About SPE Subsea Well Intervention Symposium

Strategies for Managing an Evolving Energy Landscape

In today’s dynamic energy market, characterized by ever fluctuating oil prices and sweeping changes among major operators—including capital discipline, organizational restructuring, and industry consolidation—the role of subsea well interventions is more critical than ever.

This symposium explores how economical intervention strategies can unlock value across all markets dynamics, emphasizing the need for cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable solutions. As operators face increasing pressure to do more with less, the ability to extend well life, optimize production, and defer abandonment becomes a strategic imperative.

However, the path forward is not without challenges. In low-price environments, operators must contend with:

Financial Constraints: Tighter capital budgets, limiting large-scale development projects, higher demand lower risk and faster payback
Technical Advancements: The need for Improved technology and reduced operational complexity to increase oil recover (IOR) and reduce total expenditure (TOTEX)
Impacts of Global vs Local Energy Strategies: Difference between local and global strategies and how they affect decisions on the intervention market
Talent and Resource Constraints amid organizational changes and market softening.

Against this backdrop, the theme highlights the importance of proactive planning, innovative technologies, and a shift in intervention philosophy—from reactive maintenance to strategic asset stewardship. By rethinking how and when interventions are deployed, the industry can enhance recovery, reduce emissions, and build resilience for the future.

What to Expect:

Dynamic Technical Sessions led by industry experts

Real-World Case Studies from global operators

Networking Opportunities with subsea leaders and innovators

Exhibits Showcasing the latest tools and solutions

With a proven track record of attracting a global audience—including major operators such as Chevron, Equinor, Shell, Petrobras, and more—this symposium provides unparalleled access to leaders shaping the future of subsea well intervention.

In 2025, about 30% of symposium attendees were from operating companies, including:

Arena Offshore, Beacon Offshore Energy,
bp, Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, HESS,
Kosmos Energy, LLOG Exploration, Murphy Oil, Petrobras, Shell, Talos Energy, TotalEnergies, and Walter Oil & Gas

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94.6%

of attendees would recommend this symposium to other industry professionals

98%

of attendees visited the exhibits during the symposium

“Rare that technical speakers share the challenges and how they overcome them or not. I have always thought that this is what sets this symposium apart from others. Structured speaker format to ensure that key messages are shared at the appropriate level.”

"The content of the presentation, the involvement of the customers and service partners is top notch. The conference is focused and brings great learning, drives innovation, and builds resilience for the future."

"There were excellent presentation topics and wide variety (operators and service providers) of networking opportunities."

"The symposium was focused and relevant to many areas of operations. There were a good number of companies there that I wanted to speak to and a high percentage of the presentations were
directly relevant to my work in well management and interventions"

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The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit organization. Income from this event will be invested back into SPE to support many other Society programs.

When you attend an SPE event, you help provide even more opportunities for industry professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence. Scholarships, certification, the Distinguished Lecturer program, and SPE’s energy education program Energy4me® are just a few examples of programs supported by SPE.

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