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Twelve young professionals in the energy industry will join the board.

Beginning in 2027, SPE will reintroduce tiered student membership fees to sustainably support and strengthen the global programs, resources, and career opportunities that help develop the next generation of energy professionals.

From reviewer to SPE Journal executive editor, Chicheng Xu's 10-year editorial journey shows how peer review, technical publishing, and community service can accelerate career growth, expand expertise, and open new leadership opportunities in energy and geoscience.

Seven young professionals were selected to represent SPE at the 2026 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.

The events will be co-located 3–5 May 2027 at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

This article from the SPE Methane Technical Section features Arvind Ravikumar of the University of Texas at Austin and focuses on how the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab is integrating satellite observations, facility-level measurements, operational data, and emissions inventories into more credible methane accounting for oil and gas systems.

A global portal to collaboration and growth, the Student Chapter Development Workshop connects SPE student chapters worldwide to exchange knowledge and learn from industry experts, all under the 2026 theme of catalyzing carbon management innovation.

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.

More than 400 industry leaders convened in Mumbai to explore cutting-edge technologies, digital innovation, and EOR strategies aimed at revitalizing India’s mature hydrocarbon fields and strengthening national energy security.

The 2026 Latin America and Caribbean Student Symposium brought together students and industry leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean for a packed program of technical, academic, and networking activities that fostered collaboration, professional growth, and future leadership in the energy sector.