The SPE Podcast · 2026-07-02 · 33 min
This SPE Live brings together the SPE Drilling and SPE Completions Technical Directors for a forward-looking discussion on how the profession is evolving to meet increasing technical complexity, cost pressures, and expectations for safer and more sustainable operations. The session will explore how advances in drilling and completions technologies - alongside digitalization, automation, and data-driven workflows - are reshaping well construction and delivery across conventional, unconventional, and emerging energy applications. Beyond technology, the discussion will emphasize the people and leadership dimensions of technical excellence. The Technical Directors will share perspectives on cross-discipline integration, workforce capability development, and SPE’s role in fostering collaboration, knowledge transfer, and professional growth. Attendees can expect insights on how the drilling and completions communities can work more effectively together to deliver value today while preparing the profession for the energy systems of tomorrow. Moderated by Robin Macmillan, 2022-2025 SPE Drilling Technical Director. Consultant. Speakers:• Peggy Rijken, SPE Completions Technical Director.
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