SPE Live Podcast: AI-Driven Transformation. Powering Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Future of Oil & Gas
This SPE Live explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry, driving unprecedented gains in operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As the sector navigates volatile markets and decarbonization mandates, AI emerges as a critical enabler for predictive processes, autonomous operations, and emissions reduction. Industry leaders share real-world case studies, strategic roadmaps, and emerging trends shaping the next decade of energy innovation.
Key Themes Covered:
* AI’s Strategic Imperative
* High-Impact Applications
* Innovation Frontiers
* Talent & Leadership
Moderated by Wael Ziadat, Vice President at Corva AI
Speaker:
Majed Alzahrani, Petroleum Engineering Systems Consultant and Data Scientist at Saudi Aramco
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SPE Live Podcast Regional Director Series: Igniting Impact - SPE Africa’s Bold New Path in Member Engagement and Regional Synergy
The Society of Petroleum Engineers Africa Region is on a transformative phase—redefining how professionals connect, grow, and lead across the continent. In this exclusive SPE Live, the Africa Regional Director will speak to bold initiatives about the future of member engagement and collaboration within the region. From the maiden edition of the SPE Africa Annual Technical Conference (ATCE) to the launch of SPE Africa Beyond-the-Border (BtB) initiative, the sustained SPE Africa YP debate and Section Officers Workshop, and the setup of different active units engaging members and the public, this session will spotlight the vision, strategy, and milestones driving Africa’s energy dialogue forward. Additionally, this SPE Live will provide insights from the ongoing SPEI President’s tour of Africa, which is reinforcing SPE’s commitment to regional inclusion, and professional excellence. Join us to learn how these groundbreaking programs are creating platforms for knowledge sharing, leadership development, expanding SPE Africa footprint across Africa and cross-border synergy—setting a new standard for regional engagement in SPE Africa.
Moderated by Emmanuella Agbo, Project Engineer, Renaissance Africa Energy Company
Speaker: Riverson Oppong, SPE Africa Regional Director. CEO, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC)
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SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - September 2025
In this exclusive Q&A, 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins shares her roadmap for the year ahead, touching on key initiatives, the importance of member engagement, and how SPE can evolve to meet the changing needs of the energy sector.
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SPE Live Podcast: Synergizing Innovation and Collaboration - Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future
The SPE Energy Transition Symposium brings together professionals from multiple disciplines across the energy sector, offering a comprehensive platform for learning, networking, and collaboration. Our primary objective is to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of knowledge drawn from the insights of industry leaders, technical experts, academics, practitioners, representatives from the financial community, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leaders. In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, staying informed and connected is more important than ever. This SPE Live provides a sneak peek into the upcoming 2025 SPE Energy Transition Symposium, happening 8-10 September 2025 in Sugar Land, Texas.
Moderated by George Koperna, CEO at Advanced Resources International, Inc.
Speaker: Maria Angela Capello, Senior Partner at Red Tree Consulting
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SPE Live Podcast: 2025 SRMS Update - Expanding the Framework for CO2 Storage Resources Classification and Management
Join us for an overview of SPE’s newly updated CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), a system that provides the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) community with a standard for storage resources classification and categorization. The SRMS provides a consistent approach to estimate storable quantities and evaluate the commerciality of projects and presents results in a comprehensive classification framework. It provides stakeholders (governments, regulators, financial entities, etc.) a means for understanding confidence in the storage resources for their use and allow comparing and contrasting CO2 storage estimates based on project maturity and geologic certainty. It also provides context for an investment and tracking the performance of the investment. The expert moderator and panel of speakers will share and discuss how the 2025 SRMS built on the 2017 system, the key changes from the previous version, and will review the applicability of the SRMS at a high level.
Moderated by Scott Frailey, Principal Reservoir Engineer at Illinois Geologic Survey
Speakers:
• Sylvain Thibeau, CO2 Geological Storage Expert at TotalEnergies
• Daniel DiLuzio, Vice Chair of Chevron’s Storage Advisory Committee
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