2024 SPE President

SPE is navigating one of the most challenging financial periods in its history. In this article, the SPE Officers outline the factors behind ongoing budget pressures, the actions already taken, and the new steps approved by the SPE Board of Directors to ensure long-term sustainability while protecting member value.

The Human Resource Development Corporation and Society of Petroleum Engineers Asia Pacific signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development of a future-ready energy workforce and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for technical expertise and innovation.

The SPE Ecuador Section brought the excitement of robotics and energy education to life through an intensive 1-day Energy4me training, reaching 1,324 children from rural Quito.

The memorandum of understanding aims to foster knowledge exchange and seek synergies in technical activities and projects relevant to the oil and gas industry.

The second annual event included visits from two SPE Distinguished Lecturers and 2024 SPE President Terry Palisch.

The SPE Timor-Leste Section officially launched on 7 November with a celebration of 200 guests and an array of dignitaries across a range of industries.

Eighteen Timorese students spent a week in Perth exploring and forging connections within the Australian oil and gas industry.

The conference program focused on powering the future of energy with a century of innovation.

Collaboration and technology will help the industry meet its toughest challenges, experts said during the opening session at ATCE.

As SPE celebrates a century of innovation at the 2024 ATCE, we also mark the 75th anniversary of the Journal of Petroleum Technology. These twin milestones stand as a testament to the achievements that have driven our industry forward—innovation, pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and fueling the energy that powers the world.