Discover the latest news, resources, shared expertise for subsea well intervention professionals

Prepare for the 2027 SPE Subsea Well Intervention Symposium with the latest insights, research, and perspectives shaping the future of subsea operations. This page is your go-to resource for curated industry articles, technical papers, and multimedia content designed to keep you informed and ready to engage at this event. 

What You’ll Find Here:  

  • Latest Articles & Case Studies: Real-world examples and lessons learned from global projects. 

  • Expert Videos & Interviews: Hear directly from industry leaders and innovators.  

  • Technical Papers & Research: Access knowledge that supports deeper technical discussions at the symposium.  

By engaging with this content in advance, you’ll step into the symposium already equipped with the latest perspectives, ready to contribute to meaningful conversations and make the most of your experience. 

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SPE Lives

Maximizing Utilization of Subsea Well Intervention Equipment

 

Tune into this live discussion with industry leaders from domestic and international operating companies about the methods they use to maximize the versatility of intervention processes and equipment to increase return on investment and decrease waste.

Speakers:

  • Jack Sanford, Senior Advisor at Talos Energy
  • Agnaldo Magnum de Souza Silva, Implementer of Drilling Rig Technologies at Petrobras.

Moderated by: Billy Pierce, Sr Account Manager at Gilmore

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How Relevant is Well Intervention in Today's O&G Landscape?


 

Tune in to understand how relevant well intervention is in today's O&G landscape. 

Speakers:

  • Manuel Chavez, Lead Well Interventions Engineer, Coiled Tubing SME at Shell
  • Luis Castro, Asset Surveillance and Intervention Leader at Baker Hughes

Moderated by: Carlos Torres, SPE North America Regional Director. Founder and Owner at Royal Oaks Energy Services

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Addressing Demand in a Burgeoning Market


 

Explore risk assessment, decision making and data, collaboration and know how,  monitoring and evaluation, regulatory demands and issues as it relates to subsea well intervention.

Speakers:

  • Matt Vick, Senior Subsea Wells Engineer at BP
  • Travis Stinson, Director, Product Marketing & Strategy, Subsea Services at TechnipFMC

Moderated by: Colin Johnston, Managing Director at SeaNation LLC

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Key Trends

2023 Keynote Address

Why It’s Time
To Start Benchmarking Well Intervention

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Some offshore operators invest tens of millions annually in well interventions, while others spend nothing. What drives the difference remains a mystery.

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Equinor Upgrades Plugging Operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

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Plugging operations are scheduled to begin early 2026.

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Cost-Effective Bidirectional Barrier Technology Improves Interventionless Applications

Fig. 1—Onshore training well.

To enable a fully interventionless approach, a barrier-rated tubing-hanger valve has been developed to eliminate slickline intervention and minimize associated risks and operational time.

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Well-Completions Electrification Supports Sustainable Field Development

Fig. 1—Photographs of hydraulic installations in contrast with the expected simplification with all-electric system installations.

This paper describes an intelligent completion system in the context of multiple wells that, by electrifying the process, replaces the conventional electrohydraulic systems that have been in use for decades.

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Latest News

Study Explores Best Practices in Formation-Sand Particle-Size Distribution

01 Oct 2026
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In a World Short on Big Discoveries, Offshore Oil Companies May Need To Double Down on Intervention Work

01 Oct 2026
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Openhole Toe Isolation in HP/HT Well With Expandable Packer Saves Days of Rig Time

01 Oct 2026
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Well Intervention Industry Calls for Data-Driven Shift To Improve Efficiency, Reduce Risk, and Extend Asset Value

30 Sept 2026
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