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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.

Changgui Xu will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and CNOOC will receive the 2026 Institutional Distinguished Award.

Wafik Beydoun will receive the 2026 Individual Distinguished Award, and Brava Energia will receive the 2026 Institutional Award.

The chapter recently welcomed 113 new officers as it looks toward organizational growth and strategic rebranding in 2026.

Young professionals aim to demystify Drillbotics for students and early-career engineers by offering practical insights into the technical, organizational, and decision-making challenges encountered throughout the competition.

The $1-million grant will establish a multidisciplinary research hub combining geomechanics, fluid dynamics, advanced reservoir characterization, and artificial intelligence.

This episode uncovers how the oil and gas industry can move beyond legal compliance to build inclusive cultures that authentically support employees with disabilities at every level.

Head of Texas A&M University's Department of Petroleum Engineering and 2021 SPE President, Tom Blasingame, is one of 158 new members elected to the 2026 class of the National Academy of Engineering.

Mark your calendars for the second SPE Live featuring the 2025 TWA Energy Influencers.

The free, virtual program is designed to help participants build data-driven capabilities for the energy industry.