SPE Aberdeen Names Lowdon Chairman
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section has appointed Ross Lowdon as Chairman. He takes over from Anthony Onukwu and will hold the chairmanship until September 2015. Beginning his career as a hydrographic surveyor, Lowdon has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently the head of the surveying domain for Schlumberger Drilling & Measurement, globally. He holds a degree in land economy from The University of Aberdeen and an MSc in Drilling and Well Engineering from Robert Gordon University. Lowdon said, “The positive changes
Can O&G Drilling Methods Help Mars Exploration?
William Eustes III is an associate professor in petroleum engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, where he has taught for 17 years. As well as teaching and conducting specialist drilling and completions research, he also has more than 35 years’ experience as a professional engineer. Anthony Onukwu, chairman of SPE Aberdeen, said, “We are honored to have secured a speaker of Professor Eustes’ stature, to discuss this extremely interesting and unusual topic. This is still a relatively new area of discussion which has gained traction in recent years, with the technology advancements
Offshore Risk Management Focus at SPE Event
the Titanic disaster. Since then, companies and policies have matured, but risk management remains a crucial aspect of any operation. I look forward to sharing my experience in the field and helping the audience understand the importance of risk management as well as its function offshore.” Anthony Onukwu, Chairman of SPE Aberdeen, said “Understanding risk management is crucial to protecting project personnel. With more than 35 years of experience in offshore risk management, Mr. Armstrong will provide the audience with an alternative perspective to the usual, more technical O&G topics
SPE Aberdeen: Tackling the Offshore Design Challenge
of these parameters or even a change in the operating environment can result in failure.” Dr. White will discuss how these failures can be investigated and corrective action can be identified using advanced simulation methods, highlighted through a number of case studies. Mr Anthony Onukwu, chairman of SPE Aberdeen, added: “Prospect Flow Solutions has a well established reputation of delivering engineering solutions for projects across the globe. Dr. White has a wealth of engineering experience and we are delighted that he will be sharing his expertise with us at our next
Tendeka to Present at Next SPE Event
that completion technology keeps pace. North Sea-based companies have a legacy of delivering advanced completion technologies, and it is important that they continue to develop new solutions for extended reach wells, brownfield and marginal field developments and multi-lateral wells.” Anthony Onukwu, chairman of SPE Aberdeen, said, “SPE Aberdeen is well known for hosting presentations which cover some of most high profile topics in the industry. “The North Sea is considered by many as home to advanced completion technology, due to the harsh and challenging operating environment
Geo-mechanics and Fractured Reservoirs Event
state of stress. “By gaining an understanding of the interactions that occur in fractured reservoirs, we can protect ourselves from the fear of the unknown and may be able to use this knowledge for effective reservoir planning.” The Chairman of the SPE Aberdeen Section, Anthony Onukwu, said, “Prof. Couples’s presentation is an event that can’t be missed by geophysicists and reservoir engineers. He will provide the participants with a fresh perspective on geo-mechanics and I encourage all those who wish to further their knowledge on the topic to attend his
SPE Aberdeen Lauch European Student Competition
and has seen the competition significantly increase in success, with a record 36 teams taking part this year. We felt that it was important for an event of this type to be brought to Europe to give our students a chance to demonstrate the extent of their knowledge." SPE Aberdeen chairman Anthony Onukwu said: "SPE Aberdeen has supported students for many years by providing scholarships and bursaries however we also want to support them in maximising their career potential. Initiatives such as the Petro League are a fantastic way for them to raise their own profile. This is an unprecedented
SPE Brings Student Competition to Europe
to raise their profile with potential employers, as well as allowing universities to promote themselves to a wider audience.” SPE Aberdeen plans for the Europe Petro League to attract growing interest across Europe, with the event being hosted every two years. SPE Aberdeen chairman Anthony Onukwu said, “SPE Aberdeen has supported students for many years by providing scholarships and bursaries however we also want to support them in maximizing their career potential. Initiatives such as the Petro League are a fantastic way for them to raise their own profile. Round one is currently
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