SPE News
Seven young professionals were selected to represent SPE at the 2026 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.
The events will be co-located 3–5 May 2027 at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.
This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section features Arvind Ravikumar of the University of Texas at Austin and focuses on how the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab is integrating satellite observations, facility-level measurements, operational data, and emissions inventories into more credible methane accounting for oil and gas systems.
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The Career Advancement Network held its Energy Professionals Hiring Event at SPE’s 2026 Offshore Technology Conference, allowing participants to connect with employers, explore opportunities, and seek information about job opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry. -
The SPE Human Factors Technical Section has been officially renamed the SPE Safety Technical Section. The new name better reflects how safety is managed today across interconnected areas like human performance, risk management, and system resilience.
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Haustveit was confirmed by the US Senate on 18 May.
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This article from the SPE Hydrogen Technical Section (H2TS) analyzes career opportunities and the capabilities professionals will need as the hydrogen sector continues to take shape.
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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.
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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.
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A discussion at the inaugural executive breakfast convened by the SPE Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section, held alongside CERAWeek by S&P Global and powered by Black & Veatch, tackled the challenge of value creation from artificial intelligence in the energy industry.
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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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This month’s column highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing SPE programming, publications, and new tools, while also transforming day‑to‑day operations across our industry. The column explores energy supply implications and practical field applications, showing how SPE is helping members turn AI into a tool for progress.
