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SPE membership provides a worldwide network that fuels knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional growth.
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Whether you're a student, early-career professional, or industry leader,
an SPE membership provides unmatched resources and community networks to support your goals.
Benefits and Resources Tailored to You
Access top-tier technical content, member programs, and professional development opportunities that match your needs.
Grow Your Professional Community
Connect with global professionals through communities relevant to your technical expertise, location, or career stage.
Find Career Support at Any Stage
From student programs to executive leadership tools, an SPE membership offers resources that grow with you throughout your career.
WHICH MEMBERSHIP IS BEST FOR YOU?
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
Elevate your role in the energy industry. SPE connects professionals with cross-disciplinary knowledge, events, and a global community dedicated to driving innovation.
Benefits of SPE Professional Membership:
Event Discounts: Unlock special pricing for premier SPE events featuring industry-leading content, global experts, and networking that opens doors throughout your career.
Global Networking: Join a worldwide community of professionals working across disciplines to advance the future of energy—online, in person, and through your local section.
Professional Development: Grow your skills with access to training, certifications, and learning resources designed to support technical and leadership growth at every stage.
Volunteer Opportunities: Take an active role in shaping the industry. Contribute your voice through SPE committees, leadership roles, or mentorship programs.
Recognition and Awards: Stand out for your contributions. SPE members are eligible for prestigious awards that celebrate innovation, service, and technical excellence.
Exclusive Resources: Gain access to trusted content, including JPT and discounted technical papers, training, and tools to support your success in a fast-moving industry.
Qualifications for SPE Professional Membership:
Is or has been employed in work related to the petroleum industry AND at least one of the following:
- University degree equivalent to a 4-yr Bachelors Degree in engineering, basic or applied sciences
- 2-yr science or engineering degree
- 4-yr degree in a field other than science or engineering
- 6 years active practice in support of petroleum engineering or the application of science to the petroleum industry
Fees for SPE Professional Membership:
- USD 25 – 140 per year, based on country of residence. (A one-time entrance fee applies for new members)
- Membership term is January - December
STUDENT MEMBER
Be more than a student — be part of the energy community. SPE student membership offers early access to industry knowledge, resources, and experiences that open doors.
Benefits of SPE Student Membership:
Career Development: Explore your future with career development resources, guest lectures, and industry events designed to give you firsthand exposure to real-world energy careers.
Global Networking: Be part of a global student community and connect with peers and professionals through local chapters, conferences, and international programs.
Free Membership: Through the SPE Student Dues Sponsorship Program, student membership is available at no cost—giving you full access to SPE’s global network and opportunities.
Competitions and Recognition: Challenge yourself and gain visibility in global competitions like PetroBowl, Student Paper Contests, and Drillbotics.
Event Discounts: Attend industry events at reduced rates to explore technical topics, meet professionals, and gain insights that bridge the gap between school and career.
Scholarships and Fellowships: Apply for academic funding opportunities at both undergraduate and graduate levels—available exclusively to SPE student members.
Qualifications for SPE Student Membership:
Enrolled in University with 30% normal full-time academic load with a concentration in petroleum or related field AND at least one of the following:
- Be pursuing the equivalent to a bachelors or graduate degree
- Attend a university with an SPE established student chapter*
*Note: SPE will contact your student chapter faculty sponsor to verify enrollment or request a copy of your current transcript or proof of enrollment.
Fees for SPE Student Membership:
- USD 15 per year.
- Sponsorship available.
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