diversity and inclusion

Times are turbulent across the globe as the ongoing responses to the pandemic remain varied. The oil and gas industry—and SPE members—remain affected personally and professionally by its effects on the supply/demand balance, the oil price, and the energy transition.

An interview with Reem Al Ghanim, head of human resources and support services–chemical division at Saudi Aramco.

The oil and gas industry has increased financial security for many by providing well-paying jobs, yet those opportunities have not been available to all. How can the industry increase diversity and access to well-paying jobs for women, African-Americans, and other under-represented groups?

The 25 May death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, sparked national and international protests—and the oil and natural gas industry was not immune to the calls for social change.

The real challenge of attracting and retaining women to the industry is unrelated to gender.

Women in PE make significant technical contributions and bring value-adding attributes and perspectives to the industry

A host of women and men gathered at the inaugural SPE-GCS Women in Energy Congress to discuss the gender-gap challenges facing oil and gas today. How does greater diversity and inclusion help the industry progress, and what can companies do to encourage more diverse and inclusive environments?

The world’s largest oil company says it has doubled the number of women working for it in the last decade and is spearheading a number of initiatives to grow the trend.

It’s not just my opinion that the oil industry is significantly harder on women than most other industries; studies prove it. Development of people should be an accountable metric for all business leaders. Visible metrics and accountable leaders can change the face, literally, of our industry.

Professionals from the oil and gas industry share how their nontraditional degrees are benefiting their career.