SPE News
This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
Each year during its Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), SPE honors members whose outstanding contributions to the Society and the petroleum industry merit special distinction. Recipients will be recognized at the Annual Awards Banquet on 22 October.
After years of market shocks, technological breakthroughs, and rising uncertainty, ATCE 2026 will provide new insights on how industry leaders and technical experts are preparing for the next era of the upstream business.
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TWA Energy Influencers Nihal Darraj, Sayanima Kisku, Ismaila Ibrahim, Olawale Ajayi, and Gabrijel Grubac reflect on the significance of the TWA Energy Influencer award and how it has helped their professional journey. The deadline for 2025 nominations is 1 July 2025. -
Commercial diver Chris Lemons will speak at this year’s conference for an exclusive keynote recounting one of the most extraordinary survival stories in the history of offshore operations.
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This comprehensive review of stuck pipe prediction methods focuses on data frequency, approach to variable selection, types of predictive models, interpretability, and performance assessment with the aim of providing improved guidelines for prediction that can be extended to other drilling abnormalities, such as lost circulation and drilling dysfunctions.
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Amia Morgan, SPE, highlights this event designed to bring together students, young professionals, and seasoned industry experts to foster mentorship, inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, and promote inclusivity.
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Starting in May, the same trusted content will be available exclusively as web articles.
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C. Susan Howes is the nominee for 2027 SPE President. She and four others make up the new slate of nominees recommended for positions open on the SPE International Board of Directors.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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The second annual event included visits from two SPE Distinguished Lecturers and 2024 SPE President Terry Palisch.
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SPE has unveiled a new optional tagline—Solutions. People. Energy.—designed to emphasize the Society’s mission of sharing innovative solutions, empowering members, and addressing the global demand for sustainable energy.
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Nine companies, including one small business, were recognized this year for their demonstrated advancements in the industry.
