energy transition

Vladyslava Kaliuzhna, SPE, shares how participating in SPE activities strengthened her long-term commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in the energy sector.

Natural gas has played a key role in reducing emissions and supporting renewable energy, but its continued use as a "bridge fuel" raises concerns about long-term climate impacts, especially due to methane leaks and potential carbon lock-in. Its future depends on context-specific policies, decarbonization incentives, and advances in carbon capture technologies.

The times are changing and so are our industry’s prospects, as hydrocarbons are now recognized as cardinal to affordable energy security for the conceivable future. But, in avoidance of suspense, the answer to the headline question is “absolutely.” Here we look at the rationale why.

The university has created a unique center to consolidate the efforts of more than 60 researchers working across the hydrogen value chain, including production, storage, transportation, and utilization.

Explore how the industry is measuring and reporting carbon intensity, the strategies being employed to reduce it, from operational efficiencies and electrification to cutting flaring, and the collaborative initiatives driving progress.

In March, 27 young professionals representing 15 SPE sections and 12 countries convened in Paris for the first edition of SPE Beyond the Borders 2025. The event served as a unique platform for cross-cultural dialogue and forward-looking discussions about the role of YPs in the energy transition.

Integrating financial and HR expertise boosts profitability, reduces operational risks, and enhances long-term planning—empowering HR to tackle sector-specific challenges like budget constraints and talent shortages more effectively.

The project will focus on converting natural gas into cleaner, more economically viable turquoise hydrogen in southwest Virginia from reserves including the Marcellus Shale and the Appalachian Basin.

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance and Freeport-McMoRan Chairman Richard C. Adkerson spoke with students at Montana Tech about the future of energy.

Yogashri Pradhan, SPE, recounts her experiences in the oil and gas industry, volunteer work with SPE, and more in this Q&A.