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A World of Opportunity

Society of Petroleum Engineers2014

SPE MissionTo collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competenceA Brief History of SPE

SPE Has Grown with the Industry1871American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) forms inPennsylvania USA1913AIME creates oil and gas committee1957Officially founded as SPE1985SPE incorporates separately2007SPE celebrates 50-year anniversary2011SPE surpasses 100,000 members worldwide2014SPE membership grows to 124,000+

SPE Vision

Enable the global oil and gas E&P industry to share technical knowledge needed to meet the worlds energy needs in a safe and environmentally responsible mannerSPE is UniqueGlobal not-for-profit Exists for the benefit of its members, who direct the activities of the organizationThe technical content for programs is developed mainly by membersWe are operating an organization in which the owners, workers, and customers are all the same people, SPE members

SPEs Global Membership124,000 + members in 135 countries190 professional sections 295 student chapters

7PROFESSIONALMEMBERSHIP86,821 members In 135 countries190 sectionsSTUDENTMEMBERSHIP37,707 members In 119 countries295 chaptersMembership50% North America16% Middle East/ South Asia14% Europe11% Asia Pacific 4% Africa 3% South America/ Caribbean 2% Russia and Caspian

22% North America19% Middle East/ South Asia12% Europe19% Asia Pacific 9% Africa13% South America/ Caribbean 6% Russia and Caspian

Technical DisciplinesJob CategoriesMember BenefitsTangibleJPT (monthly)Membership technical sections, geographic sectionsDiscounts on technical papers, books, periodicalsOnline resources www.spe.orgDiscounts on conferences, forums, workshopsVisiting lectures by distinguished experts

IntangibleLeadership opportunitiesNetworkingAdd professional standing to your resum Give back to the industry by sharing knowledge

How SPE Disseminates TechnologyConnecting membersConferences & other meetings held globallyOnline technical communitiesSharing technical knowledge MagazinesOnePetroPetroWikiPeer-reviewed journalsInforming the public about our industry

SPE MeetingsSection meetings Distinguished lecturersConferences30+ per yearWorkshops 90+ per year in 20-30 countriesForumsUnique forward looking events Webinars50+ webinars held in 2013

SPE Training CoursesEnhance professional developmentCourses in 6 PE disciplinesOne to five days in lengthDelivered four ways:conferences and workshopsStand-alone venues Customized in-house coursesWebinars and online

SPE Technical Resources

15SPE Technical Resources

16SPE Technical Resources

SPE.orgSearch and download papersJoin Technical Interest GroupsAccess professional networks Connect through eMentoring programRead peer-reviewed journals

Technical Papers65,000+ SPE technical papers in www.OnePetro.org multi-society library (130,000+ papers) 1,700 new papers annuallyHistorical papers back to 18843 + million downloads per year

17SPE Petroleum Engineering CertificationFurthers technical and professional competence and skillsProvides an internationally recognized standardDemonstrates commitment to profession

SPE Young ProfessionalsAge 35 and younger29% of SPEs professional members are YPsLess than 10 years of industry experience Industrys next generation of leaders

Young Professionals Program BenefitsEnhances technical competenceProvides soft skills training Helps companies receive highest return on their human resources

Young Professionals ProgramsThe Way Ahead Magazine YP AwardsYP WorkshopsGlobal YP Coordinating CommitteeAmbassador Lecturer Program to universitiesOnline YP NetworkLocal YP activities in SectionseMentoring

Student Development Opportunities30% are studentsRegional Student Paper ContestsSpecial student activitiesNetworking Technology resources eMentoring online technical groups

Regional Student Paper ContestsAmbassador Lecturer ProgramSpecial student activities events, field trips, Ambassador Lecturer Program eventsNetworking with practicing professionalsTechnology resources local section meetings, online resourceseMentoring online technical groups connect globally

22SPE Scholarships and FellowshipsScholarships offered in SPEs geographic regions.USD 5,000/year undergraduate scholarshipsUSD 10,000/year graduate fellowships

23VolunteerismVolunteerism is key to SPEs successVolunteering helps members:Learn the industryInteract with industry professionals Give back to the industry

24Energy4Me

Global energy education outreach program developed to attract young people to the petroleum industry as well as improve community awareness.Energy4Me ResourcesEducational 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 PrioritiesCapability development (to support industry with the big crew change) Knowledge transfer Promoting professionalism and social responsibilityPublic education about petroleum engineering profession and industry issues

Capability DevelopmentAccelerate competency developmentSupport faculty development and retentionFill faculty gap with experienced professionalsFacilitate lifecycle learning strategiesAssess competency

Knowledge TransferMaintain and enhance technical quality address volunteerism issuesMake knowledge available on-demand and user-friendly Address language issues Take full advantage of communications technologiesEnable identification and closure of technology gapsComplete and promote use of PetroWikiServe as curator of contentDetermine future of peer-reviewed journalsFacilitate mentoring

Promote Professionalism and Social ResponsibilityEmphasize SPE professional code of conductIncorporate ethics and ethics education in SPE programmingProvide certificationPromote safety and environmental protection as high priorities Maintain integrity and independence of SPE

Public Education About Petroleum Engineering and Industry IssuesAttract young people to the industryDevelop public awareness programs based on technologyServe as a technical authority/trusted source of unbiased informationLeverage membership to provide expertise

Society of Petroleum Engineers2014A World of Opportunity