SPE News
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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SPE’s Human Factors Technical Section worked to create new questions for the competition’s regional qualifiers. -
SPE recently received two awards recognizing the successful launch of SPE Live during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Back again with an all-virtual format, the 6th edition of the SPE Startup Village has opened for applications for its Energy Startup Competition to be held on 20–21 September.
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The perception of the petroleum industry is not currently a good one. So, if that sentiment can be measured, can it be improved? The SPE Sustainable Development Technical Section believes it can by SPE members thinking like activists yet acting like engineers. Data collection and analysis are key to determining what really matters.
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The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has named the 2022 recipients of the Spotlight on New Technology Award. A total of 14 companies, including seven small businesses, were recognized this year for their breakthrough hardware and software technologies.
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For the eighth year in a row, the Offshore Technology Conference has partnered with Houston-based United Against Human Trafficking to raise awareness, educate, and combat human trafficking.
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New to the exhibit floor this year, the Energy Transition Pavilion will present advancements in alternative energy sources and the technology being developed to decarbonize, drive sustainability, and improve energy efficiency.
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The Emerging Leaders Program recognizes young professionals with fewer than 10 years of experience in the offshore energy sector. This year’s class will be honored during a special ceremony during the conference on 3 May.
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SPE Honorary Member and technical expert in formation-damage control, sandstone acidizing, and production chemistry, and a prolific author of technical literature, passed away 28 November.
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How to use the new SPE Competency Matrices to prepare for the SPE Certification Exam and the SPE Competency Management Tool to address skills gaps to excel in the energy industry in the 21st century.
