Month: November 2022

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Chair’s Address: November 2022

Friends & Colleagues,

It’s hard to believe it’s nearly the end of the year, it seems like yesterday we were enjoying the summertime. SPE Aberdeen work continues, with several recent events from our ongoing Continuing Education programme, from a fascinating D&I virtual lunchtime event, to a rather enjoyable evening in the company of Chris Lemons, a Deep Sea Diver who defied the odds when disaster struck.
Our output is always varied, and hopefully everyone finds something of interest, or something that touches on their own specific discipline, or subject of interest. If not, what are we missing, what would you like to see, hear and be part of? We’re always open to suggestions of topics, speakers and maybe even something we haven’t thought of so far.
There are several ongoing activities within the Section including a refresh and revamp of our website, hopefully due to launch around the turn of the year. It will still contain all the information and resources as before but with an improved user interface and one or two new features.
There are two items I want to highlight, further details below, both the Student Bursary Programme and the OAAs are seeking applications. We are committed to supporting both, those about to commence a career in the energy industry and seek to recognise the many individuals and companies that we admire for their high standards and achievements.
I’ll sign off for now but always welcome feedback and questions, my contact details can be found on our website.

Graham

Graham Dallas

SPE Aberdeen Chair

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The 2022/23 Student Bursary awards are now open to applications

SPE Aberdeen Section are delighted to announce that they are now inviting applications for their student bursary awards 2022.

If you are a member of one of our 5 student chapter universities : Aberdeen, RGU, Dundee, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde then you are eligible to apply.

Download and fill in the application form by clicking here. Closing date is 30th December 2022, and the bursaries will be awarded in February/March 2023.

Remember to carefully read the terms concerning eligibility before applying.

APPLY NOW BY CLICKING HERE

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Last Breath by Chris Lemons. What An Evening!

Last night, after 12 months of planning, SPE Aberdeen Young Professionals Committee held its sold-out event, ‘Last Breath – Reasoning with Life and Death at the Bottom of the North Sea’ with famed diver, Chris Lemons.

In front of a packed room at Aberdeen’s Union Kirk, Chris captivated the audience with his live retelling of the events that changed his life in 2012, the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, ‘Last Breath’. Having previously delivered the presentation all around the world, including just recently to medical professionals in Australia, it was an honour to welcome Chris back to Aberdeen on behalf of SPE Aberdeen.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the evening’s official sponsor, Marex, our host for the evening, Hamish Penman of Energy Voice, Greco Developments our drinks sponsor, all our guests who came and made the evening such a success, and of course, Chris Lemons for taking the time out of his busy schedule to deliver his incredible and powerful presentation and offering a unique insight into his story.

(l-r) Joe Sherratt, YP Committee Co-Chair, Amir Dornan, YP Committee Co-Chair, Chris Lemons, Wayne Henderson, Marex, Hamish Penman, Energy Voice