SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series: Data Science & Engineering Analytics and Drilling
Join us for an insightful SPE Live with the SPE Data Science & Engineering Analytics (DSEA) and Drilling Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the industry, and how SPE is fostering innovation and collaboration among professionals.
Speakers:
• Sushma Bhan, SPE DSEA Technical Director. Board of Directors at Ikon Science
• Robin Macmillan, SPE Drilling Technical Director. Consultant
Moderated by Silviu Livescu, 2020-2023 SPE DSEA Technical Director. Co-Founder and CTO at Bedrock Energy
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SPE Live Podcast: Innovating Together - Solutions, People, and Energy for a Responsible Transition
Join us for an SPE Live on Energy Transition. Learn how the technical and scientific advancements in geo-engineering can contribute to meeting the challenges of the energy transition with a preview of the upcoming SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition in Vienna. Under the theme of “Innovating Together: Solutions, People and Energy for a Responsible Transition”, the event will join upstream oil and gas technology with clean energy efforts to discuss future pathways of discovery, providing the chance to establish a common ground across disciplines to highlight recent achievements, sharing proposed guidelines for optimizing integrated processes and procedures, discussing the new targets of education in the energy sector, exploring strategic approaches to adapt traditional oil and gas expertise to new energy technologies, to create inclusive workplace cultures and to foster innovative initiatives for sustainable energy solutions.
Moderator: Edna Michelle Bisso Bi Mba, Head of Reservoir Services, Harbour Energy
Guests:
• Reinhard Oswald, SVP Tech Center at OMV
• Filippo Abbá, COO & Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at SAIPEM
• Francesca Verga, Professor at Politecnico di Torino
SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition
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SPE Live Podcast: The Future of the North Sea – Perspectives from Across Europe
Oil and gas from the North Sea has powered Europe for decades. The North Sea is now providing a diverse mix of energy solutions with ambitious plans for offshore wind, the scale up of carbon storage, and the potential for hydrogen generation and distribution. Europe’s energy systems have been hit by turmoil following the Ukraine war.
In this SPE Live, you will hear perspectives from across Europe and the different approaches to how countries are managing their respective journeys to net zero emissions. Some countries continue to encourage investment in oil and gas to drive the economy and fund a broader energy transition, others have taken a different path seeking to accelerate renewable energy coupled with policy that removes incentives for oil and gas development.
What is the future for the North Sea as Europe’s energy mix evolves? How do we best use this shared resource?
This lively conversation will be continued at SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen on 2-5 September 2025.
Moderator: Natalie Coupar, Communications and Marketing Director, OEUK
Guests:
• Martin Næsby – Chief Executive, Dansk Offshore
• Laura Sims – Associate Director, S&P Global
SPE Offshore Europe
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SPE Live Podcast: How Relevant is Well Intervention in Today's O&G Landscape?
How relevant is well intervention in today’s O&G landscape? Very much, as the need from operators to maximize ROI while maintaining cost control relies on mature asset management, production increases. Well Intervention is a fundamental technical discipline, which enables Operators to regain access to reserves and restore/increase production faster than drilling. The SPE/ICoTA conference is the cornerstone of the Well Intervention Technical Community, where companies share their newest technologies, developments, and achievements, contributing to the technical excellence and knowledge sharing amongst peers.
Moderated by Carlos Torres, SPE North America Regional Director. Founder and Owner at Royal Oaks Energy Services
Speakers:
Manuel Chavez, Lead Well Interventions Engineer, Coiled Tubing SME at Shell
Luis Castro, Asset Surveillance and Intervention Leader at Baker Hughes
SPE/ICoTA Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition
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SPE Live Podcast: Shaping the Future of the Drilling and Well Industry
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Erik Kirkemo, Senior Vice President of Drilling & Well at Equinor and Conference Chair for the upcoming SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition. We will explore the extraordinary shifts reshaping the drilling landscape—from harnessing advanced automation and digital innovation to pursuing net-zero targets. Erik will share insights on balancing short-term demands with long-term strategic planning, adapting to evolving regulations, and leveraging collaboration to drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on what’s truly shaping the future of drilling.
Moderated by Robin Macmillan, SPE Technical Director for Drilling
Speakers: Erik Kirkemo, Senior Vice President of Drilling and Well, Equinor. Conference Chair for the 2025 SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference & Exhibition
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