Transcript SPE Overview - Society of Petroleum Engineers
A World of Opportunity
Society of Petroleum Engineers 2014
SPE Mission
To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge… and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence
A Brief History of SPE
SPE Has Grown with the Industry
1871 1913 1957 1985 2007 2011 2014
American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) forms in Pennsylvania USA AIME creates oil and gas committee Officially founded as SPE SPE incorporates separately SPE celebrates 50-year anniversary SPE surpasses 100,000 members worldwide SPE membership grows to 124,000 +
SPE Vision
Enable the global oil and gas E&P industry to share technical knowledge needed to meet the world’s energy needs in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
SPE is Unique
• • • • Global not-for-profit Exists for the benefit of its members, who direct the activities of the organization The technical content for programs is developed mainly by members We are operating an organization in which the owners, workers, and customers are all the same people,
SPE members
SPE’s Global Membership
124,000 + members in 135 countries • 190 professional sections • 295 student chapters
Membership
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
86,821 members In 135 countries 190 sections 50% North America 16% Middle East/ South Asia 14% Europe 11% Asia Pacific 4% Africa 3% South America/ Caribbean 2% Russia and Caspian
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
37,707 members In 119 countries 295 chapters 22% North America 19% Middle East/ South Asia 12% Europe 19% Asia Pacific 9% Africa 13% South America/ Caribbean 6% Russia and Caspian
Technical Disciplines
Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility Projects, Facilities, and Construction 3% 7% Management and Information Production and Operations 12% 23% Reservoir Description and Dynamics 0% 5% 27% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Job Categories
Superintendent/Foreman Educator Other Geologist/Geophysicist Consultant Executive Manager Engineer 0% 1% 2% 5% 5% 6% 35% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 46% 45% 50%
Member Benefits
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Tangible
JPT (monthly) Membership technical sections, geographic sections Discounts on technical papers, books, periodicals Online resources – www.spe.org
Discounts on conferences, forums, workshops Visiting lectures by distinguished experts • • • •
Intangible
Leadership opportunities Networking Add professional standing to your resumé Give back to the industry by sharing knowledge
How SPE Disseminates Technology
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Connecting members
– Conferences & other meetings held globally – Online technical communities
Sharing technical knowledge
– Magazines – OnePetro – – PetroWiki Peer-reviewed journals
Informing the public about our industry
SPE Meetings
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Section meetings
– Distinguished lecturers
Conferences
– 30+ per year
Workshops
– 90+ per year in 20-30 countries
Forums
– Unique forward looking events
Webinars
– 50+ webinars held in 2013
SPE Training Courses
• • • • Enhance professional development Courses in 6 PE disciplines One to five days in length Delivered four ways: – conferences and workshops – – Stand-alone venues Customized in-house courses – Webinars and online
SPE Technical Resources
SPE Technical Resources
SPE Technical Resources
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SPE.org
Search and download papers Join Technical Interest Groups Access professional networks Connect through eMentoring program Read peer-reviewed journals • • • •
Technical Papers
65,000 + SPE technical papers in www.OnePetro.org multi-society library (130,000 + papers) 1,700 new papers annually Historical papers back to 1884 3 + million downloads per year
SPE Petroleum Engineering Certification • • • Furthers technical and professional competence and skills Provides an internationally recognized standard Demonstrates commitment to profession
SPE Young Professionals
• • • • Age 35 and younger 29% of SPE’s professional members are YPs Less than 10 years of industry experience Industry’s next generation of leaders
Young Professionals Program Benefits • • • Enhances technical competence Provides “soft skills” training Helps companies receive highest return on their human resources
Young Professionals Programs
• • • • • • • • The Way Ahead Magazine YP Awards YP Workshops Global YP Coordinating Committee Ambassador Lecturer Program to universities Online YP Network Local YP activities in Sections eMentoring
Student Development Opportunities • • • • • • 30% are students Regional Student Paper Contests Special student activities Networking Technology resources eMentoring online technical groups
SPE Scholarships and Fellowships
• • • Scholarships offered in SPE’s geographic regions.
USD 5,000/year undergraduate scholarships USD 10,000/year graduate fellowships
Volunteerism
• • Volunteerism is key to SPE’s success Volunteering helps members: – Learn the industry – Interact with industry professionals – Give back to the industry
Energy4Me
Global energy education outreach program developed to attract young people to the petroleum industry as well as improve community awareness.
Energy4Me Resources
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Educational Book
filled with information on the history and uses for petroleum resources •
Energy4me Kit
classroom materials and activities for every grade level •
Energy4Me.org website
contains videos, information on careers, educational activities, and more.
Public Education
Hydraulic fracturing website devoted to providing factual, transparent information about hydraulic fracturing.
SPE Strategic Priorities
1. Capability development (to support industry with the big crew change) 2. Knowledge transfer 3. Promoting professionalism and social responsibility 4. Public education about petroleum engineering profession and industry issues
Capability Development
• • • • • Accelerate competency development Support faculty development and retention Fill faculty gap with experienced professionals Facilitate lifecycle learning strategies Assess competency
Knowledge Transfer
• • • • • • • • • Maintain and enhance technical quality address volunteerism issues Make knowledge available on-demand and user-friendly Address language issues Take full advantage of communications technologies Enable identification and closure of technology gaps Complete and promote use of PetroWiki Serve as curator of content Determine future of peer-reviewed journals Facilitate mentoring
Promote Professionalism and Social Responsibility • • • • • Emphasize SPE professional code of conduct Incorporate ethics and ethics education in SPE programming Provide certification Promote safety and environmental protection as high priorities Maintain integrity and independence of SPE
Public Education About Petroleum Engineering and Industry Issues • • • • Attract young people to the industry Develop public awareness programs based on technology Serve as a technical authority/trusted source of unbiased information Leverage membership to provide expertise
Society of Petroleum Engineers
A World of Opportunity 2014