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: 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.