awards

Applications are now open for the OTC Spotlight on New Technology Awards, the offshore energy sector's leading innovation honors. Recognizing technologies that advance operational efficiency, sustainability, and performance, the awards spotlight game-changing solutions from OTC exhibitors. Submit your entry and supporting documents by 28 January 2027.

Eight students are the recipients of four SPE/AIME scholarships and fellowships.

SPE welcomes 261 members into the Legion of Honor recognizing 50 years of consecutive membership in the Society.

These outstanding young professionals are being celebrated for their work discovering, innovating, and sharing their knowledge, positively influencing and inspiring others.

Tulsa Innovation Labs' Rose Rock Bridge program awarded $400,000 to four energy technology startups, bringing AI-driven innovation, industry partnerships, and the potential for more than 135 new Oklahoma jobs to Tulsa.

The Asset Management Technical Section has been selected to receive the 2026 Presidential Award for Outstanding Technical Section. The Integrated Reservoir Management and Data Science and Engineering Analytics technical sections have been awarded the 2026 Technical Section Excellence Award.

Join us in congratulating the International Award recipients.

Six SPE geographical sections across the world have won the 2026 Presidential Award for Outstanding Section.

These awards recognize those members who have contributed exceptional service and leadership to the Society, as well as those who have made major professional contributions to their technical disciplines at the regional level.

From reviewer to SPE Journal executive editor, Chicheng Xu's 10-year editorial journey shows how peer review, technical publishing, and community service can accelerate career growth, expand expertise, and open new leadership opportunities in energy and geoscience.