Register Now for Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Balcones Section July Monthly Luncheon Meeting – July 7, 2026 – San Antonio, TX

Join the SPE Balcones Section for our July luncheon as we explore the critical lessons learned from landmark wireline safety incidents and discuss how these experiences continue to shape safer well intervention operations.

Presentation

Landmark Wireline Safety Incidents: Lessons from the Introduction of New Deployment Technologies

This presentation examines two significant operational incidents that occurred during perforating operations utilizing wireline tractors. Through a detailed review of these events, attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges associated with introducing new deployment technologies and the safety practices that can help reduce operational risk in future wireline applications.

The session is designed for engineers, operators, and well intervention professionals seeking practical lessons that support safer, more reliable wireline operations.

Featured Speaker

Homero Castillo
Founder and President, Wireline Advisory Board

Homero Castillo is the Founder and President of the Wireline Advisory Board, an independent Houston-based consulting firm specializing in wireline technology development, service delivery, and procurement. With more than 40 years of industry experience, he has held technical and leadership roles with Baker Hughes across South America, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

An active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Homero serves on the ICoTA Well Intervention Conference Committee and participates in the SPE Distinguished Lecturer Program for the USA–Mexico Region. His extensive global experience provides a unique perspective on operational excellence, technology adoption, and safety in wireline operations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts and gain practical insights that can help improve safety and operational performance in today’s evolving well intervention environment.