SPE News

SPE’s newest technical community, the Critical Minerals Technical Section, aims to connect petroleum expertise with emerging opportunities to extract lithium, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals from subsurface reservoirs and industrial brines.

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

Step into a leadership role with SPE. Volunteer positions on key committees are now open—apply by 31 March 2026 or share the opportunity with a colleague who may be interested.

SPE leadership responds to Middle East conflict, prioritizing staff safety and member support.

Ir Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof spoke with JPT about the national oil company’s carbon capture and storage efforts, the value of cross-border cooperation, and his expectations for OTC Asia, to be held 31 March–2 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

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.

President Ali will be joined by a delegation from Guyana, including the Hon. Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources.

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.

The event to be held on 16 March in Galveston, Texas, will address important issues for the Drilling Systems Advancement Technical Section's forward planning with industry speakers and an interactive working session.