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SPE Journal is seeking submissions for a special issue on sustainable enhanced oil recovery (EOR), highlighting innovations that boost oil recovery while reducing CO2 emissions and environmental impact. The Call for Papers opens on 15 October 2026.

From scholarships and Distinguished Lecturers to SPE.org and technical resources, the SPE Foundation quietly shaped the member experience for nearly 50 years. This retrospective explores its legacy as its mission continues within SPEI.

The Acid Stimulation Technical Section aims to provide a global home for engineers, scientists, researchers, and practitioners working on acid stimulation in carbonate and sandstone reservoirs.

Each year during its Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), SPE honors members whose outstanding contributions to the Society and the petroleum industry merit special distinction. Recipients will be recognized at the Annual Awards Banquet on 22 October.

After years of market shocks, technological breakthroughs, and rising uncertainty, ATCE 2026 will provide new insights on how industry leaders and technical experts are preparing for the next era of the upstream business.

SPE WA and Australian Energy Producers brought together more than 300 students and industry professionals in Timor-Leste for an energy transition seminar, leadership development activities, and the handover of future SPE events to the local section.

Writing a successful SPE International Award nomination is much like building a technical case: clearly define what was accomplished, explain why it mattered, and demonstrate how it stood apart. With nominations for SPE International Awards open through 15 February 2027, this article offers practical guidance for turning a strong career into a compelling award-winning…

This article from the SPE Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section (IRMTS) examines the closed-loop IRM approach, from insight to execution to learning, and the limits of technology-driven solutions.

The university has launched a $5 million campaign to establish the Mohan Kelkar Chair, an endowed position that will support petroleum engineering education, research, and graduate mentorship for future generations.

SPE Gulf Coast Section’s Career Advancement Network successfully expanded its reach into the geosciences community at IMAGE 2026, connecting 217 job seekers with employers and demonstrating growing demand for in-person energy industry hiring events.