SPE News
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.
This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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 selection was made after a 6-month global search led by an SPE Board-appointed search committee. -
Starting in January 2024, SPE Journal, SPE Drilling & Completion, SPE Production & Operations, and SPE Reservoir Evaluation & Engineering will consolidate into a single journal, SPE Journal.
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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 2 May.
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Olivier Houzé is the nominee for 2025 SPE President. He and six 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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Director of EnergyNow, Advisor for Energy Development Corporation, and active SPE member, died February 18.
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A total of 15 companies, including seven small businesses, were recognized this year for their breakthrough hardware and software technologies.
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The SPE Board has approved a new policy allowing AI-generated content to be used within SPE publications but under specific conditions.
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Twenty-six Sections and 67 Student Chapters are reaching exceptional milestone anniversaries this year.
