Chair letter A perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Energy Transition By Ana Curcio Chair of the SEG LARAC 2019-present In November 2019 it was my honor to be nominat-
and gas to other energy markets. Temporary unem-
ed and to accept the chair role of this esteemed com-
ployment and a transition to digital transformation
mittee of dedicated professionals, students, and re-
providing a great opportunity for our professionals to
tired professionals or close to retirement profession-
reinvent their careers.
als. Some of them recently joined the committee and all serve with high energy. During 2020, the energy market crisis as a result of the pandemic, climate issues, and decreased oil and
The Latin America region was not an exception to this global context and in this sense, the committee was also part of this transition. Based on the necessities of the region, 4 subcommittees were created:
gas prices raised and accelerated a transition from oil
1. Institutional Subcommittee The main objective is to establish procedures for the Vice-Chair election, and interaction with other SEG Regional Advisory Committees and the Technical Subcommittee, as well as, interaction with other SEG committees and other organizations.
2. Technical Subcommittee The main objective is to coordinate non-oil and gas web-panels, webinars, and identifying those topics of interest in the region. In the future, to promote implementation of field schools, boot-camps, and training.
All these activities and future plans are aligned with the “SEG Pillars” promoted by the SEG President 2020-2021 Maurice Nessim.
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3. Students Subcommittee The main objective is the construction of a bridge between students and retired geoscientists, interaction and better connection with student chapters in Latin America, and to organize the Student Virtual Conference (SVC). In the future, contribute to find research and postgraduate options.
4. Volunteering Subcommittee The main objective is the translation to Spanish of the “Digital Imaging and Deconvolution: The ABCs of Seismic Exploration and Processing” written by Enders A. Robinson and Sven Treitel.
and see how SEG can contribute with ideas and programs locally. The committee will continue to add valuable con-
To strengthen the relationship between SEG and
tent for our regional members and others around the
local societies, the committee once a month meets with
globe through technical webinars and webinars that are
a local association to talk about their activities, vision
aimed to highlight the career challenges and excite-
