Human resources
Major increases in hydrocarbon production require both incremental and revolutionary technologies, industry leaders said during the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference.
The Career Advancement Network held its 16th semiannual Energy Professionals Hiring Event at SPE’s 2025 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, allowing participants to connect with employers, explore opportunities, and seek information about job opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry.
This paper explores the evolving role of the digital petroleum engineer, examines the core technologies they use, assesses the challenges they face, and projects future industry trends.
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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 … -
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.
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Aside from being the right thing to do, improving labor rights and worker welfare has a compelling commercial case. When workers are happy and engaged, they tend to work more safely and efficiently and the risk of delays and disputes is minimized.
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An interview with Reem Al Ghanim, head of human resources and support services–chemical division at Saudi Aramco.
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A quarter of the oil and gas workforce now comes from Generation Z, which has raised important questions about whether companies and universities are doing enough to attract and retain this tech-savvy cohort.
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Digital transformation offers opportunities beyond the technical goal of increased production. It may also enhance sustainability, the work/life balance, and the public’s perception of the industry.
