Human resources
The 2025 Global Energy Talent Index survey found most energy professionals got a pay bump last year, but hiring managers face new challenges.
TWA Energy Influencers Nihal Darraj, Sayanima Kisku, Ismaila Ibrahim, Olawale Ajayi, and Gabrijel Grubac reflect on the significance of the TWA Energy Influencer award and how it has helped their professional journey. The deadline for 2025 nominations is 1 July 2025.
Amia Morgan, SPE, highlights this event designed to bring together students, young professionals, and seasoned industry experts to foster mentorship, inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, and promote inclusivity.
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The authors describe and assess the World Economic Forum’s initiative to develop human capital for the oil and gas industry at Satbayev University in Kazakhstan. -
For some, the payoff for going green can be astronomical. Others can rest assured that they will be well positioned in the transition.
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Petroleum engineering will be needed for decades to come to provide the required energy for the world and help alleviate the challenges of climate change. It will evolve into energy transition as it has been changing since its inception in modern history.
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Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics point to a fourth consecutive month of job growth in the sector, led by Texas additions.
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The solution to solving the engagement enigma may be clearly demonstrated by the 4Cs—career, competence, care, and culture—which show that the key process to ensure engagement is the underlying synergy created by starting a career, acquiring competence, demonstrating care, and creating a transparent feedback culture throughout an organization by encouraging continual …
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President Tom Blasingame reminds SPE members that the pandemic is not over and that SPE has a long way to go before significant revenue is realized. However, SPE’s commitment remains strong to maintain consistent, high-quality services to its members—not only in good times, but in difficult times as well.
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Students seeking internships and permanent employment are being challenged like no other time in the history of our industry. Along with guidance, SPE President Tom Blasingame shares his outlook on the future of the oil and gas industry and the opportunities it offers.
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The World Economic Forum’s Human Capital initiative has been implemented at Satbayev University in Kazakhstan for the past 2 years. This paper assesses the effectiveness of project components, such as industry guest lectures, summer internships, and program improvement, and provides lessons learned for human resources development.
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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.
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Sponsored2020 was a pivotal year for the energy industry. As we look to the future, how can we leverage our collective knowledge to make step-change improvements to our operations and field development programs? Capitalize on a new learning opportunity that will help make our next chapter our finest.
