Upcoming Webinar: The Evolution of the Texas Upstream Oil and Gas Economy
Texas has long been central to U.S. oil and gas activity, but the shape of its upstream economy has shifted as domestic energy markets and production patterns have evolved. 
Join Karr Ingham, Petroleum Economist and President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, for an upcoming SPE Asset Management Technical Section (AMTS) webinar that examines these changes through a data-driven lens. Using the Texas Petro Index as the foundation of the discussion, Ingham walks through how employment, economic output, and industry activity have moved over time, and why those trends matter beyond Texas.
What You’ll Learn:
- How changes in U.S. energy production have influenced Texas’s upstream economy
- What the Texas Petro Index reveals about industry activity, employment, and output
- How Texas’s role in the upstream sector has evolved over time
- Why these trends are relevant for investment decisions, policy discussions, and long-term energy planning
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM (CDT)
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E3S Energy Economics & Evaluation Symposium – January 14, 2026, Houston
The inaugural E3S Symposium united practitioners, academics, economists, and leaders to explore valuation, risk, asset performance, and the intersection of economics, policy, and technical decisions in upstream energy.
E3S Symposium highlight reel (MP4). If the player doesn’t render, use the link above to open the video.
A major highlight was the official launch of the North American Energython 2026 – “From Molecule to Megabyte” – the innovative student challenge focused on gas-to-data-center power solutions.
This event continues to drive AMTS momentum and sets the foundation for global Energython expansions in 2026.
E3S Energython 2026 – “From Molecule to Megabyte” (North America Edition)
Energython challenged students to think like project developers — integrating gas supply, site selection, generation technology, environmental considerations, and full financial analysis into a decision-grade model.
Winning teams & finalists:
- 1st – University of Wyoming (SynerGAS): 15-MW behind-the-meter plant using modular reciprocating NG engines with N+1 redundancy.
- 2nd – UT Austin (Sierra Solutions): investment-grade concept emphasizing speed-to-market, modular engines, flexible gas sourcing, and structured pricing.
- 3rd – Texas A&M International (Rising Stars): combined-cycle plant concept (Webb County, TX) balancing reliability, efficiency, and reduced water use.
- 4th – Texas A&M University (Turning Gas Into Megawatts): scalable combined-cycle system with clear sensitivity analysis on power price and incentives.
Common themes across finalists: grid congestion and long interconnection queues, reliability requirements, and financially disciplined structures — aligning with the broader “Energy & Power” dialogue at E3S.
Recent AMTS Highlights (Last 3–4 Months Including Symposium)
- Successful launch of Energython North America at the E3S Symposium (Jan 14, 2026).
- Formal signing of UH Energy pilot training during ATCE at the AMTS booth.
- Two staffed AMTS booth sessions at ATCE to engage members and volunteers.
- Call for new Board members yielded 36 nominations, resulting in a diverse board (gender, geography, career stage).
- Joint “Power of Collaboration” reception at ATCE 2025 with DSEATS, RDTS, and IRM.
Global Energython Roadmap (Ongoing 2026)
Building on the North American debut, AMTS and partners are rolling out regional editions adapted to local contexts:
- India / APAC – March 2026
- Europe – June 2026
- Africa – May 2026
- Australasia – June 2026
- Latin America & Caribbean – September 2026
International finals are planned virtually one week before ATCE.
Previous Webinars
Overlooking Value? An Optimized Approach to Revitalize Mature Fields Jan 28, 2026 • 9:00 AM CDT
Join Indira Saripally, Reservoir Management Team Lead at Occidental, for this SPE AMTS webinar on unlocking hidden value in mature and brownfield assets. 
Using real-world examples from onshore and offshore fields in the U.S. and Middle East, Indira will demonstrate how structured gap analysis, smart timing, execution discipline, and innovation — combined with existing infrastructure — can significantly extend field life, boost recovery rates, and improve cash flow.
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM CDT
- Key takeaways: Why mature fields remain one of the industry’s largest value opportunities • Practical gap-analysis frameworks to reveal missed potential • Lessons from complex waterflood and brownfield redevelopment projects • Impact of timing, discipline, and innovation on recovery and economics
Event Link / Registration Page → (Free for SPE members; open to all)
About the speaker: Indira Saripally has 18+ years of experience in reservoir management and mature field revitalization across U.S. and Middle East assets. She holds an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University, a BSc from IIT, and serves on the SPE JPT Executive Review Board.