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SPE member Sliviu Livescu has been chosen to receive the award in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to next-generation, low-enthalpy geothermal energy systems, which are enabling widespread, cost-effective building heating and cooling solutions.
The Distinguished Lecturer program is now accepting nominations for the 2027–2028 season. Nominees typically have at least 10 years of experience in a subject of widespread interest and be nominated by a colleague, acquaintance, or friend.
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These outstanding young professionals are being celebrated for their work discovering, innovating, and sharing their knowledge, positively influencing and inspiring others. -
Established in 1995, SPE Asia Pacific has grown to more than 25,000 members across 41 sections and more than 90 student chapters.
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The 1-day seminar, presented by SPE Western Australia and Australian Energy Producers, featured Dr. Peter Moore’s flagship “Introduction to Oil & Gas” seminar for more than 400 students and guests.
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Developing the theory of mechanical specific energy from the perspective of instantaneous drilling power rather than the compressive strength of the formation leads to an improved understanding of drill-bit mechanical efficiency.
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SPE Offshore Europe 2025 Pulls Industry Leaders to Aberdeen at Crucial Juncture for North Sea FutureSPE Offshore Europe has reaffirmed its position as Europe’s leading offshore energy event, welcoming more than 25,000 professionals to P&J Live in Aberdeen 2–5 September 2025 in what was widely regarded as a landmark week for the sector.
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The SPE Asset Management Technical Section (AMTS) is teaming up with the University of Houston to launch a pilot program that advances asset management practices and supports the growth of energy professionals worldwide—setting a model for future collaborations between universities and SPE technical sections.
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The SPE Management Technical Section has been officially renamed the Asset Management Technical Section. The new name better reflects the section’s focus on asset management as a core discipline in the upstream oil and gas industry.
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The Human Resource Development Corporation and Society of Petroleum Engineers Asia Pacific signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development of a future-ready energy workforce and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for technical expertise and innovation.
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This article is the fourth in a Q&A series from the SPE Research and Development Technical Section focusing on emerging energy technologies. In this piece, David Reid, the CTO and CMO for NOV, discusses the evolution and current state of automated drilling systems.
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Jennifer Miskimins will take office as 2026 SPE President during the 2025 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in October. She shares her views of the challenges facing our industry and SPE members, her outlook for our industry, and what her goals will be during her presidency.
