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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Clarence N. (Tom) Tinker, life member of SPE, and a geology evangelist died 11 March.
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SPE is actively monitoring the situation and potential impacts on future activities. The health and safety of our members, attendees, and staff is our highest priority, and that will guide our decision-making.
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Stanley Thurber, a longstanding SPE member and a well-known mentor in the reservoir engineering community, died 20 February.
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SPE’s technical sections offer communities rich with industry expertise. And your engagement adds to the wealth of knowledge to be shared.
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As an industry, we need to eliminate the mindset of “if it is not invented here, it won’t work.”
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Michael J. Fetkovich, SPE Distinguished Member and developer of the widely used Fetkovich type curve analysis for oil and gas well production forecasts, died 3 February.
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The Offshore Technology Conference announced the inaugural OTC Emerging Leaders program, which will recognize young professionals from each of the OTC sponsoring, endorsing, and supporting organizations.
