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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As an industry, we need to eliminate the mindset of “if it is not invented here, it won’t work.”
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Michael J. Fetkovich, SPE Distinguished Member and developer of the widely used Fetkovich type curve analysis for oil and gas well production forecasts, died 3 February.
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The Offshore Technology Conference announced the inaugural OTC Emerging Leaders program, which will recognize young professionals from each of the OTC sponsoring, endorsing, and supporting organizations.
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The aim of the new site is to report the positive stories about how our industry is having a beneficial impact on people’s lives.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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This month is the deadline to nominate someone for one of SPE’s numerous international awards. The awards are designed to recognize individual contributions to the oil and gas industry and to the petroleum engineering profession.
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One of my focus areas as SPE President is strengthening the feedstock of incoming talent into our industry.
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The Way Ahead (TWA), SPE’s publication serving young professionals, is accepting nominations for its “TWA Energy Influencers 2020: Young Professionals Who ENERGIZE Our Industry” recognition.
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The deadline for nominating members for international and regional awards is fast approaching. SPE awards recognize members for their technical contributions, professional excellence, career achievement, service to colleagues, industry leadership, and public service.