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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191031T170000
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SUMMARY:Value Driven Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are now getting close to our next workshop “Value driven Leadership” to which we very much look forward to\, as it is arguably the one workshop which brings together all that we have learned through the course of this program so far. This is not to be missed! \nThe workshop presenter is Liz Handley from Approach Services who lives and breathes coaching for leadership and as such we am sure this will be an exciting event! We also hope you all had the chance to get one or two meetings in as pairs since the last event to discuss what you have learned so far and what your expectations are for this next workshop.  \nWorkshop overview:\nVALUE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP – MAKE SURE TO CAST YOUR POSITIVE SHADOW WIDE \nValue-Driven Leadership is all about aligning values and behaviour. Different situations require different leadership styles. Knowing your natural leadership behaviours and core values are essential to practice situational leadership. Don’t shy away from taking a closer look. \nThis session will enable you to: \n•         Set a clear vision\n•         Understand value-driven organisations and decision making\n•         Leverage your natural leadership style \nDate\, Time & Location: \nDate: Thursday\, 31st October \nTime: Doors open 5pm\, presentation kicks off at 5:30pm \nVenue: Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, West Perth WA 6005 \nCost: FREE \nPhoto by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/value-driven-leadership-workshop/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray Street\, WEST PERTH\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191021T115000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191021T130000
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Young Professionals Tech 101: Foreign Direct Investment in the Resources Sector
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the first Tech101 of the year and learn more about Foreign direct investments in the resources sector. \nAbout the Speaker \nProfessor Colin Roberts is a Chartered Mining Engineer\, Chartered Petroleum Engineer\, Chartered Scientist\, Resources & Investment Legal and Policy Academic\, International Commercial and Investment Arbitrator\, Accredited International Commercial Mediator\, Adjudicator\, Expert Determiner and Dispute Board Member\, with over 40 years of multi-disciplinary resource industry experience\, most of which has been in the developing world. \nHe now mainly specializes in international dispute resolution\,  sovereign risk and the facilitation of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the resources\, energy and infrastructure sectors. \nColin does\, and has held\, numerous public and private directorships. One of his current projects of interest\, is as Chairman of Salternas Ltd\, directing one of the World’s largest\, emerging\, Solar-Salt\, SOP and Humanitarian food projects\, located in Somaliland. \nEvent Details \nDate: 21st October 2019\nTime: 11:50am – 12:15pm (Networking)\, 12:15 – 1:00pm (Presentation)\nWhere: TechnipFMC Training Room\, 1120 Hay Street West Perth\nTicket Price: Free \nLunch will be provided \nSpecial thanks to this event’s sponsor:
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/tech-101-foreign-direct-investment-in-the-resources-sector/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191017T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191017T131500
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SUMMARY:October 2019 Technical Luncheon: Energy Frontiers - Overview and Evolution of FLNG
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA are proud to present the details of our October technical luncheon. Come along and learn about technical aspects and design challenges of FLNG. \nAbout the Presentation\nFloating LNG solutions place gas liquefaction facilities directly over the offshore gas field\, eliminating the need for long-distance pipelines and extensive onshore infrastructure. This approach is the evolution and merging of established technologies\, including liquefaction\, marine/LNG loading arms\, naval architecture\, and cargo containment systems in a unique way to provide an innovative approach to field developments. The project brought all these technologies and expertise from onshore and offshore design together in the first sanction FLNG and made it a success. \nGiven the novelty of Floating LNG\, a range of challenges and ultimate successes in technology integration and pioneering design standardisation were faced in the first wave of FLNG projects. A major challenge in the layout of FLNG facilities is the large process area required\, driving the design and fabrication of efficient modularised builds to optimise footprint limitations. FLNG has a proven ability to provide liquefaction using a range of processes with increased capacities and storage. \nShell’s Prelude\, with a displacement of 600\,000t\, modularised topsides weighing 76\,000t and a production capacity of 3.6 Mtpa of LNG and 1.3 Mtpa of condensate. Prelude provides a detailed insight into how FLNG works\, and the process involved in designing and constructing the largest floating facility ever built.\nThe lessons learnt from the first generation of FLNG facilities have provided robust design standardisation as well as continual optimisation and process improvements to meet the requirements of the new context of floating LNG. This will help to unlock and develop remote and otherwise stranded gas fields\, particularly in regions like Australia. \nAbout the Speakers – Cris Moreno and Edgar Longui \n\nCris Moreno is an oil & gas professional with 20 years’ experience in maturing opportunities across different phases and delivering major capital projects in different roles including engineering\, project management\, construction and commissioning & start-up management. Cris has spent the majority of his career working with Operators including Santos\, Woodside and Shell and has recently taken up role as Director of the Onshore & Offshore Business for TechnipFMC in Australia. Cris is highly capable in leading multi-discipline teams (client\, JV partners & contractors)\, taking responsibility to drive project delivery across multiple countries and experience in design\, construction\, commissioning and operation of LNG\, Oil & Gas processing and floating / fixed production systems\nCris has a lot of experience with FLNG and spent over 9 years on Prelude FLNG working for Shell as Engineering lead in Paris (France) during FEED and detailed design and then transition to Commissioning & Start up Manager in Geoje (South Korea) and then move into Offshore Manager role once Prelude FLNG arrived offshore in Australia.\n\nEdgar Longui has over 14 years’ experience in Project Management internationally (France\, India\, China\, Canada\, Australia\, South Korea) and on overall EPC Oil and Gas Onshore and Offshore experience. Edgar is working as Business Development and Strategy Manager (Onshore – Offshore) in charge of defining the local growth strategy at TechnipFMC and spent more than 5 years as Lead Project Engineer (Deputy Offshore Manager) and Deputy Planning Manager on Prelude FLNG Project (Korean Construction Yard and Offshore Australia). Edgar has overall knowledge of Project Control\, progress\, monitoring and performance management in multicultural environment.\nEdgar started his professional career in Nuclear Power Plant industry on Project Control and Corporate strategy Development Positions. He has a high capacity to adapt and is very business oriented (Engineering degree and MBA). Edgar has a strong problem solving approach and is very result oriented. \nStudents (read below)!!!\nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event. \nFree tickets available for Students. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/october19-technical-luncheon-energy-frontiers-overview-and-evolution-of-flng/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191015T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191015T183000
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation in Action: Reinventing Pipeline Engineering and Design.
DESCRIPTION:Digital Transformation in Action: Reinventing Pipeline Engineering and Design. \nCome along to this month’s SPE Facilities Group learning event to discover how digital innovation\, automation and cloud technologies are being used by engineering teams to deliver work faster\, better and cheaper. \nAutomation in engineering doesn’t just speed up the process that you’re used to\, it fundamentally redefines what’s possible. The project phases that precede a financial investment decision are broadly standardised\, often limited to a high-level review of the scope\, cost\, schedule and risk issues and supported by a deep dive on a few critical topics. Designs are frozen\, contracts are written and many of the outcomes are locked in early on the back of the initial effort that the project could afford. \nAutomation enables a different approach. Highly detailed system models can be tested in the early stages of a project to quantify issues\, understand sensitivities and inform key decisions. A range of proposed solutions can be evaluated in full detail in an afternoon\, then be revisited next week when new information becomes available. An automation-first strategy gives project teams the ability to improve decision confidence in the early stages of a project and react quickly to change once underway\, both of which have a dramatic impact on project outcomes. \nSEA has been using automated engineering to disrupt pipeline design and integrity management practises with their proprietary ICE Platform for the past five years\, and will draw on their global experience to highlight the new approaches worth considering for today’s engineering challenges. \nAbout the Presenter:\nNick is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer\, 40under40 award winner and the Operations Manager at Subsea Engineering Associates. Nick earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Commerce from UWA and has since worked in the Perth subsea industry for a decade. Nick has led engineering teams in the development of technology-based solutions to subsea issues and development of in-house software packages and coordinates R&D efforts at Subsea Engineering Associates.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/digital-transformation-in-action-reinventing-pipeline-engineering-and-design/
LOCATION:Flux Basement\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA 6000\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190920T104500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190920T193000
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SUMMARY:2019 SPE/SUT Golf Day - 20 September 2019
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your clubs and come and join us at the third annual collaborative Golf Day between the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Society for Underwater Technology.  Once again we’ll be back at the picturesque Maylands Peninsula Golf Course and attendees will enjoy a day of fun and networking along with catering\, drinks\, driving range practice\, putting competition\, great prizes and a gift bag to each player. \nTIMETABLE \n10:45 – 11:45:  Driving Range available \n11:45 – 12: 15:  Registration and Lunch \n12:15 – 12:30:  Briefing \n12:30:               Shotgun Start \n16:45 – 17:30:  Putting Competition \n17:45 – 19:30:  Post game drinks\, dinner and prizes \n  \nWHAT’S INCLUDED \n\n18 holes of golf – ambrose\nUse of driving range\nLunch\nMotorised Cart\nRefreshments throughout day\nDinner\nEvent branded merchandise including gift bag\nChance at prizes including $10\,000 hole in one\n\n  \nPRICE \nEarly Bird (until 26th July 2019) \n\nIndividual – $180\nTeam of 4 – $720\n\nStandard (from 27th July 2019) \n\nIndividual – $195\nTeam of 4 – $780\n\nPayment via Credit Card or Invoice accepted \n  \nTICKETS AT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/golf-day-2019-society-for-underwater-technology-society-for-petroleum-engineers-tickets-55551637443 \n  \nCONTACT:  For more information please contact https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/RISC-2-e1484111930597-1.jpg Pickering \n  \nSPONSORS
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/2019-spesut-golf-day-20-september-2019/
LOCATION:Maylands Peninsula Golf Club\,  Swan Bank Road\, Maylands\, WA\, 6051\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pickering":MAILTO:dan.pickering@opes.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190919T210000
DTSTAMP:20190913T023442Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Young Professionals Quiz Night 2019
DESCRIPTION:The annual SPE Young Professionals Quiz Night is back! \nCome along to Universal Bar on Thursday 19th September and join in on the quest for knowledge to reign as king/queen of Perth’s Petroleum Industry! \nTickets include: 2 alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) drinks and finger food. \nThe following prizes can also be won on the night: \n\n– Tickets to “UnWined Subiaco 2019”\n– Tickets to “YELLO festival”\n– A prize box and free coffee cards from Yahava KoffeeWorks \n\nThe quiz will include five themed rounds with one round on the Petroleum industry. \n• Date: 19th September 2019\n• Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Doors open 5:30)\n• Where: Universal Bar – 221 William Street\, Perth\n• Ticket Price: $30 (SPE Members) / $40 (non-SPE Members)\n• Team: 4 to 6 people \nTickets sold out fast last year so\, get in quick\, grab some friends and buy some tickets! It’s sure to be a fun night for all.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-yp-2019-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Universal Bar\, 221 William St\, Perth\, WA\, 6003\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social,Young Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="SPE WA Young Professionals":MAILTO:speyoungprofessionalswa@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190917T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190917T183000
DTSTAMP:20190905T233453Z
CREATED:20190904T092755Z
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SUMMARY:Facilities Group - Technical Evening - Design is easy but construction is HARD! The PETROBRAS Replicants Project. FREE!!!
DESCRIPTION:The discovery of the massive pre-salt reservoirs in the Santos and Campos basins has allowed Brazil to add nearly 30 Billion barrels of reserves to the country’s tally since 2006. The PETROBRAS Replicants FPSOs project involved the design and construction of a generic topsides for deployment on eight FPSOs for the pre-salt fields\, in water depths of over 2\,000m. This case study will look at the pre-salt resources\, the Replicants project\, how the construction was executed and examine the lessons we can learn. \nAbout Our Presenter: \n \nChristopher Merrick is a Consultant Subsea Engineer for DORIS Engineering Australia with a passion for solving technically complex problems. He has 18 years of experience encompasses engineering\, project management\, asset integrity and operations\, most recently having completed 6 years as Senior Subsea Engineer for PTTEP Australia. Chris holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Edith Cowan (Western Australia)\, a Masters in Oil and Gas Engineering from UWA (Western Australia)\, and an MBA from UWA (Western Australia). \n  \nThank you to our Sponsors: 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/facilities-group-technical-evening-design-is-easy-but-construction-is-hard-the-petrobras-replicants-project-free/
LOCATION:Flux Basement\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA 6000\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190917T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190917T133000
DTSTAMP:20190913T073045Z
CREATED:20190821T032058Z
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SUMMARY:September'19 Technical Luncheon: CO2 Shallow Release Experiment
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA are proud to present the details of our September technical luncheon. \nUnderstanding the migration of CO2 in the shallow subsurface is the focus of the CSIRO Energy led In-Situ Lab shallow release project near Harvey\, Western Australia. Activities include the design and deployment of surface and bottom-hole equipment to enable injection and monitoring of CO2 migration from the point of release\, at a depth of ~350 m\, into a major fault-zone in the shallow subsurface. The Harvey-2 stratigraphic well originally drilled in 2015 to a depth of 1350 m was recompleted and converted to a 400 m deep CO2 injector. A newly drilled monitoring well was heavily instrumented and located within 10 m of the Harvey-2 injector and a shallow groundwater well (30m) was installed for environmental monitoring. In February 2019 this well configuration was used to conduct a controlled CO2 release experiment using a small volume of food grade CO2. \nPresenter – Arsham Avijegon \nArsham Avijegon is the Director at GASS Petroleum Consulting Pty Ltd. He has a background in Petroleum Engineering with 20+ years’ industry experience in technical\, operational and business management roles spread across Schlumberger\, Chevron & Hess Corporations. In his latest assignment\, Arsham provided consultation services to CSIRO as the Project & Operations Manager for the CCS Research Development & Demonstration in-situ laboratory project. Arsham has a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from IIT Madras (1996) & a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Curtin University (2007). \nStudents (read below)!!! \nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event. \nFree tickets available for Students. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/september19-technical-luncheon-establishing-a-field-site-for-controlled-co2-release-experiments-in-a-fault-zone/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190829T190000
DTSTAMP:20190829T005733Z
CREATED:20190817T085045Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Mentoring Workshop - Influencing through Communication
DESCRIPTION:Dear Mentors & Mentees of the Joint Industry mentoring Program! \nThe next treat is ready and this one we are really excited to present – Influencing through Communication. This is besides your network the most important tool in your kit to achieve your goals. The workshop is going to be presented again by Amy Jacobson – and we all know that this means it is going to be a great evening not to be missed.  \nWorkshop topic – Influencing through communication \nEverything that we do relies on great communication to not only deliver the outcome but for the recipient to receive it in the right context triggering the right emotional outcome. During this workshop\, we learn about the emotional undertone that words and communication methods deliver influencing the outcome and level of success. If you would like to increase your influencing skills and build the ability to get your message across clearer\, then this is the session for you. \nLearning Objectives:\n•	Mastering the Power of the Pause\n•	You\, me\, we or us – the emotional undertone of words\n•	The 5 steps to influencing \nDate: Thursday\, 29th August 2019\nTime: Doors open 5pm\, presentation kicks off at 5:30pm\nVenue: Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, West Perth WA 6005
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/industry-mentoring-workshop-influencing-through-communication/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray Street\, WEST PERTH\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190821T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190821T133000
DTSTAMP:20190815T021153Z
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SUMMARY:August'19 Technical Lunch: The Exceptional Price Performance of Oil – Explanations and Prospects
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA are proud to present the details of our August technical luncheon. \nOil price developments over the past 45 years have been truly spectacular. In constant money\, prices rose by 759% between 1970-72 and 2012-14. This can be compared with a price index for metals and minerals\, which increased by a mere 38%. Analysis shows that the exceptionality of oil’s upward price push over the past decades cannot be adequately explained by cost-raising depletion or by OPEC interventions. The better explanation is an inadequate development of production capacity\, caused by above-ground hurdles; e.g. onerous fiscal regimes and conflicts over resource rents. \nDespite past experience\, a turning point has been reached where scarcity\, uncertain supply and high prices will be replaced by abundance\, undisturbed availability and suppressed price levels. Technical advances in drilling and hydraulic fracturing\, which led to fast rising oil and natural gas production in the US but is also applicable to unconventional and conventional formations worldwide\, will assure ample and diversified future supply. Although short-run price spikes may occur\, oil prices are unlikely to prevail above the total production costs of new supplies\, which are estimated to settle at $40-60/barrel in the coming two decades. Expanding global gas output and trade will likely depress gas prices as well. It is concluded that oil and gas will continue to play an important role in satisfying energy demand\, from Asia to the Americas\, with innovation that will allow for economic production in spite of low prices. \nPresenter – Roberto F. Aguilera\n \nRoberto F. Aguilera is an Energy Economist with Curtin University Oil and Gas Innovation Centre\, and a consultant with Servipetrol\, Canada. From 2013 to 2017\, he was an analyst with the OPEC Secretariat\, Vienna\, and a co-author of their annual World Oil Outlook. Previous affiliations include the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis; University of Vienna; and Catholic University of Chile. He has participated in numerous energy studies\, including with the World Petroleum Council and US National Petroleum Council. He holds PhD and Master degrees from Colorado School of Mines\, and a Bachelor degree from Haskayne School of Business\, University of Calgary. His publication record comprises The Price of Oil\, a book published by Cambridge University Press in English and Chinese. Roberto is a SPE Distinguished Lecturer 2018-2019. \nStudents (read below)!!! \nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event. \nFree tickets available for Students. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/august19-technical-lunch-the-exceptional-price-performance-of-oil-explanations-and-prospects/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190820T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190820T180000
DTSTAMP:20190820T023017Z
CREATED:20190728T104510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T023017Z
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SUMMARY:Facilities Group - Technical Evening - When AI Meets Industry by VROC
DESCRIPTION:The world of industry is in the process of meeting the world of artificial intelligence (AI) – but what does that really look like? We’ll take a dive into the different applications of AI in the industrial world\, and specifically\, the Oil & Gas sector. With a variety of real-world case studies on hand\, we’ll highlight when AI works and when it doesn’t – or shouldn’t – and give insight into how you can prepare for the what the world will look like with AI.  \nAbout the speakers: \nBen Caldwell: A highly experienced industrial automation practitioner and researcher in the fields of machine learning and evolutionary computation\, Ben is instrumental in the delivery of our state-of-the-art predictive analytics solutions. With Ben\, you can rest assured that you have one of the sharpest minds in the data analytics space on your side.  \nAlistair Scott-Farris: With a passion founded in the belief that industry is undergoing a paradigm shift in the way we manage\, govern and operate our businesses. Alistair is driving the transformation of the business that enables returns on investment in multiples that affect the triple bottom line both in the present and most excitedly into the future. With an industry-leading understanding of Business Systems coupled to a clear understanding of technology integration points Alistair pursues change that affects business sustainability at an enterprise level.  \n\nSpecial Thank You to Our Sponsors:
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/facilities-group-technical-evening-when-ai-meets-industry-by-vroc/
LOCATION:Flux Basement\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA 6000\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190813T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190814T160000
DTSTAMP:20191001T120408Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Seminar: How to Manage Formation Damage for Maximum Well Performance
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \n  \nSEMINAR DESCRIPTION \nWe have all heard about “formation damage”\, but why should we care about it? This seminar will try to answer that by looking at: \n\nWhat is “formation damage”?\nWhat impact can it have on the field?\nWhat kind of reactions does the reservoir have to operations?\nHow do we identify and understand potential or existing problems?\n\nIf we can answer these questions then there is a much higher chance of proactively avoiding damage in the first place (prevention) or taking the correct steps to mitigate or remove it in existing wells (remediation). Overall the process could be considered as risk reduction by increasing understanding. \nThe seminar will consist of four sessions\, intended to answer these questions both generally and specifically. Each session will consist of background related to the specific topic\, real examples and case studies\, and interactive sessions that will include identifying damage mechanisms\, putting a scope together to identify damage\, and looking at data from studies & drawing conclusions. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nThe seminar will touch on a broad range of issues\, focusing on the wellbore and near-wellbore region and how it interacts with operations: fluids\, hardware\, and production/injection. As such\, attendees could come from a range of disciplines including Reservoir\, Production and Petroleum Engineers; Drilling and Completion Engineers; Exploration\, Operations\, Reservoir\, Production and Petroleum Geologists; Production Chemists And Technologists. \nSEMINAR AGENDA \nSession 1: What is Formation Damage? \n\nHow can we define “formation damage”?\nWhy it is important: financial impact and risk reduction\nHow do operators examine it?\nDamaging mechanisms\nWhen does damage occur and what does it look like?\nHow does IOR/EOR relate to formation damage?\n\nSession 2: Fines Migration \n\nWhat causes fines migration?\nWhy should I care – my reservoir is “clean”\nIdentifying fines migration\nWhat can we do about it/how to use the data\nCase studies – how variable can the impact be?\n\nSession 3: Drilling & Completion \n\nMost common impacts of drilling and completion operations in the near-wellbore\nLaboratory simulation– an introduction to the types of techniques used\nTypical data and what it shows\nInterpretation of results\nCase studies & interactive interpretation session\n\nSession 4: Production & Injection \n\nProduction damage\, including sanding\, scaling\, and treatment/workover\nInjection damage\, including scaling\, water quality\, compatibility\, and microbial damage\nCase studies & interactive interpretation session\n\nSEMINAR INSTRUCTOR\n  \nJustin Green has a BSc degree in Geology and Petroleum Geology from the University of Aberdeen\, and has worked for Premier Oilfield Group (previously known as COREX) since graduating in 2000. He has worked within the Formation Damage laboratory\, geological analysis group\, and is currently involved technical support for operators worldwide as well as laboratory and geological test design\, presentation of reports\, and delivering training courses. Justin was part of the team which developed a new Micro-CT scanning technique\, and co-authored and presented a paper on it at the 2012 SPE European Formation Damage. Justin was the lead author on a recent SPE paper (presented at the 2017 SPE Bergen One Day Seminar)\, written by COREX and Aker BP\, which presented a case study on the nature of drilling mud invasion and clean-up in a Norwegian field. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-training-course-how-to-manage-formation-damage-for-maximum-well-performance/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190730T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190730T133000
DTSTAMP:20190726T015944Z
CREATED:20190623T110529Z
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SUMMARY:July'19 Technical Lunch: Autonomous Inflow Control Device: Principle\, Prediction & Reality
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA are proud to present the details of our July technical luncheon. \nIn the current oil and gas environment\, operators have focused on production optimisation\, effectively squeezing every last drop of oil out of their wells. Autonomous Inflow Control Device (AICD) technology has been deployed as part of the completion in old and new wells resulting in increased oil production by reducing water and gas production. For many years\, inflow control devices (ICD)\, which restrict flow by creating additional pressure\, have been used to mitigate this problem. They are however\, passive in nature and after the onset of water or gas breakthrough\, the choke effect cannot be adjusted without intervention. \nThe AICD is an active inflow control device with a self-adjustable design to self-regulate and provide greater choke when unfavorable fluid such as gas and water ingress. This prevents the well from being flooded when unwanted fluids break through\, therefore providing the advantage of being able to even out the inflow into well. In addition\, it will also choke the unfavorable breakthrough sections of the well and producing from remaining sections leading to greater recovery\, lower water and gas production. \nThis technology has helped improve recovery in horizontal well across the globe by reducing gas-oil ratio or water cut of the well\, thus increasing ultimate oil recovery. The key factor to successful application is a systematic approach in prediction modelling and well design workflow to select a well candidate between Passive and Autonomous inflow control device. \n \nPresenter – Dr Ismarullizam Mohd Ismail\nDr Ismarullizam Mohd Ismail\, a SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2018-2019)\, is the Emergent Technology Director for Tendeka based in Aberdeen\, United Kingdom. He received a MSc. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds\, United Kingdom. He has been working in sand control and inflow control technology for over 15 years in multiple roles\, mainly in offshore operation\, project engineering and product development. His current work involves in innovate new tools to enhanced oil recovery\, developing new inflow control technology\, subsurface modelling and managing an inflow control product line. He has designed and modelled AICD/ICD nozzle completions for more than 100 wells across the globe and he also holds various patents for inflow control design. Prior to joining Tendeka\, Dr Mohd Ismail worked for various major service companies and carried out university research. \nStudents (read below)!!!\nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event. \nFree tickets available for Students. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/july19-technical-lunch-autonomous-inflow-control-device-principle-prediction-reality/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190725T050000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190725T200000
DTSTAMP:20190715T145400Z
CREATED:20190715T144516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T145400Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Mentoring Workshop – Mentee Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview – Reflection on mentoring from the mentee perspective\n(for mentees only)\nDear Mentees! \nYour up for a special treat this month – the next workshop coming up is only for you\, the mentees oft the program!  \nIt is time to reflect on the past few month and take a deeper look at understanding the dynamics of a mentoring relationship – in particular the position of being a mentee. The workshop is about reflecting on the mentoring relationship from the perspective oft the mentee (and is for mentees only or those who are both). \nIt is very important to have a clear understanding of the qualities you are looking for in your mentor. Getting into a mentoring contract with clear expectations will ensure a good smooth relationship. In this workshop we will be doing a group activity to build an ideal mentor as being a good mentee is an invaluable start to any leadership development.  \nDate: Thursday\, 25th July\nTime: Doors open 5pm\, presentation kicks off at 5:30pm\nVenue: Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, West Perth WA 6005
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/industry-mentoring-workshop-mentee-reflection/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray Street\, WEST PERTH\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190727
DTSTAMP:20190618T000526Z
CREATED:20190617T004434Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Workshop and Training Course: Reserves and Resources Estimation
DESCRIPTION:Petroleum reserves and resources evaluation is becoming more important and increasingly scrutinised by financiers\, investors\, stock exchanges and the market. Reserve owners\, authorities and investment communities require improved understanding to ensure that their estimates meet disclosure requirements and provide reliable input for investment decisions. \nWith the recent initiation of SPE 2018 PRMS Updates\, join the Pre-Workshop Training Course: The Estimation\, Classification and Reporting of Reserves and Resources (22–23 July 2019) and  SPE Workshop: Reserves and Resources Estimation (24–25 July 2019)\, at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel\, Perth\, Australia to find out how the industry is reacting and adapting to the changes as well as the strategic approach in its adoption and application. \nREGISTER NOW (Early-Bird tickets are available until 21 June 2019) \nFor more information about the workshop programme\, registrations and speaking opportunities\, please reach out to Renee Wong at rwong@spe.org or via telephone at +603 2182 3000. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-workshop-and-training-course-reserves-and-resources-estimation/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="SPE International":MAILTO:rwong@spe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190627T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190627T190000
DTSTAMP:20190617T133924Z
CREATED:20190617T133811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T133924Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Mentoring Workshop - Mentor Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview – Reflection on mentoring (for mentors only)\nWe’re bringing all mentors something special this time around… a purpose built workshop just for you (mentors)! \nIt is time to reflect on the past few month of mentoring and take a deeper look at understanding the how and why we mentor as we do. \nKarate Kid\, Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter all benefited from exceptional mentors. And if you look closely all their mentors benefited hugely from their proteges too. Mentoring is an invaluable addition to any leadership development. Approach Services are facilitating and leading some learning activities and discussions about what a mentor is. \nGet your free tickets by registering below! \nDate: Thursday\, 27th June \nTime: Doors open 5pm\, presentation kicks off at 5:30pm \nVenue: Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray St\, West Perth WA 6005
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/industry-mentoring-workshop-mentor-reflection/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray Street\, WEST PERTH\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudio Pellegrini":MAILTO:spewa.section@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190622T235500
DTSTAMP:20190614T080453Z
CREATED:20190329T001752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T080453Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Petroleum Industry Ball
DESCRIPTION:The SPE-WA section is proud to open ticket sales for the 2019 petroleum industry ball event (June 22nd). This is the second year running that we have joined forces with the Petroleum Club of WA (www.petroleumclub.org.au) to bring you an event that will be sure to exceed anything previously hosted (even last year’s ball). This social opportunity brings representatives from all aspects of our oil and gas industry\, together for the most prestigious event on our industry calendar; an evening of elegance\, fabulous food and wine\, and dazzling entertainment. \nThis is a black tie event\, where you’ll be walking the red carpet in style as you enjoy pre-dinner drinks\, floor show entertainment\, cocktail lounge bar\, live band and MC. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the night! \nThe event is also open for sponsorship – Sponsorship prospectus\nDon’t miss out on these unique opportunities to promote your brand directly to our database of oil and gas professionals. Many of our  sponsorships include a table of 10 and many other additional benefits including marketing and branding opportunities. Our members and guests are the oil and gas professionals of WA and include key decision makers\, industry stakeholders\, suppliers\, corporate clients\, government representatives & new entrants to industry. \nThank you already to our 2019 Ball Sponsors; Australian Marine Complex\, MODEC\, Woodside\, Baker Hughes (a GE Company)\, interwell\, Buru Energy and Bhagwan Marine. \nTo be an official sponsor of this prestigious event\, please contact Robyn Tamke (robyn.tamke@oasisoc.com.au).
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/2019-petroleum-industry-ball/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Burswood\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190618T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190618T133000
DTSTAMP:20190618T024105Z
CREATED:20190529T014005Z
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SUMMARY:June'19 Technical Lunch: Development of Wheatstone Start-up Strategy (including AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Development of Wheatstone Start-up Strategy\nSPE WA are proud to present the details of our June technical luncheon.\nCommencement of initial field production is a unique opportunity to acquire reservoir surveillance information that can inform future reservoir performance. When a field is perturbed from original conditions with first production\, there is potential for reservoir property uncertainty reduction by observing pressure measurements at non-producing wells with downhole pressure gauges and comparing the observed signal to a range of simulation model results. \nThe Wheatstone field\, located offshore northwest Australia\, has recently commenced production start-up to supply gas to the Wheatstone LNG facility. The operational guidelines required each development well to commence with a single well cleanup flow to the Wheatstone platform. The initial single well cleanup flows of the Wheatstone field allowed scope for the selection of a well flow sequence with observation at non-producing wells. \nThe recommended sequence of initial cleanup flows was designed with a focus on reducing reservoir uncertainties via the use of Ensemble Variance Analysis (EVA). EVA is a statistical correlation technique which compares the co-variance between two sets of output data with the same set of inputs. For the Wheatstone field well cleanup flow sequence selection\, the EVA workflow compared the full field Design of Experiments (DoE) study of field depletion and a series of short early production reservoir simulation DoE studies of the gas field. The co-variance between the two DoE studies was evaluated. The objective of the EVA approach was to determine the startup sequence that would allow for the best opportunity for subsurface uncertainty reduction. This objective was met by ranking multiple cleanup flow sequence scenarios. The key factors considered for sequence selection ranking were the impact on business objectives such as future drilling campaign timing and location of infill wells\, as well as insights on reservoir connectivity\, gas initially in place and permeability. \nThe recommended sequence of well cleanup flows uses super-positioning of pressure signal to boost response at observation wells\, which improves measurement resolvability. The selected sequence preserves key observation wells for each manifold and reservoir section for as long as possible before those wells were required to be flowed to meet operational requirements. Operational constraints and variations of the startup plan were considered as part of the evaluation. \nPresenters – Matthew Flett & Paul Connell\n       \nMatthew Flett is Senior Reservoir Engineer at Chevron Australia. He has been with Chevron Australia since 2003 with multiple roles in exploration\, development and production. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in chemical engineering from the University of Adelaide and a Professional Doctorate in Petroleum Engineering from Curtin University of Technology. He is a SPE member and currently serves with the SPE Western Australian Section Committee. He is the recipient of the 2013 SPE Regional Service Award for the Southern Asia Pacific Region. \nPaul Connell is Senior Production Engineer on the Wheatstone Project at Chevron Australia.   He joined Chevron in 2010 as a Petroleum Engineer and has 19 years of local and overseas experience in the upstream oil & gas industry with Santos\, Fekete\, OMV\, Shell\, Tap Oil and now Chevron. Paul holds a BSc from Swinburne University in Melbourne and Master’s degree in Oil and Gas Engineering from the University of Western Australia and is a SPE member. \nStudents (read below)!!!\nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event. \nFree tickets available for Students. Please apply through your Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-annual-general-meeting-agm-and-june-19-technical-luncheon/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190613T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190613T133000
DTSTAMP:20190604T004742Z
CREATED:20190603T220753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T004742Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Data Analytics CoP - Meetup 2 @ MICROSOFT
DESCRIPTION:The Data Analytics Community of Practice is an initiative to build a community of upstream engineers and scientists interested in growing expertise and capability in data science\, predictive analytics and machine learning. \nFor our second meeting we will:\n1) Review progress made by our three teams (Demos & Code Reviews)\n2) Discuss our forthcoming DA Open Source Repository & Licencing\n3) Have a presentation by Microsoft on getting started with data analysis and visualisation in POWER BI.\n4) Discuss what presenters and topics we would like to cover in future meetups \nA light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-data-analytics-cop-meetup-2-microsoft/
LOCATION:Microsoft Perth\, Level 10\, 100 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190530T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190530T200000
DTSTAMP:20190515T120321Z
CREATED:20190515T070815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T120321Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Mentoring Workshop - Networking
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview – Networking (Ron Gibson)\nHi everyone. Get excited for our 3rd workshop for the 2019 industry mentoring program where Ron Gibson (https://gonetworking.com.au/) will take us through his knowledge and experience of everything to do with ‘networking’! Ron presented this during the 2018 program so if you attended\, you’ll know how valuable this was. If you didn’t attend or are new to the mentoring program\, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity! \nGet your free tickets by registering below! \nDate: Thursday\, 3oth May \nTime: Doors open 5pm\, presentation kicks off at 5:45pm \nVenue: London Room & Courtyard at The George\, 216 St Georges Tce \nThe event speaker is Ron Gibson from GoNetworking who is a creative\, on-the-edge\, speaker whose expertise on in-person and referral marketing is well renowned. Known for presentations\, seminars and keynote addresses that are funny\, insightful and blunt. Real world\, hitting the nail squarely on the head\, Ron gives his audience information they can use right away to make more sales\, close more business and build relationships. \nLearning objectives: \nAfter this night\, networking will never be the same. You will be equipped with tools to make your efforts very effective and efficient. You will have some strategies to use and an in depth understanding how to build out your network.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/industry-mentoring-workshop-networking/
LOCATION:The George\, 216 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudio Pellegrini":MAILTO:spewa.section@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190521T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190521T133000
DTSTAMP:20190417T034806Z
CREATED:20190417T033704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T034806Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA May ’19 Technical Luncheon - The Impact of Global LNG on the Australian Market
DESCRIPTION:The Impact of Global LNG on the Australian Market\nThe cyclical nature of the LNG industry is clearly in motion. The lack of new LNG projects sanctioned in 2016/17\, has inevitably led to the next wave of global LNG supply and we think an LNG bonanza is on the horizon. Since the beginning of the year\, globally we have seen some LNG projects sanctioned\, a flurry of M&A activity and exploration success. In Australia\, we have seen a bounce back in operator confidence\, with a number companies turning back to the drill bit to replicate the successes witnessed overseas. The industry is clearly out of the bottom of the cycle and well into the upward trajectory. This presentation will cover: \n\nOur medium term global LNG market outlook\nOur perspective on the Australasian upstream and LNG development opportunities\nWill the Australian east coast gas market be permanently linked to global LNG market with an import terminal?\n\nPresenter – David Low\, Senior Research Analyst\, Wood Mackenzie\n \nDavid joined Wood Mackenzie in February 2018 as an analyst for the Australasian Upstream Research team. \nPrior to Wood Mackenzie\, David held an Analyst position at Willis Towers Watson in the asset consulting division. He was responsible for fund manager research and providing portfolio construction advice to institutional clients. \nDavid also worked at Chevron Australia for circa 4 years in reservoir and drilling engineering. \nDavid attained a double Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering (Hon) and Commerce from the University of Western Australia. He has also completed his CFA Level 1. \nStudents (read below)!!!\nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-may-19-technical-luncheon-the-impact-of-global-lng-on-the-australian-market/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190516T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190516T180000
DTSTAMP:20190417T085235Z
CREATED:20190417T084113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T085235Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA May Lecture: Nanotechnology Improves Wellbore Strengthening in Highly Depleted Formations
DESCRIPTION:Nanotechnology Improves Wellbore Strengthening in Highly Depleted Formations\nSPE WA is proud is bring you Ahmed Samir Ibrahim from BHGE to discuss the use of nanotechnology for wellbore strengthening and differential sticking problems in highly depleted formations. \nIt is a challenge to drill in highly deviated or horizontal holes across the highly depleted formations. Wellbore instability\, differential sticking and mud loss are frequently encountered problems while drilling a depleted reservoir in deep HTHP wells. Long-term production caused formation pressures to be highly depleted\, and drilling became more challenging with considerable non-productive time. Therefore\, it is necessary to identify a fluid’s solution when other options with casing zone isolation are not viable. Traditionally\, oil-based mud (OBM) was used while drilling these formations with limited success. \nA customized fluid system was designed to overcome the issue of high overburden pressure in depleted formations targeting effective bridging\, minimizing pore pressure transmission and strengthening the wellbore. A nano-size deformable synthetic polymer\, along with sized calcium carbonate and graphite\, was identified to effectively plug the pore throats and minimized the fluid invasion\, which was confirmed by particle plugging tests. \nA well section was identified to comingle the highly depleted and pressurized formations. This was the first attempt on a high-angle well with deep drilling operations in Kuwait and was performed to facilitate the successful drilling of the reservoir. Traditional OBM was converted to a customized fluid system using a nano-size polymer and sized bridging additives based on proprietary software selection and series of laboratory tests. Drilling\, coring and logging were successfully performed for the first time in the commingle section without incident. There was no wellbore instability or differential sticking tendencies\, less torque and drag\, as well as enhanced wellbore cleaning in the high-angle sections. \nThis paper also presents the some of the successful applications of the nano-size deformable polymer in OBM to drill highly depleted formations in HTHP wells managing up to 3500 psi overbalance across highly permeable formations. \nSpeaker: Ahmed Samir Ibrahim\, Drilling & Completion Fluids\, BHGE\n \nAhmed graduated in Chemical Engineering from Cairo University in Egypt in 2004. He started his professional career as a Drilling Fluids Field Engineer with MI-SWACO (A Schlumberger Company) in 2005 working on several onshore and offshore wells for several clients in Egypt. Ahmed joined Baker Hughes as Field Engineer in 2010 working on onshore development and deep drilling wells in Kuwait. He was promoted to Drilling Fluids Operations Coordinator in 2014 handling development drilling operations in Kuwait and moved to Perth Australia as the Sales Manager for drilling and completion fluids product line for BHGE in 2018. \nCo-author and presenter of 2 SPE papers: \n\nSPE-171411-MS\, presented in APOGCE in Adelaide\, Australia in 2014.\nSPE-183182-MS\, presented in ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi\, UAE in 2016.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-may-lecture-nanotechnology-improves-wellbore-strengthening-in-highly-depleted-formations/
LOCATION:Curtin Old Perth Boys School\, 139 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190509T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190509T190000
DTSTAMP:20190429T033916Z
CREATED:20190429T033916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T033916Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Mentoring Workshop - Self awareness
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview – Career Self Awareness (Amy Jacobson)\nHi everyone. Get excited for our next workshop for the 2019 industry mentoring program where Amy Jacobson (same host as the launch event) will take us through how to be more self aware of ourselves\, our abilities and our career aspirations! \nGet your free tickets by registering below! \nSelf-Awareness is all about understanding what makes us ‘tick’! Let’s get to know ourselves on a deeper level as we discover our passions and strengths while building our core ‘Skill Portfolio’. Our skill portfolio brings more of what we enjoy doing into our career and lives in order to create the right balance and find our ‘y’. \nLearning Objectives \n\nHow to build your Skill Portfolio and really get to know you!\nLeveraging your Skill Portfolio to find your true passion
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/industry-mentoring-workshop-self-awareness/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray Street\, WEST PERTH\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudio Pellegrini":MAILTO:spewa.section@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190508T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190508T193000
DTSTAMP:20190507T035116Z
CREATED:20190305T022114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T035116Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA - May Sundowner!
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA\, with thanks to our sponsor\, Stork\, would like to invite you to our May Sundowner.  Come and enjoy a drink and canapes while taking in the views from Henry’s Rooftop Bar at The Reveley\, Elizabeth Quay. \nDate: Wednesday 8th May \nTime:  5:30pm – 7:30pm \nTickets:  $25 for Members.  $30 for Non-Members (includes Canapes and two complementary drinks) \nLooking forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-may-sundowner/
LOCATION:The Reveley\, Eastern Promenade\, Elizabeth Quay\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pickering":MAILTO:dan.pickering@opes.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190413T233000
DTSTAMP:20190409T004154Z
CREATED:20190114T070710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T004154Z
UID:11112-1555182000-1555198200@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE WA Young Professionals Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of food\, dancing and a touch of class with friends and peers at the industry dinner of the year for all young professionals in the oil and gas industry. This year we will be hosting a black-tie themed function at The Old Swan Brewery. Three course dinner and drinks included. \nPrizes to be won from our raffle and door prize on the night with all proceeds to be donated to charity. \nEarly bird tickets have been EXTENDED to Friday the 8th of March. \nTable arrangement preferences (8 seats per table) can be made upon purchase by emailing speyoungprofessionalswa@gmail.com. If you do not have table preferences\, we will allocate accordingly at our discretion.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-young-professionals-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:The Old Swan Brewery\, 173 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social,Young Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190410T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190410T180000
DTSTAMP:20190403T145053Z
CREATED:20190331T092436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T145053Z
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SUMMARY:Wax Management: Comprehensive Approach to Assure Flow in Harsh Climate (Brownfield Conditions)
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA is proud is bring you Dr. Sameh Macary\, SPE Distinguished Lecturer\, to discuss wax management in brownfield assets. \nWax deposition significantly affects the deliverability of produced fluid along its journey from porous media through the wellbore to the production facilities. Solutions for wax management include\, but are not limited to\, chemical\, mechanical and/or thermal or a combination. Wax management has always been a key concern for Dragon Oil offshore Turkmenistan. Wax depositions in the wellbore of most producers has driven Dragon Oil to adopt different approaches to handle this critical issue. However\, optimizing these approaches is of a paramount importance\, especially in today’s industry situation and considering the weather changes and logistical challenges while working on controlling wax related issues. \nA wide range of wax management strategies is practiced to prevent\, mitigate and remediate wax deposition. Several studies have been conducted to investigate root causes and to develop the most practical solution for wax management starting from downhole to the onshore facilities. Chemical injection and mechanical Slick Line (SLK) well interventions are the techniques most commonly practiced in Dragon Oil to manage the deposited wax in the wellbore (~ 100 jobs of wax cut/week and ~ 700 liters/day of wax inhibitor-optimized dosage). Compliance Sheets were designed and being optimized on daily basis to manage such intensive well intervention. Modifications to drilling Basis of Design (BoD) allowing chemicals injection at different depths/dosages and wellhead area thermal treatment are examples of precautions that being followed to secure wax free flow. \nWells that are completed in “A-Sand” reservoir have severe wax challenges due to high wax appearance temperature (WAT). Having BHFP < BPP and WHT < WAT makes wax precipitation and deposition an imminent phenomenon. In addition\, several studies showed that the above combination along with fluid properties and potentially low velocity contribute to more wax deposition in the tubing. \nFurthermore\, harsh weather adds more challenges to the Company’s efforts to manage flow assurance related issues. For example\, delays in Slick Line operations due to difficulties in mobilizing SLK units allow more soft wax to build up and become harder at different depths. As a result\, significant disturbance in the wells productivity and flowlines deliverability is observed causing losses in the field total production. Plugging of chemical injection systems (control lines and nipple)\, as first guard in some wells\, adds another complication to deal with de-waxing management in the field. \nDragon Oil has also successfully applied a few surface thermal means to manage wax deposition in surface facilities that will be discussed also in this study highlighting monitoring\, surveillance and optimization efforts. \nIt was observed that optimizing Wax Inhibitor (WI) dosage help in decreasing the frequency of mechanical de-waxing operations. Obviously higher WI dosage rate increases the operational costs and potential side effects (i.e.\, emulsion\, foaming\, etc.). Dragon Oil developed a practical approach to thoroughly monitor all wellhead related parameters and managed to add value through the comprehensive optimization cost/effect versus costs/risks of wax management by mechanical\, chemical and thermal means. \nSpeaker: Sameh Macary\, Ph. D. Pet. Eng.\, SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2007-2008)\, Dragon Oil\, Turkmenistan \n \nLast three years\, Dr. Sameh Macary has been with Dragon Oil – Turkmenistan as Senior Petroleum Engineer. He moved to Dragon after 8 years with Chevron in Australia NWS Asset and Kazakhstan Tengizchevroil. Before Chevron\, he was the Chief Reservoir Engineer in IPR Group of Companies\, a Dallas based Co. His career in Egypt includes 8 years with GUPCO (the biggest Egyptian JV with AMOCO\, then BP) and 3 years with DCS-Schlumberger as part-time consultant. Dr. Macary was the Production Department Head and Petroleum Engineering Professor in Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute. \nSameh got his PE degree with Honor in 1981 from Cairo University and got appointed as instructor for two years in the Eng. Math & Physics Dept. Mr. Macary holds M. Sc. (1985) and Ph. D. (1988) degrees in Petroleum Eng. from State University of Oil & Chemistry in Azerbaijan. \nDr. Macary served in SPE Egypt\, Western Australia\, Atyrau and Ashgabat Sections in almost all positions. He represented Egypt in the ME SPE Council\, participated in organizing a number of SPE ATW and Conferences. He has authored and co-authored 22 SPE Papers. In 2006\, Dr. Macary was awarded the Regional Technical Award for Reservoir Description and Dynamics in the Middle East. He became a SPE Distinguished Lecturer for the season 2007-2008. He became the recipient of the “Outstanding Section Chairman Award in 2015” and the International DeGolyer Distinguished Service Medal in 2017.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/wax-management-comprehensive-approach-to-assure-flow-in-harsh-climate-brownfield-conditions/
LOCATION:Old Perth  Boys School  (Curtin University Perth CBD)\, 139 St Georges Terrace\, Perth WA 6000\, Australia\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190405T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190405T133000
DTSTAMP:20190405T032814Z
CREATED:20190331T065432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T032814Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Data Analytics Community of Practice - Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA are proud to announce the launch of our Data Analytics Community of Practice. \nThis is an initiative to build a community of upstream engineers and scientists interested in growing expertise and capability in data science\, predictive analytics and machine learning. \nAt our launch\, we are pleased to host Alfonso Reyes a leading Petroleum Engineering Data Scientist\, who will share with us his learnings of how to make the most of the freely available tools and data sets available in the public domain. We will also be discussing our charter and objectives\, and setting goals for our next CoP session in May. \nLight food and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-data-analytics-community-of-practice-launch/
LOCATION:Curtin Old Perth Boys School\, 139 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190402T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190403T160000
DTSTAMP:20190401T034842Z
CREATED:20190217T052129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T034842Z
UID:11369-1554195600-1554307200@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE WA Upstream Data Science Seminar
DESCRIPTION:*** THANKS TO NERA… EARLY BIRD TICKET RATES EXTENDED:  Just $295 members \ $395 Non-members ***\n(Includes Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Tea on both days)\nTicket Sales Close 4pm Thursday 28th March \nThe Society of Petroleum Engineers and Curtin University’s Oil & Gas Innovation Centre are proud to launch the 2019 Upstream Oil & Gas Data Science Seminar. \nThis Seminar will take place over 2 days in April\, and is supported by NERA\, PetroAus and the WA Data Science Innovation Hub. Unlike other events\, this seminar will focus solely on the getting started with the practical application of data science to upstream use-cases – with a range of presentations from Data Science practitioners across industry\, service providers and academia. The focus is on learning skills that you can bring to your job. \nDay 1 of the seminar will focus on fundamentals of getting started with data science including tools and data quality before launching in to example use-cases and applications.  \nFor Day 2 we are bringing to Perth Alfonso Reyes\, a leading Petroleum Engineer and Data Science practitioner. This will be a hands-on session where attendees are encouraged to bring along their laptops and get acquainted with popular Python and R based data science tools and work on real oil & gas data sets.  \nThe agenda for both days of the seminar is being continuously enhanced as speaker availability is confirmed\, but the latest version can be found here: SPE Seminar Agenda \nFurther details on Alfonso Reyes & Oil Gains Analytics\, whom we are bringing in especially for this event:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alfonsorreyes/\nhttp://oilgainsanalytics.com/wp/
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/upstream-data-science-seminar/
LOCATION:Cliftons\, 191 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190327T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190327T190000
DTSTAMP:20190314T064103Z
CREATED:20190314T035559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T064103Z
UID:11576-1553706000-1553713200@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:2019 Industry Mentoring Program - LAUNCH!
DESCRIPTION:The launch event for our 2019 petroleum industry mentoring program is HERE!\nJoin us and fellow mentees/mentors for a welcome session to learn more about the program\, meet your mentee/mentor and for the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. \nDate – Wednesday\, 27th March\nTime – 5pm for a 5:30pm start (closing time approx. 7:00pm)\nLocation – Engineers Australia\, 712 Murray St\, West Perth. \nIt is important that you attend the launch event. It will provide the opportunity to ‘set the scene’ and get everyone involved\, into the right mindset. As a result\, we are proud to announce that Amy Jacobson from Finding your ‘y’ will be hosting the launch event. More information on Amy can be found here – www.findingyoury.com.au \nPlease RSVP below to confirm your attendance! \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/2019-industry-mentoring-program-launch/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Auditorium\, 712 Murray Street\, WEST PERTH\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudio Pellegrini":MAILTO:spewa.section@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190320T114500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20190320T133000
DTSTAMP:20190228T135613Z
CREATED:20190228T135613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T135613Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA March ’19 Technical Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:“Managing complex\, laterally and vertically compartmentalized reservoirs in a subsea tie-back via smart well completions – Case Studies”\nSPE WA are proud to present the details of our March technical luncheon. \nThis presentation encapsulates case studies on reservoir and well management of two laterally and vertically compartmentalized Western Australian Triassic gas condensate reservoirs\, developed by five multi-zone “smart” wells with sand control\, tied back to an offshore platform via a subsea network.  In managing assets with such complexity\, it is imperative to understand reservoir performance on a zone-by-zone basis. Quantifying performance allows management of flux through downhole sand control systems and optimisation of offtake strategy. \nThis presentation showcases how remotely-operated selective completions (“smart” wells with permanent downhole gauges for each completion coupled with subsea flow meters for each well) have been instrumental in facilitating prompt analysis of zonal reservoir performance and thus in yielding insights into reservoir connectivity\, and allowing optimisation of zonal contributions. Various case studies will be presented showing how reservoir surveillance data is acquired and interpreted to optimize well zone-by-zone production and to manage flux limits on each producing zone. These case studies will include manipulation of downhole valves to provide information for established techniques such as interference testing and P/Z analysis. \nData acquisition and interpretation challenges\, such as non-reliability of data from downhole gauges and compromised zonal isolations\, are highlighted along with fit-for-purpose solutions developed to overcome those challenges. \n  \nPresenter – Abid Ghous\, Reservoir Engineer\, Woodside Energy\n \nAbid Ghous is working as Reservoir Engineer at Woodside Energy Ltd. During his 10 year career\, he has worked on diverse range of projects comprising Greenfield\, Brownfield\, Reservoir Operations and Long term business planning.  He obtained his PhD and Masters in Petroleum Engineering from UNSW\, Sydney. He has authored\, and reviewed several technical papers throughout his academic and practicing career as a Petroleum Engineer. He is a longstanding member of SPE International\, having served on the technical program committee for several iterations of the SPE APOGCE. He obtained BSc Petroleum Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology (UET)\, Lahore. \nStudents (read below)!!!\nSPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors\, tNavigator (Rock Flow Dynamics) and Expro Group\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE WA technical luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email. Note that applications will only be accepted up to one week prior to the event.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-march-19-technical-luncheon/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Buffin (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:andrew.buffin@resevalconsulting.com
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