The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc. is an international technical/professional organization dedicated to the advancement of technology associated with the recovery of energy resources from wellbores. It is one of the largest technical/professional associations in the world with more than 53,000 members residing in more than 50 countries. Through a vast array of SPE programs, ranging from publications to international and regional conferences to section meetings, new technical information and technology are exchanged among Society members and other industry professionals.