Hello Fort Worth SPE!
We hope everyone is having a great start to 2026. Our speaker series continues this month with an exciting presentation — join us Thursday, February 19th at the Petroleum Club in Downtown Fort Worth from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CTto hear Noah Buck, Global Business Development Director at NOV, discuss Coiled Tubing Drilling for Ultra-Deep, Hard Rock Applications in O&G and Geothermal. Noah will explore how an autonomous CTD system designed for ultra-deep, large-diameter offshore wells can achieve tripping speeds 3–4× faster than conventional drill pipe while enabling continuous circulation for pressure control and thermal management. Don't miss it — register here.
Scholarship Applications Now Open! The SPE Fort Worth Section is accepting applications for our undergraduate scholarship — up to $3,000 per year, renewable through senior year for a total of up to $12,000. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and reside in Tarrant County or surrounding counties. The deadline is April 15, 2026. Learn more at ftworth.spe.org/scholarships.
Aaron Barbato
Fort Worth SPE Chairperson
Thank you to our 2025–2026 Luncheon Sponsors!
We are grateful to our sponsors for investing in the Fort Worth SPE community. Their support helps us keep events affordable and fund scholarships for the next generation of petroleum engineers.
TXO Partners
- TXO Partners is an energy company supporting the responsible development of oil and gas resources and the communities where it operates.
- Website: txopartners.com

Pontem Analytics
- Pontem Analytics is a data-driven engineering and AI consultancy that helps operators optimize flow assurance, production systems, and decision-making with practical, model-informed solutions.
- Website: pontemanalytics.com

Thank you again to TXO Partners and Pontem Analytics for their generous support. We would love to welcome additional sponsors this year—if you’re interested, please check out our sponsorships page for details and next steps.