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Six SPE geographical sections across the world have won the 2026 Presidential Award for Outstanding Section.
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.
Twelve young professionals in the energy industry will join the board.
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The SPE Benin City Section celebrated its 35th section anniversary in July by combining its annual general meeting with a dinner and awards night. -
Ever wonder how someone ends up on the SPE Board of Directors—or whether the path is reserved for a select few? In this article, I pull back the curtain on how the Board actually works, what it takes to get involved, and the key outcomes from our most recent meeting at ATCE in Houston. A little transparency can go a long way for understanding and insight.
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Your willingness to contribute ideas and field experience helped strengthen a global community committed to advancing safe and responsible energy development.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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The event on 14 January in Houston will bring together leading economists and industry leaders and will debut the North American edition of Energython, “Molecule to Megabyte,” a business case challenge for students focused on gas-to-data-center solutions.
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Launched by the SPE Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section, this initiative provides young professionals with opportunities to apply next-generation skills, build confidence, and develop leadership capabilities, preparing them to guide the industry forward.
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SPE and The Open Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance collaboration and innovation in the global energy industry.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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Our industry’s reputation won’t be rebuilt through campaigns—it will be rebuilt through conversation. This column explores how the “20/60/20 Rule” can guide us to focus on the majority who simply want to understand what we do and why facts alone aren’t enough to change minds.
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This article is the fifth in a Q&A series from the SPE Research and Development Technical Section focusing on emerging energy technologies. In this edition, Shantanu Agarwal, founder and CEO of Mati Carbon, discusses how the company’s approach to carbon removal led to winning the Musk Foundation’s XPRIZE in 2025.
