SPE Strategic Plan
2027–2030 SPE Strategic Plan
SPE's core purpose is to provide members with access to the latest technical advancements and support their professional growth throughout every stage of their careers, from university to retirement.
This is achieved through the programs and services SPE offers to members. As industry needs and technologies evolve, the SPE Board of Directors regularly reviews and updates the Society's strategic plan to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to members.
This year, the Board updated the 2023 Strategic Plan using both qualitative and quantitative feedback from members around the world. The 2027–2030 Strategic Plan was approved at the October 2026 board meeting and implementation plans and timelines are underway.
Alongside the new Strategic Plan, the Board also updated SPE's Vision and Mission statements to reflect the Society’s evolving role within the broader subsurface energy sector.
The revised mission provides greater clarity on SPE's future direction by specifically identifying adjacent subsurface fields where the Society will grow its technical engagement.
Updated Vision
A world where SPE members enable safe, secure and sustainable energy, improving lives, strengthening economies, and expanding opportunity for all.
Updated Mission
To connect a global community of energy professionals to exchange knowledge, foster innovation, and advance technical and professional competence in oil and gas, geothermal, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, critical minerals, and other future subsurface resources.
Strategic Goals
The strategic goals, aligned with our tagline Solutions. People. Energy., will guide SPE's priorities and investments through 2030. The goals are:
Goal 1 (Solutions)
Create more timely, relevant, accessible, and globally applicable technical content that responds to evolving industry and member needs.
Goal 2 (People)
Expand professional growth and development opportunities for each career stage and support collaboration and belonging across the global SPE community.
Goal 3 (Energy)
Strengthen SPE's long-term financial sustainability to ensure continued investment in member programs, services, and industry impact.
Over the coming months, the Board and senior leadership will develop implementation plans, timelines, and a communications strategy to keep members, stakeholders, and staff informed of progress.
Members are encouraged to share feedback and ideas on the Strategic Plan and SPE's future priorities by emailing president@spe.org.