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SPE Western Australia held an inaugural career fair in Dili with more than 200 students in attendance.

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.

A novel approach uses the heart-shaped signal in low-frequency distributed acoustic sensing measurements to estimate the hydraulic fracture tip distance before the hydraulic fracture intersects the monitor well, offering critical insight into the characterization of hydraulic fracture propagation.

Marshall Watson, SPE member, professor, and chair of the petroleum engineering department at Texas Tech, helped train the crew of Paramount’s new series "Landman" to portray the industry authentically.

When it comes to staying on top of the latest upstream innovations, the easiest way to do it is already in front of you.

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.

We reflect on the legacy and commitment made by a key member of the JPT team who is stepping down from his role of more than a decade and into retirement.

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.

The SPE Europe Energy GeoHackathon aims at educating and disseminating knowledge to all the participants on how data science applications can support geothermal energy developments and drive the energy transition. Boot camps begin 21 October.