International Energy Credit Association (IECA)
The IECA is an international organization of credit and financial management professionals whose goal is to provide a forum for the free and open exchange of ideas and discussion of issues relevant
to credit and financial management of the energy industry.
Petroleum Industry Data Exchange (PIDX)
PIDX is the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) committee on Electronic Business Standards and Processes PIDX is sponsored by the API’s General Committee on Information Management &
Technology (GCIMT).
Public Petroleum Data Model (PPDM)
Bringing world-wide industry experts together in a round table approach to engineer a business driven data model, the Public Petroleum Data Model Association ensures that the model will meet today
and tomorrow's needs. With existing computing infrastructure and data, this model becomes the foundation positioning companies to move aggressively towards the future, embracing new technologies and
business strategies. Formed in 1989 and incorporated in 1991 as a not-for-profit association, its membership of 100+ organizations - Canadian, International and US, include a broad range of petroleum
companies, government agencies, software application and data vendors, and service companies.Managed by volunteers, the low membership fee encourages a large number of companies involved in the oil
and gas business to participate in the model definition. Working experts in each of the business topics are invited to participate in an open process to create the integrated modules of the standard
model. Each member is encouraged to be an active participant in PPDM's evolution and votes on the business acceptability of each model.
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the science of geophysics and the education of applied geophysicists. SEG, founded in 1930, fosters the expert
and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near surface, and in mitigating earth hazards. The Society, which has more than
25,000 members in 129 countries, fulfills its mission through its publications, conferences, forums, Websites and educational opportunities.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production. SPE serves 69,000-plus members in 112
countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications,
conferences,workshops, forums, and website.
Petroleum Network Education Conferences
Philip C. Crouse and Associates, Inc. is an international petroleum and management practice founded 26 years ago by Philip C. Crouse. The company has specialized in unique engineering design
projects in the exploration and production sector, market and engineering studies, project management, expert witness and technology research. Petroleum Network Education Conferences (PNEC) was
formed in 1993 as a separate effort of Philip C. Crouse and Associates, Inc. This division of Philip C. Crouse and Associates, Inc. runs 100% owned petroleum conferences and provides conference
and complex event management services to the wider international petroleum industry.
