SPE Canada
Regional Director
Kim Oracheski
President's Updates
Jennifer Miskimins
Shaping the Future of Subsurface Energy: A Preview and Call for Member Input on SPE’s Draft Strategic Plan
17 September 2026
The SPE Board of Directors is developing an updated strategic plan to position the Society for the future of subsurface energy. Before the plan is finalized, members are invited to review the draft vision, mission, and strategic objectives and provide input on the roadmap that will guide SPE’s next phase of growth and impact.
Energizing Tomorrow: Let’s Keep Doing It!
01 August 2026
In her final column as SPE President, Jennifer Miskimins reflects on a year of service, celebrates the people behind SPE’s success, shares updates on the Society’s future, and encourages members to remain engaged in advancing the profession and the energy industry.
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Simeon Eburi
Gulf Coast, Southwestern, and Western
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Eastern and Mid-Continent
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Canada and Rocky Mountains
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