Each OTC event has a program committee that evaluates the abstracts. Acceptance depends on program size, topics covered, and quality of paper proposals.
Preparing Your Manuscript
Conference Papers
Write an Abstract
An abstract demonstrates that your paper will:
- Contribute technically sound knowledge in a particular area of petroleum technology.
- Present new knowledge or experience that has not been published previously.
- Not be commercial in nature and will not promote specific companies, products or services.
A proper review of your abstract requires that it contain adequate information on which to make a judgment. The maximum word count is 450 words and is limited to the following factual highlights:
- Objectives/Scope
- Methods, Procedures, Process
- Results, Observations, Conclusions
- Novel/Additive Information
View this Sample Abstract to help with your preparation.
Submit an Abstract
Once you have written an abstract, you can submit it to any of our conferences with an open call for papers.
When submitting an abstract, don't forget to:
- Secure company clearance and approvals from the appropriate department(s).
- Ensure the company understands that if the abstract is accepted, you will be required to write a manuscript, sign a transfer of copyright, and present at the conference.
- Find your login information, and make sure your SPE Profile is up to date.
If you do not already have a login for the SPE website, get one here.
If you don't remember your password, reset it before continuing.
Write a Paper
Proper organization of the paper will lead the reader through your theories and supporting data to a logical conclusion. If your paper is accepted, you will receive an Acceptance Notification that provides you with access to an author kit. The Author Kit serves as a resource center with:
- Submission Deadlines
- Required Forms
- OTC Paper Template and Instructions
- OTC Style Guide
- Conference PowerPoint Template
- Presentation Tips
- Peer Review information
Submit a Paper
All manuscripts must be submitted via the online Paper Proposal Management System (PPMS). Each presenting (corresponding) author will be sent an email with a customized link that provides access to the system.
A complete submission includes:
- Final Manuscript (.doc/.docx format using the OTC Manuscript template)
- Transfer of Copyright (TOC) form(s)
- Paper Information Form (PIF)
OTC has a No Paper, No Podium Policy. If you do not submit the manuscript by the stated deadline, it will be withdrawn from the program.
Present a Paper
Before you present your paper at the conference, we suggest you practice to become comfortable presenting from behind a lectern and are aware of your time constraints.
If you are giving a poster presentation with space limitations, you should choose your words and images carefully so that viewers can understand the important points of your paper from your poster.
Preparing Your Technical Session Presentation
If you are giving a poster presentation with space limitations, you should choose your words and images carefully so that viewers can understand the important points of your paper from your poster.
Preparing Your Technical Session Presentation
Resources
Writing an Abstract
SPE Publications Style Guide (PDF)
SPE Letter and Computer Symbols Standard (PDF)
SI Metric System of Units and SPE Metric Standard (PDF)
Submitting an Abstract
Preparing Your Paper
Preparing Your Technical Session Presentation
Language Editing and Figure Preparation Services (SPE Members)
Language Editing and Figure Preparation Services (Non-SPE Members)