SPE News
The Career Advancement Network held its Energy Professionals Hiring Event at SPE’s 2026 Offshore Technology Conference, allowing participants to connect with employers, explore opportunities, and seek information about job opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.
The SPE Human Factors Technical Section has been officially renamed the SPE Safety Technical Section. The new name better reflects how safety is managed today across interconnected areas like human performance, risk management, and system resilience.
Haustveit was confirmed by the US Senate on 18 May.
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Initiative identified as the single highest-priority action to support geothermal capital market creation following a 2-year expert analysis of financial barriers to exponential-scale geothermal development. -
Seventeen companies, including four small businesses, were recognized this year for their demonstrated advancements in the industry.
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The TWA Editorial Board is accepting nominations for “TWA Energy Influencers 2026: Young Professionals Who Energize Our Industry.” Nominate a YP by 1 July 2026.
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Your SPE GTTS community is now available, anytime, anywhere. Explore events, news, and technical content on the new platform and app.
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Step into a leadership role with SPE. Volunteer positions on key committees are now open—apply by 31 March 2026 or share the opportunity with a colleague who may be interested.
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SPE leadership responds to Middle East conflict, prioritizing staff safety and member support.
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This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section discusses Aramco’s efforts at quantifying and reducing its methane emissions across its value chain.
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Ir Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof spoke with JPT about the national oil company’s carbon capture and storage efforts, the value of cross-border cooperation, and his expectations for OTC Asia, to be held 31 March–2 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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The Spotlight on New Technology Awards recognize breakthrough innovations that demonstrate significant technical advancement and potential impact across the offshore energy value chain. The awards will be presented during OTC Asia, 31 March–2 April, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Petroleum engineering education is at a crossroads, with university enrollments shrinking and a talent gap looming. Take a look at what the data really show about degree trends, why Gen Z is turning away from engineering, and how SPE—from K–12 outreach to lifelong upskilling—is uniquely positioned to impact the industry’s future workforce.
