Student Chapter of Society of ​Petroleum Engineers of Technical​ University of Crete

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On Monday, May 27, members of the TUC SPE Student Chapter from the Technical University of Crete ​had the exceptional opportunity to visit the TBM - Veikou construction site of the new Metro Line 4. ​Students from the Schools of Mineral Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering and ​Environmental Engineering at TUC, along with students from the School of Mining and Metallurgical ​Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, participated in this enriching experience.

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About


The SPE Student Chapter is a student chapter of the International Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), ​based at the Technical University of Crete and specifically at the Department of Mineral Resources ​Engineering, founded in October 2018. A key contributor to this effort was Professor Varotsis Nikolaos, ​Professor of the Faculty of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete, who has ​served as academic advisor since the establishment of the chapter and whose contribution has been ​catalytic.


Chapter activities include a series of technical and general lectures on Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, ​Energy Transition and Environmental Impacts by distinguished speakers from industry, research and ​technology,as well as collaborations with renowned institutions abroad such as the University of ​Southern California. Several of the activities were carried out in the framework of the SPE GAIA ​Sustainability Program SPE Ambassador lectures Program actively participating in the international ​industrial and research community.


Finally, it is worth mentioning that the TUC SPE Student Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers ​of the Technical University of Crete was awarded with the "2021 SPE Student Chapter Excellence ​Award" for its overall activities during the academic year 2020-2021 and was featured in the Greek ​Press through the International Relations Office of the Technical University of Crete. The activities of ​the 2020-2021 year were organized during the period of the TUC SPE SC presidency by the students of ​the Faculty of Mineral Resources Engineering, Mario-Stylianos Akritidis, Charilaos Margiolakis, ​Vangelis Authentopoulos, Tryphon Kiaitsi and Charalambos-Aris Vlachokyriakos in collaboration with ​the chapter's Faculty Advisor Prof. Andreas Yiotis of the School of Mineral Resources Engineering.

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Mission

The mission of SPE is to collect and disseminate technical knowledge ​on hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation. The student chapters ​promote SPE activities at university level and offer knowledge aimed at ​improving the theoretical, technical and professional competence of the ​stakeholders.


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Our Chapter has been established at Technical University of Crete and more ​specifically, at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering.

The Technical University of Crete is a state university which was founded in 1977 in ​Chania, Greece.

The school of Mineral Resources Engineering was founded in 1983 and admitted its ​first students in 1987.

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Board of Our Chapter

2023-2024

Eirini-Lydia

Tavernaraki

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Communication &

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Faculty Advisor

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Ioanna

Tsioulou

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Leroy

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Dimitra

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FAQs

How can I join the SPE ​Student Chapter of ​Technical University of ​Crete?

To join the SPE Student Chapter of the ​Technical University of Crete, simply ​reach out to us via email or fill out tthe ​form.

Our chapter provides various ​opportunities for personal and ​professional development, networking, ​and engaging in activities related to the ​energy industry.

How can I stay updated on ​upcoming events and ​activities?

  1. Subscribe to our newsletter: Sign up ​to receive our newsletter, by sending ​us an email at: spesc@tuc.gr
  2. Follow us on social media: Stay ​connected with us on platforms like ​LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.
  3. Check our website: Visit our ​chapter's website frequently to view ​latest news, and announcements.

Who can I contact if I have ​further questions or need ​assistance?

For further questions or assistance, feel ​free to contact our team members ​directly , including our executive board ​members(all LinkedIn profiles are linked ​to their names), faculty advisor prof. ​Yiotis, or send us an email at our ​general address. You can also reach out ​through our social media channels for ​quick responses. We're here to help!

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Previous Events

"Ενεργειακό κοκτέιλ και η ενέργεια των άστρων”

Θεόδωρος Μερτζιμέκης, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής ​Τμήμα Φυσικής Εθνικό & Καποδιστριακό ​Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.

“Η αγορά των ΑΠΕ από την σκοπιά ενός νέου ​επενδυτή: Προοπτικές & Δυσκολίες"

Χρύσα Γιαννοπούλου, Country Manager της ​θυγατρικής Ecoener Hellas.

Workshop "Βιογραφικό Σημείωμα και Συνέντευξη ​Εργασίας", με εισηγητή τον Δημήτρη Σαμψωνίδη ​Σύμβουλο Σταδιοδρομίας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης

New Energy, New Challenges: Are Geomechanics ​Solutions advanced enough to support the transition ​journey " - Dr. Claudia Sorgi , Geomechanics SME & ​Monitoring Solutions Champion, Principal Geomechanics ​Engineer.

“Renewable Hydrogen: From Hype to Reality”

Δημήτριος Τριανταφυλλόπουλος Managing Director ​της Hellenic Hydrogen.

“Έρευνες Υδρογονανθράκων στην Ανατολική Μεσόγειο ​(Ελλάς-Κύπρος-Ισραήλ-Τουρκία) - Γεωπολιτικές ​Προεκτάσεις και Επιπλοκές”

Δρ. Κωνσταντίνου Νικολάου, Αντιπρόεδρος ΔΣ και Τεχνικός ​Σύμβουλος της Energean στην Ελλάδα.

“Τα δίκτυα τηλεθέρμανσης που μπορούν να ​δημιουργηθούν ή δημιουργούνται στην Ελλάδα, ως ​τεχνολογία, μέσω της εκμετάλλευσης των γεωθερμικών ​πεδίων” - Μιχαήλ Βραχόπουλος, Καθηγητής ΕΚΠΑ

“Ο τομέας της Ενέργειας και του Περιβάλλοντος στην ΕΕ και ​την Ελλάδα. Προοπτικές απασχόλησης για νέους ​Μηχανικούς” - Κωνσταντίνος Αραβώσης, Καθηγητής και ​κάτοχο της έδρας UNESCO για την Πράσινη Καινοτομία και ​την Κυκλική Οικονομία στο ΕΜΠ

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"Flowrate dependency of relative permeabilities vs ​persistent problems in SCAL"

Dr. Marios Valavanides, Professor at Department of Civil ​Engineering, University of West Attica.

"Promoting circular economy in the oil industry: the use of ​Constructed Wetlands for oily produced water treatment ​and reuse applications".

Dr. Stefanakis Alexandros Assistant Professor at Technical ​University of Crete

Hλεκτρική διασύνδεση Πελοποννήσου - Κρήτης από την ​Hellenic Cables.

Κανάς Βασίλειος, Submarine Power Cable Engineering ​Manager & Δολιανίτης Ιωάννης Submarine Power Cable ​Design Engineer

“Hydrogen in Energy Transition: The Greek Case“

Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, Assistant Reasearcher at ​Institute of Geoenergy, FORTH

"Έρευνα και Εκμετάλλευση υδρογονανθράκων στην ​Ελλάδα - Στα γρανάζια της Πολιτικής και των Πολιτικών"

Δρ. Κωνσταντίνου Νικολάου, Αντιπρόεδρος ΔΣ και ​Τεχνικός Σύμβουλος της Energean στην Ελλάδα.

"Energy Security and Geopolitics - Impact on the East Med"

Dr. Charles Ellinas(Charles Ellinas), CEO at EC Cyprus Natural ​Hydrocarbons Company Ltd (eCNHC).

“Carbon Capture, Utilization and storage CCUS: From C to S”

Dr. Vassilis Gaganis, Assistant Professor at the National ​Technical University of Athens

"Research & Development for Energy Transition

Dr. Olga Vizika-Kavvadias, Scientific Director of IFP Energies ​nouvelles

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Greening Transport by Three Generations of Biofuels ​by Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos

(Technical University of Crete)

Hydrogen Economy: Features, Technologies and Future ​Perspectives by Assisant Professor D. Ipsakis

(Technical University of Crete)

An Introduction to Geothermal Systems by Assistant ​Professor Mathilde Adelinet

(IFP School)

Gordon Project - A deep water gas in Australia by ​Steven Shryock (Chevron)

Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier by Dr. Athanasios Stubos

(NCSR Demokritos)

Field Development & Management by Dr. Krinis

(Saudi Aramco)

The Oil and Gas Industry and how to get a professional job ​in there by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Ioannis ​Chatzis

(University of Waterloo)

Subsea Drilling & Production of Oil or Gas in Deep Seas - ​Challenges, Techniques, Benefits, Environmental Footprint by ​Professor Vasileios Kelesidis

(SPE Distinguished Lecturer 2019-2020)

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