Turning technical insight into better energy decisions.

Recognition

A milestone year for AMTS

2026 reflects both the strength of the section and the contribution of AMTS leaders to SPE’s global technical community.

Section Recognition

2026 Presidential Award for Outstanding Technical Section

SPE selected AMTS for its highest technical-section honor, recognizing exceptional accomplishments, programming, member service and dedication to SPE’s mission. AMTS will be recognized during the President’s Luncheon at ATCE 2026 in Houston.

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Individual Recognition

AMTS leadership recognized internationally

Congratulations to AMTS Past Chair Shree Vikas, ConocoPhillips, recipient of the 2026 SPE Asset Management Award.

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The Technical Discipline

Management — treated technically.

AMTS focuses on management as a technical discipline in upstream energy: turning engineering knowledge, uncertainty, economics and strategy into decisions that create value and reduce risk.

What AMTS is — and is not

AMTS is not generic corporate management. It is the technical side of managing energy assets, with direct application to production, operations, development, capital deployment, asset integrity, portfolio choices and long-term performance.

• Existing assets: optimization, reliability, integrity, lifecycle performance and value capture.
• New investment: appraisal, development planning, project execution, brownfield opportunities and capital discipline.
• Decision quality: uncertainty, economics, risk, data, policy and strategic tradeoffs.

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Asset & Portfolio Management

Portfolio analysis, reserves, A&D, field development, integrated asset modelling and optimization.

Risk & Decision Making

Risk and uncertainty assessment, decision processes, probabilistic methods and preparedness.

Strategic Planning

Exploration and appraisal strategy, project management, benchmarking and performance indicators.

Energy Economics

Resource evaluation, market forecasting, policy, regulation, investment choices and the future of energy.

People, Training & Education

Professionalism, ethics, competence, curricula, certification and communities of practice.

Flagship Programs

A global platform for economics, risk and asset decisions.

AMTS programming now spans major symposia, regional decision forums, student innovation and a growing technical webinar library.

Energython 2026 milestones

Regional champions converge in Houston for the International Final on 9 October 2026.

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14 Jan North America Houston launch and finals alongside the inaugural E3S symposium.

14 Mar India–APAC ONGC Mumbai • 44 participating teams and 7 finalists.

9–10 Jun LAC & Mexico Regional finals with EnergyBurros, Jauretche Power On and NextGen Power in the top three.

July Europe Velogas, Reservoir Dogs and Forge earned the top three positions.

20 Sep Africa Finals Virtual Shark Tank-style finals for decision-ready 10–20 MW energy concepts.

9 Oct International Final • Houston 15 regional champions meet at ConocoPhillips HQ for one international title.

International Final • Houston

137 teams. 22 countries. One international title.

After the regional rounds, 15 champions will meet at ConocoPhillips HQ in Houston for the 2026 Energython International Final.

137Teams

22Countries

15Finalists

1Winner

Friday, 9 October 2026 • 9:30 AM
ConocoPhillips HQ • Houston, Texas

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Sponsorship

Thank you to our sponsors

AMTS sincerely thanks Black & Veatch and NOV for their generous support of the Asset Management Technical Section and its programs.

 

Knowledge Stream

Webinars built for decisions, not just presentations.

Explore AMTS discussions across asset strategy, uncertainty, AI, economics, mature fields, project execution and the evolving energy landscape.

Leadership & Community

Volunteer-led. Globally connected.

AMTS brings together industry, consulting and academia to build programs, collaborations, student initiatives and technical dialogue across regions.

2025–2028 Officers

Meet the AMTS Board

The current leadership structure includes executive officers, program and operations chairs, community and awards roles, Young Professional leadership and directors-at-large supporting strategy, outreach and special initiatives.

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