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- SPE Live Podcast: Why Geothermal? Why Now? What is Driving the New Geothermal Era?
This SPE Live session discusses the resurgence of geothermal energy, driven by increased investment and technological progress in areas like EGS and closed-loop systems. Leaders from Gradient Geothermal, Underground Ventures, and XGS Energ…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", May 2026
Jennifer Miskimins discusses the influence of artificial intelligence on SPE programming, publications, and daily industry operations. The podcast explores energy supply implications and practical field applications, highlighting how SPE s…
- SPE Live Podcast: Building a Career in Hydrogen. A Conversation with Young Professionals on Skills, Opportunities, and Industry Needs
This SPE Live session features young professionals discussing the expanding hydrogen sector. They cover necessary technical and multidisciplinary skills, industry expectations, new job roles, and strategies for early-career engineers to ac…
- SPE Live Podcast: What is New on PRMS?
The SPE Live Podcast discusses the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS), used for classifying hydrocarbon resources. The episode covers the system's utilization and the current update process, responding to industry feedback on the…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", April 2026
In the SPE President's Podcast, Jennifer Miskimins explores the valuable aspects of SPE membership, such as technical resources, professional development, networking, and industry recognition, highlighting benefits for members at every car…
- SPE Live Podcast: Value, Volatility, and the Transition: Commercial and Reservoir Strategies for 2026
Energy companies continue to navigate a complex landscape where value creation, volatility management and low- carbon transition must advance in parallel. This SPE Live unites commercial, finance, and reservoir expertise to examine how to…
- SPE Live Podcast: Going from Well Integrity at ATCE 2025 to Exciting Well Integrity Opportunities in 2026!
This SPE Live reviews four major events from 2025 ATCE that advanced education, collaboration, and awareness in well integrity and asset integrity. Highlights include the WITS Opening Reception, which drew strong attendance and engagement…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", March 2026
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…
- SPE Live Podcast: Building Expertise Together - Sharing Best Practices in Completions
The SPE Completions Advisory Committee to the Completions Technical Director (Peggy Rijken) is launching a new knowledge-sharing initiative focused on best practices across various subject areas, presented through a series of white papers.…
- SPE Live Podcast: Disability Inclusion in Oil & Gas - From Compliance to Culture
This session explores how the oil and gas industry can move beyond legal compliance to build inclusive cultures that authentically support employees with disabilities at every level. While policies and regulations provide a baseline, true…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", February 2026
From JPT to SPE Journal, OnePetro to technical guidance documents, SPE’s publishing portfolio is broader and more dynamic than many members may realize. In this column, I unpack SPE’s current publication options, explore how AI and open ac…
- SPE Live Podcast: Hydraulic Fracturing Outlook. Potential Paths for Our Energy Future.
This SPE Live brings together representatives from an operator, service company, and academia to discuss the future of hydraulic fracturing. Over the past decades we have witnessed enormous progress in the development of unconventional res…
- SPE Live Podcast: Reservoir Excellence 2030 - SPE Reservoir Advisory Committee’s Vision
The SPE Reservoir Advisory Committee (RAC) convenes over 40 internationally recognized experts to address significant challenges and emerging opportunities in reservoir and petroleum engineering. In this exclusive SPE Live session, RAC-sel…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", January 2026
What do today’s membership trends mean for SPE? While declining numbers and an aging demographic can be unsettling, the reality is that these challenges are not unique to SPE. As professional associations everywhere face generational shift…
- SPE Live Podcast: Understanding Legacy Well Risks in CCS Projects
Legacy wells represent one of the most persistent uncertainties in assessing long-term CO₂ storage integrity. This SPE Live brings together regulatory and scientific viewpoints to explore how the risks posed by old wells can be identified,…
- SPE Live Podcast: Permian Basin – Opportunities in this Highly Productive Oil and Gas Region
The Permian Basin stands as a cornerstone of the oil and gas industry, both within the USA and on a global scale. Renowned as one of the most prolific oil and gas producing regions worldwide, the Basin’s vast reserves and cutting-edge tech…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", December 2025
In her December podcast, Jennifer pulls back the curtain on how the Board actually works, what it takes to get involved, and the key outcomes from our most recent meeting at ATCE in Houston. A little transparency goes a long way.
- SPE Live Podcast: Reservoir Management 2035 - The Human + AI Alliance
From today’s actions to tomorrow’s breakthroughs—this SPE Live, hosted by the SPE Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section, will explore how reservoir management is being reshaped for the decade ahead. The integration of human exp…
- SPE Live Podcast: Using Virtual Flow Metering Data for Advanced Reservoir Surveillance and Development Planning
The Flow Measurement Technical Section (FMTS), in collaboration with the Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section (IRMTS), is hosting this SPE Live session to explore the evolving role of Virtual Flow Metering (VFM) as a bridge be…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", November 2025
Our industry’s reputation won’t be rebuilt through campaigns—it will be rebuilt through conversation. This podcast explores how the “20/60/20 Rule” can guide us to focus on the majority who simply want to understand what we do, and why fac…
- SPE Live Podcast: Resilient Leadership for a Sustainable Energy Future
As the energy industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, leadership plays a pivotal role in driving a sustainable future. Meeting the growing global energy demands while addressing environmental concerns requires leaders to…
- SPE Live Podcast: Repurposing Idle Oil and Gas Wells to Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Repurposing Idle Oil and Gas Wells to Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Long Duration, Dispatchable and Distributed Electricity Delivery. There are over 39,000 idle oil and gas wells in California. State and local regulators apply pressur…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", October 2025
In this first mini podcast as 2026 SPE President, Jennifer Miskimins shares the meaning behind our new tagline— Solutions. People. Energy. —and how it sets the stage for her priorities in the year ahead. From tackling the energy trilemma t…
- SPE Live Podcast: AI-Driven Transformation. Powering Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Future of Oil & Gas
This SPE Live explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry, driving unprecedented gains in operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As the sector navigates volatil…
- SPE Live Podcast Regional Director Series: Igniting Impact - SPE Africa’s Bold New Path in Member Engagement and Regional Synergy
The Society of Petroleum Engineers Africa Region is on a transformative phase—redefining how professionals connect, grow, and lead across the continent. In this exclusive SPE Live, the Africa Regional Director will speak to bold initiative…
- SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - September 2025
In this exclusive Q&A, 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins shares her roadmap for the year ahead, touching on key initiatives, the importance of member engagement, and how SPE can evolve to meet the changing needs of the energy sector.
- SPE Live Podcast: Synergizing Innovation and Collaboration - Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future
The SPE Energy Transition Symposium brings together professionals from multiple disciplines across the energy sector, offering a comprehensive platform for learning, networking, and collaboration. Our primary objective is to facilitate the…
- SPE Live Podcast: 2025 SRMS Update - Expanding the Framework for CO2 Storage Resources Classification and Management
Join us for an overview of SPE’s newly updated CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), a system that provides the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) community with a standard for storage resources classification and ca…
- SPE Live Podcast Technical Director Series: HSES in Production and Operations. Opportunities, Gaps, and Outlook
Join us for an SPE Live Podcast on unlocking HSE and sustainability excellence, identifying opportunities, addressing gaps, and shaping the future of production and operations through innovative strategies, collaborative approaches, and cu…
- SPE Live Podcast: Hydrogen in Action. Today’s Use Cases and What We Might See by 2050
Hydrogen is no longer just a future promise — it’s already being deployed in real-world projects today. In this SPE Live, we will highlight key current applications of hydrogen and ammonia, particularly in industry, shipping, and power. We…
- SPE Live Podcast: Regional Director Series: Driving Decarbonization in the Asia-Pacific Energy Sector. Opportunities and Challenges
Join this dynamic SPE Live as we explore the energy industry’s decarbonization agenda in the Asia-Pacific region. This session delves into the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s low-carbon future. From policy and re…
- SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series: Reservoir and Completions, Pivoting our Profession - Petroleum Engineering in a Net Zero Carbon World
Join us for an insightful SPE Live with the Completions and Reservoir Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the energy sector, the future of petroleum engineers, and how SPE is fostering innovation and…
- SPE Live Podcast: Permanent Magnet Motors in Artificial Lift - Technologies, Safety, and Best Practices. From the Permian to the World
Electrical Submersible Pumps continue to play a vital role in artificial lift, offering efficient and scalable solutions across a wide range of reservoir conditions. In recent years, Permanent Magnet Motors (PMMs) have gained significant m…
- SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series: Data Science & Engineering Analytics and Drilling
Join us for an insightful SPE Live with the SPE Data Science & Engineering Analytics (DSEA) and Drilling Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the industry, and how SPE is fostering innovation and coll…
- SPE Live Podcast: Innovating Together - Solutions, People, and Energy for a Responsible Transition
Join us for an SPE Live on Energy Transition. Learn how the technical and scientific advancements in geo-engineering can contribute to meeting the challenges of the energy transition with a preview of the upcoming SPE Europe Energy Confere…
- SPE Live Podcast: The Future of the North Sea – Perspectives from Across Europe
Oil and gas from the North Sea has powered Europe for decades. The North Sea is now providing a diverse mix of energy solutions with ambitious plans for offshore wind, the scale up of carbon storage, and the potential for hydrogen generati…
- SPE Live Podcast: How Relevant is Well Intervention in Today's O&G Landscape?
How relevant is well intervention in today’s O&G landscape? Very much, as the need from operators to maximize ROI while maintaining cost control relies on mature asset management, production increases. Well Intervention is a fundamental te…
- SPE Live Podcast: Shaping the Future of the Drilling and Well Industry
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Erik Kirkemo, Senior Vice President of Drilling & Well at Equinor and Conference Chair for the upcoming SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition. We will explore the extraordinar…
- SPE Live Podcast: From Human Error to System Resilience in O&G, Maritime, and Civil Aviation Industries - Learnings and Perspectives
In this SPE Live, we explore the evolution of safety in O&G, maritime, and civil aviation industries under a human factors approach, discussing how the evolution from human error to system resilience reshaped workplace practices and safety…
- SPE Live Podcast: The Frontiers in CCUS with the TWA Energy Influencers
We are excited to host two 2024 Energy Influencers selected by The Way Ahead for outstanding technical, entrepreneurial, and service contributions by young professionals. In this SPE Live, we discuss how technology innovation is enabling c…
- SPE Live Podcast: Challenges Faced by Young Leaders and How to Overcome Them - With TWA Energy Influencers
We are excited to host three 2024 Energy Influencers selected by The Way Ahead for outstanding technical, entrepreneurial, and service contributions by young professionals. In this SPE Live, we talk about the meaning and impact of being a…
- SPE Live Podcast: Advanced Membrane Technology Applications for Produced Water Treatment
Stringent regulations to protect the environment have generated an increased demand for oilfield produced water treatment for recycling and reuse, creating significant challenges to existing treatment technologies. Membranes technologies,…
- SPE Live Podcast: Direct Lithium Extraction from Produced Water and Brine Well
Lithium is an essential building block of the low-carbon economy, particularly for energy storage and electric vehicles. Due to its unique properties and lack of alternatives, the global demand for lithium is predicted to rise over 40 time…
- SPE Live Podcast: Integrated Sensor Synergy - Enhancing Critical Infrastructure Security
Monitoring critical infrastructure is a crucial aspect of maritime security. It involves integrating various sensor technologies to create a comprehensive understanding of the environment. This includes data from static sensors like OptoDA…
- SPE Live Podcast: O&G Powering Our Net Zero Future –Where Are We, What Next?
Energy Security underlines oil and gas dominant role in the foreseeable future. However, 85% of CO2 emissions are related to the production or consumption of energy. Hence the important dual role of the O&G community is to safeguard the en…
- SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – Data Science in Production and Operations – Opportunities, Gaps, and Future Outlook
Join us for an SPE Live on data science applications, opportunities, future trends, gaps, and demands in oil and gas production and operations. In this episode, the SPE DSEA Technical Director and the SPE Production and Operations Technica…
- SPE Live Podcast: Leveraging Expertise to Prepare the Next Generation
In this SPE Live, we discuss how a large oil & gas operator made the decision to encourage young to mid-career petroleum engineers to become SPE certified. The strategy to pursue SPE Certification was to create an avenue to recognize the l…
- SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – Completions and Drilling Operations
Join us for an SPE Live with the SPE Completions Technical Director and the SPE Drilling Technical Director to discuss operations, the latest technologies, and people skills for energy sector professionals. Speakers: • Robin Macmillan , SP…
- SPE Live Pre-ATCE Series: What Do Leaders Need to Know, and Do, to Improve Safety Culture?
Leadership has a critical role in ensuring that a desired culture of safety exists within an organization. Good leaders engage their employees in a way that builds trust and yields desired discretionary effort around safety. Research has a…
- SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – CCS/CCUS Opportunities and Challenges for Safe Storage and Decarbonization Efforts
Join us for an SPE Live on CCS/CCUS opportunities and challenges for safe storage and decarbonization efforts. In this episode, the SPE HSES Technical Director and the SPE Reservoir Technical Director will address the intersection of HSES…