The Artificial Lift Technical Section (ALTS) encompasses the subject of artificial lift and gas well deliquification between the reservoir/wellbore interface and the wellhead. Goals include: Capability development through virtual events, workshops, conferences, new training materials, and PetroWiki contributions; Transfer of knowledge and best practices through events, communications, and SPE publications.

The Hydrogen Technical Section is for members who are active, or have a deep interest in the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. We focus on knowledge sharing, technology development, and collaboration across the full hydrogen value chain to support the energy transition. H2TS serves as a focal point for engineers, researchers, and decision-makers who are positioning hydrogen at the heart of the energy transition.

The Asset Management Technical Section provides a forum for technical professionals and academia in the area of asset management, focusing on the subject of management with applications in the upstream petroleum industry, including: Asset and Portfolio Management; Risk Management and Decision-Making; Strategic Planning and Management; Energy Economics; and Professionalism, Training, and Education.

The Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section is committed to unite members, driven to enhance reservoir performance by harnessing today’s technological innovations and creating a collaborative space for strategic discussions and sustainable practices. Aims to: Facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices, supporting operational excellence with a reduced carbon footprint.

The Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage Technical Section follows a holistic strategy to ensure CCUS is a viable and scalable solution for decarbonizing the global energy system. Goals include: Identify issues and technology areas of focus; Share knowledge, experiences and best practices; Maintain and promote industry awareness of CCUS-related issues and technologies.

The mission of the Methane Technical Section is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the measurement, reporting and cost-effective abatement of methane emissions from oil and gas operations and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence in this area.

As global energy systems evolve toward expansion of existing energy sources, reliable access to lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, bromine, and other strategic minerals has become essential. The Critical Minerals Technical Section represents a strategic bridge between traditional oil and gas expertise and next generation mineral and energy transition technologies.

The Offshore Completions Technical Section promotes the capability development related to Offshore Completions, including sand control, hydraulic fracturing, delivery systems such as crossover tools, fluids, wellwork access and optimization, etc. through events. It also promotes sustainability and mitigation of the environmental impact of Offshore Completions in pursuit of operational excellence.

The Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section is for all members focused on Digitalization, creating value from data. The interest and relevance of DSEA applies across all SPE disciplines and beyond. As the industry evolves toward better and faster innovative end-to-end processes, DSEA is increasingly recognized by all disciplines and upstream business sectors, beyond typical IT and data organizations.

The Plug and Abandonment Technical Section is dedicated to cost effective well decommissioning and leakage prevention from abandoned wells, including the repair of failed or patently inadequate prior abandonments of old wells that were plugged-off under outdated industry practices or regulatory expectations. P&ATS' focus is on "deep" wells, which must comply with the regulations of oil, gas, and geothermal wells.

The purpose of the Drilling Systems Advancement Technical Section is to accelerate systems automation in the well drilling industry by supporting initiatives that communicate the technology, recommend best practices, standardize nomenclature, and help define the value of drilling systems automation. DSATS encourages the participation of automation experts from outside the drilling industry. 

The Research and Development Technical Section (RDTS) is comprised of SPE members who are interested in research and technology development with applications in the upstream oil and gas industry. Goals include: Promote R&D and technology development; Encourage development of a cooperative framework for R&D; Provide a means of communication among the R&D community in the petroleum industry.

SPE has formed the Drilling Uncertainty Prediction Technical Section for sharing technical knowledge, experiences, best practices, and solutions. This section seeks to promote awareness of key industry challenges, work with relevant SPE groups to develop necessary training initiatives, identify areas for collaborative problem-solving, and address gaps between operators’ requirements and available solutions. 

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Technical Section covers remotely operated and autonomous vehicle systems, software solutions, and power systems for marine, air, and land environments such as ROVs and drones. Technical section goals include: Develop capability through contributions to event programs; Transfer knowledge; Promote safety, professionalism, and social responsibility.

SPE has formed the Flow Assurance Technical Section to give members the opportunity to focus on flow assurance, a key area of interest for facilities engineers. This new technical section seeks to further the objectives of SPE by convening online discussions of matters relating to flow assurance, establishing consensus on industry best practices, and promoting these practices widely. 

The purpose of the Separations Technology Technical Section is to provide a forum in which Separations technical professionals can: share knowledge, experience, and best practices; identify major issues and technology areas; maintain and promote industry awareness of separation related issues and technologies; enhance technical competencies to meet the needs of the petroleum industry.

The Flow Measurement Technical Section provides a forum from which members can share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the area of Single-Phase and Multiphase Flow Measurement. Section goals: Identify major issues and technology areas; Maintain and promote industry awareness of flow measurement-related issues and technologies; Enhance technical competencies.

The Sustainable Development Technical Section provides members, regardless of discipline, an increased awareness and opportunity to network in the area of sustainable development. The SDTS brings together SPE members who are committed to advancing the future of energy through strong sustainability, systems thinking, and technically grounded action.

The Geomechanics Technical Section (GTS) was created to focus on geomechanics and its applications in the oil & gas industry, combining geology, geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, drilling, completions, and production data to build an integrated understanding of subsurface formations. Section goals: Awareness of geomechanics-related issues and technologies; Provide a knowledge-sharing forum; Identify issues.

The purpose of the Water Life Cycle and Strategy Technical Section is to expedite, facilitate, and provide a forum for discussion and cooperation on Water Life Cycle and Strategy in the industry. We connect operators, service companies, researchers, and regulators to share practical guidance on water: source water, produced water, treatment & reuse, subsurface injection, monitoring, and risk & performance.

The Geothermal Technical Section is for members with a common interest in geothermal energy and its potential to transform generation of electric power and direct heating and cooling across the globe. Advancing geothermal energy by leveraging the technical synergies with the oil and gas industry—accelerating innovation, sharing best practices, and enabling sustainable, reliable heat and power solutions in diverse geological settings.

The primary aim of the Wellbore Positioning Technical Section is to produce and maintain standards for the industry relating to wellbore survey accuracy. To set standards for terminology and accuracy specifications. Establish a standard framework for modeling and validation of tool performance. Raise awareness and understanding of wellbore survey accuracy issues across the industry. 

The Human Factors Technical Section promotes the exchange of information, technology, and development of understanding and competence in the area of Human Factors for application to the petroleum industry. Key objectives: Knowledge sharing and raising awareness of the role in the industry; Promote improved HSE performance through better application of Human Factors technology. 

The Well Integrity Technical Section was developed to focus on well integrity and well integrity management, bridging regulators, operators, service companies, and academia. This section provides a global community advancing the safe management of well integrity across all phases of the well life cycle—from design and construction to intervention and abandonment.

The Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section is for members interested in the topic of hydraulic fracturing and encompasses the subject of hydraulic fracturing technology through events. Goals: Share knowledge, experience, and best practices; Identify major issues and technology areas; Maintain and promote industry awareness of related issues and technologies; Enhance their own technical competencies.