SPE News
Bridging the gap between foundational guidance and real-world application, SPE’s Oil and Gas Reserves Committee is advancing PRMS education with a new, peer-reviewed training initiative. This article highlights the evolution of the PRMS knowledge base and introduces the PRMS Training Master Slides—a modular, instructor-led framework designed to improve consistency, cl…
This month’s column shares practical ideas gathered from professional sections and student chapters worldwide, including fresh approaches to communication and meeting formats as well as creative ways of building community and recognition. These real‑world examples highlight the diversity of SPE and offer plenty of “food for thought” for leaders looking to strengthen e…
SPE Western Australia’s 2026 Distinguished Lecturer event in Dili brought together hundreds of Timor-Leste students and professionals for technical talks, scholarships, and industry engagement, highlighting the value of global expertise, education, and energy literacy in inspiring the country’s future workforce.
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Marvin LaVerne Katz, who served as 1980 SPE President and was instrumental in helping SPE become an international association, died 22 November. He was 83. -
A draft report of Data Analytics in Reservoir Engineering is now available for member comment through 4 January, 2020. This technical report focuses on the impact of data analytics on reservoir engineering applications, more specifically, the ability to characterize reservoir parameters, analyze and model reservoir behavior, and forecast performance to transform the d…
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The SPE Board of Directors has approved important changes to the Management and Information technical discipline.
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Every year, SPE recognizes members who have made an exceptional effort to ensure the technical excellence of the Society’s peer-reviewed journals. For their contributions, the following individuals are recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Technical Reviewer Award.
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The Oil and Gas Reserves Committee (OGRC), which is responsible for programs involving oil and gas reserves and resources matters, has been actively promoting understanding of the updated Petroleum Resources Management System.
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Our Society has a wealth of technical content, and it is rapidly growing.
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Marvin Gearhart, a pioneer in measurements-while-drilling (MWD) and loggingwhile-drilling (LWD) technologies for the oil and gas industry, and a JPT Legends of Drilling honoree, died 20 July. He was 92.
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William D. (Bill) McCain, Jr., a 50-year veteran of the oil and gas industry and academia, and 2019 SPE Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award winner, died 20 September. He was 86.
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SPE is pleased to announce the launch of our podcast series, bringing you a variety of topics from across SPE's vast universe of members, programs, and services. We're excited to speak with industry experts, hear from SPE's President, share member stories, discuss industry contributions for a more sustainable world, and much more. Expect a new episode every 1-2 weeks …
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SPE welcomes 86 members into the Legion of Honor, which observes 50 years of consecutive membership in the Society. Each honoree becomes dues-exempt and receives a commemorative plaque marking the milestone. The honorees are listed below under their respective sections.
