SPE Bergen Section

About SPE

History

The history of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) began well before its actual establishment. During the decade after the 1901 discovery of the Spindletop field, the American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) saw a growing need for a forum in the booming new field of petroleum engineering. As a result, AIME formed a standing committee on oil and gas in 1913. In 1922, the committee was expanded to become one of AIME’s 10 professional divisions. The Petroleum Division of AIME continued to grow throughout the next three decades. By 1950, the Petroleum Division had become one of three separate branches of AIME, and in 1957 the Petroleum Branch of AIME was expanded once again to form a professional society.

The first SPE Board of Directors meeting was held 6 October 1957, making 2007 the 50th anniversary year for SPE as a professional society.

You may read more on the history of the SPE.

Mission, Vision and Values

SPE’s mission is 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.

SPE’s vision is to be a society of professional excellence, providing its members with the highest quality lifelong learning, and continuous personal and professional growth.

SPE’s values are

Excellence Integrity
Professionalism
Life-long learning
Diversity
Volunteerism
Innovation
Social
Responsibility

SPE Bergen

SPE Bergen is one of four sections in Norway. We host a variety of activities and events, focusing on network and knowledge, for our some 400 members. Most petroleum related companies in the Bergen area are represented among our members, as is the variety of technical positions within this broad and important industry.

The SPE Bergen hosts members meetings on a regular basis, as well as other activities such as the very popular annual SPE Sailing with the Statsraad Lehmkuhl in late spring, and the "SPE Lutefisk and other sub-sea completions" in early winter.

SPE Bergen also hosts the annual SPE Bergen One Day Seminar.

Young Professionals

SPE recognizes the importance of those who one day will be leaders of the E&P industry. Along with many SPE sections, the SPE Bergen Section have developed a Young Professionals (YP) program, to support and assist those in the industry with fewer than 10 years’ experience.

Students

SPE is one of the most prestigious technical/professional organizations in the world and being an SPE Student Member is considered a noteworthy achievement by industry professionals and executives.

The SPE Bergen Student Chapter counts several hundred members from the University of Bergen and Bergen University College, and is the most important link between students and the petroleum industry in the Bergen area.

The SPE Bergen Section is proud to support and sponsor one of the worlds largest and most vibrant student chapters.

You may read more on the activities of the SPE Bergen Student Chapter website.

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