SPE News

SPE began an exciting new chapter in its publishing program by consolidating three specialty publications—HSE Now, Data Science and Digital Engineering (DSDE), and Oil and Gas Facilities (OGF)—into JPT.

Every year, SPE recognizes members who have made an exceptional effort to ensure the technical excellence of the Society’s peer-reviewed SPE Journal.

SPE is celebrating outstanding associate editors who have distinguished themselves in managing paper timeliness, responsiveness, and providing high-quality reviewer feedback for the Society’s peer-reviewed SPE Journal.

Each year during its Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), SPE honors members whose outstanding contributions to SPE and the petroleum industry merit special distinction. Recipients will be recognized at the Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.

Three SPE specialty publications are being retired, yet coverage of their respective topics will live on in JPT. The change gives members a single platform for upstream knowledge while streamlining SPE’s publishing operations.

A 15-year SPE member, he will oversee the Office of Fossil Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory, managing a $5-billion R&D portfolio spanning coal, oil, natural gas, and critical minerals with the goal of advancing affordable and reliable energy solutions.

SPE is navigating one of the most challenging financial periods in its history. In this article, the SPE Officers outline the factors behind ongoing budget pressures, the actions already taken, and the new steps approved by the SPE Board of Directors to ensure long-term sustainability while protecting member value.

A 2D computational fluid dynamics model is extended to a 3D submodel and validated to provide detailed information on the state of the standing valve as a function of time to assist in sucker rod pump design and operation.

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

Established in 1995, SPE Asia Pacific has grown to more than 25,000 members across 41 sections and more than 90 student chapters.