Join SPE as a Professional or Student member.

Be the leaders in changing times and gain knowledge from top experts. SPE welcomes all oil and gas professionals, regardless of their experience or area of study, to join the the world’s largest Oil and Gas organization. Our community includes engineers, scientists, managers, and many other industry professionals.

SPE Membership

As a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), you benefit from a range of exclusive privileges, including:

  • Substantial discounts on conference attendance, facilitating participation in industry-leading events.

  • Complimentary or reduced-cost access to extensive online educational resources, enhancing professional development opportunities.

  • Allocation of ten complimentary technical papers annually, providing access to cutting-edge research and industry insights.

  • A complimentary subscription to the esteemed Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT), delivering invaluable industry knowledge and updates.

  • Access to a comprehensive suite of resources designed to foster networking, facilitate knowledge enrichment, support career progression, and offer a diverse range of streaming content.

  • Exclusive offers encompassing business services and insurance discounts, among other tailored benefits, further complementing the overall membership experience within SPE.

Student Membership

Benefits

  • Join your university student chapter and network with likeminded students.

  • SPE supports the education of graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees related to the oil and gas industry with scholarships.

  • Meet and interact with practicing industry professionals at local section and chapter events, SPE International events and other venues virtually and in-person.

  • Student members receive substantial discounts on textbooks, reference books, and other society publications.

  • Gain academic direction and practical career advice from industry professionals through the eMentoring program.

  • Communicate and collaborate with other student members on our online collaboration platform, SPE Connect.

  • Participate in your region’s student paper contest and be recognized for your academic achievement.

  • Team up with other members from your student chapter to compete in SPE’s PetroBowl®. This fast-paced quiz contest covering technical and nontechnical aspects of the oil and gas industry.

  • Make a difference in your student chapter and discover the rewards of getting involved by volunteering.

  • Young professionals visit student chapters to disseminate E&P industry information, answer questions, and share their experiences through The Ambassador Lecturer Program.

  • The Career Pathways Fair gives you a chance to meet with specialists from multiple disciplines for quick-fire mentoring and gain insights into possible career paths.

    DUES

  • Free joining fee and subscription of $15/Year, now free (Sponsored by Chevron Corporation).

Professional Membership

Benefits

  • Subscription to the digital Journal of Petroleum Technology® magazine (JPT), SPE’s official publication.

  • Affiliation with one or more of 200+ SPE sections, made up of members residing in a specific geographic area.

  • Networking opportunities through local section activities and SPE’s online member communities, including SPE Connect—a virtual destination where you can communicate, collaborate, and connect with other members from around the world.

  • Technical Sections—communities of members who come together to share ideas, promote competence, and develop projects related to a specific technical area.

  • Exclusive member access to SPE Energy Stream including SPE Live, Tech Talks, and recorded content from recent SPE conferences and other events.

  • Development of communication, team-building, problem-solving, and leadership skills through volunteer opportunities.

  • Career recognition through SPE awards and certification programs.

  • Contribute to the future of the industry by sharing your professional insights and practical career advice by mentoring young professionals or students via the eMentoring program.

  • Assess skill gaps and develop a learning plan with the SPE Competency Management Tool.

  • Free or reduced rates on SPE products and services, including:

    • In-person events like global and regional forums, conferences, workshops, training courses, and webinars.

    DUES

  • $10 as a one-time fee when you join, and then $20/year for Iraqis (determined using the World Bank Classification of income economies).