Our mission
Platforms
Enhance knowledge sharing and transfer platforms
Volunteerism
Spread the culture of volunteerism among our community with focus on the youth
Globalization
Strengthen the local energy market integration with the global industry
Developing
Develop members technical, professional and leadership competence
Our Vision
To further establish our role as a leading society in the energy industry for technical and professional competence while maintaining our social responsibilities stewardship towards our community.
Executive Board
Maher Rahayyem
SPE-KSA Chairman
Chairman's Message
“as we transition into the new term, we recognize that our responsibilities extend beyond technical prowess. We stand firmly committed to our social responsibilities and stewardship towards our community. Our goal is to not only excel in the energy industry but also to lead by example in sustainability practices and embrace the digital transformation shaping our world…”
Dr. Yara Al-Zahid
Technical & Professional Program Chairperson
Abdullah Al-Mubarak
Public Relations Chairperson
Khaled Abuzaid
Young Professionals Chairperson
Abdullah Al-Haji
Conference Management Chairperson
Afnan Al-Nahdi
Human Capital Management Chairperson
Abdulrahman Al-Rumaih
Student Outreach Chairperson
Lama Al-Barghouti
Trips & Social Activities Chairperson
Yazeed Al-Dughaither
SandRose Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Ahmed Al-Sunaidi
Information Technology Chairperson
Abdulaziz Al-Dossary
Event Management Chairperson
Akram Al-Barghouti
Membership Chairperson
Abdulrahman Al-Masare
Treasurer
Danna Khattab
Admin Coordination Officer
Mutlaq Al-Otaibi
Logistics Officer
History
The Organization Was Officially Founded As SPE, A Constituent Society Of AIME. SPE Became a Separately Incorporated Organization In 1985.
1957
Our history begins within the American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME). AIME was founded in 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA, to advance the production of metals, minerals, and energy resources through the application of engineering. In 1913, a standing committee on oil and gas was created within AIME and proved to be the genesis of SPE. The Oil and Gas Committee of AIME soon evolved into the Petroleum Division of AIME as membership grew and as interest among the members was more clearly delineated among the mining, metallurgical, and petroleum specializations.
1950s
The petroleum membership of AIME grew significantly, leading to restructuring decisions that would shape the future of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
1960s
The new society developed products and services to address the technical interests of its growing membership.
1970s
Membership grew rapidly, doubling by the end of the decade. The first Long Range Plan was implemented, and helped the Society map out its future for the decade to come.
1980s
The industry suffered a downturn and roughly half of all jobs were lost. However, SPE membership remained stable, even experiencing growth, throughout the decade.
1990s
SPE became more culturally diverse as the growth rate of international sections increased. SPE also became more technologically far-reaching with the introduction of international Forums and the launch of SPE.org.
2000s
SPE reached its highest number of members in its history, partly due to the high growth rate in the number of student members and chapters. Today SPE continues its constant search for new ways to meet member needs in all phases of their careers in all parts of the world