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.
-
Membership rose slightly as industry recovers from the pandemic, while the composition of the membership continues to change. -
Among the outcomes from COP27 that SPE will be discussing in future meetings and publications are the participation of the oil industry in the conference, decarbonization vs. reduction, and attempts to phase out petroleum. Also, read about how SPE Energy Stream selects and presents live and on-demand programming.
-
As was announced in JPT’s SPE News in September, SPE CEO Mark Rubin will be retiring in 2023. An SPE Search Committee has been formed, and it has engaged the services of Korn Ferry to coordinate the search for the new senior executive of SPE’s staff.
-
The Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) has long been recognized as the global standard reference for resources and reserves classification and definition. The newly published “2022 Guidelines for Application of the PRMS” is not merely a refresh of the 2011 version but a complete rewrite by contemporary subject-matter experts.
-
This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
-
Opening additional channels of communication with our members provided important feedback to move forward with the Strategic Plan.
-
This column wraps up the year with a recap of our top hits in the JPT content delivered to our members and looks ahead to what’s coming in 2023.
-
A summary of the committee’s activities was presented at the 2022 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition.
-
Recognition by peers creates a special feeling of gratitude and the desire to redouble efforts. SPE awards can be a boost to your career.
-
The H2TS brings together technical professionals and academics who are active, or have a deep interest, in the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier.
