SPE News
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.
SPE DSATS/IADC ART Symposium to Explore ‘Comprehensive Impactful Drilling Systems—How do we Evolve?’
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.
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Head of Texas A&M University's Department of Petroleum Engineering and 2021 SPE President, Tom Blasingame, is one of 158 new members elected to the 2026 class of the National Academy of Engineering. -
Major increases in hydrocarbon production require both incremental and revolutionary technologies, industry leaders said during the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference.
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The newly named MTS brings together the full methane ecosystem, end to end—connecting technology, data, operations, and assurance across upstream, midstream, and beyond.
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From JPT to SPE Journal, OnePetro to technical guidance documents, SPE’s publishing portfolio is broader and more dynamic than many members may realize. In this column, I unpack the Society’s current publication options, explore how AI and open access are reshaping scholarly publishing, and share what SPE is doing to strengthen paper quality, transparency, and impact …
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SPE’s strength depends on engaged members, and serving on a committee is a meaningful way to contribute expertise, collaborate with peers, shape programs, and make a lasting impact on the Society and its future professionals. Members are encouraged to step forward, volunteer, and help shape SPE’s future.
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What do today’s membership trends mean for SPE? While declining numbers and an aging demographic can be unsettling, the reality is that these challenges are not unique to SPE. As professional associations everywhere face generational shifts, SPE members have an opportunity to hear about the success stories ongoing now and reflect on what will sustain our community in …
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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As the year winds down, we’re filled with gratitude for your incredible support and involvement.
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SPE member Silviu Livescu has been chosen to receive the award in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to next-generation, low-enthalpy geothermal energy systems, which are enabling widespread, cost-effective building heating and cooling solutions.
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The Distinguished Lecturer program is now accepting nominations for the 2027–2028 season. Nominees typically have at least 10 years of experience in a subject of widespread interest and are nominated by a colleague, acquaintance, or friend.
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