Business/economics
Global investment in the energy transition is creating high-demand roles for engineers in solar, wind, and digital energy systems. For YPs and engineers, adapting to this shift means upskilling in cross-disciplinary, digital, and sustainability-focused domains to stay competitive.
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.
Explore the life of John D. Rockefeller, American businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Standard Oil Company.
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Can we understand what drives oil prices or do we just accept that our industry is cyclical? Uncertainty abounds, but it can be a period of opportunity as well. -
Ruben Caligari discusses the long-term outlook for energy demand, the growth of environmental concern, and the career opportunities that will continue to exist.
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A few books worth mentioning to bolster the petroleum engineer's library.
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Abdurahman Benyezza, North Africa Regional Director for Eni, presents an overview on the oil and gas industry in Tunisia, which is emerging again with a new focus on gas field development.
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Being ready to operate is one of the most critical steps in the development of an oil field. For complex projects characterized by technical risks and challenges, a structured approach is mandatory to ensure operational excellence and readiness.
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The oil and gas industry has always been a competitive arena, in which handling risks effectively has now become critical for business efficiency. The effect of risks on project costs should be carefully quantified in order to implement efficient measures to mitigate these risks.
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Working as an environmental and social performance leader in the extractive industry presents challenges in many areas. Among them is the integration of economic, environmental, and social considerations into business decision making for sustainable development.
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Richard Sykes, Executive Secretary of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association, weighs in on sustainability and social responsibility.
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Results of a survey of young professionals on oil and gas industry sustainability and social responsibility.
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Comments from TWA Editor Tony Thomas about sustainable companies and the content of the current issue.
