SPE News
PTTEP and SPE formalized a new partnership at OTC Asia 2026 to advance technical knowledge, professional development, and collaboration across the energy sector. The agreement aims to turn global expertise into practical solutions for inspection, maintenance, and asset integrity—key priorities in an evolving industry.
The chair of the SPE Georgetown Section outlines how balanced, apolitical dialogue can support development amid rapid energy expansion.
What makes SPE membership truly worthwhile? Technical resources, professional development, global networking, and industry recognition—SPE membership offers more than meets the eye. In this month’s column, discover how SPE benefits members at every career stage—and why investing in your membership (or your team’s) pays off long-term.
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The newest recipient of the title SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing talks about his career, the evolution of fracture stimulation, the development of increasingly useful simulators, and the future of the oil and gas industry. The honor was given at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition. -
This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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Ian Phillips is the nominee for 2028 SPE President. He and six others make up the new slate of nominees recommended for positions open on the SPE International Board of Directors.
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OTC Asia 2026 kicked off today, 31 March, hosted by Petronas, uniting global energy leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry professionals. The event features strategic dialogues on energy trends, panels, and technical sessions on cutting-edge offshore technologies, and an expansive exhibition spotlighting advanced upstream solutions, digitalization, low-carbon…
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SPE’s "NextGen: Early-Career Lecture Program" offers SPE student and young professional (YP) members a free, virtual platform to explore leading-edge topics and insights that shape modern petroleum and energy careers. The program goes beyond a traditional lecture series by connecting emerging young experts with peers worldwide. Lecturers will be selected from students…
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Leaders of SPE’s Artificial Lift Technical Section outline the group’s mission, recent technical highlights, and a growing slate of global events shaping the future of artificial lift.
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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.
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Initiative identified as the single highest-priority action to support geothermal capital market creation following a 2-year expert analysis of financial barriers to exponential-scale geothermal development.
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Seventeen companies, including four small businesses, were recognized this year for their demonstrated advancements in the industry.
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The TWA Editorial Board is accepting nominations for “TWA Energy Influencers 2026: Young Professionals Who Energize Our Industry.” Nominate a YP by 1 July 2026.
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