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The SPE Podcast

The SPE Podcast

The SPE Podcast 100 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

The SPE Podcast is the official podcast of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. It covers topics related to the oil and gas industry, including technical advancements, industry trends, and professional development. The podcast features interviews with experts and discussions on key issues facing the energy sector. Listeners can learn more at spe.org.

Episodes

SPE Live Podcast - Technical Director Series: Reimagining Drilling and Completions Jul 2, 2026 1974 This SPE Live brings together the SPE Drilling and SPE Completions Technical Directors for a forward-looking discussion on how the profession is evolving to meet increasing technical complexity, cost pressures, and expectations for safer and more sustainable operations. The session will explore how advances in drilling and completions technologies—alongside digitalization, automation, and data-dri
SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", July 2026 Jun 30, 2026 484 This month’s column shares practical ideas gathered from professional sections and student chapters worldwide, including fresh approaches to communication and meeting formats as well as creative ways of building community and recognition. These real‑world examples highlight the diversity of SPE and offer plenty of “food for thought” for leaders looking to strengthen engagement and deliver more val
SPE Live Podcast Technical Director Series: Beyond SCADA - AI and Data Science Shaping the Future of Production Jun 18, 2026 1797 Production operations are evolving rapidly—from traditional SCADA monitoring to AI-enabled intelligence. In this SPE Live, the SPE DSEA Technical Director and the SPE Production and Facilities Technical Director explore how advances in data infrastructure, analytics, and machine learning are transforming operational decision-making, improving efficiency, safety and shaping the future of intelligen
SPE Live Podcast: From Reservoir to Reported Rates - How Fluid Properties Shape Measurement and Interpretation Jun 4, 2026 2000 Production data is often treated as a direct measurement, but in practice, it results from a chain of transformations linking reservoir conditions to reported flow rates. Fluid properties defined by pressure, temperature, and composition govern phase behavior and physical characteristics such as density and compressibility. These properties directly influence how flow measurement technologies resp
SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", June 2026 May 31, 2026 677 This month's podcast features an update on SPE’s path to financial sustainability: stronger revenues, new partnerships, and emerging opportunities—from geothermal initiatives to AI-driven licensing—are improving the outlook. While challenges remain, recent progress highlights a more resilient Society and a forward-looking strategy focused on long-term member value.
SPE Live Podcast: Embracing Energy Expansion - Perspectives from Petroleum Engineering Education May 21, 2026 1935 Join us for this SPE Live hosted by SPE’s Education and Accreditation Committee where our panelists will discuss how Petroleum Engineering (PE) education changes have been driven by technological innovations and the evolving energy landscape. We will examine how PE programs are integrating new topics while continuing to value traditional engineering skills. The session will showcase changes to edu
SPE Live Podcast: Why Geothermal? Why Now? What is Driving the New Geothermal Era? May 7, 2026 1841 As global demand for clean, reliable energy grows, geothermal is emerging as a uniquely capable resource for delivering both firm, low carbon electricity and consistent, long term thermal output. In recent years, the geothermal startup sector has also benefited from a significant increase in investment from both established energy companies and new entrants, strengthening technology development an
SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", May 2026 Apr 30, 2026 521 This month’s podcast highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing SPE programming, publications, and new tools, while also transforming day‑to‑day operations across our industry. The column explores energy supply implications and practical field applications, showing how SPE is helping members turn AI into a tool for progress.
SPE Live Podcast: Building a Career in Hydrogen. A Conversation with Young Professionals on Skills, Opportunities, and Industry Needs Apr 16, 2026 1844 The hydrogen sector is expanding across production, storage, transport, and end-use applications. This SPE Live session will examine the technical competencies and multidisciplinary skills required to succeed in this growing field. Young professionals will share their perspectives on industry expectations, emerging job roles, research trends, and how early-career engineers can strategically positi
SPE Live Podcast: What is New on PRMS? Apr 2, 2026 1852 The Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) is a system developed for consistent and reliable classification and categorization of hydrocarbon resources according to technical uncertainty and project maturity and commerciality. The SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee (OGRC) is committed to continuing to provide relevant resources framework to the industry as technology and business drivers cha
SPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", April 2026 Mar 31, 2026 615 What makes SPE membership truly worthwhile? Technical resources, professional development, global networking, and industry recognition—SPE membership offers more than meets the eye. In this month’s column, discover how SPE benefits members at every career stage—and why investing in your membership (or your team’s) pays off long-term.
SPE Live Podcast: Value, Volatility, and the Transition: Commercial and Reservoir Strategies for 2026 Mar 19, 2026 2058 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 allocate capital across conventional barrels, unconventionals, and low-carbon options such as CCS while navigating commodity volatility and policy shifts. The sp

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