Society of Petroleum Engineers

Our Story From our beginning as a committee within the American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) in the early 1900s, SPE has grown into an independent, nonprofit global society with 132,000 members in 146 countries. Learn more about our history SPE provides unparalleled insights, shared expertise, life-long learning and community strength to fuel the success of our members and the future of the industry. SPE manages key industry resources including OnePetro along with publishing magazines, books and peer-reviewed journals. We host more than 100 conferences, workshops, and other events each year around the world. Our Mission To connect a global community of engineers, scientists, and related energy professionals to exchange knowledge, innovate, and advance their technical and professional competence regarding the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas and related energy resources to achieve a safe, secure, and sustainable energy future. Our Vision SPE advances the oil and gas producing and related energy communities’ ability to meet the world’s energy needs in a safe, secure, and sustainable manner.