SPE members from around the world can connect and share ideas, answers, and resources through a global exchange of ideas and by participation in our programs and activities. and share ideas through SPE conferences, exhibitions, workshops, forums, journals, short courses, dinner and luncheon meetings, and exclusive visits and field trips. SPE Abu Dhabi membership is not exclusive to petroleum engineers. All professionals with science and engineering degrees in the oil & gas industry or 6 years of active practice in the support of petroleum engineering are eligible to join the society.