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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…
The SPE Board of Directors is developing an updated strategic plan to position the Society for the future of subsurface energy. Before the plan is finalized, members are invited to review the draft vision, mission, and strategic objectives and provide input on the roadmap that will guide SPE’s next phase of growth and impact.
This article from the SPE Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section (IRMTS) examines the closed-loop IRM approach, from insight to execution to learning, and the limits of technology-driven solutions.
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Meet the outstanding Associate Editors whose dedication to efficiency, engagement, and rigorous peer review earned them special recognition for their contributions to SPE Journal. -
Panelists at the SPE Subsea Well Intervention Symposium discussed where AI is delivering value today, where risks remain, and how engineers can best determine its usefulness.
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The university has launched a $5 million campaign to establish the Mohan Kelkar Chair, an endowed position that will support petroleum engineering education, research, and graduate mentorship for future generations.
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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.
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SPE Gulf Coast Section’s Career Advancement Network successfully expanded its reach into the geosciences community at IMAGE 2026, connecting 217 job seekers with employers and demonstrating growing demand for in-person energy industry hiring events.
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While equipment run life and reliability remain core concerns, experts say operators are increasingly turning to real-time surveillance and autonomous optimization to unlock new production gains.
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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.
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Zaki Bassiouni, the former dean of LSU's College of Engineering, passed 8 July.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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2027 SPE President C. Susan Howes discusses her vision for SPE, highlighting the Society’s role in professional growth and the development of future energy leaders. In this JPT interview, she explains why investing in people is key to the future of the energy industry.
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