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.
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.
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.
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Step into a leadership role with SPE. Volunteer positions on key committees are now open—apply by 31 March 2026 or share the opportunity with a colleague who may be interested. -
SPE leadership responds to Middle East conflict, prioritizing staff safety and member support.
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This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section discusses Aramco’s efforts at quantifying and reducing its methane emissions across its value chain.
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Ir Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof spoke with JPT about the national oil company’s carbon capture and storage efforts, the value of cross-border cooperation, and his expectations for OTC Asia, to be held 31 March–2 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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The Spotlight on New Technology Awards recognize breakthrough innovations that demonstrate significant technical advancement and potential impact across the offshore energy value chain. The awards will be presented during OTC Asia, 31 March–2 April, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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This section lists with regret SPE members who recently passed away.
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Petroleum engineering education is at a crossroads, with university enrollments shrinking and a talent gap looming. Take a look at what the data really show about degree trends, why Gen Z is turning away from engineering, and how SPE—from K–12 outreach to lifelong upskilling—is uniquely positioned to impact the industry’s future workforce.
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President Ali will be joined by a delegation from Guyana, including the Hon. Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources.
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Changgui Xu will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and CNOOC will receive the 2026 Institutional Distinguished Award.
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Wafik Beydoun will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and Brava Energia will receive the 2026 Institutional Award.
