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The SPE Europe Energy Conference Committee invites you to be part of this transformative event by submitting a paper proposal for potential inclusion in the technical programme. Make a difference to the progress of the energy transition and present your expertise and innovations.

Call for papers is now open.

 

We will be utilising OnePetro and SCOPUS for the publishing of papers.

Message from Rafael E. Hincapie - Programme Chair

Invitation for Call For Papers

Submit Your Abstract

Dear Energy Industry and partnering industries Colleagues,

We believe the SPE Europe Energy Conference 2025 is set to be a pivotal event, addressing the most pressing topics in the energy sector, including key areas such as traditional energy sources, low carbon initiatives, and new energy solutions. We warmly invite you to submit your papers. This year’s focus, Innovating Together: People, Energy, and Solutions for a Responsible Transition, highlights our collective dedication to promoting sustainable energy solutions through both collaboration and innovation.

We are seeking submissions from all energy sector that explore the critical technical, economic, social, and environmental dimensions of energy and resource development. Whether you are in or outside SPE your contribution will be highly valuable to reach our purpose. Your research, case studies and insights are essential in driving technological advancements and responsible decision-making that will shape the future of our industry. This conference presents a unique platform in Europe to share your expertise, engage with leading professionals, and contribute to the global dialogue on energy solutions. By participating, you will help drive the technological innovations and sustainable practices that are crucial for our future.

In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, the integration of sustainable projects and operations management is crucial for achieving low carbon and new energy solutions. This involves leveraging underground storage technologies and addressing the facts and challenges in field development and geoscience. Digital transformation and artificial intelligence play pivotal roles in enhancing efficient drilling and completion applications. Additionally, embracing a circular production cycle and responsible transformation ensures long-term sustainability.

Last, for the first time we have newly added Talent development and diversity that will underscore the need for a skilled, diverse workforce to drive innovation and growth in the energy sector. Together, these topics encapsulate the comprehensive and forward-thinking agenda of the conference.

Join us in this endeavor in the conference and exhibition to foster a responsible energy transition, ensuring that our solutions are economically viable, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Alongside the rest of the committee, we eagerly anticipate your valuable submissions and look forward to welcoming you to the SPE Europe Energy Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Vienna.

Warm regards and Grüße aus Wien!

Rafael E. Hincapie - Programme Chair 

Edna Michelle Bisso Bi Mba - Co-Chairperson

Integrated Projects and Operations Management

01. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Sustainable Design and Construction Practices in Oil and Gas Facilities

02. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Integration of Renewable Energy Sources in Oil and Gas Projects

03. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Technologies for Optimizing Construction and Operations

04. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Designing Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Hubs given the category

05. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Modular Construction for Sustainable Oil and Gas Projects

06. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Retrofitting Existing Facilities for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

07. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Energy Efficiency Best Practices in Oil and Gas Operations, including Challenges to transition

08. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Sustainable Water Management in Oil and Gas Operations

09. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Facility Management and Asset Performance Optimisation: Challenges, Technologies, and Innovative Practices

10. Sustainable Integrated Projects and Operations Management: Large Scale Projects or Feasibility Evaluation on CO2, Hydrogen, or Geothermal

Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions

11. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Methane Emissions Monitoring & Reduction: Technologies and Practices

12. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Sustainable E&P Data Management

13. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Electrification of Oilfields

14. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Carbon Footprint Management

15. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Hydrogen Production and Utilization in Oil and Gas Industry

16. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Geothermal operations

17. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Mineral extraction from Geothermal reservoirs

18. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Low Carbon Policy Frameworks

19. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Innovative Approaches to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Construction

20. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Incorporating Solar and Wind Energy into Oil and Gas Projects

21. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Decarbonization Strategies in field development and drilling

22. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Renewable Energy Technologies

23. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Advanced Biofuels

24. Low Carbon and New Energy Solutions: Gas as transition fluid and renewable energy

Underground Storage Technologies

25. Underground Storage Technologies: Hydrogen Storage: feasibility assessment, material compatibility, pilots and development plans

26. Underground Storage Technologies: Natural gas storage in aquifers or depleted oil/gas reservoirs & best practices

27. Underground Storage Technologies: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): scientific and technical challenges 

28. Underground Storage Technologies: Cavern storage: Planning, construction, integrity and operation

29. Underground Storage Technologies: CO2 Sequestration and Carbon Capture: Development Plans and Case Studies

Field Development and Geoscience

30. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Innovative Oil and Gas Development Plans: Case Studies and Best Practices

31. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Challenges in Oil and Gas Field Development: Marginal Fields, Complex Reservoirs, and Mature Fields

32. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Water Production Lifecycle Management: Strategies and Case Studies

33. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Reservoir Modelling and Simulation: Integrating Geoscience and Engineering

34. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Fluid Characterisation and SCAL: Advances and Case Studies

35. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Chemical, CO2, and Gas Applications

36. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Breakthrough Technologies in Field Development: Maximising Recovery Factors

37. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Role of Geoscience in Uncertainty Assessment and Decision Making

38. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Advances in Seismic Acquisition, Processing, and Reservoir Characterisation

39. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Emerging Logging Technologies and Interpretation Methods

40. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Geostatic and Geological Modelling: Innovations and Applications

41. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: R&D in Geoscience: Technology Development, Deployment, and Case Studies

42. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Novel Well Testing and Design for Geoenergy Reservoirs and storages

43. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Geoenergy Reservoir Management Under Uncertainty and Risk

44. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Geophysics - Exploration and Appraisal of New Geoenergy Resources

45. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Flow assurance: Evaluation Remediation and Control

46. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Advancement in Flow Measurement and Profiling

47. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Well Performance Diagnostics and Control

48. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Reservoir surveillance: Case Studies and Best Practices

49. Field Development and Geoscience – facts and challenges in an evolving energy scenario: Integrated Asset Modeling & Optimization: Opportunities and Challenges

Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence 

50. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: AI and Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas

51. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Digital Twins and Computer Vision in Energy

52. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Cybersecurity in Digital Energy Operations

53. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Digital Reservoir Solutions: Data-Driven Applications

54. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Advances in Data Science in Geoscience and Field Development

55. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Use of Machine Learning and AI in Subsurface Operations and Reservoir Optimisation

56. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Drilling, completion and Well Placement Optimisation through AI

57. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Decision-making under Uncertainty and Risk through AI, ML & Others

58. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Drilling

Drilling and Completions

59. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Innovative Technologies in Drilling and Completions

60. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Qualifications and Techniques for New Drilling and Completion Technologies

61. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Advancements in Downhole Monitoring: Technologies and Applications

62. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Well Integrity: Design and Intervention Strategies

63. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Optimizing Drilling Operations: Best Practices

64. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Challenges in Drilling Environments

65. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Real-Time Monitoring in Drilling Operations

66. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Automation and Remote Operations in Drilling and Completions

67. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Breakthrough Stimulation Techniques with Fit-for-Purpose Designs

68. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Sustainable Drilling Practices and Environmental Impact

69. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Risk Management and Safety in Drilling Operations

70. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Future Trends in Drilling and Completion Technologies

71. Efficient Drilling and Completion Applications: Advancements in Well Completions and Artificial Lift Technologies

Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation

72. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Waste Minimization and Recycling

73. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

74. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Sustainable Business Models

75. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Regulatory Compliance and Innovation

76. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Stakeholder Engagement

77. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Socioeconomic Impacts of the Energy Transition

78. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Health, Safety, Security & Environment

79. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: NetZero Business Structures for Current E&P Businesses

80. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Sociological Impacts and social acceptance of the Energy Industry

81. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Best Practices in Gas Flaring and Emission Reduction

82. Circular Production Cycle and Responsible Transformation: Social Responsibility in Energy

Talent Development and Diversity 

83. Talent Development and Diversity: Attracting and Retaining Talent in Oil and Gas

84. Talent Development and Diversity: Shaping the future through Education and Curriculum Development: Industry, academia and authorities collaboration

85. Talent Development and Diversity: Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture and supportive environment  in Oil and Gas

86. Talent Development and Diversity: Promoting Cultural Sensitivity in the Oil and Gas Workforce

87. Talent Development and Diversity: Stress Management for Energy Sector Employees

88. Talent Development and Diversity: Empowering Women in Leadership within the Energy Sector

89. Talent Development and Diversity: Developing Future Leaders for the Energy Transition

90. Talent Development and Diversity: Vital skills for Petroleum Engineer for the Energy Transition

91. Talent Development and Diversity: Transferable Skills: Core Skills to shape the Low-Emission Energy Transition


 

Paper Submission Guidelines

1.     It is essential that you obtain clearance from your management BEFORE paper submission.
2.    The abstract must be no more than 450 words in length. Include a description of the proposed paper, results/conclusions, and the technical category applicable to your paper.
3.    The abstract must be received by the deadline of Friday 03 January 2025 via the link online.
4.    Do not include the title or author names in the body of the abstract. The title and author information will be requested separately through the submission.
5.    Do not include tables, figures, bibliographic lists, or subscripts in your abstract.
6.    Please note that, if accepted, your paper proposal may be published – as submitted – in conference information media, including on the SPE website.
7.    Authors whose paper proposals are accepted will be required to provide a manuscript for inclusion in the conference proceedings. Authors who do not submit a manuscript and the associated publication forms by the manuscript due date will be withdrawn from the programme and will not be allowed to present. Manuscripts will be due at SPE no later than Tuesday 22 April 2025.
8.    All accepted authors must complete their conference registration no later than Monday 05 May 2025, in order to be included and confirmed in the technical programme.
9.    Please note: if you are interested in having a technical paper published without presenting at a conference, you should submit the paper as an unsolicited manuscript. For more details, please visit www.spe.org.

Important Information

Changes, Cancellations and Withdrawals
SPE and the Programme Committee consider an accepted abstract as a commitment to present.
If extenuating circumstances prevent the author from making the presentation, it is that author’s obligation to find an alternative presenter and notify their SPE Programme Lead and their session chair(s) (if applicable). Withdrawals must be made in writing to the SPE office as soon as possible. Under no circumstances can a submitted abstract be changed once it has been submitted. Cancellations, particularly after a paper has been accepted and publicised, are viewed by the Programme Committee as highly unprofessional.

Copyright
All authors of papers presented at the conference will be required to complete and submit a copyright release form to SPE or submit the copyright exemption form where applicable.

SPE Conference Dual Submission Policy
As of 1 May 2013 authors will be allowed to submit abstracts to only one conference at a time. An abstract must be declined by a programme committee prior to being submitted to another conference for consideration. In the event it is detected that an abstract has been submitted to more than one conference, all versions/copies of that abstract will be removed from consideration.
Any paper previously presented at a conference and published in OnePetro may not be re-submitted for publication at another SPE conference. The author may present the subject matter at subsequent conferences at the invitation of the programme committee, but the paper will not be included in the conference proceedings.

A Word About Commercialism
SPE has a stated policy against use of commercial trade names, company logos or text that is commercial in tone in the paper title, text, or presentation slides. Use of such terms will result in careful scrutiny by the Programme Committee in evaluation paper proposals and the presence of commercialism in the paper will result in it being withdrawn from the programme.

Plagiarism Check
We expect authors to credit all sources used in their writings and not to represent work of others as their own. Authors found to have plagiarised the work of another are subject to having their paper removed from the conference programme and from OnePetro. Future submissions from authors found to have plagiarised will be scrutinised carefully. In the case of students found to be plagiarising the work of others, SPE may inform the student’s university. In an effort to further improve SPE’s technical quality standards, all submitted conference papers will be checked for plagiarism.

Company Approval
It is the responsibility of the author to obtain company clearance, to ensure the company understands that if the proposal is accepted, you will be required to travel to the event to present. All travel expenses (airfare, hotel, registration) associated with attending the conference are the responsibility of company or individual attending.

Scholarly Indexing

All published SPE content is submitted to scholarly indexing tools, such as Scopus and Google Scholar. To guarantee indexing, SPE recommends submitting your published paper after the conference to a peer-reviewed journal such as SPE Journal.