SPE News
Bridging the gap between foundational guidance and real-world application, SPE’s Oil and Gas Reserves Committee is advancing PRMS education with a new, peer-reviewed training initiative. This article highlights the evolution of the PRMS knowledge base and introduces the PRMS Training Master Slides—a modular, instructor-led framework designed to improve consistency, cl…
This month’s column shares practical ideas gathered from professional sections and student chapters worldwide, including fresh approaches to communication and meeting formats as well as creative ways of building community and recognition. These real‑world examples highlight the diversity of SPE and offer plenty of “food for thought” for leaders looking to strengthen e…
SPE Western Australia’s 2026 Distinguished Lecturer event in Dili brought together hundreds of Timor-Leste students and professionals for technical talks, scholarships, and industry engagement, highlighting the value of global expertise, education, and energy literacy in inspiring the country’s future workforce.
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Texas A&M University-Qatar in collaboration with the SPE Qatar Section conducted a 2-day virtual workshop on flow assurance, carbon reduction, and digitalization. Participants included more than 200 professionals associated with academia, research institutes, and industry from 23 countries. -
The SPE Board of Directors approved the sale of the SPE office building in Richardson, Texas, which is expected to result in SPE saving approximately $750,000 annually in operating costs.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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The SPE Strategic Plan has been updated, and the changes to SPE’s bylaws have been finalized.
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After 21 years with SPE and more than 40 years in the energy industry, Glenda Smith announced her retirement.
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Fueling the success of SPE members and the future of the oil and gas industry.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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The FAQs present questions frequently received from industry with answers prepared by the FAQ Subcommittee and reviewed by the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee and Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) co-sponsors. The FAQs address select topics on the interpretation and application of the PRMS on the evaluation and classification of petroleum reserves and re…
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Spending plans announced by oil and gas companies indicate that about 80% of their budgets are directed toward traditional E&P, efforts to reduce emissions and carbon footprints, and sustainable investment in new energy. It is reasonable to expect that with these budget increases, there will be an uptick in the employment of petroleum professionals.
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SPE’s Board of Directors approved changes to SPE’s bylaws at their meeting on 21 January 2023. Read about these changes and the process followed in making them.
