teams now operate within a shared\, context-rich workspace where AI agents continuously observe\, analyse\, and recommend actions. From orchestrating workflows to simulating outcomes and enforcing compliance\, these agents act as digital collaborators—augmenting human expertise without replacing it. \nThe impact is tangible: faster response times\, reduced decision latency\, and more consistent execution across maintenance\, operations\, and planning. By embedding intelligence directly into the flow of work\, industrial work surfaces enable organizations to move from reactive firefighting to proactive optimization—without sacrificing control or transparency. \nAs industries navigate volatility\, decarbonization\, and workforce transformation\, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI\, but how to do so responsibly and effectively. There’s never been a better time to consider an Agentic AI powered industrial work surface (not just a dumb digital twin)\, that offers a compelling answer—one that aligns human judgement with machine precision to unlock a new standard of operational excellence. \nPresenter 1: \nSiddharth (Sid) SETIA is GM APAC for Kongsberg Digital\, where he spearheads Business Growth and Strategy across APAC markets including Australia\, New Zealand\, India\, and Japan. Bringing more than two decades of industry experience\, Sid joined Kongsberg Digital in early 2024\, following a distinguished 15+ year tenure with the Fortune 500 Japanese conglomerate. Beyond his role at KDI\, Sid contributes as a Board member on Society of Petroleum Engineer’s – Western Australia Chapter (SPE)\, Norwegian Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NACC) and a Hyper-AI tech start-up focused on subsurface geology. \nSid is a Mechanical Engineer (India) and holds a post-grad in Petroleum Engineering from Curtin University\, Australia. \n  \nPresentation 2: \n Innovation at Scale:  Oil and Gas – Outside in View \nIt can be argued that Innovation was not central to survival in O&G industry. The basic playbook from Exploration to Retail was established\, decades ago; continues to exist\, and therefore the commercial sustainability was never a challenge apart from Commodity pricing &/or geo-political flux. Fundamental ‘resource demand’ was (and ignoring the noise\, it still is) not a question & Supply too was not an issue. Hence why innovate (read ‘cost’) when it’s not central but merely a plug in. \nYet\, the imperative for Innovation is still the same – ‘Power Law’\, one break through pays for all the bad bets\, making the pain worthwhile. \nWith the headwinds to the O&G sector (Climate Transition\, Political Instability\, Energy Security)\, innovation might be needed to survive and not merely differentiate. Currently\, Continuous improvement is disguised as innovation. This needs to be reflected upon and challenged. (e.g. SpaceX disrupts Space Technology\, ChatGPT disrupts Search). \nHence\, we need to devise key principles to ‘revitalise’ the innovator’s DNA which appears dormant (not absent though). What a Digital Clay map can look like today for Operators. Key questions include defining the north star and establishing the governance structure. \nIn this talk\, we will also examine current mode of R&D operations that few super majors have adopted\, and we discuss an interesting case study of the digital innovation creating a ‘Vertical Integration’ opportunity in mining\, thereby disrupting the business model. What could be the O&G take away. \nAlso\, we will try to examine temporally the key change thesis from- “what? So what? Why now? What now?” Lens pioneered by Don Valentine (Sequoia). \nPresenter 2: \nMohit Tiwary  is partnering with Major Energy organizations with global footprints\, supporting their business imperatives. \nRecent forays include transformative and consulting assignments with Business and Technology leaders including CxOs relevant to Field/facility Operations and Production. This includes bringing together innovation engagements and developing Industry first solutions together. Core Belief is that Sustainability is a function of ‘agile innovation’ at intersection of people-process-technology. \nAbove is underpinned through the Oil & Gas experience gained during the formative years in FPSO Topside Design Engineering\, Refinery Turnaround\, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling\, Major & Minor Projects management\, Process Safety and Reliability Management. He has strong exposure to various Ops & Maintenance systems and has helped in process implementation\, optimization and modernization initiatives with Australian Oil & Gas Customers. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $65 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $80 \n                       SPE Member                          $75\n                       Non-Member                          $90 \nDate:              Wednesday\, 25 March 2026 \nLocation:       Pulse Technology Hub\nAddress:       915 Hay St\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00pm – 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. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/innovation-at-scale-digital-dna-in-energy-sector/ LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Featured-Image-25-Mar-2026.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260312T123000 DTSTAMP:20260921T040213Z CREATED:20260302T042628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T040213Z UID:41798-1773315000-1773318600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:SPE WA is hosting a CCUS Panel Discussion at Energy Exchange Australia DESCRIPTION:SPE WA is hosting a Panel Discussion at EXA\n\nFrom Concept to Reality: Shared Infrastructure\, Leveraging Legacy Assets and the Path Forward for CCS\n  \n12th March\, 11.30 – 12.15 at EXA\, Perth Convention Centre\nRegistration is free\nhttps://exaexpo.com.au/ URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/41798/ LOCATION:Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Rd\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program and GAIA Sustainability Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260210T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260122T005323Z CREATED:20251110T034756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T005323Z UID:41656-1770741900-1770751800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Persistent Bias in Probabilistic Production Forecasting and Simple Methods to Overcome It DESCRIPTION:                         *****  Distinguished Lecturer  *****\n  \nSociety of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our February 2026 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting. \n  \n                       *****  Please Note Venue Change  *****\nNew Venue: Pulse Technology Hub\,  915 Hay St. Perth \n  \nAbout the Presentation:\nUnbiased probabilistic production forecasts are a crucial component in making value-creating investment decisions\, but typical methods result in persistent\, value-destroying biases. There are quick and easy ways to make accurate\, unbiased forecasts. \nIncreased awareness of uncertainty\, combined with increasingly sophisticated tools and models for quantifying it\, is causing a shift from deterministic to probabilistic production forecasting. For these forecasts to lead to better investment decisions (e.g. assessing how much it’s worth paying to reduce uncertainty\, or incorporating flexibility to manage it)\, they need to be an accurate (unbiased) representation of the uncertainty. However\, our industry has a general history of overconfidence (ranges too narrow) and\, more damaging for value creation\, optimism (consistent over-estimation). \nA large dataset of historical probabilistic production forecasts was investigated for potential bias by comparing them with actual outcomes. They were found to be both optimistic and overconfident\, bringing into question their usefulness for decision-making and the value of the sophisticated uncertainty modeling techniques that were used to generate them. \nFortunately\, there are quick and easy methods for creating accurate probabilistic forecasts. We describe these and show that they would have produced accurate forecasts for our case study fields (they do not make use of knowing the actual outcomes!). \nFinally\, preliminary results from a similar analysis of renewables projects indicate that the same problems exist. This could significantly impact government and company investment decisions and policy development in renewable projects. \n  \nAbout the Distinguished Lecturer:\nReidar Bratvold is a Professor of Investment & Decision Analysis at the University of Stavanger\, specializing in decision analysis\, data analytics\, and behavioral challenges in decision-making. After 15 years of industry experience in technical and leadership roles\, Reidar transitioned to academia\, where he has contributed significantly to his fields of expertise. He co-authored ‘Making Good Decisions\,’ has served as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer\, and received the 2017 SPE Management & Information Award. A Fellow of the Society of Decision Professionals and the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences\, Reidar earned his PhD in Engineering and MSc in Mathematics from Stanford University. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $65 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $80 \n                       SPE Member                          $75\n                       Non-Member                          $90 \nDate:              Tuesday\, 10 February 2026 \nLocation:       Pulse Technology Hub\nAddress:       915 Hay St\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00pm – 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. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/persistent-bias-in-probabilistic-production-forecasting-and-simple-methods-to-overcome-it/ LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Featured-Image-10-Feb-2026-2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T200000 DTSTAMP:20251112T055456Z CREATED:20251112T041730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055456Z UID:41667-1764183600-1764187200@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/APAC-Gaia-Talk-26-Nov-2025-India.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T172000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T190000 DTSTAMP:20251121T010716Z CREATED:20251106T012958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T010716Z UID:41624-1764177600-1764183600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Bowling Night with SPE\, PESA\, and AIG DESCRIPTION:Please join the Perth Young Professional Engineers & Geoscientists from the Oil and Gas industry for a light-hearted night of ten-pin bowling\, in-person networking and great conversations. Come along if you’re a student\, graduate or working professional. Meeting your industry peers is a good chance to talk about your different backgrounds\, experiences\, projects\, and companies with like-minded people in a very laid back and friendly setting. \n\nInclusion with the ticket: \n\n1 x Game of Bowling.\nPizza & Chips to share.\n1 x Drink Card.\n\nTime: \n\nArrival 5:20pm\nGames commence 5:40pm\nProceedings conclude 6:40pm URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/bowling-night-with-spe-pesa-and-aig/ LOCATION:Strike Bowling – Forest Chase\, Level 1\, Forrest Chase\, Shop 26\, Perth City Central\, 401 Wellington St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SPE-WA_YP_Joint_Bowling_Nov25_Poster_cropped-v4-5.20pm.png ORGANIZER;CN="SPE Young Professionals":MAILTO:bunthita.phiromphisit@woodside.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dili:20251121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dili:20251121T163000 DTSTAMP:20251110T101530Z CREATED:20251018T103400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T101530Z UID:41560-1763717400-1763742600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:SPE WA 2025 Timor-Leste Student Chapter Careers Fair DESCRIPTION:This event is open to Year 3 and Year 4 undergraduates who are SPE student members only attending DIT\, UNTL\, UNDIL and UNITAL.   Representatives of SPE WA sponsors of Timor-Leste are welcome to attend. \nSPE Timor-Leste Student Members can register here:     https://www.trybooking.com/DHJUW \n  URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-2025-timor-leste-student-chapter-careers-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251118T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251118T190000 DTSTAMP:20251119T113704Z CREATED:20251107T074401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T113704Z UID:41640-1763485200-1763492400@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Resilience in Careers DESCRIPTION:Presentation: “Resilience in Careers” Getting through the Down Times in your Career & Keeping Perspective \nResilience isn’t just surviving downturns—it’s maintaining purpose and taking action when circumstances change. Aimed to Address: both personal strategies and broader industry realities. A workshop that blends peer support\, skills development\, and honest career advice will leave participants feeling empowered\, and hopeful. \nWorkshop Objectives \n\nEmpower to build resilience in volatile job markets.\nNormalize career cycles and downturns as part of industry life.\nIdentify transferable skills beyond oil and gas.\nShare real stories to encourage perspective and optimism\n\n  \nPresenters: \nMike Dworkin \n\nWith nearly 40 years in energy\, Mike Dworkin brings a proven record of strong leadership across the oil and gas sector—from the fields of Canada to executive boardrooms in Australia. As former VP and Advisor to the COO at Mitsui E&P Australia\, he has driven strategic turnarounds and steered major assets like Enfield\, Vincent\, and Greater Enfield through market cycles and operational challenges. His hands-on journey spans field engineering\, asset management\, and M&A integration at OMV\, Apache\, Tap Oil\, Santos\, and Amoco—building a reputation for navigating complexity and fostering teams that thrive in adversity. Known for strategic foresight\, decisive leadership\, and a calm approach under pressure\, Mike shares hard-won lessons on resilience that are as relevant for individuals as for organizations. \n\nDebbie Morrow \nDebbie Morrow is a seasoned executive and board director with over 25 years’ experience in mining\, resources\, and not-for-profits\, recognised for her courage\, connection\, and care for people. She has led multi-billion-dollar projects and organisations through transformation—most recently with Bia Energy Solutions\, and previously as CEO of Agrimin\, c-suite at OZ Minerals\, and global leader at Woodside Energy. As Chair of Holyoake\, Executive Director of Miners’ Promise\, and NED at GR Engineering Services\, Deb brings strategic clarity and human-focused leadership to every role. Her authenticity\, resilience\, and advocacy for people have earned her major awards recognition\, and she draws on deep personal and professional experience to help others thrive through adversity. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/resilience-in-careers/ LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-07-at-5.42.14-PM.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Denison Williams":MAILTO:Denison.Williams@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251103T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251103T193000 DTSTAMP:20251021T015408Z CREATED:20251014T131117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T015408Z UID:41549-1762191000-1762198200@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Facilite-Event-Eva-3rd-Nov-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251030T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251030T143000 DTSTAMP:20251014T053747Z CREATED:20251014T053542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T053747Z UID:41535-1761831000-1761834600@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/APAC-Gaia-Talk-30-Oct-Geothermal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251017T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251018T000000 DTSTAMP:20250903T021655Z CREATED:20250818T033246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T021655Z UID:41205-1760725800-1760745600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:2025 Industry Gala Ball DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by SPE WA and Energy Club WA\, the Industry’s premiere event is once again upon us.  Come along and enjoy an extravagant night at Crown for the 2025 Industry Gala Ball alongside your peers. \nIndulge in a gourmet dining experience designed to tantalize your taste buds\, and enjoy live entertainment featuring renowned performers and acts that will have you dancing the night away. \nAbout the Event\nPrice:           Individual: $300.00\n                     Table of 10: $3\,000.00 \nDate:            Friday 17th October \nLocation:     Crown Perth \nTime:            6:30 pm \nLimited tickets are available\, so don’t miss out on this exclusive event. Visit https://energyclubwa.wildapricot.org/event-6280049 to secure your tickets and find more information about the gala\, including the schedule\, venue details\, and sponsorship opportunities. \nAny queries to Dan Pickering URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/2025-industry-gala-ball/ LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Burswood\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Final-Artwork_Gala8-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pickering":MAILTO:dan.pickering@opes.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251014T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20250904T065514Z CREATED:20250904T064657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T065514Z UID:41343-1760460300-1760470200@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Carbon Capture Wells – The same\, but different DESCRIPTION:                         *****  Distinguished Lecturer  *****\n  \nSociety of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our October 2025 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting. \nAbout the Presentation:\nThis lecture will introduce carbon capture wells and highlight some of the unique challenges faced with constructing these wells. The similarities with conventional oil\, gas and water wells will be explored and the differences will be explained. \nThe lecture will touch on well integrity\, injectivity challenges\, chemical processes and some innovative modelling and testing approaches that can help in the design of CO2 injection wells. The differences between different CO2 store types will be explained and the different challenges faced in saline aquifer and depleted hydrocarbon stores explored. \nThe lecture will explain how conventional oil and gas well design can transition to CO2 injection well design and the key role well engineers\, production technologists\, production chemists and near wellbore flow specialists need to play as part of a multidisciplinary approach to achieving CO2 injection well objectives. \nA key take away from the lecture will be that many of the existing oil and gas well design and construction skills are required for CO2 injection wells\, but there are additional challenges to consider\, challenges that we as an industry are well equipped to overcome. \n  \nAbout the Distinguished Lecturer:\nMichael is an experienced industry professional and leader with over 35 years’ experience. A graduate of University College Dublin\, Michael served on the API committee which developed procedures for return permeability testing. He has authored many technical publications on formation damage and numerical well modelling having developed procedures for modelling flow in wells and reservoirs using computational fluid dynamics. Michael served as an SPE distinguished lecturer in 2009-2010 and again in 2014-2015 and has presented technical papers and training courses globally. More recently Michael has worked in CO2 storage and has contributed to well design in several CO2 stores. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $40 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $60 \n                       SPE Member                          $50\n                       Non-Member                          $70 \nDate:              Tuesday\, 14 October 2025 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00pm – 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. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/carbon-capture-wells-the-same-but-different/ LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Featured-Image-14-Oct-2025-1.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20250912T153130Z CREATED:20250828T030606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T153130Z UID:41238-1758546000-1758549600@www.spe-wa.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250919T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250919T190000 DTSTAMP:20250918T051605Z CREATED:20250725T014805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T051605Z UID:41024-1758277800-1758308400@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:2025 SPE / SUT Golf Day DESCRIPTION:We warmly welcome you to join the Society for Underwater Technology and the Society for Petroleum Engineers for their 8th collaborative golf day on Friday 19 September 2025 at Maylands Peninsula Golf Course. \nDraft Timetable:\n10.30am – 11.45am: Driving range available \n11.45am – 12:15pm: Registration/briefing & lunch \n12.30pm: Shotgun start \n~ 5.15pm – 5:45pm: Putting competition \n~ 6pm – 7.30pm: Post-game drinks\, dinner & prize presentations \nWhat’s included:\n18 holes of golf – Ambrose game. Use of driving range. Food and beverages (lunch\, drinks & dinner). Motorised cart. Event branded merchandise including golfers gift bag. \nChance at prizes including a $10\,000 hole in one. \nPrice:\nEarly bird registration (until 10 August 2025) \nTeam of 4 – $920 \nStandard registration (from 11 August 2025) \nTeam of 4 – $1000 \nNote: Payment via credit card or invoice accepted. \nWe recommend early registration as this event sells out each year. \nAny queries for tickets or sponsorship\, please contact Dan Pickering \nTickets available at https://sut.org/event/perth-sut-spe-annual-golf-day-2025/ \n \n  URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/2025-spe-sut-golf-day/ LOCATION:Maylands Peninsula Golf Club\, Swan Bank Road\, Maylands\, WA\, 6051\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Golf-Day-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pickering":MAILTO:dan.pickering@opes.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250918T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250918T193000 DTSTAMP:20250814T061913Z CREATED:20250721T063833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T061913Z UID:40999-1758213000-1758223800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:SEASON OPENING - Special Guest Speaker: Colin Beckett AO. "My Half Century in Oil\, Gas & Power: Reflections Past & Future" DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to announce that the September 2025 evening meeting will be our Season Opening Event. \nColin Beckett AO and Life Member of SPE  will be the special guest speaker. This event will also include scholarship presentations to Timor-Leste students. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nColin was born and educated in the UK. He obtained a Masters in Engineering from Cambridge and commenced a career in the Oil and Gas industry with BP London.  In1988\, he moved to Australia working for BP\, Mobil and then Chevron\, where he was responsible for the development of the Gorgon LNG and domestic gas project. \nColin left Chevron in 2014 to assume a board career.  He is an emeritus Chancellor of Curtin University. He is past Chairman of Perth Airport Pty Ltd and of Western Power and past Deputy Chair and Chair of Remuneration and Nomination committee of Beach Energy. \nHe took a sabbatical in 2023 to spend time with family in the UK\, Canada and Australia. The sabbatical transitioned into retirement. \nIn 2022 Colin was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service in the energy\, gas and oil production and infrastructure sectors\, and to tertiary education.   Colin is a Life Member of SPE. \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member          $40 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member          $60 \n                       SPE Member                           $50\n                       Non-Member                            $70 \nDate:              Thursday\, 18 September 2025 \nLocation:       QT Perth\,  113 Murray Street\, Perth WA \nTime:             4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             6:00 pm – 6:10 pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:10 pm – 7:30 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. \nSPE WA Season Opening is our annual flagship event with strictly limited venue capacity (130 tickets). Secure your spot early—book now! \n  URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/season-opening-special-guest-speaker-colin-beckett-ao/ LOCATION:QT Perth\, 113 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Featured-Image-18-Sep-2025-.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250911T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250911T200000 DTSTAMP:20250829T012108Z CREATED:20250829T012108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T012108Z UID:41272-1757610000-1757620800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:PESA-SPE-ASEG YP Networking Evening 11th September 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Perth Young Professional Geoscientists and Engineers from the petroleum and mining industries for a light-hearted night of in-person networking and great conversation.\n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, 11th September 2025 5:00-8:00pm.\nVenue: The Shoe Bar\, Yagan Square \nTicket Prices: Free: Please register in the link provided for catering purposes by Wednesday 10th 5pm \nThis event is exclusively for Young Professionals and early career professionals (people who have been working in the Oil and Gas or mining industry for less than 10 years). Please come along if you’re a student\, graduate or working professional. Meeting your industry peers is a good chance to talk about your different backgrounds\, experiences\, projects and companies with like-minded people in a very laid back and friendly setting. \nhttps://pesa.com.au/events/pesa-spe-aseg-yp-networking-evening-11th-sep-2025/ URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/pesa-spe-aseg-yp-networking-evening-2-2/ LOCATION:The Shoe Bar\, Yagan Square CATEGORIES:Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Image_September_YP_event.png ORGANIZER;CN="SPE WA Young Professionals":MAILTO:speyoungprofessionalswa@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250827T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250827T193000 DTSTAMP:20250801T014007Z CREATED:20250801T013830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T014007Z UID:41058-1756313100-1756323000@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:40 Years of Lessons Learned DESCRIPTION:                              ********  August 2025 Technical Meeting and AGM  ********\n  \n  \nSociety of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our August 2025 SPE WA Technical Meeting which will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting. \n  \n Presentation Overview:\nCan any of today’s energy supply challenges and the challenges of being a young professional in that business\,  benefit from the lessons acquired from a 40-year oil\, gas & LNG\, energy technology career? Neil Kavanagh\, a former SPE Director\, who recently retired as the Global Innovation Officer at Woodside Energy\, will recount his journey from becoming a Shell sponsored student in UK in 1982\, before working as an engineer in exploration\, production and innovation roles  in Netherlands\, UK (Aberdeen)\, Sultanate of Oman\, Sultanate of Brunei\, and Australia (first Melbourne\, then Perth). \n  \n  \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             Early Bird SPE Member        $40 \n                       Early Bird Non-Member         $60 \n                       SPE Member                          $50\n                       Non-Member                          $70 \nDate:              Wednesday\, 27 August 2025 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm  Registration and networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 5:45pm  Opening remarks and presentation by Neil Kavanagh.\nTime:             5:45pm – 6:00pm  Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:00pm – 7:30pm   Networking food and drinks. \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/40-years-of-lessons-learned/ LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Featured-Image-27-August-2025.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250820T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20250819T032730Z CREATED:20250804T085822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T032730Z UID:41020-1755716400-1755720000@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/APAC-Gaia-Talk-20-Aug-Sambit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250819T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250819T193000 DTSTAMP:20250814T063539Z CREATED:20250720T032928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T063539Z UID:40980-1755624600-1755631800@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Image-joint-seminar-19th-Aug-Ibukun.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250814T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250814T093000 DTSTAMP:20250812T021708Z CREATED:20250807T075115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T021708Z UID:41130-1755158400-1755163800@www.spe-wa.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SPE-Gaia-webinar-talk-Nick-Last-20-May-2025.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR