DECEMBER 21, 2018 I VOLUME 6 ISSUE 1

SPE LAGOS SECTION 61

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Chairperson’s Message: Love Your Job! What’s Inside

with excellence and pride and stay passionate Mark your Calendars, Plan ahead 3
about what we do. Play your part, make a mark,
leave a legacy! SPE Lagos Section Annual General
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Meeting
To create an environment that encourages all of
us to contribute towards this noble goal, we have Unveiling the 2018/2019 Board
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earmarked different programs that should Members
attract the participation of all categories of our
Nigeria Annual International
members – senior members, young 6
Conference &Exhibition (NAICE) 2018
professionals and students. For our experienced
professionals, we would be looking up to you to Annual Technical Conference &
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contribute through our various technical Exhibition (ATCE) 2018
knowledge dissemination platforms as well as SPE Lagos Section wins big at ATCE
the numerous mentoring opportunities within 8
2018
Dear Colleagues, the society. We have outlined several programs
Inaugural Board Meeting at Virgin
that will aid our young professionals to continue 9
I am excited to communicate to you through this Rose Resorts
their technical and soft skill development while
medium for the first time since the inauguration
building their professional network. I am very Highlights of December Technical
of the current SPE Lagos Board. It has been a 10
excited with the focus on our student members Meeting
great start to the current board year. The past
– supporting their motivation to excel as well as
few months has seen I and my colleagues on the YP Forum – Ms Excel Training 11
develop professionally and ethically. After all, we
board put in tremendous efforts to shape the
are expecting the big crew change. In line with
goals of the section for the next one year, build 2019 SPEI President on ‘What
this, we recently launched a digitalization/ 12
a strategy to achieve it and commence Sustainability means for Oil & Gas’
machine learning challenge amongst our
implementing these strategies. My excitement
students’ chapters to stimulate their creativity in SPE Nigeria Council Courtesy visit to
has grown over the months - seeing some of the 14
this strategic industry direction. Companies
visions come to pass and appreciating the
impact these efforts are making amongst our This edition of the SPE Lagos Section newsletter
Ambassador Lecturer Programs 15
members and beyond. Each of these steps has showcases the activities of the section and some
been truly satisfying. SPE Nigerian Council events held in Lagos in the Summary of 2018 Distinguished
past few months. It also shares the section’s 18
Importantly, I would like to harp on the message Lectures and Technical Meetings
of the 2019 SPE International President (Dr Sami plans for the next few months. Please get on
Community Service – Visit to Hearts
Alnuaim), in one of his recent communications, board and help us be #BetterTogether! 20
of Gold Children Hospice
where he urged SPE members to take pride in Finally, I would like to thank our sponsors,
being part of this industry that seeks to provide volunteers for our various activities and our Financial Planning for Professionals 21
the current and future energy needs of the growing readership. We acknowledge and
world. A reflection on how much contribution A Traveller’s Guide to SPE Sections in
appreciate your tremendous contributions. Sub-Saharan Africa & 22
our industry has made to global development
I wish you all a merry Christmas & a happy new Membership Awareness
should fill each one of us with pride. I urge us all
to look beyond justifying our next pay check, but year.
Social Events 23
rather to adopt a mindset of playing our part to Best Regards,
enable creative and efficient solutions for the Onyebuchi Okereke Yuletide Safety tips, Cartoon/Trivia 24
world’s current and future energy needs. This is SPE Lagos Section 61 Chairperson
an invitation for us to get back into the spirit of
#BetterTogether
the profession, approach our responsibilities For Enquiries 25

MEET THE EDITORS

Editor-in-chief
▪ Chinenye Bekibele (Schlumberger)
Editor
▪ Chinyere Princess Offor (SpringRock)
Contributing Editors
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

January 2019
▪ 19th: YP Vision Board Party/Career Workshop
▪ 23rd: Monthly Technical Meeting
▪ 26th: Catch Them Young (CTY) & Dr Olumide Phillips Scholarship (DROPS) Exams
at Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls
February 2019
▪ 2nd: YP Training Workshop on Visual Basic Application/ Speed Mentoring Session
▪ 15th: Nomination deadline for SPE International Awards
▪ 23rd: Study Group (Reservoir Engineering)

March 2019
▪ 1st: Nomination deadline for SPE Regional Awards
▪ 7th – 10th: Student Technical Symposium and Exhibition (STSE) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
▪ 13th: Monthly Technical Meeting
▪ 16th: YP Training Workshop (Python programming/ YP Speed Mentoring Session/ Mini-Happy Hour)
▪ TBD: Walk/Run for the Less Privileged
For more information, contact us at spelagos@gmail.com.

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NAICE 2019
Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition

August 5-7, 2019 I Lagos, Nigeria

“Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and
Mobile Technology: Changing the
Future of the Energy Industry”
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SPE LAGOS SECTION 61: 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Society of Petroleum Engineers, Lagos Section 61, held her
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Award Night on 4th August 2018
at the Eko Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, full of glitz and
glamour, was well attended by a host of oil and gas professionals
from various multinational and indigenous companies in Nigeria.
It was a night to give account of the activities of the 2017/2018
Board, celebrate members who have distinguished themselves in
their outstanding services to the society and the industry and
recognize companies who have supported Lagos Section board
immensely during the year. Service Awards were also presented to
the outgoing board members. Several top performing students and
2017/2018 Chairperson Temitope Oshuntuyi giving opening remarks universities were also awarded. (List of awardees on page 19)
and account of the just concluded Board year accomplishments

Senior Members at the AGM with 2018 SPEI President Darcy Spady Industry Sponsors awarded and appreciated at the AGM

2018 SPEI President Darcy Spady expressing his appreciation Recipient of Scholarship award 2018 SPEI President Darcy Spady & Chikezie Nwosu with
after being gifted with a Nigerian attire some of the Industry Colleagues that were awarded

Musical performance 2016/2017 Board Members being applauded

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UNVEILING THE 2018/2019 BOARD MEMBERS

The high point of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) was the election of the new board members to run the affairs of the
section for the next year. The 27-member newly elected board to be led by Onyebuchi Okereke (of Chevron) was
inaugurated that night 4th August, 2018. Members of the 2018/2019 board include:

Onyebuchi Okereke Oghogho Effiom Temitope Oshuntuyi Fanyama Okoli Phillip Adegboye
Section Chairperson Program Chairperson Section Director Secretary Treasurer

Michael Ogbu Chimere Alim Nurah Oyekan Opeyemi Adetula

Felix Arismendi
R&D Chair Young Professional Chair Community Chair Student Affairs Chair
Technology Transfer Chair

Elesie Nnanna
Nurudeen Yusuf Chinenye Bekibele Biyi Awotiku Priscilla Enwere
Career Guidance Chair
Scholarship Chair Publicity Chair Membership Chair Special Projects Chair

Michael Oyere Chukwuemeka Kerry Chinyere Offor Preye Allagoa Obinna Okongwu Chinenyem Ohaji
Asst. Program Chair Asst. Young Prof Chair Asst. Publicity Chair Asst. Tech Transfer Chair Asst. Student Affairs Chair Asst. Secretary

Okpalla Jeffrey Gbenga Abe Nwakaji Nwakaji Obianuju Igbokwe Olisaka Onugbolu Odion Okosun
Asst. Community Chair Asst. Scholarship Chair Asst. Treasuer Asst Career Guid.Chair Asst. Membership Chair Secretariat
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NIGERIA ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (NAICE) 2018

The 42nd edition of the Nigeria Annual International Conference Women Development Programme, SPE Section Officers
and Exhibition (NAICE) held from August 6th to 8th, 2018 in EXPO Workshop, Student Activities, Family Program, Short
Centre Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. The Courses, SPE Cares (Tree planting & Feed the Disabled)
event focused on the theme “Diversification of the Nigerian Company exhibitions amongst many other activities.
Economy – the Oil & Gas industry as an Enabler”. Various Over 50 companies were present and exhibited at the event
dignitaries attended the opening ceremony including Mr Darcy which also featured over 150 technical paper
Spady, 2018 SPEI President. presentations/poster sessions. SPE Lagos section members
It featured Panel Sessions (including a special session on were largely represented and conducted various programs at
Digitalization), Young professionals workshop and Away Day, the event.

Thumbs up by Section Officers from Lagos, Benin, Warri, Port Harcourt and Abuja Section present at NAICE 2018

Mrs Reginald Ugwuadu giving the Vote of Thanks at the Women Young Professionals pose with the Senior Members and 2018 SPEI President Darcy Spady after the
Development Workshop YP Workshop

SPE Lagos Young Professionals represented at the YP Away Day at Chevron Recreational Center, Section Members admire Darcy Spady’s musical performance
Gbagada as he plays the accordion

Applause for the Winners of the Best YP Sections In Nigeria (L-R Darcy Happy Mayhem on stage as Lagos Section and Port Harcourt Section grab the Best
Spady (2018 SPEI President) and Egbert Imomoh (2013 SPEI President) Young Professional (YP) Section Award
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ANNUAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (ATCE) 2018

The month of September always This year’s ATCE held at Kay Balley Business Results” set an innovative
demands a special place in the Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, tone for the whole event, pointing
schedules of Petroleum Engineers, Texas, USA from 24th to 26th September professionals to technical areas
innovative academicians, World 2018. With its focus on “Big Data driving the industry forward. The
energy leaders and industry managers Transformation, Artificial intelligence Panelists emphasized the need for
- as it ushers the diversified league of (AI), Machine learning, and other E&P companies to have a data strategy
energy related professionals into new digital technologies”, the event did not for effectively using data to improve
ideas, ground breaking inventions and come short of the anticipated operations and safety, stating that
a comprehensive review of carefully exhilaration as it unveiled insightful more data has been created over the
selected technical topics (related to technical sessions, networking last two years than the last 5,000
industry productivity, efficiency and atmosphere and ceremonies to more years.
safety) – an experience only than 8,100 E&P professionals Dr Sami Alnuaim (2019 SPEI President)
obtainable at the Society of represented at the conference. received the mantle of leadership
Petroleum Engineers Annual The general opening panel session from Darcy Spady (2018 SPEI
Technical Conference and Exhibition. themed “Translating Big Data into President).

L-R (a) Section Members arrive Dallas for ATCE 2018, (b) ATCE 2018 Grand Opening Session , (c) Students compete in Petrobowl

More than 300 technical papers representing sixteen (16) countries thereby closing the conference on a
emanating from hours of extended showcased at the conference. high note with inspired professionals
research were presented. ATCE 2018 Noteworthy accomplishments of E&P ready for the next year to meet again at
provided one of the largest displays of professionals were celebrated at the ATCE 2019 in Calgary, Canada.
innovative E&P products and Annual reception and banquet with Visit www.atce.org for more information.
technologies from over 360 companies more than 50 individuals honoured,

Representation of various Sections from Nigeria at the Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition 2018 at Dallas, Texas, USA
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SPE LAGOS SECTION WINS BIG AT ATCE 2018

Twenty-two SPE sections were awarded the 2018 SPE Section operations & sustainability, Member benefits,
President’s Award for Section Excellence, the highest Reaching out (Within, Inter-society and Community benefits)
honour a section can receive. The awards were presented and Innovation.
during the President's Luncheon at the SPE Annual The 2017/2018 Chairperson, Temitope Oshuntuyi, received
Technical Conference and Exhibition in Dallas, Texas. the award on behalf of SPE Lagos section. Several Lagos
The award recognizes the top 10% of eligible sections that Section Board Members, Young Professionals and Senior
are exemplary in Technical knowledge dissemination, members were present to celebrate the occasion.

Winners of the 2018 President’s Award for Section Excellence

Left: 2018 SPE Annual Awards Banquet

Right: (a) List of Winners of the 2018 President’s Award for Section Excellence
(b) Excited Section Members from Nigeria display their Section Awards
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INAUGURAL BOARD MEETING AT VIRGIN ROSE RESORTS

The newly elected (2018/2019) Lagos section board members In the words of the Section Chairperson, Onyebuchi
held their Inaugural meeting at Virgin Rose Resorts, Victoria Okereke, “We would sustain the legacy of SPE Lagos
Island on August 25th, 2018. Section and drive technical excellence”.
With synergy and team work, the board is set to achieve Take a peep below into the Board’s plan for 2018/2019.
outstanding results seamlessly in the given year.

Career Talk,
Ambassador
Organize Engage Industry
Lecturer Program
Technical & non- Stakeholders,
& Catch Them
Technical Support the
Young for 50
Workshops, Industry by Career Workshops,
indigent schools
Energy4me bringing diverse Talks, Webinars,
Increase perspectives SPE/Industry
membership to internship for YPs,
3000 persons by Mid-Careers,
July 2019 Students

Complete SPE Orphanage Visits,

Section 61 Walk/Run Fund
Employee Raisers.
Handbook

Improve visibility Scholarship

of Section 61 Opportunities,
globally, Align Mentoring
with SPEI KPIs Sessions, Excursion
to an Oil facility
Community
Set up and
outreaches, Social Drive active
Facilitate Section
Networking participation 61 job seek board
Programmes among YPs,
Integrate the
unemployed &
recent graduates
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HIGHLIGHTS OF DECEMBER 2018 TECHNICAL MEETING

The Section organizes monthly Technical Meetings to Basin Integration with Nigerian Gas Master Plan by Gabriel
disseminate knowledge amongst Energy Stakeholders, Bigwan and Recompletion using Cement Packer: Eroton
Industry Professionals and Students. The meetings are always Experience by Emeka Onyeka (ably represented by Augusta
well attended. Etim), all of Eroton Exploration and Production.
The December technical meeting held on the 12th at Eko The meeting was well attended and the Lecturers did justice
Hotels & Suites, VI, Lagos. Two topics were presented: Frontier in the Questions and Answers session.

Gabriel Bigwan delivering his lecture Augusta Etim delivering her lecture

Gabriel Bigwan responding to a question asked Entrance to the Venue Niyi Afolabi (Head Development & Wells, Eroton E&P)
giving the Sponsor’s remarks

Senior Members and Board Members at the Event with both Lecturers of the day (Gabriel Bigwan and Augusta Etim)
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) FORUM – MS EXCEL TRAINING

MS Excel Training for Young Professionals

In order to improve Microsoft Excel proficiency amongst Topics learned included basics on Excel interface, absolute and
young professionals and students, SPE Lagos Section organized relative referencing, basic functions, conditional Sum
an Excel Café. Ms Excel offers Engineers the ease of managing functions, conditional Formatting, formula auditing/error
and analysing data promptly, thereby making informed checking, sheet Protection, data manipulation & validation,
decisions from these data. The Excel Cafe held on 29th text to columns, lookup functions, what-if Analysis, dynamic
September 2018 at the Virgin Rose Resort, Victoria Island. The Charts, introduction to Macros and VBA. The Young
event was facilitated by Chimere Alim and Victor Momoh. professionals were grateful for the value-adding café.

Cross Section of the Excel Café as Victor Momoh tutored the class.

SPE CARES ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, WHY?
Skilled Professionals make better
Innovators and Industry leaders.
Fulfilled Young Professionals strike a pose with the Facilitators and Organizers.
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2019 SPEI PRESIDENT COLUMN ‘WHAT DOES SUSTANABILITY MEAN FOR OIL AND GAS?’
Let us just imagine for a second what would happen to Japan,
South Korea, China and even Western Europe without oil and gas.
The majority of the energy needs for these sectors currently, and
for the long term, are met largely by oil and gas, without which
their economies would be negatively affected and their lifestyle
would diminish. These countries rely on the commodities we
produce to grow their GDP, develop their societies, and improve
the lifestyle of their citizens. With the abundance, mobility, and
affordability of oil and gas, the world economy not only thrives but
also fully supports continued growth, bringing more prosperity.
The social challenges facing the world, which can be seen in many
Dr Sami Alnuaim is the 2019 SPEI President. He has been with Saudi
of the UN SDGs, reflect issues our industry has been addressing
Aramco for 31 years, where he has worked in reservoir engineering,
production engineering, research and development and at the upstream since we first discovered resources in far-flung parts of the globe.
computer center. He has a long history of service to SPE and has been a When our industry discovers and develops hydrocarbon
member of the SPE Middle East Board of Directors. He is a recipient of resources, we help countries to develop socially by creating local
several SPE local, regional and international awards. In the recently jobs, enhancing the local content, and building infrastructure such
concluded ATCE 2018 at Dallas, Texas, he took a stand for sustainability as roads, schools, hospitals, water wells, housing, and
and here he speaks on ‘What Sustainability means for Oil and Gas’. communities.
After my October column, I heard from some members concerned Most large companies across our industry have significant social
about my plan to promote sustainability. They equated the term engagement programs in the areas where they operate. Most are
with a “green” agenda, and with stopping the use of fossil fuels. committed to doing the right things for their communities, not
While oil and gas are finite, not “renewable” resources, they are just the most cost-effective or easiest solution. Many of these
still crucially important to building a more sustainable world and companies voluntarily provide sustainability reports detailing how
will play a major role for a very long time, not only for global they respond to the challenges of the communities where they
economic growth but also for global social development and operate; these reports can typically be found on a company’s
human lifestyle enhancement. website. Our industry is making significant investments to address
In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted an ambitious agenda the social challenges facing our world.
for transforming our world by 2030. They established 17
sustainable development goals (SDGs) that address some of the Many SPE sections and university chapters around the world have
world’s most pressing challenges, such as poverty, hunger, health, impressive social responsibility programs. Our members are
education, clean water, and affordable energy. According to the donating blood, planting trees, cleaning beaches, conducting
UN, these 17 SDGs are integrated and indivisible, and they balance back-to-school drives, and visiting orphanages. I expect to have
the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, the honor to visit many of them and participate in their social
social, and environmental. programs. The social consciousness of the people throughout our
industry is impressive.
My focus during my term as SPE president is to highlight how the
oil and gas industry contributes to all three of these main The environmental challenge is no different. There are significant
concepts. I believe this can be achieved by mapping some of these initiatives across our industry to improve environmental
SDGs on what we do daily and explain how our industry is performance.
contributing broadly to the economy, society, and the
environment.
The impact of oil and gas on the global economy is evident.
According to BP’s World Energy Outlook for 2018, oil and gas
supply around 53% of the world’s energy needs, especially in the
transportation, chemicals, and manufacturing sectors. This
percentage is not expected to change much through 2040, with
the total volume of oil and gas demand expected to increase.
Exporting countries and those supplying their own energy needs
benefit from our industry through gross domestic product (GDP)
and economic growth. But even importing countries see
significant benefit from the oil and gas powering their economies. The UN Sustainable Development Goals, Source: IPIECA.org
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2019 SPEI PRESIDENT COLUMN ‘WHAT DOES SUSTANABILITY MEAN FOR OIL AND GAS?’ cont’d
We start with the implementation of best-in-class environmental
practices from the exploration phase and go through the
development phases of drilling, production, management,
monitoring, and ending with decommissioning. We recognize that
the environmental impacts of our operations have far-reaching
consequences and that improvement is always possible.
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) is an
excellent industry-supported initiative to document and share
such knowledge and best-in-class practices among all oil and gas
producers. Through this initiative, countries and companies
starting their oil and gas activities can benefit from the
SPE International Board Members Mr. Wumi Illedare (African Region Director – 1st Left) and Dr.
experiences of others. Sami Alnuaim (2019 SPEi President – 3rd left) with SPE Nigeria colleagues at ATCE 2018.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and climate change concerns are our and gas industry’s contributions to these SDGs. IPIECA (the global
“Achilles heel” because many politicians and the public believe oil and gas industry association for environmental and social
that fossil fuels are the only sources of CO to blame. Hence, our issues) is developing a global reporting framework for
image is negatively presented, and our license to operate is being sustainability reporting. When adopted by the oil and gas industry,
limited. I am proud to say that we are taking a leadership role in it can be used by researchers and scientists to develop analytics to
many areas to contribute to solutions. For more than a decade, quantify the impact of our industry on the 17 SDGs. I am in
the US Environmental Protection Agency and producers have discussion with energy research groups in several universities
worked together on a voluntary methane emission reduction around the world to join this effort and help to develop advanced
program that has produced measurable reductions from analytics/correlations that provide transparent reporting on
upstream and pipeline operations. industry sustainability performance. I believe we have a positive
A recent study published in Science, titled “Global Carbon story to tell.
Intensity of Crude Oil Production,” shows that some countries, Despite all of the work our industry has done, there are still
such as Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Thailand, and Ghana, geographic areas where information is limited to show industry’s
have very low carbon intensity—very low methane and CO efforts to address the economic, social, and environmental
emissions for getting oil out of the ground and delivered to the challenge. I would like to encourage all oil and gas companies,
refinery. In addition to showing the efficiency of these countries, universities, and research institutes around the world to document
it highlights that among countries with higher carbon intensity, our successes and address the ongoing challenges in their
the No. 1 reason is gas flaring—something that can typically be geographical areas. I also urge members to join the SPE Sustainable
reduced or eliminated economically as the gas is captured for use Development Technical Section (currently more than 1,500
or sale. The World Bank Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership professionals) and to use SPE sustainability events and webinars to
reported that global flaring of natural gas declined by 5% in 2017 learn, share knowledge, and present the results of their studies.
even as oil production rose by 0.5%.
I must end this article by saying that sustainability is not a new
The International Energy Agency has confirmed the progress our concept in SPE. Our board started discussing the concept of
industry has made in reduction of CO and methane emissions. Our sustainability in 2010. The Sustainable Development Technical
industry has made a critical contribution to CO reduction through Section was created in 2015. As we developed our most recent
the substitution of clean-burning natural gas for coal and liquids strategic plan, we modified our vision for the future to include
in power generation, and to a lesser extent, in transportation. sustainability.
Another great initiative that shows our industry is fully engaged to SPE’s vision is to:
address the environmental challenge is the Oil and Gas Climate
Initiative (http://oilandgasclimateinitiative.com)). OGCI is a Advance the oil and gas community’s ability to meet
voluntary, CEO-led initiative taking practical actions on climate the world’s energy demands in a safe, environmentally
change. Its members leverage their collective strength to lower responsible, and sustainable manner.
the carbon footprints of energy, industry, and transportation I want to encourage members around the world to think about the
value chains via engagement, policies, investments (more than $1 many ways our industry contributes to a more sustainable world,
billion), and technology deployment. to join the great effort undertaken by SPE and the industry to
Our industry is indeed a key factor of the UN sustainability model, communicate our contributions, and to spread our positive stories
contributing to most of the 17 SDGs. What we need to do, as an in their communities to create an image of our industry that better
industry, is develop tools and analytics to globally quantify the oil reflects the value we create. (Sourced from SPE’s JPT Volume 7 Issue 12)
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HIGHLIGHTS OF SPE NIGERIA COUNCIL VISIT TO COMPANIES

In line with her tradition of sampling the pulse of the industry and
sharing her vision and activities for the current year, SPE Nigerian
Council engaged in courtesy visits across the country to various
stakeholders in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry.

Past and present board members from SPE Lagos Section 61 were
well represented. Some of the companies visited in Lagos are
Total E&P Nigeria Ltd, Shell, Aiteo and Addax. These visits being in
the season of NAICE 2018 had the honor of having Darcy Spady
(2018 SPEI President) in attendance. Pictorial highlights during the
visits are provided below.
Group picture of SPE Nigeria Council Members with Addax Management

Group picture of SPE Nigeria Council Members with Management of Total E&P NIg Ltd Group picture of SPE Nigeria Council Members with Shell Management

Group picture of SPE Nigeria Council Members with Management of Aiteo

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AMBASSADOR LECTURER PROGRAMS (ALPs)

The Ambassador Lecturer Program (ALP) is an initiative of SPE The ALPs have become important vehicles to shape the
International to help educate, inform, and develop the skills minds of young ones about the oil and gas industry, its
of the next generation of oil and gas professionals. Young impact on the Nigerian economy and why they should
Professionals (YPs) visit universities and secondary schools in consider a career in oil and gas. Students are made to
their region to help disseminate information about the E&P understand that it is a highly diverse and multidisciplinary
industry, answer students’ questions, and share their industry which has room for them; they are required to excel
professional experiences. academically in secondary school and University.

ALP at Covenant University, Ota (October 1, 2018)

To posit that the Graduate Employability Symposium with the Prof. OyinkePreye D. Orodu and many others.
theme “Graduate Employability: Bridging the gap between the The Panelists engaged in a panel session and delivered key
classroom and the industry” held at Covenant University on the note lectures at the symposium ranging from:
1st of October was a success, would be a big understatement. * Digitalization in the workplace: how to develop digital skills
It was organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers using various platforms such as udemi, w3scools e.t.c and
Covenant University Student Chapter at the School’s Research the acronym 'try' (Time to Reinvent Yourself) was
Multi-Purpose hall. emphasized on.
Professionals across the industry from companies like Shell, * Soft skills & values required for the workplace such as
Total, Addax, NLNG, Schneider as well as Covenant University integrity and honesty, diligence, commitment and
travelled long distances to bring the industry to the classroom teamwork.
at the symposium. Professionals in attendance included the * Vital skills to develop for the workplace such as critical
Deputy General Manager, Total Exploration and Production - thinking, persuasive communication, leadership, problem
Musa Usman; the Talent Management and Corporate solving skills and lifelong learning ability.
Resourcing Manager, Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Ltd - Mr. * How best to survive in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain,
Paul Bakare ably represented by the Senior Resourcing Officer Complex and Ambiguous) world: think globally, act locally.
NLNG - Godwin Nsude; the Planning Manager, Shell Nigeria A major take home was that you keep trying until a ‘no’
E&P Company - Mr. Abdulrahman Mijinyawa; the Marketing turns to a ‘yes’. Students and young professionals were
Communication Manager, Schneider Electric - Mrs. Viviane encouraged to attend such events whenever they have the
Mike – Eze; the Head Human Relations and Senior HR Business opportunity as it culminates in career advancement which
Partner, Addax Petroleum - Mr. Lanre Olaleye; the HOD, is the ultimate goal.
Petroleum Engineering department, Covenant University -
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L-R, Vivian Mike-Eze, Godwin Nsude, Abdulrahman Mijinyawa delivering their topics at the Graduate Employability Symposium at Covenant University

 Always TRY
VIVIAN MIKE-EZE T- Time to
Marketing Communication Manager, R – Reinvent
Schneider Electric Y - Yourself

 . Vital skills required in the workplace are critical thinking,

ABDULRAHMAN MIJINYAWA
persuasive communication, leadership, problem solving skills and
lifelong learning ability. Planning Manager, Shell Nigeria

 Those who would survive in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and

Ambiguous) world wouldn’t be those who want to make changes
GODWIN NSUDE
because it means the change is ahead of you.
 Ask yourself?
- How much are you aware of the world we live in today and how it is
Senior Resourcing Officer, NLNG changing?
- Have you acquired competences required to survive in a new world?
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AMBASSADOR LECTURER PROGRAMS (ALPs) cont’d

ALP at Army Day Secondary School, Ojoo, Ibadan – September 21, 2018

YP Misturah Badru conducting ALP at Army Day Secondary School, Ojoo, Ibadan on the 21st of September 2018

ALP at Methodist Girls High School – October 10, 2018

YP Patience Ojoboh conducting ALP at Methodist Girls High School on the 10th of October 2018

ALP at Olive Branch College, Ibadan – October 31, 2018

YP Adedapo Omotosho conducting ALP at Olive Branch School, Ibadan on the 31st of October 2018

An Ambassador Lecturer Program was also conducted by Misturah Badru at The Tenets School, Ikorodu on 26th of November
2018.
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SUMMARY OF 2018 DISTINGUISHED LECTURES AND TECHNICAL MEETINGS

Summary of Distinguished Lectures and Technical Meetings held in the year 2018.
Lecturer’s
Month Program Type Topic Speaker(s)
Affiliation
Gabriel Bigwan
December Technical Frontier Basin Integration with Nigerian Gas Master Plan &
& Emeka Eroton E & P
2018 Meeting Recompletion using Cement Packer: Eroton Experience
Onyeka
Chevron Energy
Distinguished Petrophysical Rock Typing: A Solution for Modeling Mark
May 2018 Technology
Lecture Heterogenous Reservoirs Skalinski
Company
Joseph Bagal &
Technical Zonal Isolation to Prevent Gas and Water Production in
April 2018 Benjamin Welltec
Meeting Challenging Conditions
Asokhia
Euan
March Technical ONE TRIP COMPLETION- Using new technology to optimize Weatherford &
Murdoch, Ojeh
2018 Meeting standalone screen and upper completions deployment. SNEPCO
Ozeigbe
February Soft Skills
Effective Communication Sophia Weaver First E&P
2018 Session
Udeme M-P
February Technical Unconventional workflows for identifying immediate and
John, George Newcross
2018 Meeting short opportunities in a matured Niger Delta Asset
Zangl

BEHIND THE SCENE - MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS

Behind every successful project is a smart working team. SPE is a powerhouse of achieving volunteers. This is not without
the support of various organizations and employers, and they are deeply appreciated. SPE Lagos held her board meetings
at Chevron on 17th October and SNEPCO on 15th November 2018.

Some of the SPE Lagos Section Board members at Chevron Some of the SPE Lagos Section Board members at SNEPCO
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SPE LAGOS SECTION 61: 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING cont’d

List of Awardees at the AGM
Award Category Recipient(s) Award Category Recipient(s)
Distinguished Corporate YP Award Chinyere Princess Offor
Total E &P Nigeria Ltd
Award Imo Patrick Udo
Newcross E & P Ltd
Chinenye Ezechi
Weatherford Nigeria Ltd Victor Momoh
Welltec Oilfield Services Nig Ltd Distinguished Support/ Paterne Wantong
Technical Paper Presenters Udeme M-P John
Amni IPDC Ltd
Euan Murdoch
Mobil Producing Nigeria
Joseph Bagal
Chevron Nigeria Ltd CTY Winners Dueke-Eze Chika G.
Seplat Petroleum Devt Co. PLC Ikomi Oritsemoyowa
First E&P Devt Company Ltd Ezeunala Ekene Franklin
Schhlumberger Nigeria Ltd Kola-Akinola Tanitoluwa
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COMMUNITY SERVICE – VISIT TO HEARTS OF GOLD CHILDREN’S HOSPICE

Giving back to the society is one of the passions of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and this is embodied in the SPE
CARES initiative which is participated in globally. SPE Lagos Section sustains this tradition by seeking out ways to positively
impact the communities in Lagos. She has previously reached out by organizing book & toy drives, performing Medical
outreaches, sponsoring students in the ‘Friends of the Disabled’ in craftsman scholarship, funding school stipends of orphans
through a Walk/Run for the Less Privileged amongst many others.

SPE Lagos Section Board Members conveying gift items to the Hospice A view of some of the gift items

The show of love and acts of service to the communities is a forever responsibility she has taken up. On December 2 nd, the
Section visited the ‘Hearts of Gold’ Children’s Hospice which caters for disabled children. It was a sobering yet heart-warming
experience as described by one of the Section’s board member in attendance.

A view of the Children at the Hospice Representatives of SPE Lagos Section at Hearts of Gold Children’s Hospice
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FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR PROFESSIONALS

On the 4th of December 2018, the Section organized a Webinar titled “OUT OF WORK, BUT NOT OUT OF
BILLS: Building your Personal Finance Strategy in the Current Economic Environment”. Mr Mohammed
Garuba, a seasoned Professional with Cardinal Stone, with over 20 years of experience in the financial
services sector, led the highly insightful webinar session. The online webinar attracted several
participants and it was indeed a worthwhile session. Excerpts are shared below.

Why Oil & Gas Professionals Events that could shape the Economy
FINANCIAL PLANNING require Financial Planning? and Investment climate in 2019
IS AN ONGOING PROCESS TO ➢ Changing dynamics in the Oil
▪ Devaluation of the Naira
and gas Industry and emerging
HELP YOU MAKE SOUND trends such as technology and ▪ Deregulation of the downstream oil sector
DECISIONS ABOUT MONEY IN renewables. ▪ Declining oil prices
ORDER TO ACHIEVE YOUR ➢ Modifications in HR policies in ▪ Imminent changes in monetary policies
line with variable costing trends. post 2019 general elections
GOALS IN LIFE
➢ NO ONE CAN MANAGE YOUR ▪ Implementation of cost reflective tariffs to
FUNDS BETTER THAN YOU improve power supply

FINANCIAL PLANING
SOME FINANCIAL PLANNING MISTAKES Your Personal
DEMYSTIFIED, steps to take
 Thinking it is too late to start objectives determine
 Relying heavily on gratuity payoff
1. Assess your financial
your investment plan situation
 Concentrating all your investments in one
asset class No two persons may have same 2. Set your financial goals
 Paying too high investment expenses investment plans as they have 3. Create a budget
 Saving for retirement without a plan different circumstances and 4. Develop & implement
 Not seeking professional help personal objectives. Given your plan
 Underestimating post-retirement health competing demands for your 5. Regularly monitor &
care costs finance, set your objectives clearly
review your plan

SOME ASSET CLASSES & THEIR RISK/REWARD PROFILE SOME USEFUL TIPS
✓ Diversify your markets and asset classes
✓ Live within your means, deliberately save more than you consume
✓ Create multiple streams of income
✓ Take advantage of tax-exempt investments
✓ Create a budget, create a retirement portfolio

In Conclusion
 Financial Freedom is a choice and not a dream.
 When you make your choice, you are responsible for
making it happen.

DECIDE TO BE FINANCIALLY FREE TODAY & MAKE IT HAPPEN

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A TRAVELLER’S GUIDE TO SPE SECTIONS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Most of the times, professionals will relocate to new environments for new work assignments/studies, the fun of
pursuing new opportunities or just for the sheer pleasure of taking adventures. Gladly, SPE family is ‘almost’
everywhere you go, ready to welcome you and give you an interesting on-boarding. Below is a guide to SPE sections
in Sub-Saharan Africa and when next you find yourself on one of those journeys, carry this along.

WEST AFRICA EAST AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICA

Abuja Section, Nigeria -199 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania - 227 Angola Section, Luanda, Angola - 097
Benin City, Nigeria – 116 Maputo Section, Mozambique - 217 Congo Section, Pointe Noire, Republic of
Lagos Section, Nigeria – 061 Nairobi Section, Kenya – 218 Congo - 117
Port Harcourt Section, Nigeria – 103 Uganda Section, Kampala - 206 Douala Section, Cameroon - 237
Warri Nigeria Section, Nigeria – 104 Gabon Section, Port Gentil, Gabon- 105
Ghana Section, Accra, Ghana – 197 SOUTHERN AFRICA
Windhoek Section, Namibia - 238
Southern Africa Section, Cape
town, SA - 168

MEMBERSHIP AWARENESS
Still thinking about why you should join SPE or renew your elapsed membership, here are some reasons why?
Below are invaluable resources available in SPE.

 OnePetro is an online library for technical literature relating

to the oil and gas business. It is maintained by SPE and hosts more
than 190,000 papers from 20 publishing partners. Papers presented
at SPE local, regional and international conferences can be found
there. www.onepetro.org
 Petrowiki was created from the petroleum engineering
handbook. Members can update and expand content with approval
from the moderator. www.petrowiki.org
The SPE bookstore has a range of books available.
www.spe.org/store
 SPE webinar is another great resource where members can
watch live or recorded videos on technical presentations.
https://webevents.spe.org/
 SPE Connect enables members to connect with other professionals in their technical disciplines.
 SPE E-Mentoring Platform is a distance mentoring program that enables participants to communicate at their
convenience and across different time zones. http://www.spe.org/ementoring/
 The Way Ahead Publication by Young Professionals
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SOCIAL EVENTS
We rejoice with many of our members who celebrated their birthdays. The SPE family grew bigger as some members got
married, while others welcomed bundles of joy (babies) into their home. Notably also, the Section was represented at
the Commendation Service of Late Engr Yemi Akinlawon, the past SPE African Regional Director who was a firm supporter
of the Section and her activities. SPE was ably represented locally and internationally.

Mr and Mrs Akinloye Mr and Mrs Ogbodu

Baby Nicole of Mr & Mrs Nwakaji

Baby Valerie of Mr & Mrs Adetula

Baby Isabella of Mr & Mrs Ohaji

Representation of SPE International, Nigerian Council, Senior Friends, Industry Colleagues & Lagos Section
Members at the Commendation Service of Late Engr Yemi Akinlawon (Past SPE African Regional Director)

Student Affairs Chair, Opeyemi Adetula’s Baby

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YULETIDE SAFETY TIPS

Personal Security
Keep a low profile, blend in and be alert to developments in your environment.
Avoid routine pattern of movements and late-night outings.
Save emergency numbers on your phone with speed dial for easy call in an emergency.
Financial Transactions
Keep all information concerning financial transactions strictly confidential.
Avoid carrying large sums of cash, do not carry bags or packages that may attract criminals.
Use ATMs only in safe and well-lit places and not late at night.
Travel Security
Always pre-plan your journey and ensure the vehicle is in good working condition.
Discuss travel plans only with immediate family members.
Stick to major routes and avoid lonely routes with bad roads and poor visibility

CARTOON OF THE MONTH: NO SHORTCUTS TRIVIA

 Who is the current African Regional director?
 What was the theme of NAICE 2017?
 What was the Cartoon message of SPE Lagos
Newsletter Vol 5 issue 2?

3. Work Safe
2. Abuja Section
1. 45 years old
Answers to Previous Trivia (Volume 5 Issue 4)

Forward your answers to the

trivia to
spelagos@gmail.com
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Connect with SPE Lagos

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Chinenye Bekibele
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Chinyere Offor
Assistant Publicity Chair /Editor

Kindly contact us at spelagos@gmail.com for enquiries such as:

 Joining SPE or renewing your membership
 Partnering with SPE Lagos Section individually or as a corporate body in Technical Meetings,
Community Outreaches, Scholarship provisions, etc
 Volunteering opportunities
 Placing adverts in forthcoming newsletter editions
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