SPE United States and Mexico

NORTH AMERICA REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Carlos Torres
Gulf Coast, Southwestern, and Western

Neil Boyer
Eastern and Mid-Continent

Kim Oracheski
Canada and Rocky Mountains

Regional Awards

We are honored to take this moment to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the 2025 Southwestern North America Regional Award Winners.

Although the Regional Director was unable to attend the ceremony and celebrate these exceptional individuals in person, we are proud to recognize them now.

These three awardees exemplify the very spirit and purpose of these awards — dedication, impact, and excellence. Please join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions.

President's Updates

Jennifer Miskimins

Energizing Tomorrow: An Update on SPE Finances
01 June 2026
An update on SPE’s path to financial sustainability: stronger revenues, new partnerships, and emerging opportunities—from geothermal initiatives to AI-driven licensing—are improving the outlook. While challenges remain, recent progress highlights a more resilient Society and a forward-looking strategy focused on long-term member value.

Energizing Tomorrow: SPE and AI
01 May 2026
This month’s column highlights how artificial intelligence is influencing SPE programming, publications, and new tools, while also transforming day‑to‑day operations across our industry. The column explores energy supply implications and practical field applications, showing how SPE is helping members turn AI into a tool for progress.