SPE Certified Petroleum Professional

The Society of Petroleum Engineers has created a program whereby it certifies the competency of Petroleum Engineers. The certification is given by a written Examination in conjunction with experience of the applicant.

Part of SPE's mission is to assist members in furthering their technical and professional competence. Defining required knowledge for different areas of engineering, and offering an opportunity to demonstrate technical knowledge through examination are two of the ways that SPE accomplishes this. A SPE-certified petroleum professional is competent to provide reserves for oil and gas in accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers[1] Petroleum Resources Management System

While the United States, United Kingdom and some countries have Professional Engineer registration programs, many other countries do not. The Society of Petroleum Engineers developed a certification program for Petroleum Engineers to demonstrate their technical knowledge. The SPE certification program requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of Petroleum Engineering.

The requirements to receive the SPE certification, as listed on the SPE web site in April, 2013:

Maintenance of the certification requires completing 16 hours of continued professional development and education, in addition to paying an annual renewal fee.

Beyond basic engineering skills, many disciplines require specialized expertise gained through training and experience. SPE has identified the skills associated with various levels of competency in five primary areas of engineering.

SPE's Board has set forth the expectations for professional and ethical behavior by petroleum professionals. [2]

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