Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Calgary Section

🔔 Join our SPE YP Calgary presentation on Wednesday, November 27th! 🛢 The Alberta oil sands are one of the largest petroleum resources globally and a significant resource for Canada that has unique challenges and opportunities. This lunch and learn with Alison Ferrise and David Vu will explore the uniquely Alberta history of oil sands development and the evolving technologies and strategies that have supported its growth. The discussion will cover the two primary extraction methods—surface mining and Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)—highlighting their distinct processes, advantages, and challenges. Finally, the presentation will look ahead to emerging technologies and innovations aimed at improving environmental sustainability and economic viability, offering a vision for the future of oil sands development. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gPnmRah7 #SPECalgary #albertaenergy #alberta #oilsands #oilandgas #canadianenergy Tedi Hamitaj, P.Eng. | Natalia Quintero

🚨 Join us for our RER presentation with Emily Smejkal on Tuesday, November 26th! 💡 Canada's vast and diverse geology presents unique opportunities for harnessing geothermal energy across different regions. This presentation explores the spectrum of geothermal technologies, from traditional hydrothermal systems to emerging enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and shallow geothermal heat pumps. We will examine the current state of geothermal energy development in Canada, highlighting regional potential based on geological factors. The presentation will also highlight the opportunities for developing geothermal power in Canada. By providing a comprehensive overview of geothermal technologies, this session aims to inform stakeholders about the prospects for integrating geothermal energy into Canada's energy mix. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gz_2jcVX #SPECalgary #canadianenergy #geothermal #geothermalenergy Claude Rezk | Claudio Virues, MBA | Melanie Hnatyshyn P.Eng. PMP | Ramona Hill

⏰ Time's running out to apply to the SPE Canadian Educational Foundation scholarships! If you - or someone you know - is a post-secondary student in Canada with intentions to work in #energy upon graduation, don't miss this opportunity to earn some funds towards your education, and maybe even an internship with an energy company to get you started in the industry! 💰 Apply today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gxnAdTC

📣 Don't miss our REPO/DA presentation with Ashwin Venkatraman on Monday, November 25th! 👨💻 While traditional machine learning models excel in data-rich environments, they often fall short in handling the complex, dynamic nature of subsurface reservoirs. The heterogeneities that uniquely characterize subsurface means that pure ML models cannot be generalized and are not predictive. Hybrid ML models that combine reduced physics, analytics and traditional reservoir solutions in unique ways can address these shortcomings and offer a viable way of making subsurface models more predictive. Their rapid adoption in the oil and gas industry is transforming decision making around reservoir surveillance and management in different ways. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/g2MMTJuJ #SPECalgary #machinelearning #innovation #oilandgas #engineering #surveillance #management Claude Rezk | Sherif Abdelrahman, P.Eng, MSc | Nael S. | Joseph Sheikhi

🔔 Join SPE YP Calgary and Student Petroleum Society (SPS) for a tour of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) lab and an industry mixer on Thursday, November 21st! You are invited to an unforgettable experience at the SAIT laboratories! Get ready to dive deep into the energy industry with hands-on learning, followed by an exciting networking opportunity!   Lab Tour Highlights: 🔵 Drilling Simulation Lab 🔴 Drilling Mud Lab 🔵 Geology Lab 🔴 SAIT Wellsite Production Education Center 🔵 Drill Bit Lab 🔴 Production Lab 🔵 Coil Tubing Simulator Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gPvuBzU3 #SPECalgary #drilling #labtour #energyindustry #energy #education #industrymixer #networking Sheel Patel MEng, E.I.T | Michael Pereira M.A.Sc., P.Eng.

📣 Don't miss our D&C presentation with Christian E. Nieves on Thursday, November 21st! 💡 Poor perforation efficiency and excessively high treating pressures arise from subsurface problems that lead to increased pumping costs and cluster overcapitalization in the range of $400k/well upfront. Historically, most technologies that offer a way to evaluate these issues have been either highly invasive, expensive, or unreliable which is why in 2022, Seismos, in conjunction with the operator Hess, went about field testing a new acoustic based alternative that only requires high-rate sensors located at the wellhead. The presentation will walk through these validations and specific use cases from various basins. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gaGZiwBh #SPECalgary #drilling #completions #efficiency #innovation #oilandgas Claude Rezk | Ali Yousefi S., P.Eng | Mike Attrell | Trevor Meador | Gabriel Pedigo

💰 This is a great opportunity to support a non-profit organization that provides scholarships and internship opportunities to post-secondary students entering the energy industry in Canada, AND potentially win some cash for yourself! The total pot continues to grow, and is now at $1,490!! ❗ Don't miss out, the prize will be drawn at 3:01PM TODAY! https://lnkd.in/gyWsDyTv

🙏 Thank you to everyone who attended today's T&PD presentation! 👏 A big #thankyou to our speakers Pierce Anderson, P.Eng and Kent Burkholder for your excellent presentation on data science and decision analysis, which sparked some great discussion in our Q&A! See what other great events we have coming up! www.specalgary.org/events #SPECalgary #engineering #decisionmaking #oilandgas #datascience #professionaldevelopment #technicaltalks Andrew Bennett | Melanie Hnatyshyn P.Eng. PMP

🚨 Join us for our Geomechanics presentation on Tuesday, November 19th! Gassmann’s equation is routinely used for fluid substitution in elastic and seismic forward modeling applications. Although several alternatives exist, they are more complex and less practical, hence the popularity of Gassmann’s equation. But this equation comes with underlying assumptions so checking that it is applicable for any given rock should always be part of the modeling workflow. In this talk, the saturated rock bulk moduli computed with Gassmann’s equation and the more general Brown & Korringa’s equation will be compared to assess the applicability of Gassmann’s equation for reservoir rocks used for CO2 storage. A simple metric will also be presented, obtainable from dry rock velocity measurements, that can be used to easily assess Gassmann’s applicability and guide the choice of fluid substitution option based on the required modeling accuracy. Illustrations of the magnitude of Gassmann’s inaccuracy is provided using data from the Northern Lights sequestration project in the North Sea. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/g_pCG8kH #SPECalgary #carbonstorage #fluid #substitution #geomechanics Claude Rezk | Amir Haghi | Fabien Allo

🔔 Join us for our SPE YP Calgary presentation on Thursday, November 7th! 🍃 As the energy sector faces increasing pressure to decarbonize, understanding carbon markets has become essential for oil and gas professionals. This lunch and learn session by Amy Zell of Guardyan Conservation will provide a comprehensive introduction to the carbon markets, breaking down the mechanics of Alberta's TIER system, the growing voluntary carbon market, and the global framework emerging from Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. You’ll gain practical insights into how these markets operate, what drives pricing, and how compliance and voluntary strategies can complement each other to unlock new opportunities for emissions reductions and business growth. Whether you're new to carbon markets or seeking to refine your knowledge, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate this complex landscape and contribute to your organization's sustainability goals. Register today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gKM4RiYj #SPECalgary #oilandgas #carbon #emissionsreduction #energyindustry #businessgrowth Tedi Hamitaj, P.Eng.