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Industry experts at URTeC assessed more than a decade of unconventional growth while discussing where productivity gains will come from next.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommend continued state and federal funding, data-sharing, and new technologies to mitigate the risks posed by orphan wells.
Analysis by the energy research firm sees the value of artificial intelligence growing for exploration and production companies, but the company said increased investment will be necessary.
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This article from the SPE Robotics and Autonomous Systems Technical Section (RASTS) explores the insights shared at the recent Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston about autonomous systems and their role in the industry's future. -
Disputes over tanker fees and the ongoing military operation in Lebanon represent potential fault lines for the tentative peace deal. -
ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy’s MoU with Cairo to monetize Cyprus’ offshore Glaucus and Pegasus natural gas supports Egypt’s strategy to become the Eastern Mediterranean’s leading gas processing and LNG export hub. -
The new technology, recently highlighted at OTC, has received a statement of maturity from ABS.
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This guest editorial from the Center for Injection and Seismicity Research (CISR) at The University of Texas at Austin details the emerging risks posed by injection in Texas and what steps might be taken to mitigate them.
New technical papers suggest advanced robotic systems may not be far away from broad adoption for a large share of offshore inspection and intervention.
In partnership with OTC 2026, Rystad Energy has shared its latest outlook for the offshore sector and the role it is expected to play in supplying low-cost barrels through 2050.
Hydraulic fracturing holds great potential in the region, but there are several key questions worth asking as efforts move forward.
Data centers could add up to 6 Bcf/D of US gas demand by 2030, creating a new opportunity for producers and reshaping how oil companies think about electricity supply.
The chair of the SPE Georgetown Section outlines how balanced, apolitical dialogue can support development amid rapid energy expansion.
Reaching further than dashboards and data lakes, the agentic oil field envisions artificial intelligence systems that reason, act, and optimize.
The tools to reduce flaring are well within reach, but the results will depend on a long-term commitment by operators and governments.
This guest editorial explores the rise of agentic AI and its potential effect on oil and gas professionals.
Ongoing seismicity concerns and orphan well risks are pushing operators and regulators to explore alternatives for managing produced water.
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New insights from Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and others at the SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference highlight the different paths companies are using to squeeze more out of tight rocks. -
This case study from Erdos Miller outlines the use of magnetic short-hop technologies to complement the use of mud pulsers to transmit telemetry to surface. -
As unconventional hydraulic fracturing matures, completions practices shift from art to engineering best practices. -
This case study from SLB and offshore producer PRIO describes the longest openhole section in Latin America with the highest extended-reach drilling ratio in Brazil’s history.
President's Column
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An update on SPE’s path to financial sustainability: stronger revenues, new partnerships, and emerging opportunities—from geothermal initiatives to AI-driven licensing—are improving the outlook. While challenges remain, recent progress highlights a more resilient Society and a forward-looking strategy focused on long-term member value.
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Bold ideas, big impact. Creative thinking is reshaping unconventional development and cutting costs. Read more here.
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This article from the SPE Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section (IRMTS) addresses decision timing across the reservoir cycle.
Corporate consolidation and foreign buyers helped drive $38 billion in upstream deals in the first quarter of 2026.
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The deployment of a new heavy-duty robotic system aims to reduce workforce exposure to high-risk areas while improving detection of potential leaks.
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