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: Engineering Education, Upskilling, and SPE’s Role
01 March 2026
Petroleum engineering education is at a crossroads, with university enrollments shrinking and a talent gap looming. Take a look at what the data really show about degree trends, why Gen Z is turning away from engineering, and how SPE—from K–12 outreach to lifelong upskilling—is uniquely positioned to impact the industry’s future workforce.
US Energy Secretary Urges Industry To Double Oil and Gas Output
05 February 2026
Major increases in hydrocarbon production require both incremental and revolutionary technologies, industry leaders said during the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference.
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