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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.

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.

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…

Meet the outstanding Associate Editors whose dedication to efficiency, engagement, and rigorous peer review earned them special recognition for their contributions to SPE Journal.

Honorees Rajan Chokshi and Mike Poythress say the guidance they received, and later shared with others, helped shape decades of innovation and leadership in artificial lift.

The SPE A Peer Apart award recognizes those dedicated individuals involved in the review of 100 or more papers for SPE Journal. This year, 11 individuals joined this elite group, bringing the total number of A Peer Apart honorees to 246 dedicated members.

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

Twelve young professionals in the energy industry will join the board.

From reviewer to SPE Journal executive editor, Chicheng Xu's 10-year editorial journey shows how peer review, technical publishing, and community service can accelerate career growth, expand expertise, and open new leadership opportunities in energy and geoscience.