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ConocoPhillips Promises Big Changes as It Acquires Concho in $9.7-Billion Deal
ConocoPhillips promised more than just growth and costs savings when it announced a deal to acquire Concho.
ExxonMobil Platform Becomes Tallest Structure Converted to Artificial Reef in the Gulf of Mexico
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement approved the conversion of the Lena compliant tower platform into an artificial reef under the bureau’s Rigs to Reefs program.
Firm That Transforms Surface Properties With Lasers Wins Top Prize at ATCE Startup Village
FLITE Material Sciences says that its unique lasering process can be used on just about any type of material to make it either repel or attract water and oil. For an industry that deals with a lot of both, the technology has many potential use cases.
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ATCE 2020
ATCE 2020: 27–29 October
ATCE is going virtual! ATCE 2020 will feature technical presentations, training courses, special events for young professionals, students, and experienced leaders, and an exhibition with more than 100 companies.
With your registration, you'll have access to content, connections, and companies during show days and later on-demand for 90 days.
Let's Be Proud of Our Industry
Leigh-Ann Russell, BP, reflects on a sign that reads "I love oil and gas. Let's be proud of our industry."
For more about the contributions of our industry, check our new Energizing Our Lives page.
Recognizing Awards Recipients
Join us on LinkedIn for an SPE Awards celebration. Share your congratulations with this year’s awards recipients alongside their friends, family and colleagues. Visit for a different celebration each week through the end of October. View the celebration.
Members in Transition
SPE is here to support our members during the extraordinary circumstances of our industry today. We’ve compiled information, resources, and programs to assist our members during the current downturn.
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SPE Journals Continue To Increase Their Impact on Science and Engineering
Winners of 2020 SPE Presidential Award for Outstanding Section Announced
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