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For offshore wells, particularly deepwater completions in depleted reservoirs, the challenges are significantly greater than in virgin reservoirs because reservoir pressure depletion narrows the operating window. This leads to, and increases, the risk of formation damage, losses, well control events, and completion failure. Other issues are dealing with fluid loss pills, assessing risk from mud losses or poor cement behind pipe. Successful completion of depleted reservoirs requires a more holistic approach to its design that takes the whole well history from the start of drilling the reservoir into account. In this SPE Live, the panelists will discuss the critical challenges, technologies available to address these challenges, and any gaps. They will also discuss/evaluate best practices for successfully completing depleted reservoirs.

Moderated by: Bala Gadiyar, Technical Advisor at SLB

Speakers:

Ricardo Gomez, Advisor Completions Engineer at Chevron

Karthik Mahadev, Wells Fracturing and Stimulation Subject Matter Expert at BP

Technical sections offer SPE members a powerful way to learn, share, connect and grow. From webinars and awards to student programs and global networking, these communities provide opportunities to build technical expertise and lasting professional relationships. Discover why they may be one of SPE’s most valuable member benefits.

This SPE Live will explore whether and how geomechanics plays a critical role in influencing and improving how our industry understands, develops, and manages subsurface resources. Key discussion points will highlight the value of geomechanics, particularly when it is not treated in isolation but integrated with geology, geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, drilling, completions, and production to build a more comprehensive understanding of formation behavior.We invite practitioners, researchers, users, and service providers to discuss challenging issues surrounding the importance of geomechanics and explore how the exchange of knowledge and best practices can strengthen the profession.

Moderated by: Claudia Bonin, Adjunct Professor at Houston Christian University and Geomechanics Technical Section Officer

Speakers:

Peggy Rijken, SPE Completions Technical Director. General Manager, Geomechanics Center of Excellence at Chevron Technology Center  

Koji Yamamoto, Geomechanical Engineer at Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and SPE Asia Pacific Regional Director

Join SPE President, Prof. Jennifer Miskimins, in this SPE Live with three outstanding early-career professionals from around the world as they discuss what inspires them to build careers in energy, how new technologies and collaboration platforms are reshaping the way they work, and why the aspirations of the next generation are redefining the future of our profession.

Moderated by Jennifer Miskimins, SPE President and Professor & Department Head at Colorado School of Mines

Speakers:

Hitisha Dadlani, Senior Reservoir Engineer at ONGC, India

Haoming Ma, Research Scientist at University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources

Charalampos (Harry) Soilemezidis, Systems Engineer at CLS Engineering & Energy, Germany

Get more from ATCE 2026 with a strategic plan for learning, networking, technology scouting, and career growth. Susan Howes shares how to maximize the value of SPE's premier annual event.