SPE News
Three experts were recognized with the Pioneer Award at the 2026 SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference in Tulsa for their technological contributions to improved oil recovery.
JPT is recruiting reviewers to help select high‑impact SPE conference papers for publication. If you have technical expertise and a passion for sharing knowledge, this leadership role could be for you.
SPE has restructured its global events organization to better align with evolving business priorities and regional needs, strengthening regional leadership with the appointments of Michelle Tan and Michael Ryan as vice presidents for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, respectively.
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SPE’s Board of Directors approved changes to SPE’s bylaws at their meeting on 21 January 2023. Read about these changes and the process followed in making them. -
Membership rose slightly as industry recovers from the pandemic, while the composition of the membership continues to change.
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Among the outcomes from COP27 that SPE will be discussing in future meetings and publications are the participation of the oil industry in the conference, decarbonization vs. reduction, and attempts to phase out petroleum. Also, read about how SPE Energy Stream selects and presents live and on-demand programming.
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As was announced in JPT’s SPE News in September, SPE CEO Mark Rubin will be retiring in 2023. An SPE Search Committee has been formed, and it has engaged the services of Korn Ferry to coordinate the search for the new senior executive of SPE’s staff.
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The Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) has long been recognized as the global standard reference for resources and reserves classification and definition. The newly published “2022 Guidelines for Application of the PRMS” is not merely a refresh of the 2011 version but a complete rewrite by contemporary subject-matter experts.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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Opening additional channels of communication with our members provided important feedback to move forward with the Strategic Plan.
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This column wraps up the year with a recap of our top hits in the JPT content delivered to our members and looks ahead to what’s coming in 2023.
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A summary of the committee’s activities was presented at the 2022 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition.
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Recognition by peers creates a special feeling of gratitude and the desire to redouble efforts. SPE awards can be a boost to your career.
