SPE News
Speakers from various disciplines and professions focus on industry trends, challenges, technology applications and advances. Scheduled DL events are in-person meetings only.
Twelve SPE student chapters, ranging by category and size, have been selected for recognition.
Amanda Spiegel Rushing, SPE Director of North America events and a highly respected Certified Meetings Professional and Professional Association Manager, passed away on 14 May 2026.
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An update on SPE’s path to financial sustainability: stronger revenues, new partnerships, and emerging opportunities—from geothermal initiatives to AI-driven licensing—are improving the outlook. While challenges remain, recent progress highlights a more resilient Society and a forward-looking strategy focused on long-term member value. -
This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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The Career Advancement Network held its Energy Professionals Hiring Event at SPE’s 2026 Offshore Technology Conference, allowing participants to connect with employers, explore opportunities, and seek information about job opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.
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The SPE Human Factors Technical Section has been officially renamed the SPE Safety Technical Section. The new name better reflects how safety is managed today across interconnected areas like human performance, risk management, and system resilience.
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Haustveit was confirmed by the US Senate on 18 May.
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Three experts were recognized with the Pioneer Award at the 2026 SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference in Tulsa for their technological contributions to improved oil recovery.
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JPT is recruiting reviewers to help select high‑impact SPE conference papers for publication. If you have technical expertise and a passion for sharing knowledge, this leadership role could be for you.
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SPE has restructured its global events organization to better align with evolving business priorities and regional needs, strengthening regional leadership with the appointments of Michelle Tan and Michael Ryan as vice presidents for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, respectively.
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This month’s column highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing SPE programming, publications, and new tools, while also transforming day‑to‑day operations across our industry. The column explores energy supply implications and practical field applications, showing how SPE is helping members turn AI into a tool for progress.
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