2026 TWA Energy Influencers
These outstanding young professionals are being celebrated for their work discovering, innovating, and sharing their knowledge, positively influencing and inspiring others. Read more here.
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In part one of this two-part series, explore five underdeveloped US shale and tight-rock plays, from the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale to the Brown Dense, and discover why proven hydrocarbons and successful wells have yet to translate into repeatable unconventional development.
How a PhD researcher at The University of Tulsa is helping reshape the future of assisted history matching.
Utkarsh Sinha, 2026 TWA Energy Influencer, is driving innovation at the intersection of reservoir physics and AI, combining research, patents, and industry leadership to develop practical machine learning solutions that improve reservoir and production engineering decision-making.
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Academic research can help bridge the gap between innovation and industry. In this interview, 2026 TWA Energy Influencer Sherif Fakher, SPE, reflects on his experiences in academia, SPE, and the importance of collaboration, innovation, and rethinking waste as a resource in the transition to a more sustainable energy future. -
Can hydrogen transform Nigeria’s energy future? By leveraging its vast natural gas, solar, and hydropower resources, Nigeria has a unique opportunity to overcome energy poverty, drive industrial growth, and emerge as Africa’s leading hydrogen economy.
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Texas A&M Researchers To Develop AI-Powered Drilling System To Accelerate Critical Mineral DiscoveryBacked by a $3.5 million US Department of Energy grant, Texas A&M researchers are developing an AI-enabled drilling system that can identify critical minerals in real time, reducing exploration time and costs for rare earth element deposits.
From Saudi Aramco boardrooms to leadership classrooms, and from a personal fitness journey to mentoring the next generation of professionals, Rehman Akhtar's career has been defined by continuous growth and reinvention.
How do energy professionals stay relevant through downturns, restructuring, and technological change? Discover four pillars of personal branding that build a reputation capable of compounding across every stage of your career.
Discover how the next generation of energy leaders is driving innovation and reshaping the future of the global energy industry in this SPE Live with 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins and three young professionals, including Hitisha Dadlani, deputy editor in chief of TWA.
The 5-year multidisciplinary program will offer students the opportunity to earn a BS in engineering and an MS in business.
Rodriguez reflects on engineering growth, systems thinking, and how strong technical foundations remain valuable across evolving industries.
Seven young professionals were selected to represent SPE at the 2026 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.
A global portal to collaboration and growth, the Student Chapter Development Workshop connects SPE student chapters worldwide to exchange knowledge and learn from industry experts, all under the 2026 theme of catalyzing carbon management innovation.
Brittany N. Cole offers career advice on how new graduates can avoid the “busy but ineffective” trap, prioritize high-impact work, and build strategic value in their first 90 days to accelerate long-term career growth in an AI-driven workforce.
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A data-driven look at fuel savings, battery degradation, and net CO2 impact over a 10-year ownership period. -
In an industry that rarely slows down, memory can be a powerful engineering tool. Not in terms of nostalgia, but in perspective. Many of the activities that constituted daily operations have been so deeply transformed that new generations of engineers may never have experienced them before.
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As upstream operators move beyond isolated experiments, the hardest part of the AI journey is not building a model, it is making it stick.
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How 7 decades of AI research, including the emergence of agentic AI, are reshaping oil, gas, renewables, and the grid.
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This article explores how AI is transforming oil and gas operations, including its real impact on methane reduction, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and whether it truly delivers measurable sustainability gains or just adds complexity.
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Nicole Johnston shares practical advice on how women can navigate workplace challenges, avoid non-promotable work, advocate for themselves, and build the skills and relationships needed to advance into leadership roles.
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The event will take place on 22 July and is available both virtually and in person, offering students a firsthand look at what an engineering career entails.
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This episode uncovers how the oil and gas industry can move beyond legal compliance to build inclusive cultures that authentically support employees with disabilities at every level.
