SPE Latin America and the Caribbean
Regional Director
Carlos Pedroso
Carlos Pedroso is an experienced professional of 35 years in well construction (DW), completions operations (CWI), stimulation, sand control and flow assurance, with 25 years working in offshore (deepwater) operations.
President's Updates
Jennifer Miskimins
Energizing Tomorrow: SPE’s Value Proposition
01 April 2026
What makes SPE membership truly worthwhile? Technical resources, professional development, global networking, and industry recognition—SPE membership offers more than meets the eye. In this month’s column, discover how SPE benefits members at every career stage—and why investing in your membership (or your team’s) pays off long-term.
From Denial to Acceptance: AI Emerges as Core Theme at IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
18 March 2026
ExxonMobil's Jason Gahr uses the five stages of grief to explain how the upstream industry should respond to the rise of AI.
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