About TWA

The Way Ahead began publication in 2005 as a magazine written by and for young professionals in the upstream oil and gas industry. TWA was published three times per year. It included articles on a range of technical topics, the business of oil and gas, and career issues.

In 2016, TWA evolved from a printed magazine to this website. The content of all prior issues is included, along with content posted on a more frequent basis as part of the evolution from magazine to an online resource for students and young professionals. Content is generated and sourced by TWA volunteers, SPE staff, and guest authors.

The Way Ahead is a publication of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

The Way Ahead Editorial Board

The Editorial Board for The Way Ahead changes annually and is made up of young professionals who are volunteering their time to identify and prepare the content for this site.

Members of the editorial board and their respective employers are not responsible for the opinions, content, and viewpoints of articles appearing in The Way Ahead.

The Way Ahead Staff

Dana Otillio, VP Communications and Publisher
Pam Boschee, Director and Managing Editor, Magazines
Megan Couch, Content Manager/Editor

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