What is SPE?
Welcome
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a worldwide organization serving the professionals in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the profession through different programs and activities.
SPE’s mission is to collect, disseminate and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
SPE’s vision is to be a society of professional excellence, 
enabling the global oil and gas E&P industry to share technical knowledge needed to meet the world's energy needs in a safe an environmentally responsible manner.
SPE’s values are: excellence, integrity, professionalism, life-long learning, diversity, volunteerism, innovation and social responsibility.
Structure
Sections
In order to provide an operating framework for all major society activities in a regional sphere, SPE has several sections around the world. They are semi-autonomous units and self-governing within the framework of SPE policies. Members residing of a section annually elect section officers and directors responsible for conducting section operations. SPE sections are organized into geographic regions, and each region has representation on the SPE Board of Directors, the chief governing body of the society.
Student Chapters
At a university level, SPE is present through the student chapters. Student members attending the university annually elect officers. Every SPE chapter is sponsored by an SPE section. Our student chapter is part of the SPE Netherlands section.
