awards

TWA Energy Influencers Natan Battisti, Cassandra Dewan, and Pushpesh Sharma reflect on the significance of the TWA Energy Influencers award and how it has helped their professional journey. The deadline for 2026 nominations is 1 July.

The Offshore Technology Conference will honor the winners of the 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award on Monday, 4 May, at NRG Center in Houston. Seventeen groundbreaking innovations, from AI-powered geotechnics and autonomous well construction to next-generation subsea systems and drilling intelligence, demonstrate how bold ideas are translating into real-world gai…

The newest recipient of the title SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing talks about his career, the evolution of fracture stimulation, the development of increasingly useful simulators, and the future of the oil and gas industry. The honor was given at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition.

Seventeen companies, including four small businesses, were recognized this year for their demonstrated advancements in the industry.

The TWA Editorial Board is accepting nominations for “TWA Energy Influencers 2026: Young Professionals Who Energize Our Industry.” Nominate a YP by 1 July 2026.

The Spotlight on New Technology Awards recognize breakthrough innovations that demonstrate significant technical advancement and potential impact across the offshore energy value chain. The awards will be presented during OTC Asia, 31 March–2 April, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Changgui Xu will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and CNOOC will receive the 2026 Institutional Distinguished Award.

Wafik Beydoun will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and Brava Energia will receive the 2026 Institutional Award.

SPE member Silviu Livescu has been chosen to receive the award in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to next-generation, low-enthalpy geothermal energy systems, which are enabling widespread, cost-effective building heating and cooling solutions.

The SPE Benin City Section celebrated its 35th section anniversary in July by combining its annual general meeting with a dinner and awards night.