The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) says it will work towards extracting more value from technical papers at the organisation’s disposal to drive sustainable growth in upstream operations.
The SPE is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production, and serves more than 124,800 members in 134 countries worldwide.
The newly-appointed Chairman, Technical Papers Sub-Committee of SPE Nigeria Council Technical Standing Committee, Yisa Adeeyo, disclosed this while speaking on the role the Society could play in shaping the future of the sector.
The SPE can also offer educational opportunities to help engineers and other professionals learn how to convert technical papers into problem-solving technology in the oil and gas space to facilitate better resource efficiency, emissions reduction and fit-for-purpose solutions in the sector’s quest for cleaner energy.
Adeeyo, a Senior Advisor, Reservoir Engineering, Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group, said upstream company will work closely with the SPE and other stakeholders to increase the impact of its operations across the energy sector value chain through more learning and development platforms.
He said: “The SPE can also offer educational opportunities to help engineers and other professionals learn how to convert technical papers into problem-solving technology in the oil and gas space to facilitate better resource efficiency, emissions reduction and fit-for-purpose solutions in the sector’s quest for cleaner energy.”
Speaking on his appointment as Chairman, Technical Papers Sub Committee, Adeeyo said: “I see this as a recognition of my contribution to oil and gas technical knowledge and commitment to the SPE and its objectives. The position will give me a strong platform to contribute significantly to transfer of knowledge and the growth and development of research and innovative technologies in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.”
He noted that the upstream sector in Nigeria is facing several major challenges, including the need to attract investment, improve infrastructure and address security concerns.
“Insecurity is a major challenge, as oil facilities and personnel have been targeted by vandal groups. Infrastructure constraints, such as the lack of pipelines and refining capacity, have also hampered the sector,” he stated.
Adeeyo noted that the SPE can play a role in helping to address these challenges by providing technical assistance and training, as well as advocating for more investment in the sector.
“The society can also provide a forum for sharing of best practices. In this regard, the availability, accessibility, and usability of cutting-edge technology in pipeline surveillance, oil field digitalisation and automation will be of premium benefit to the industry. I believe the SPE should set the pace in the national discourse on alternative optimal technology in the oil and gas sector.”
