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Where does energy come from? How is it used? What is the cost and impact on our environment? These are common questions that, for the most part, are misunderstood and poorly communicated. Today, there is more concern about the effects of climate change, energy mix diversification, and sustainability than in any other generation. There is a lot of information in the pu…

Clarence N. (Tom) Tinker, life member of SPE, and a geology evangelist died 11 March.

SPE’s third-largest section continues to reinvent itself. Chaired by Laura Weeden of Canwhite Sands, the section prides itself on following the SPE International mission and vision. The section boasts 11 special interest groups (SIGs) overseen by Silviu Livescu of Baker Hughes and run by approximately 40 dedicated volunteers who organize weekly technical events. In ad…

Small plastic cups filled with different colors of sand, a Slinky spring toy, two foam cups, a sponge, plastic straws, and a plastic baggie. These elements may sound like items on a scavenger hunt list, but they are supplies needed for a completely different type of endeavor—discovering a career in the oil and gas industry.

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Shell announced that it will propose appointment of Andrew Mackenzie, SPE, as a nonexecutive director of the company at its 2020 Annual General Meeting. The appointment is to be effective from 1 October.

Quality Companies appointed Derek Bollom as vice president of offshore and offsite operations for Quality Construction and Production. He has more than 16 years of experience in the fabrication and installation of offshore structures and facilities, ranging from project estimation and material procurement, to project management. Bollom was previously operations manage…

Planning has begun for the 2021 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) after the cancellation of the 2020 OTC, which was to take place in Houston from 4–7 May. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued health and travel concerns, the OTC Board of Directors felt this decision was the most feasible and responsible for staff, exhibitors, partners, attendees, and the …

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These extraordinary times have already shown us how we, as members of the industry and citizens of the world, are resilient and flexible in the face of uncertainty.