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SPE Journal is seeking submissions for a special issue on sustainable enhanced oil recovery (EOR), highlighting innovations that boost oil recovery while reducing CO2 emissions and environmental impact. The Call for Papers opens on 15 October 2026.
From scholarships and Distinguished Lecturers to SPE.org and technical resources, the SPE Foundation quietly shaped the member experience for nearly 50 years. This retrospective explores its legacy as its mission continues within SPEI.
The Acid Stimulation Technical Section aims to provide a global home for engineers, scientists, researchers, and practitioners working on acid stimulation in carbonate and sandstone reservoirs.
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During the petition process, some misconceptions and misrepresentations were discussed on social media and in emails, but SPE Leadership did not believe that we should respond directly until the petition deadline was reached. -
Member petition for additional candidates was successful in obtaining endorsement from 1% of membership.
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These SPE members will be recognized during the 2022 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Houston in October.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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SPE Distinguished Member and a founder of the SPE’s first section in Moscow, died 13 March. He was 76.
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SPE’s technical sections and communities evolve with the industry’s current and foreseeable trends. Consolidations, splitting of existing communities, or the creation of new ones are considered, when needed, to provide maximum efficiency to our members.
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Namesake of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy at The University of Oklahoma (OU), died 23 June. He was 87.
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These awards recognize those members who have contributed exceptional service and leadership to the Society, as well as those who have made major professional contributions to their technical disciplines at the regional level.
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The two organizations recently signed a letter of cooperation. The agreement creates an opportunity to accelerate the practical application of human factors in the energy industry and create a bridge between energy industry professionals and human factors experts.
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How can you most effectively share your insights about technologies, new concepts, and innovations with SPE members? In this column, Bob Pearson, technical director of Production and Facilities, presents a concise guide to the many alternatives SPE provides to its members.
