BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPE WA - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250730T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20250721T064049Z CREATED:20250625T022906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T064049Z UID:40777-1753893900-1753903800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Pre-competitive geoscience supporting development of the hydrogen industry DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia are proud to present the details of our July 2025 SPE-WA Technical Meeting. \n  \n                *************************  New Venue : Four Points by Sheraton  ********************************** \n  \nAbout the Presentation:\nLarge scale storage of hydrogen will be required to balance future hydrogen supply and demand. This is particularly the case for hydrogen generated using intermittent renewable energy and production of ammonia\, green steel or for grid firming. Underground hydrogen storage can be much cheaper than equivalent above ground storage and potentially offers a low cost option for large-scale hydrogen storage in Australia. Salt caverns are used today for large-scale commercial hydrogen storage in the US and UK with more planned or under construction in Europe and North America. This tried and tested approach is the preferred large scale storage option\, and over the coming decade\, over 20 new large scale underground hydrogen storage facilities are planned for construction worldwide. The vast majority of these are salt caverns and the reminder a mix of rock cavern and storage in porous rock (depleted gas field/aquifer). Recognising the long lead times to establish underground hydrogen storage in Australia\, the Australian Government\, through its Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative\, is investing in a pre-competitive data acquisition program to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen storage in Australia. This includes geophysical mapping of Australia’s potentially suitable salt resources and undertaking a National Hydrogen Hub Storage Assessment to assess the viability of alternative storage options. In addition to underground hydrogen storage\, Geoscience Australia is assessing the potential of using natural hydrogen to diversify hydrogen production pathways. \n  \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr Andrew Feitz is Director of Energy Initiatives and Advice at the Australian Government’s national geoscience organisation\, Geoscience Australia. He is an environmental engineer and has over 15 years of research experience in geological storage of CO2. Prior to joining Geoscience Australia in 2008\, Andrew was a senior researcher in environmental treatment technologies at UNSW and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany.  Andrew leads Geoscience Australia’s technical advice on hydrogen and geological storage of CO2 and has served on a number of advisory committees to the Australian Government.  He leads Hydrogen Assessments under the Australian Government’s new Resourcing Australia’s Prosperity initiative\, obtaining new geoscience data on natural hydrogen and underground hydrogen storage. \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\, 30 July 2025 \nLocation:       Four Points by Sheraton Hotel\nAddress:        707 Wellington Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 6:00pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             6:00pm – 6:15pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:15pm – 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/pre-competitive-geoscience-supporting-development-of-the-hydrogen-industry/ LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Perth\, 707 Wellington Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Featured-Image-30-July-2025_new-venue.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250730T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250730T130000 DTSTAMP:20250716T012518Z CREATED:20250707T133918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T012518Z UID:40788-1753875000-1753880400@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Production and Minimizing Operational Risks using Virtuoso's Real Time & Forecasting Capabilities 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 Students who wish to attend. \nAbstract\n\nReal-time process twins are essential for efficiently operating systems to maintain integrity and profitability. This presentation explores the features and importance of process digital twins\, using Wood’s in-house product\, Virtuoso\, as an example. Virtuoso provides real-time monitoring and forecasting of key flow assurance parameters\, including pressures\, temperatures\, flow rates\, holdups\, densities\, impurities\, and inhibitor concentrations. This process twin serves as a vital operational tool\, guiding operators to mitigate integrity and operational risks\, minimize emissions\, and maximize production. Additionally\, it extends operators’ reaction time to unplanned shutdowns or trips\, significantly reducing daily operational costs. \nVirtuoso combines physics-based and digital capabilities\, employing hydraulic\, thermodynamic\, and unit operations modeling during the design phase to inform integrated system responses. In the operational phase\, it uses real-time field sensor data to monitor the field\, trigger alarms for specific events\, identify process anomalies\, and provide predictive functionalities based on operator actions. By utilizing historical field data\, the process twin learns and understands field-specific nuances\, enhancing operator readiness. The process twin facilitates complete process digitalization\, field operation verification\, process and production optimization\, decarbonization\, and improved system integrity. \nThis presentation will also discuss Virtuoso’s monitoring\, forecasting\, and advisory functionalities through the lens of a couple of case studies\, highlighting the value some of these capabilities add to operations. \nSpeaker – Ramnath Easwar\n\nRamnath Easwar currently serves as the APAC Lead for the Intelligent Asset Solutions Team at Wood PLC. With a background in Chemical Engineering and over 12 years of experience\, Ramnath has expertise in Process Engineering\, Flow Assurance\, Digital Transformation\, Asset Performance Monitoring\, and Production Optimization. Ramnath’s role is techno-commercial in nature which leverages his soft skills\, domain expertise\, and digital experience to address current industry challenges and conceptualize innovative solutions that drive technological advancements. As an avid researcher\, his extensive experience in pre-sales\, project management\, and consulting on process digital twin scopes for leading Oil & Gas companies\, underscores his capability to lead and innovate in the industry. \nAgenda\n\nPrice:             Free for SPE Members \nDate:              Wednesday\, 30th July 2025 \nLocation:       Wood – 240 St Georges Terrace\, Perth WA (Meeting Room 1.6) \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/maximizing-production-and-minimizing-operational-risks-using-virtuosos-real-time-forecasting-capabilities/ 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/2025/07/SPE_Tech101Series_Ram_Easwar.png ORGANIZER;CN="SPE WA Young Professionals":MAILTO:speyoungprofessionalswa@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250723T200000 DTSTAMP:20250704T050904Z CREATED:20250703T133041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T050904Z UID:40793-1753297200-1753300800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:APAC SPE GAIA Webinar: Grey to Green: The Tata Climate Change Initiative DESCRIPTION:This is the 2nd SPE Gaia Talk in the Online APAC SPE GAIA Webinar Series.  Registration is free.  \nGo to   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QaKx3wbNQwGgGp1feoMASg \nor press the Website link below \n  \nGrey to Green: The Tata Climate Change Initiative\nThe 2009 COP meeting in Copenhagen was seen as a pivotal moment for a global agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With 115 world leaders present\, including President Obama and Premier Wen\, expectations were high. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called it a defining moment in the fight against climate change. The agreement recognized the need to limit global warming to below 2°C\, with a review by 2015 to consider a stricter 1.5°C threshold. However\, Copenhagen fell short of a breakthrough\, with major progress delayed until the 2015 Paris COP. \nAnticipating the summit’s importance\, forward-looking organizations like the Tata Group began early action. With interests in high-emission sectors such as steel\, aviation\, and power\, Tata established a Climate Change Centre of Excellence in 2008. Backed by a steering committee of senior leaders\, the COE focused on three levers: building a climate strategy\, measuring emissions\, and developing internal climate champions. This presentation shares Tata’s journey. \nPresenter\nArunavo Mukerjee is Professor of Practice in the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology\, Kanpur. Before transitioning to academia\, he spent over 30-years with India’s largest industrial conglomerate – the Tata Group – holding key leadership positions across five Tata companies in the energy sector in India\, Europe\, Africa\, and North America.\nHis expertise spans ESG\, sustainability\, climate change\, energy transition\, industrial decarbonization\, renewable energy technologies\, water/wastewater management\, and energy efficiency. Throughout his career\, he has worked at the crossroads of corporate leadership\, policy advocacy\, and technological innovation\, striving to accelerate the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/apac-spe-gaia-webinar-grey-to-green-the-tata-climate-change-initiative/ CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SPE-APAC-GAIA-webinar-9July-25-Arunavo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250626T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250626T193000 DTSTAMP:20250611T005554Z CREATED:20250605T064018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T005554Z UID:40750-1750956300-1750966200@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Innovation in the Energy Transition DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia are proud to present the details of our June 2025 SPE-WA Technical Meeting\, being held jointly with the SPE-WA GAIA Sustainability Group. \n  \nAbout the Presentation:\nAs the drive to combat climate change accelerates\, technology providers in the oil and gas sector are leveraging core competencies such as subsurface expertise\, process engineering\, and digital innovation\, to advance low-carbon energy solutions.  This session will explore emerging areas where a number of companies are making strategic\, adjacent investments to scale innovation\, accelerate deployment\, and actively contribute to the global energy transition. \n  \nAbout the Speaker:\nWith a track record of over 2 decades in the energy sector\, Mousa has held diverse management roles in subsurface\, drilling and project management across 4 continents\, contributing to both the Petroleum\, Geothermal and CCS industries.  Currently as part of the SLB New Energy organization\, Mousa is at the forefront of the Carbon Solutions\, driving industrial decarbonization efforts across the Asia-Pacific. \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\, 26 June 2025 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking.\nTime:             5:00pm – 6:00pm Opening remarks and presentation.\nTime:             6:00pm – 6:15pm Q&A Session.\nTime:             6:15pm – 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/innovation-in-the-energy-transition/ LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Technical and GAIA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Featured-Image-26-June-2025.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250522T210000 DTSTAMP:20250417T065853Z CREATED:20250325T115635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T065853Z UID:40217-1747935000-1747947600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:SUT YES! and SPE-YP 2025 Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:Come to the SUT-YES! and SPE-YP 2025 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: $25 for Members\, $35 for Non-members \nRegister now! URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/sut-yes-and-spe-yp-2025-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/2025/03/SUT-YES-x-SPE-Quiz-Night-with-Logos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250521T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250521T193000 DTSTAMP:20250428T083833Z CREATED:20250416T134102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T083833Z UID:40295-1747848600-1747855800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Corrosion in CCS: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead DESCRIPTION:  \nPresentation: Corrosion in CCS: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead\nCarbon Capture and Storage (CCS) plays a vital role in the global effort to reduce CO₂ emissions. While pure\, dry CO₂ is generally non-corrosive\, real-world CO₂ streams often contain impurities that can significantly accelerate corrosion and jeopardize the integrity of transport and storage infrastructure. This seminar will explore current knowledge surrounding corrosion and material degradation in CCS systems. Despite growing research in this area\, several critical gaps remain—particularly inconsistencies in reported findings\, limitations in experimental setups\, and uncertainties about long-term performance—which undermine the reliability of predictions and system design. To address these challenges\, this seminar will present a research initiative focused on investigating the in-situ chemical interactions of impurities in CO₂ streams and their impact across the CCS value chain. \nPresenter: Professor Thunyaluk (Kod) Pojtanabuntoeng\nProfessor Thunyaluk (Kod) Pojtanabuntoeng is the Woodside and Chevron Chair in Materials and Corrosion Engineering at Curtin University. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and an MSc in Petroleum Technology from Chulalongkorn University. Her research focuses on corrosion in oil and gas systems\, including CO2 corrosion\, Top-of-the-Line corrosion (TLC)\, and corrosion under insulation (CUI). Since joining Curtin in 2012\, she has led industry-funded projects addressing practical corrosion challenges and is an active member of the Australasian Corrosion Association. She advocates for collaboration between academia and industry in corrosion science and engineering. \n  URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/corrosion-in-ccs-lessons-learned-and-the-road-ahead/ LOCATION:RIFF Spacecubed – Townhall\, 45 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000 CATEGORIES:Facilities Group,GAIA Sustainability Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250520T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250520T190000 DTSTAMP:20250422T135836Z CREATED:20250422T020639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T135836Z UID:40320-1747764000-1747767600@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Energy Literacy as a Crucial Tool for Building a Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:This is an Online Webinar by SPE Gaia hosted by SPE WA Gaia for the APAC Region\n  \nSpeaker Nick Last\, Director Well Testing Knowledge International\n  \nEnergy is a hot button topic of the day. News feeds are filled with energy-related stories\, often liberally sprinkled with terms like firming\, storage\, intermittency and capacity factor\, as well as the basic terms “power” and “energy” – which sadly are often confused. Intermingled with the jargon is a plethora of units and acronyms: kW\, kWh\, PJ\, eV\, EV\, LNG\, LCOE\, BESS and FESS and hundreds more. Without delving too far into the physics\, Nick’s talk will provide some clarity around the basic concepts of energy and power\, and show several examples to help sense check some of claims and counter claims that are made in this politically contentious field. \nAbout the Speaker \nNick Last is a consultant petroleum engineer specializing in the analysis of dynamic well & reservoir data. He began his career with Schlumberger in the North Sea and SE Asia\, and has subsequently delivered consulting projects for numerous operators worldwide. His interest in broader energy matters was sparked during an Australian road trip\, which by chance passed numerous wind and solar farms. Despite working for decades in the energy industry\, he realized that he didn’t really understand the nature of the power they produced\, nor how they fitted into our energy system. Since then he’s devoted considerable time to rectifying that knowledge deficit\, and has written and lectured extensively on energy related matters. Nick is a founder of Well Test Knowledge International and holds a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Imperial College\, London. \nTo register for free go to this page:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tgL208PFSVOrhDgpEE0WOQ\n  \nFor any issues contact SPE WA Gaia  claus.otto@curtin.edu.au.  thank you for joining the webinar \n  URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/webinar-energy-literacy-as-a-crucial-tool-for-building-a-sustainable-future/ CATEGORIES:GAIA Sustainability Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SPE-Gaia-webinar-talk-Nick-Last-20-May-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250515T164500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20250502T084131Z CREATED:20250410T024806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T084131Z UID:40251-1747327500-1747337400@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:CCS projects and insights from across Australia : SPE WA - PESA joint event DESCRIPTION:Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our May 2025 SPE WA Technical Evening Meeting which will be held jointly with PESA. \nGuest Speakers: Robert Root\, Anne Forbes\, Julie Cass\nRobert Root has over 22 years of experience with Chevron in a variety of leadership and technical roles spanning exploration\, appraisal\, development\, operations\, CCS and business planning in Australia and the USA.  Currently Robert is the Gorgon Asset Development Manager for Chevron Australia with a remit that includes producing Gorgon and Jansz gas/condensate fields in offshore NWS Australia\, Gorgon CCS operations and remediation activities on Barrow Island\, and future backfill and development optimisation projects. \nPrior to joining Chevron Robert completed a PhD from the Australia School of Petroleum focusing on CCS in the Gippsland Basin of SE Australia. \nJulie Cass is a petrophysicist with over 20 years international experience in the oil and gas industry in leadership and technical positions with a record of accomplishment in delivering technically challenging projects that spans: exploration\, appraisal and development subsurface projects\, LNG production management and carbon sequestration. She currently works for the Geological Survey and Resource Strategy Division of the Department of Energy\, Mines\, Industry\, Regulation and Safety as the Manager of Geological Storage and Geothermal Systems. Before joining the survey Julie worked for Chevron Australia in Perth\, Marathon Oil and Helix RDS in the UK\, and Santos in Brisbane. Julie has worked on a diverse range of assets\, in many countries\, across many depositional settings and fluid types. Julie has a Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) and a Master’s degree in Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering) from Curtin University. \nAnne Forbes is a senior research analyst in Wood Mackenzie’s Australasia upstream research team. Since joining in early 2022\, she has worked on oil and gas assets and the domestic market balance across Australia. Prior to Wood Mackenzie Anne spent eight years at Chemostrat in a technical geological role in the upstream industry. She specialised in stratigraphic analysis and has worked across Australia’s principal producing basins. She has a Bachelors and Masters in Geology from the University of Cambridge\, and a PhD in Volcanology from the Open University. \n  \nAbout the Presentations: \nGorgon Carbon Capture and Storage – Insights and Lessons Learned\nRobert Root (Chevron Australia) will provide an overview of Gorgon CCS including performance to date\, system optimization\, and key lessons for other CCS projects. The Gorgon Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant is supplied by gas from two foundation fields: Jansz which has low reservoir CO2\, and Gorgon which is relatively high in reservoir CO2 (~14%). The design of Gorgon Project included systems to extract CO2 from the reservoir gas stream feeding the LNG plant and inject it into the Dupuy Formation below Barrow Island (BWI) for permanent storage. Since 2019 CO2 has been injected into the Dupuy at globally significant rates with over 10 million tonnes injected\, however the system has been limited by the capacity to manage reservoir pressure through producing water from the Dupuy Formation and injection into the overlying Barrow Group. Activities are currently underway to increase pressure management capacity including side-tracking and re-completing existing wells\, drilling additional wells\, and installation of surface filtration facilities. \nCO₂mpartmentalising Climate Change: Perth Basin’s Role\nJulie Cass (DEMIRS) will discuss reservoir quality controls in the Perth Basin that have been evaluated to rank carbon storage targets for a CO₂ Storage Atlas being prepared by the Geological Survey of Western Australia. The key attributes for the most prospective targets include thick intervals with high net-to-gross passing cut-off criteria of shale volume below 30% and porosity greater than 10% at depths suitable for supercritical CO₂ storage. Reservoir heterogeneity is preferred as it permits greater lateral plume migration by enhancing residual gas trapping thereby boosting storage efficiency. These attributes alongside seal effectiveness determine the most suitable storage intervals. \nThe Cattamarra Coal Measures emerged as the highest-ranked storage interval of the evaluated targets. It is characterised by thick\, high net-to-gross sections with coarse-grained channel sands providing excellent injection potential. Burial and temperature control diagenesis which naturally degrades porosity and permeability with depth ultimately defining the lower limit of intervals prospective for storage. A combination of temperature modelling\, petrophysical analysis and depth mapping has been utilized to delineate the Cattamarra Coal Measures reservoir target and assess the overlying regional seal of the Cadda Formation. \n\nGlobal CCUS overview: Pivotal progress and persistent challenges\nAnne Forbes (Wood Mackenzie) (abstract to come) \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:              Thursday\, 15 May 2025 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nTime:             4:45pm – 5:15pm Registration\, welcome drinks and networking.\nTime:             5:15pm – 6:30pm Opening remarks and first session presentation. \nTime:             6:30pm – 7:15pm Food and drinks \nTime:             7:15pm – 7:45pm Second session presentations.\nTime:             7:45pm – 8:00 pm  Post talk networking. \nFree tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical events. Please apply through your Student Chapter. URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/ccs-projects-and-insights-from-across-australia-spe-wa-pesa-joint-event/ 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/2025/04/Featured-Image-15-May-2025.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250429T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250429T193000 DTSTAMP:20250422T135303Z CREATED:20250317T125718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T135303Z UID:40178-1745947800-1745955000@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:The Execution of a Gen3 Ultra-Deepwater FPSO DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Presentation: The Execution of a Gen3 Ultra-Deepwater FPSO\nThis talk introduces the challenges and successes\, from bidding to first oil\, of a Generation3 FPSO recently installed offshore Rio de Janeiro in just over 2000m water depth. \n  \nThe Presenter : Dr. Jinzhu Xia\nCurrently an independent consultant\, Jinzhu Xia spent the last 5 years committed to delivering the ultra-deepwater  FPSO project for Petrobras\, until returning to Perth recently. His offshore oil and gas industry experience spans over 20 years based in Perth\, Houston and Kuala Lumpur\, including being the marine engineering manager for KBR Granherne in Perth for 5 years. \nPrior to turning full-time in offshore industry\, he spent nearly 10 years in academia in Australia and Denmark. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and an author of over 70 engineering publications. \n  \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/the-execution-of-a-gen3-ultra-deepwater-fpso/ LOCATION:RIFF Spacecubed – Townhall\, 45 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000 CATEGORIES:Facilities Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dr.-Jinzhu-Xia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250403T140000 DTSTAMP:20250318T105449Z CREATED:20241210T031042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T105449Z UID:40065-1743681600-1743688800@www.spe-wa.org SUMMARY:Liability is for Ever: Risk Elements in the Implementation of Decommissioning and Well P&A DESCRIPTION:  \n                                                       **** Distinguished Lecturer  –  Lunch Time Event **** \n  \nSociety of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia is proud to present the details of our April 2025 SPE WA Technical Lunch Time Meeting. \n  \nAbout the Presentation:\nFacility decommissioning together with well plugging and abandonment (P&A)\, collectively known as D&A\, is a critical element of any oil and gas project life cycle. Often\, it is an afterthought\, barely considered at the outset\, particularly when production sharing contracts are negotiated and signed. Despite this vital activity costing as much (or occasionally more) than the initial project development\, it seldom receives similar critical\, scoping and planning attention that construction and drilling activities need to attain final investment decisions (FID). \nFrequently shunned due to costs and zero associated revenue\, D&A remains largely misunderstood\, neglected\, or ignored during asset life. Experience illustrates that effective decommissioning must be planned years in advance of execution\, ideally in parallel from the construction stage. Moreover\, decommissioning should be managed as carefully as project development to mitigate looming liabilities for existing operators and future generations. \nThis lecture shares optimal learnings and critical project reflections from projects globally. \n  \nAbout the Distinguished Lecturer:\nDr. Brian Twomey established Reverse Engineering Services Ltd (RESL) over 30 years ago; a specialist consultancy solely focused on the decommissioning\, abandonment\, and recycling of onshore and offshore facilities\, pipelines\, wells\, subsea systems and ships. He has more recently leveraged that experience to incorporate lessons learned during decommissioning in the petroleum industry to new and emerging arenas\, including the offshore wind and nuclear industries. \nBrian has unique global expertise. He has decommissioned projects in every major petroleum province of the world\, in many cases identifying unique innovative solutions. Additionally\, Brian has helped formulate and shape national decommissioning policies and guidelines; he has assisted both regulators and operators in the optimal design and interpretation of national regulatory frameworks. \nBrian is a leading authority in developing the next generation of competence to address the tsunami of complex decommissioning projects which are rapidly being imposed on an unsuspecting worldwide industry. Over the past 12 years\, Brian has served as a global trainer on decommissioning with SPE International on several continents. He holds BSc\, MSc and PhD\, MSc in Mechanical Engineering\, Composite Materials\, Plant Design & Applied Mechanics respectively from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST)\, UK. \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:              Lunch Time on Thursday 3 April 2025 \nLocation:       Parmelia Hilton Hotel\nLocation:       14 Mill Street\, Perth WA 6000 \nA buffet lunch will be served from 12:00pm  \nTime:             12:00pm – 12:20pm  Registration\, networking and lunch.\nTime:             12:20pm – 1:00pm  Opening remarks and presentation. Attendees will be able to continue enjoying lunch during the presentations.\nTime:             1:00pm – 1:10pm  Q&A Session.\nTime:             1:10pm – 2:00pm   Continued networking drinks & lunch. \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/liability-is-for-ever-risk-elements-in-the-implementation-of-decommissioning-and-well-pa/ 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/2024/12/Featured-Image-3-April-2025-.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Harfoushian":MAILTO:jackharfoushian@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR