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: 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.