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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.
Get more from ATCE 2026 with a strategic plan for learning, networking, technology scouting, and career growth. Susan Howes shares how to maximize the value of SPE's premier annual event.
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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The 2025 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition will now be held 20–22 October in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center. -
The SPE Distinguished Lecturer (DL) Program is a prestigious opportunity to share your insights on global trends, challenges, and innovations with SPE sections worldwide. The nomination window for the 2026–2027 DL season is now open through 15 March 2025.
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The SPE IOR-EOR Terminology Review Committee has released its recommendations for the use of IOR, EOR, and newly introduced term, assisted oil recovery (AOR).
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This case study uses distributed temperature sensing (DTS) technology to monitor a cemented and plugged well in the Alaska North Slope, highlighting the versatile potential of DTS in long-term monitoring and establishing a workflow that makes the most of that potential.
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Subject-matter experts from industry and academia advanced distributed fiber-optic sensing technologies and their implementation in flow measurement during a special session.
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Eighteen Timorese students spent a week in Perth exploring and forging connections within the Australian oil and gas industry.
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We reflect on the legacy and commitment made by a key member of the JPT team who is stepping down from his role of more than a decade and into retirement.
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Olivier Houzé discusses his views on SPE finances, including a historical perspective, the effects of downturns and the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing recovery, and future plans.
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Our editorial team dove into the excitement of the Big Easy, capturing the buzz of this year’s conference with expert interviews and attending sessions to learn about the latest technical trends and insights to be featured in JPT’s exclusive content.
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During my recent visit to Ukraine, I saw firsthand the resilience and strength of the country and its people. Despite the ongoing war, the energy sector and academic institutions continue to thrive, demonstrating unwavering dedication to progress and innovation.
