Dear SPGians, I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me and the opportunity to serve as the President of the esteemed Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), India.

Since its inception in 1992, SPG has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between industry and academia while continuously evolving to enhance interaction, technical exchange, and collaboration. What began as a small group of 30 geoscientists has now grown into a thriving community of over 2,600 members. Today, SPG is recognized both nationally and globally, with ten regional chapters across two continents, eighteen student chapters within India, and collaborations with three international societies. The successful completion of fourteen SPG Biennial International Conferences and Exhibitions stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment since 1996. Additionally, the establishment of our technical magazine, GEOHORIZON, and its subsequent publications mark significant milestones in our journey.

I am confident that our society will reach new heights, but this will require the collective efforts of all our members. As our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi rightly said, “Individual efforts can bring excellence, but only collective efforts can deliver effectively”. Therefore, unwavering support, dedication, commitment, and discipline from all office bearers, regional and student chapters, and most importantly, our esteemed members will be essential at every stage.

Our society was founded on the mission of "achieving technical excellence through the exchange of ideas and practical experience". The achievements we have made so far are not merely a result of chance but a testament to the dedication, hard work, and teamwork of my predecessors and their teams, who have propelled SPG to new heights. SPG has consistently organized webinars and technical talks on range of topics. However, given the rapidly evolving industry landscape, adaptability is key. In alignment with industry needs, we are increasingly focusing on discussions related to digitalization and its applications in geosciences. Additionally, to nurture the future pillars of the geoscientific community, we regularly organize a two-week multifaceted webinar for university students.

While we take pride in our accomplishments, we recognize that there is always room for growth. Our strategy for the future includes expanding the reach and impact of GEOHORIZON, establishing new student chapters while revitalizing existing ones, and enhancing the journal’s quality by integrating scientific impact factors and incentivizing contributions - particularly from students. Furthermore, we will increase the frequency of workshops, technical discussions in frontier research areas, and practical field visits to enrich hands-on learning experiences.

To further expand our outreach and engagement, we are undertaking a complete overhaul of our website. Additionally, we plan to introduce monthly subject-specific quizzes and industry leader podcast interviews. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated 15th Biennial International Conference and Exhibition, where we expect even greater participation. However, achieving this vision requires the collective commitment, passion, and enthusiasm of all stakeholders, working hand-in-hand with the central executive body to push beyond our existing capabilities.

As a team, let us strive for excellence and take SPG - and our nation - to greater heights. Wishing you all the very best.

Ranbir Singh

Wishing you all the very best.

President, SPG India