Chapter History
Our Journey
Aug 27 – Sep 4, 2024
Membership Campaign
Our first booth of many around the university, set up right in our college lobby to introduce students to SPE and our vision.
Sep 10, 2024
Welcoming Event
After months of onboarding, all 25 board members and their teams finally met in one room for a night of ice breakers and good energy.
Sep 13, 2024
SPE Planner
We set up booths where our senior students helped others plan their academic journey, one semester at a time.
Sep 16, 2024
MEOS GEO 2025
Over 40 of our members stepped onto the global stage to represent our college and chapter at this international conference.
Sep 21–22, 2024
Namaa Volunteering Forum
At the epicenter of Dhahran's community, surrounded by over 100 charities, we showed up and introduced everyone to who we are.
Sep 24, 2024
National Day Celebration
Four booths, one message: past, present, future. Plus a sack toss, calligraphy, and a music booth that no one wanted to leave.
Oct 2, 2024
Female Schools Visit
Our female volunteers took high school students from across Dhahran on a tour of KFUPM's opportunities, classes, and labs.
Oct 13, 2024
SPE-KSA Visit
We welcomed guests from the national SPE section and reflected together on how our goals align and what our role as students really means.
Oct 15, 2024
Who Am I?
A team-based social event packed with games, held right after midweek exams because everyone deserved a reason to laugh.
Oct 16, 2024
Scale Applications Webinar
Dr. Giulia Ness gave us an eye-opening look at how scale affects our industry and how engineers actually tackle it.
Oct 21, 2024
Baker Hughes Field Visit
40 participants got inside access to Baker Hughes' Dhahran Techno Valley facility and the advanced technologies behind it.
Oct 22, 2024
Kids with Cancer Volunteering
5 of our members visited King Fahd Specialist Hospital, spent time with children battling cancer, and made sure every single one of them left with a smile.
Nov 3–5, 2024
ADIPEC University Programme
Our students Faisal, Moayad, Nada, and Fatimah placed 2nd representing our university and chapter on an international stage.
Nov 5, 2024
Shaybah Field Visit
A select group of our members got to visit one of the engineering wonders of the world, the Shaybah field and facilities deep in the Empty Quarter.
Nov 9, 2024
The NMR Odyssey Seminar
Dr. Kwak walked students through how NMR revolutionized the industry and where its advancements are taking us.
Nov 17, 2024
IGS 2026 Conference
Our members stationed at CPG handled logistics, tours, and organization on the first day of the International Geomechanics Conference.
Nov 19, 2024
Hydrogen Storage Modeling Seminar
Prof. Yu-Shu Wu flew in from Colorado School of Mines to introduce modeling hydrogen storage in depleted gas reservoirs.
Nov 23, 2024
International Philosophers Day
We set up booths in buildings 57 and 58 targeting new students, introducing SPE in a fun and philosophical way.
Nov 24, 2024
Female Board Game Night
After the final stretch of major exams, our female students enjoyed a cold night outside with good vibes and various games.
Nov 24, 2024
SPE Padel Tournament
Over 30 participants battled through a set of matches to be crowned the padel champions.
Nov 26, 2024
RD&SD Forum
Aramco and regional service companies showcased advancements in well logging. We assisted with delegating participants and helped with the opening remarks.
Dec 2, 2024
Semester Closing Ceremony
A final celebration and reflection with the whole team on what we managed to accomplish in just a few months.
Jan 11 – Feb 5, 2025
Ramadan Basket Initiative
A 3-phase event spanning over a month where our members set up, filled, and sent boxes of essentials to families in need.
Jan 19, 2025
Special Needs Volunteering
We partnered with Ghusoon, a charity for the disabled, to create a meaningful and fun experience for these kids.
Jan 22, 2025
CPG Student Paper Contest
Our annual research competition with 21 finalists competing for a prize pool of 35,000 SAR, months of planning behind every moment.
Feb 2, 2025
Methane Emissions Seminar
Mr. Ensan Elayoubi walked our students through the dangers of methane emissions and how technology is helping us detect and minimize them.
Jan 28, 2025
Weatherford Technical Workshop
Students got hands-on exposure to digital production monitoring and artificial lift surveillance, learning how production data drives well performance decisions.
Feb 5, 2025
Meet the Young Professionals
Over 100 in attendance. Fifteen young engineers gathered in an interactive lobby-style session to offer real guidance to students about to enter the industry.
Feb 11, 2025
Hoop Center Volunteering
Our volunteering team organized a visit for 20 young kids to an entertainment center, complete with SPE-themed gifts and activities.
Feb 18–28, 2025
Ramadan Mosque Organizing
For the first 10 days of Ramadan, our members organized Taraweeh prayer and accommodated worshippers at one of the largest mosques in the Khobar area.
Mar 2, 2025
SPE x SME Padel Tournament
Another rendition of our padel tournament, this time shared with the SME chapter under Ramadan vibes.
Mar 4, 2025
Flower Arranging Workshop
Our members had a unique one with this event, arranging all types of flowers in an arts and craft fashion to create something beautiful.
Mar 7, 2025
Iftar for Kids
Our volunteers organized a personalized iftar during Ramadan for over 20 children and made sure every single one of them left with a smile.