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 Distinguished Member and a founder of the SPE’s first section in Moscow, died 13 March. He was 76. -
SPE’s technical sections and communities evolve with the industry’s current and foreseeable trends. Consolidations, splitting of existing communities, or the creation of new ones are considered, when needed, to provide maximum efficiency to our members.
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Namesake of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy at The University of Oklahoma (OU), died 23 June. He was 87.
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These awards recognize those members who have contributed exceptional service and leadership to the Society, as well as those who have made major professional contributions to their technical disciplines at the regional level.
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The two organizations recently signed a letter of cooperation. The agreement creates an opportunity to accelerate the practical application of human factors in the energy industry and create a bridge between energy industry professionals and human factors experts.
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How can you most effectively share your insights about technologies, new concepts, and innovations with SPE members? In this column, Bob Pearson, technical director of Production and Facilities, presents a concise guide to the many alternatives SPE provides to its members.
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With speakers from various disciplines and professions, the program focuses on industry trends, challenges, and technology applications and advances.
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SPE has received a request to petition for the addition of three candidates for the 2023 open Board positions. If successful, an election will be held.
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The SPE Strategic Plan to be developed needs to take into consideration the hardships and changes that have affected the industry and SPE members. It must provide a solid foundation to best serve our members’ needs into the future using a financially sustainable model.
