SPE News
This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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.
After years of market shocks, technological breakthroughs, and rising uncertainty, ATCE 2026 will provide new insights on how industry leaders and technical experts are preparing for the next era of the upstream business.
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Get more from ATCE 2026 with a strategic plan for learning, networking, technology scouting, and career growth. Susan Howes shares how to maximize the value of SPE's premier annual event. -
At the inaugural SPE/ICoTA Asia Pacific Well Intervention and P&A Conference and Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, industry leaders highlighted how high-fidelity well data, real-time diagnostics, and predictive technologies are reshaping intervention planning and execution to improve well performance, reduce risk, and optimize late-life asset management.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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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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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