The Aberdeen Section is one of the largest of all the SPE Sections across the world with around 1,500 members. The section has won numerous Presidential Awards, including winning the President's Award for Section Excellence 8 years in a row, the only section ever to do so.
Over the years the section has been awarded President's Awards for Section Excellence which is something we are very proud of. In 2025, the section was awarded the President's Award for Community Service in recognition of the significant contributions of individuals and organisations to the community. The award is presented to those who have shown commitment to enhancing SPE activities and makin a positive impact on their local community.
The section has around 1,500 members ranging from drilling and completions engineers to production and operations specialists, HSE practitioners, and other energy professionals. We also serve around 400 student members from 4 student chapters (Aberdeen University, Dundee University, Robert Gordon University, and Heriot-Watt University).
We aim to enable the global oil and gas E&P industry to share technical knowledge needed to meet the world’s energy needs in a safe and environmentally responsible and climate sensitive manner. To do this we collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, energy transition and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for all industry and academic professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
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Image: Graham Dallas presents a warm welcome to attendees at the latest SPE Aberdeen Section event.
Who are SPE?
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose more than 130,000 members in 148 countries are engaged in oil and gas exploration and production.
SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge providing opportunities to exchange information at in-person and online events and training courses, publications, and other resources. Our strength means that the Society of Petroleum Engineers is an integral part of the story of your career. Members share and benefit from the unmatched expertise and diversity of our community. As you continue your career journey, SPE remains the organization where your story is also our story.
