SPE event

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.

Sharing state-of-the-art design and troubleshooting methods, the workshop identified future separation needs and gap statements and proposed how to close the gaps.

At SPE’s Permian Basin Energy Conference, operators shared behind-the-scenes details on innovations such as drilling horseshoe wells and trimulfrac completions along with in-basin challenges such as handling produced water.

The 2025 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition will now be held 20–22 October in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The SPE Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Program is a prestigious opportunity to share your insights on global trends, challenges, and innovations with SPE sections worldwide. The nomination window for the 2026–2027 DL season is now open through 15 March 2025.

Subject-matter experts from industry and academia advanced distributed fiber-optic sensing technologies and their implementation in flow measurement during a special session.

ExxonMobil developed an automated system to identify nonproductive and underperforming Permian Basin wells and prioritize high-volume wells to return to production.

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

Technology uptake aimed at optimizing resources, delivering consistency, and augmenting what humans can do.

Our editorial team dove into the excitement of the Big Easy, capturing the buzz of this year’s conference with expert interviews and attending sessions to learn about the latest technical trends and insights to be featured in JPT’s exclusive content.