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A World of Opportunity

Discover the rich history of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the valuable resources and benefits it offers to professionals in the energy industry. With a global and diverse membership, access to the latest technical knowledge, professional development opportunities, and programs for young professionals and students, SPE is committed to advancing the industry and supporting its members' growth and success.

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A World of Opportunity

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  1. A World of Opportunity Society of Petroleum Engineers

  2. A Brief History of SPE

  3. SPE Has Grown with the Industry • 1871: American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) forms in Pennsylvania USA • 1913: AIME creates oil and gas committee • 1957: Officially founded as SPE • 1985: SPE incorporates separately • 2007 SPE celebrates 50-year anniversary • 2011: SPE surpasses 100,000 members worldwide

  4. SPE Mission To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge… and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.

  5. SPE Today:Global, Diverse Membership • 104,000 members in 123 countries • 187 member sections • 238 student chapters

  6. Diverse Job Classifications

  7. Diverse Technical Disciplines

  8. Diverse Company Categories

  9. SPE Provides Access to Latest Technical Knowledge Learn both proven and emerging technologies from global experts Network with colleagues at the local, regional and international level Get professional development opportunities at all career levels

  10. Member Benefits Tangible • Journal of Petroleum Technology (monthly) • Membership in Technical Interest Groups, 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 resume • Give back to the industry by sharing knowledge

  11. SPE Online Resourceswww.spe.org • Search and download SPE technical papers • Join Technical Interest Groups • Access professional networks • Connect through eMentoring program • Read peer-reviewed technical journals

  12. SPE Technical Papers • 65,000+ SPE technical papers in www.OnePetro.orgmultisociety library (130,000+ total papers) • 1,700 new papers added annually • Historical papers back to 1884 • More than 3 million downloads per year

  13. SPE International Events 115+ conferences, forums and workshops each year To reduce travel expense: SPE is placing conferences and workshops close to major petroleum operations

  14. SPE Training Courses • Enhance Professional Development • Address Big Crew Change • Courses range from 1 to 5 days • Taught by the most experienced experts in the world • All six petroleum engineering disciplines covered • Delivered four ways: • Attached to Conferences and workshops • Stand-alone venues where needed • Customized In-house courses • Piloting use of Webinars and online offerings • In 2011, 100 course offered in 17 cities in nine countries

  15. Preparing the Next Generation

  16. No. of Young Members Increases 2011 Average Age of Members: 46 Percentage Member age

  17. No. of Young Members Increases Percentage Member age

  18. Who Are Young Professionals? • Age 35 and younger • <10 years of industry experience • Industry’s next generation of leaders

  19. Benefits of SPE’s Young Professionals Programs • Provides opportunities to enhance technical, professional competence • Helps companies get highest returns on their human resources

  20. SPE Young Professionals Programs • The Way Ahead Magazine – in print and online • Young Professionals Awards • Young Professionals Workshops • Global Young Professionals • Coordinating Committee • Ambassador Lecturer Program to universities • Online Young Professionals Network • Local Young Professionals activities in SPE Sections • eMentoring

  21. SPE Student Member Growth • 2011: 29,000 student members at universities in 103 countries • SPE Student Chapters: 238 • SPE sponsors student dues

  22. Student Members by RegionYear-end 2011

  23. SPE Accelerates Transition for University Students Student Development Opportunities • Regional Student Paper Contests • Ambassador Lecturer Program – YPs visit student chapters to talk about career experiences • Special student activities– events, field trips • Networking - with practicing professionals • Technology resources – local section meetings, SPE online resources • eMentoring and online technical groups – connect to professionals globally

  24. New SPE Star Scholarships, Fellowships Star Scholarship program offers scholarships in SPE’s geographic regions Funds undergraduate scholarship at USD 5,000/year; a graduate level fellowship at USD 10,000/year. Applications are due by 15 March each year

  25. SPE Petroleum Professional Certification • Certification offered in Middle East, Asia Pacific, and other regions as requested • Four-step evaluation process - Education - Examination - Experience - Ethics

  26. SPE Requirements for CertificationCertification is a voluntary add-on and not automatic with SPE membership • SPE member in good standing • Undergraduate degree - engineering, science or technology (accredited university) • 4-years hands-on engineering experience • Complete comprehensive exam • Accept SPE’s Guide to Professional Conduct • Participate in 16 hours continuing education annually

  27. Essential Energy Education • Energy4me is SPE’s global energy education outreach program offering factual educational resources to pre-university students, teachers, and the public: • speaker programs • teacher development initiatives • energy4me.org website

  28. Ready-to-go Resources • Educational book • SPEI donates to school when SPE members give classroom presentations • Available for bulk purchase to donate to schools • Lesson plans available for teachers on Energy4me.org • In English, French and Spanish. Coming soon: Arabic, Chinese, Russian • Energy4me Kit • Classroom presentation and activity kit • Hands-on classroom activities and hands-on experiments for all grade levels • Teachers can use when no speaker is available • Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish versions available for download on Energy4me.org • Energy4me.org • Accurate, global energy information from a trusted source – SPE • Answers to important questions like “how much oil is left?” • Career information, industry videos, educational activities and more!

  29. Keys to SPE’s Success • Respected resource for technical knowledge • Diverse, global membership • Member-driven • Lifelong opportunities for career development • Neutral, non-competitive and non-commercialexchange

  30. A World of Opportunity Society of Petroleum Engineers

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