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Written on behalf of the SPE Business and Leadership Committee, this article explores the four generations in the upstream energy workforce, highlighting their unique traits and the impact of 40 years of industry changes. It also discusses how DEI, reverse mentoring, and employee resource groups can bridge generational gaps to boost collaboration and productivity in t…

Most sustainability efforts have been put into alternative or renewable energy research and development and in reducing flaring and venting intensity. While the industry has shown great progress in these areas, there are still many areas that could contribute to sustainability aspirations, one of them being well completions.

This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.

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New case studies highlight how artificial intelligence, advanced hardware, and innovative business models are enabling success in drilling automation.

In the next 3 to 5 years, South America and the Middle East will lead global investment, driven by greenfield developments, exploration, and midstream infrastructure. Brazil’s growth is fueled by deepwater pre-salt projects, while the Middle East focuses on gas and LNG, especially in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

An oversupply of LNG carriers is putting downward pressure on charter rates, pushing them to historic lows. Newbuild LNG carrier deliveries have been outpacing the construction and permitting of new liquefaction facilities needed to support them.

Advanced tracer technology was deployed in Oklahoma to analyze production across lateral well sections.

The era of refracs as mere experiments is long gone; today, they’re a strategic necessity fueling portfolio growth.

Whether it’s reviving inactive gas-condensate wells or identifying overlooked reserves in brownfields, operators are making the most of older wells and fields.