Trans-Pecos SPE Section Events
Trans-Pecos SPE Section
Events
The position of Southwest North America Regional Young Professional Coordinator assigned for the term 2008-2010.
Troy Kelly, Reservoir Engineer with Kinder Morgan CO2 Company has accepted this position and will begin providing information and coverage that is being developed and shared by other regional and section Young Professional Committees. This is proposed to be a two year term position.
This is a position that will provide the SWNA Region communication and functionality for the under 35 SPE members of our region. Troy can help provided SPE guidance and planning in the future concerning the needs and desires of its Young Professionals. This position would not replace any Troy is currently serving on with the Permian Basin SPE Section.
The Regional Coordinator would be responsible for communications and developments for supporting it’s under 35 members. Development of ideas and sharing these with other YP coordinators around the globe would be a valuable experience for Troy. The Region consists of sections in Austin, San Antonio (Balcones), Midland (Permian Basin), Odessa (Trans-Pecos), Lubbock (South Plains), Hobbs, Amarillo, Wichita Falls (North Texas), Farmington (Four Corners), and Socorro-Roswell. There would be a link to the Universities with SPE Chapters in this Region as well – Texas Tech University, The University of Texas, New Mexico Tech, & The University of The Permian Basin.
We are requesting your support for Troy in bringing this coordination together.
Matt Lippman with his 2007 Young Professional Regional Award along with Prentice Creel
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin began offering classes in areas such as production, drilling, formation evaluation and natural gas handling in the fall of 2006. As part of the industrial technology degree, students can earn an accredited bachelor’s degree with a concentration of courses in petroleum related subjects.
This first semester has seen rapid growth in enrollment and a strong interest from the community and industry in the program. A student chapter of the SPE has been started on the campus, labs have begun to be equipped for classroom and research use, a building renovation is in the works, and the PETEX facility is being refurbished.
Students with Dr. Raj Desai [front 3rd from left] & Dr. Susan Schrader [front 2nd from right]
Student Chapter officers 2006-2007 with their Charter
From left: Brandon Hayse - web developer, Aaorn Reed - social director, Susan Schrader - faculty advisor, Prentice Creel - SW regional director, Clint Bizzell - president, Vernon Presswood - vice president, & Melissa Aguirre - treasurer
Not pictured: Maria Valencia - secretary
The position of Southwest North America Regional Reservoir Characterization Coordinator has been assigned.
This position along with the Regional PEEC Coordinator will be held by Billy Harris, Wagner & Brown. This gives the Southwest North America Region a great resource to disseminate knowledge throughout the globe on Reservoir Management and Characterizations along with accomplishing future visions with the public’s understanding and our youth’s education on the industry we work in.
Billy will hold these positions until he starts his newly elected position of Southwest North America Regional Director replacing Prentice Creel whom has served from 2004-2008.
Billy Harris on Left with Prentice Creel
The position of Southwest North America Regional Young Professional Coordinator was assigned for the term 2006-2008.
Jeanette Ontiveros, Petroleum Engineer with Halliburton accepted this position and provided information and coverage that was being developed and shared by other regional and section Young Professional Committees. This was a two-three year term position but may be shortened or lengthened based on the individual’s desires.
This is a position I believe the SWNA Region needed in order to develop the communication and functionality that could be possible with the under 35 SPE members of our region. Jeanette helped provide SPE guidance and planning in the future concerning the needs and desires of its Young Professionals. This position was not a replacement of any Jeanette was currently serving on with the Permian Basin SPE Section.
The Regional Coordinator would be responsible for communications and developments for supporting it’s under 35 members. Development of ideas and sharing these with other YP coordinators around the globe would be a valuable experience for Jeanette. The Region consists of sections in Austin, San Antonio (Balcones), Midland (Permian Basin), Odessa (Trans-Pecos), Lubbock (South Plains), Hobbs, Amarillo, Wichita Falls (North Texas), Farmington (Four Corners), and Socorro-Roswell. There would be a link to the Universities with SPE Chapters in this Region as well – Texas Tech University, The University of Texas, New Mexico Tech, & The University of The Permian Basin.
Currently, there are ideas on how to precede with the Young Professional groups all over the world. The current developed sections and regions in other areas have offered to assist and give support to Jeanette in this endeavor.
This position along with the Regional PEEC Coordinator held by Billy Harris, Wagner & Brown gives the region a great resource to accomplish future visions with the public’s understanding and our youth’s education on the industry we work in and to give our young professionals a communication and networking connection for their future growth.
2006 ATCE
Billy Harris, Wagner & Brown [Arrangements Chair] - Prentice Creel, Halliburton [Conduct Chair]
Jason Kincaid [President] & Lonnie Grohman [Vice President] TTU Chapter with Top Student Chapter Award
Eve Sprunt [2006 President] and Jessie Lawson [Permian Basin Section Chair] with Presidents Award
Vithal Pai receiving the Regional Technical Award on Drilling and Completions
Pat Hunter receiving the Regional Technical Award for Environmental, Safety, Health, Social Responsibilities
Regional Corporate Award - Schlumberger - Ted Woods Accepting
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Regional Young Engineer Award - Michelle Estes - Permian Basin Section
Regional Service Award - Ed Pittinger - Permian Basin SPE Section
Jessie Lawson and Prentice Creel Presenting
Regional Service Award - Melinda Bujnoch - Trans-Pecos SPE Section
Jeff Harris and Prentice Creel Presenting
Left - Brian Windham, Austin Section Chairman with The Texas University Chapter Officers Terri Chen-secretary, Sue Park-President, Ryan Rupert-treasurer, Giovanni Paccaloni, Michael Wheeler-vice president, Tracy Hooten-webmaster, Prentice Creel -- Campus visit April 5th, 2006
2005 Legion of Honor Award Recipients and Giovanni Paccaloni, 2005 SPE President at the Permian Basin & Trans-Pecos SPE Sections' co-meeting on April 6th in Midland, Texas
Standing Left to Right: are Tim C. Thompson, Robert L. Benson, James B. Henry, Giovanni Paccaloni, and Charles D. Fraser
Front Row Left to Right: Glenn R. Smith, Russell G. Estes, George F. Horst Sr., and Wendle R. Edgell
Also receiving the 2005 Legion of Honor Award but not present were: Wilbur A Yeager Jr. and John B Dorsey
The Permian Basin SPE Section hosted a most excellent dinner for Giovanni on April 6th at Venezia Restaurant. Giovanni was presented with a fine pair of Full Quill Ostridge Cowboy Boots and matching Belt by the Trans-Pecos SPE Section.
Rebecca Larkin - Kinder Morgan and Giovanni Paccaloni at the SACROC Unit
While in Midland, Giovanni Paccaloni attended a dinner April 7th with Scott Hickman, Arlen Edgar, and Ed Runyon and their wives - all past SPE Presidents and also attended by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Leibrecht, Scott Wehner, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith - former SPE Directors of the SWNA Region along with Prentice Creel, current Director. The dinner was hosted by Halliburton's Permian Basin Business Manager - Matt Wiggins.
Left to right are: Mike Smith, Scott Wehner, Matt Wiggins, Giovanni Paccaloni, Scott Hickman, Arlen Edgar, Prentice Creel, and Bob Leibrecht.
Giovanni Paccaloni presenting the Legion of Honor Award to Mr. Alvin G Weber at the Amarillo SPE Section Meeting on April 10, 2006
On tour with Occidental Permian's Al Giusanni, right - South Plains Section Chairman; at a drilling site near Lubbock, Texas.
2005-2006 & 2006-2007 TTU Student Chapter officers with Giovanni Paccaloni, center; Prentice Creel, right, and Melissa Schultea, SPE Student Coordinator seated center.
New Mexico Tech Student Chapter Officers. From L-R, Maung Aung (Social Coordinator), Dr. Her-Yuan Chen (Faculty Sponsor), Jakub Bednarz (Social Coordinator), Giovanni Paccaloni, Rafael Donarumma (Student Chapter President), Thomas W. Engler (Chairman Socorro-Roswell Section - Petroleum Engineering), Prentice Creel, and Guoqiang Yin on visit April 12th at Socorro, NM.
Four Corners SPE Section Officers with Giovanni Paccaloni on his visit April 13th, 2006.
Left to Right: Matt Gusdorf, Giovanni Paccaloni, Trines Lusk, Doug Magill, Mike Logan, and David Simpson
Shiprock
Xian, China
President's Luncheon 2005 ATCE - Dallas
Giovanni Paccoloni-2005 President, Eve Sprunt-2006 President, and Prentice Creel, Region Director-SWNA
Legion of Honor Awards - Permian Basin Section
Jeff Harris receiving his Region Service Award from Eve Sprunt and Prentice Creel
2004 PBOT - October 20th - Modesta and Clayton Williams with - left Jeff and right Prentice
We're Starting A New Year
2005-2006 Trans-Pecos SPE Section
Officers
From Left to Right:
Prentice Creel, Jeff Harris, Darrel Lester, Celia Payne, Matt Lippman, John
Stewart, Darrell Norris,
Toby Shahan and Melinda Bujnoch
Not pictured are Jeremy Ward, Joe Gastring, Randy Bredemeyer, Kirk Edwards, Mark Briney, and Robert Reyes
Visiting with a few Students from the University of Texas and Texas A&M at the ATC-2004 - Houston, Texas following the Student Paper Contest
2005 - 2006 SPE Distinguished Lecturer Committee Representative
Albert Giussani, Chairman of the South Plains SPE Section in Lubbock, TX, has offered to again serve as the Southwestern North America Region Distinguished Lecturer Committee Representative for the 2005 - 2006 year.
Alberto Giussani has been the Southwestern North America Region's representative on the Distinguished Lecturer Committee during the past few years and has done an outstanding job. The Committee is currently comprised of 23 members with one representative from each region, and the other members are appointed by the President-elect for three-year terms.
Al Giussani will serve another year - term beginning 30 September. As the Region representative, he will be invited to participate in the DL Committee meeting held at the conclusion of ATCE where the 2006-07 Distinguished Lecturers and topics will be selected, as well as the 2006-07 Lecturer Orientation meeting held in May 2006.
2004 Southwestern North America Region Service Awards recipients and presenters at the Permian Basin SPE Section Meeting May 12, 2004: L-R: Prentice Creel - New Southwestern NA Region Director - Halliburton, Scott Atkinson - Mack Energy Corporation, Al Giussani - Occidental Permian Ltd. - Chairman South Plains SPE Section, Steve Melzer - Geological Engineer and Consultant, and Bob Leibrecht - Past Southwestern NA Region Director - Decisions RE Consultants
Science Week in Midland
Jeff Harris, Permian Basin Region Tech for coiled tubing, participated in Earth
Day at the local Burnett Elementary School in Midland, Texas. The local Society
of Petroleum Engineers was asked if it could participate in Earth Day with the
area schools. Jeff, an avid participant/leader in SPE, did an excellent job in
discussing how Nitrogen(N2) is the major part of the air we breath and gave a
few demonstrations on how N2 reacts with other objects. He demonstrated that in
a liquid state it can be handled safely and effectively, as well as how we use
N2 in the oil industry. He pointed out that BJ Services was a responsible
company that spends a lot of effort and money in Health, Environment and Safety.
BJ is a leader in keeping our environment on Earth clean for all of us, now and
in the future. Jeff was a hit with the students as they were excited and
participated with many questions. He was invited to come again.
John Stewart was his photographer and assistant
Legion of Honor - Recognized for 50 years of dedicated service to SPE
John Strojek
From Left to Right: John Strojek receiving SPE's 50 Year Recognition Award presented by Joe Gastring, TP-SPE Section Chairman-2002/2003.
Of note, John was one of the founding
Engineers of the Trans-Pecos SPE Section.
Would you like to read the founding petition on the Trans-Pecos SPE Section?
Link to history