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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This paper introduces a novel optimization framework to address CO2 injection strategies under geomechanical risks using a Fourier neural operator-based deep-learning model. -
The energy-focused LLM project by Aramco Americas, SPE, and i2k Connect has entered the testing phase and is on track for licensing to operators later this year.
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Former SPE President Ganesh Thakur began his term as president of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology in February.
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The Emerging Leaders Program recognizes young professionals with fewer than 10 years of experience in the offshore energy sector. This year’s class will be honored during a special ceremony during the conference on 6 May.
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This paper presents the application of a new automatic geosteering method that combines probabilistic interpretation with artificial intelligence for look-ahead decision-making, representing an innovative advancement in automated geosteering frameworks.
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SPE is looking for fresh, global ideas to boost engagement and professional growth for YPs worldwide. Submit your proposals— this is your chance to make an impact.
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Finalists will present their technologies before the judging panel on 24 March, and the recipient of the award will be announced 25 March during the SPE/ICoTA Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition.
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The TWA Editorial Board is accepting nominations for “TWA Energy Influencers 2025: Young Professionals Who Energize Our Industry.” Nominate a YP by 1 July 2025.
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This article kicks off a Q&A series from the SPE Research and Development Technical Section, focusing on emerging energy technologies. In this piece, Amy Bason of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative highlights decarbonization efforts in global transportation.
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Mentorship programs equip women with the tools to excel and help close the gender gap in leadership.
