Society of Petroleum Engineers

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 community of members share knowledge, connect with others in their disciplines and local chapters and support and recognize member achievements in the industry. Our brands include: