1. Inside SPE and the Dallas Section
David S. Hamilton
SPE Dallas Section Chairman

2. Hamilton bio Richardson Pearce HS Class of 1979
Texas A&M University Class of 1983
BS in Petroleum Engineering

3. Hamilton bio First oilfield job after graduation
Glomar Baltic I jack-up
Roustabout
Two weeks on, two weeks off
One year
I was on the rig when this
photo was taken (1984)

4. Hamilton bio Engineering Tech for Santa Fe Minerals
Engineer for Santa Fe Minerals
1989 to 1991

5. Hamilton bio
Engineer for Cox Resources Corp.
1991 to 2000

6. Hamilton bio
Engineer for Nexen Petroleum
2000 to present

7. but what does this mean to me?
Nice history lesson,
Mr. Hamilton,
but what does this mean to me?

8. What is this?

9. More familiar view

10. Another more familiar view

11. Deepwater Horizon Where the heck is this whole situation heading???
Nexen Petroleum USA is putting its entire future in deepwater GOM
What does THAT mean for ME???
Maybe nothing
Could be significant

12. Early summary (not the end)
Invest in your career
Things change, sometimes when you least expect it
Make time to learn, to achieve outside of the office
Keep yourself relevant, marketable
Be ready when something changes OR when something comes along
Document what you do; keep a professional diary

13. Do I practice what I preach?
Registered PE in TX, LA and CA
FE exam in early 1990’s
First registration 6/19/96
Continuing education to stay registered
SPE Dallas Section experience

14. SPE International History of SPE
AIME = American Institute of Mining Engineers, founded in 1871
formed standing committee on O&G in 1913
addressed growing field of Pet Eng after Spindletop discovered in 1901
became one of 10 professional divisions in 1922
Petroleum Division became one of 3 separate branches of AIME by 1950

15. SPE International History of SPE
on 10/6/57, first SPE BOD meeting took place in Dallas
marked final transition to prof society

16. SPE International History of SPE
SPE still one of 4 AIME member societies
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME)
Assoc for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)

17. SPE International SPE continues to grow Worldwide organization
Sections on six continents
_____ members (how many?)
First non-US ATCE this year
Florence, Italy (just east of Pisa)
Second to follow in London shortly?

18. SPE International SPE continues to grow Worldwide organization
Sections on six continents
92,000 members
First non-US ATCE this year
Florence, Italy (just east of Pisa)
Second to follow in London shortly?

19. Mission statement or any of the words included therein???
SPE International
Mission statement or any of the words included therein???

20. Mission statement or any of the words included therein???
SPE International
Mission statement or any of the words included therein???
Mission
To collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
Vision
To be a society of professional excellence, providing its members the highest quality lifelong learning, and continuous personal and professional growth.

21. Social Responsibility
SPE International
Values
Excellence
Integrity
Professionalism
Life-long learning
Diversity
Volunteerism
Innovation
Social Responsibility

22. SPE International Awards Process
Nominated at Regional level
Award at Regional level includes nomination for same award at international level for 3 years
Regional awards Section meetings
International awards ATCE

23. SPE International Regional Awards Service Award
Outstanding Young Member Award
Completions Optimization and Technology
Drilling Engineering
Formation Evaluation
Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Social Responsibility
Management and Information
Production and Operations
Projects, Facilities and Construction
Reservoir Description and Dynamics
Distinguished Corporate Support

24. SPE International International Awards
All regional awards (at higher level)
Honorary Member
Distinguished Member
Anthony F. Lucas Technical Leadership Gold Medal
John Franklin Carll Distinguished Professional Award
Lester C. Uren Technical Excellence Award
Cedric K. Ferguson Young Technical Author Medal
DeGolyer Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Faculty Achievement
Public Service Award

25. SPE International SPE = Society of Petroleum Engineers
Who belongs to SPE?
Just Petroleum Engineers?
“Although engineers are the core of SPE's membership, not all SPE members are engineers. Solving the industry's challenges requires a multidisciplinary effort, and SPE is a place for all of today's industry professionals, regardless of experience or course of study. Facilities, management, information technology, environmental, and safety issues are all part of the resources needed to expand and deliver the supply of oil and natural gas the world needs. All those who work in these areas will find a home in SPE.”
Who in this room is other than Pet E?

26. SPE International Is this man a degreed Pet E?
2010 SPE President Behrooz Fattahi Aera Energy LLC

27. SPE International Answer = NO PhD in Aerospace Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Both from Iowa State University

28. Employment in work related to the petroleum industry
SPE International
Membership requirements
Employment in work related to the petroleum industry
AND one of the following
A university degree equivalent to a 4-year Bachelors degree in engineering or basic or applied sciences
A 2-year science or engineering degree or a 4-year degree in a field other than science or engineering
6 years of active practice in support of petroleum engineering or in the application of science to the petroleum industry.

29. SPE International SPE Young Professionals YP = triple-A farm team
Parent section is looking to bring YP’s up to the big leagues
Won’t always be under 35
Won’t always have less than 10 years exp
The mission of Section YP programs is to identify, engage, and develop SPE members 35 years old and younger, as well as other industry newcomers, by providing relevant technical education and networking opportunities. 

30. SPE Dallas Section Old Alignment
Dallas Section in Central & Southeast North America Region

31. SPE Dallas Section New Alignment
Dallas Section in Mid-Continent Region
Combined 3 regions in Eastern half of US into 2. Separated Canada from Rocky Mtns.

32. SPE Dallas Section Other Sections in our Region Ft. Worth East Texas
Lou-Ark
Illinois Basin & Gas Storage
Anadarko
Arkansas
Bartlesville
Mid-Continent (oldest SPE Section)
Oklahoma City
Southwestern Oklahoma
Wichita

33. SPE Dallas Section Student Chapters in our Region Kansas University
Oklahoma University
Tulsa University
Missouri University of Science & Technology

34. SPE Dallas Section

35. SPE Dallas Section List of Board positions Past Chairman Chairman
Chairman-Elect
First Vice-Chairman (Programs)
Monthly luncheons
Second Vice-Chairman (Education)
Study Group
Third Vice-Chairman (Membership)
Secretary
Treasurer (two-year term)

36. SPE Dallas Section List of Board positions Director – Tech/Newsletter
Director – Sports & Social
Sporting Clays
Casino Night
Golf Tournament
Director – Community Relations
Energy 4 me
Director – Young Professionals
Director-at-Large

37. SPE Dallas Section Recent Dallas Section award recipients
Danny Bell – 2009 Distinguished Service Award
Received award at ATCE in New Orleans
Nick Duane – 2009 Regional Service Award
Eligible for Distinguished Service Award in 2010
Pat Handren – 2010 Regional Completions and Optimization Award
Brian Chacka – 2010 Regional Outstanding Young Member Award

38. Engineer of the Year and Young Engineer of the Year
SPE Dallas Section
Engineer of the Year and Young Engineer of the Year

39. Back to the Hamilton bio
Joined SPE as a freshman in 1979
Had no clue what I was signing up for
No involvement during college
Continuous membership ever since
Occasional attendance at meetings
Regular attendance at meetings started around 2000
Betsy Cook got me working at front desk
Nick Duane drug me onto the Dallas Section BOD
Passed 25 year mark as member
on way to 50 years
Legion of Honor
Lesson = It’s never too late to get involved in SPE

40. Hamilton Dallas Section bio
Secretary two years
Membership two years
Program Chairman
Chairman-Elect
Chairman
Past Chairman-to-be

41. SPE Dallas Section You guys are way ahead
Already attending YP meetings
Participating in functions
Some are involved in leadership positions
Keep up the good work!
How can you get more involved?
Sports & Social
Haynesville Shale Symposium
Attend Monthly Luncheons
Talk to people; express interest

42. SPE Dallas Section
What does SPE Dallas have to offer just in the next 45 days?
May 19 Luncheon
Speaker:  Doug Walser - Pinnacle (SPE Distinguished Lecturer)
Topic:  “Performing Up-Front Science in Shale plays with Marginal Thermal Maturity”
May 26 Production Study Group
June 7 Golf Tournament

43. SPE Dallas Section Review course for the PE exam How many have already
YP program offering
Bing Wines, instructor
August/September
EMGI
Actual PE exam on 10/29/10
How many have already
taken the FE exam?

44. Energy 4 me Oil & Natural Gas book Dallas Section Community Relations
two as door prizes
Dallas Section Community Relations

45. SPE Dallas Section Dallas Section Scholarships
One of two reasons for being
____ Dallas Section members?
Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Supporting with proceeds from softball

46. SPE Dallas Section Dallas Section Scholarships
One of two reasons for being
1500 Dallas Section members
Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Supporting with proceeds from softball
Brian Chacka working on an opportunity for Dallas Section members to get a closer look at the project

47. Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Part of the Perot Museum of Nature & Science at Victory Park
“World-class and Texas-sized, the new 6,500-square-foot gallery will be dedicated to telling the rich geological and historical stories of nature’s energy sources and exploring how science and technology are used to capture the vast array of traditional and alternative energy resources.”

48. Tom Hunt Energy Hall
The 4.7 acre site is located at the NW corner of Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Field Street, adjacent to Victory Park. The Museum will be situated at the crossroads of the future Trinity River Corridor Project, the Arts District, the West End, Uptown, and other popular attractions including the Sixth Floor Museum.

49. Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Barnett Shale Gallery

50. Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Drilling Gallery

51. Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Geology Gallery

52. Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Now that DFW is actually part of the oilfield, beyond just office space, displays of this kind are more important to help our citizens better understand how this whole business works
This is an important development for us and for DFW

53. SPE Hamilton-specific
Why do I serve?
Improve leadership skills outside of job
Improve presentation skills outside of job
Work with cross-section of industry professionals
Producers & service companies
Public, private, government
Women & men, wide range of ages
Different environment from office
Expands my circle of contacts within industry
Satisfies my professional “volunteer jones”
Takes care of five hours of Continuing Education credit annually for PE license

54. SPE International What do we get? Through two-way interaction:
Luncheons
Conferences
On-line Technical Interest Groups
SPE website
Dallas Section website
Journal of Petroleum Technology
We are able to:
Learn
Seek information & counsel from colleagues outside of our employers
Share knowledge with others
Improve ourselves and our industry

55. SPE Dallas Section YP
Why do you participate?

56. Society of Petroleum Engineers
Light me up with some questions