SLB Experts Named 2025 – 2026 SPE Distinguished Lecturers

SLB experts are named as 2025-2026 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Distinguished Lecturers, a program that recognizes energy professionals for their technical contributions to the industry:

Adrián Ledroz, an expert in wellbore positioning and surveying technologies, will present a lecture titled "High-Definition Wellbore Trajectory: Drilling, Completion and Production Considerations." His talk explores how high-resolution trajectory data can optimize well placement, improve completion strategies and enhance production outcomes.

Murtaza Ziauddin, a specialist in stimulation and production enhancement, will deliver a lecture titled "Advances in Carbonate Stimulation: Unveiling the Potential of Single-Phase Retarded Acids." His presentation highlights innovative acid systems that improve stimulation efficiency in carbonate reservoirs, offering new insights into reservoir productivity and sustainability.

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Distinguished Lecturers are nominated by their peers and selected by the SPE Distinguished Lecturer Committee. Each year, the program features experts from around the world across a wide range of technical disciplines.

Why it matters

The selection of Adrián Ledroz and Murtaza Ziauddin as distinguished speakers reflects the depth of expertise within SLB's technical teams and their shared commitment to advancing energy industry innovation.

To see the full list of 2025-2026 Distinguished Lecturers and their topics, visit the SPE announcement and discover the lecture series schedule.