Career Development
The plan seeks to train the next generation of clean-energy workers, aiming to double employment in the sector to 860,000 by 2030.
Hajara Abdulfatah shares her experience as one of six SPE-sponsored participants at the 2025 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.
Maldonado serves as controls and systems engineering lead at Aker BP.
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Twenty-eight young professionals from 11 SPE sections attended the 4-day event as part of SPE Germany Section's Beyond the Borders (BtB) event. -
In this SPE Live, SPE Africa Regional Director Riverson Oppong will discuss how the region is redefining how professionals connect, grow, and lead across the continent.
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The oil and gas industry's shift to smart fields—driven by automation, AI, and real-time data—requires petroleum engineers to master digital technologies alongside traditional skills.
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The 1-day event organized by SPE Gulf Coast Section Young Professionals empowers young professionals, interns, and students with the knowledge to choose and plan appropriate career paths as they become valuable members of their organizations.
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This article explores how early-career engineers can build the competencies needed to support sustainability in oil and gas operations, not just for efficiency but also for climate resilience.
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Aman Srivastava, SPE, recently spoke with students—from elementary school to university—about the oil industry and his work in the field. What began as outreach turned into a moment of reflection on his own career. Here's what he learned.
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Kobi McNutt explores her journey from Division I athlete to pioneering deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting the mental resilience, technical grit, and advocacy that define her impact both on the rig and online.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming—not replacing—petroleum engineering. As AI-driven, data-centric methods replace traditional deterministic models, engineers must adapt by acquiring skills in data science, algorithmic thinking, and software tools. The industry’s evolution raises a critical question: Will petroleum engineers evolve with these changes or risk beco…
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Panelists discussed expectations for the state of the market by 2050, based on observable trends, evolving policies, and emerging market dynamics.
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Final-year undergraduate students in science, geoscience, and engineering from across Asia are invited to apply to participate in an industry-focused program. The deadline to apply is 15 August 2025.
