Career Development
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.
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.
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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Home to more than 5,000 energy-related companies, Houston, Texas, inevitably becomes a second home to many in the industry. What is it like to live and work there? -
Videos featuring industry leaders across all SPE disciplines are being collected. They will capture career advice for young professionals.
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A conversation with Peter Voser, chief executive officer of Royal Dutch Shell, about his career and his company.
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The sixth annual Emerging Engineers Conference (EEC) held last year in Houston by the SPE Gulf Coast Section drew a record 150 participants. The one-day event gave YPs the opportunity to hear from industry leaders on a variety of topics related to global energy outlook, technological innovations, the business side of the energy sector, career management, and more.
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What it is like to live and work in Dubai.
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Interviews with three women who are working to develop solutions to climate change.
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Tackling climate change is the key issue for the oil and gas industry in the years ahead. How will you respond?
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A conversation with Melody Meyer, president of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production about her career.
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Best YP Section Award—SPE Aberdeen SectionThe Aberdeen Section young professionals (YPs) group proved its reputation again by winning Outstanding YP Section Award for the 2nd year in a row. An ambitious YP event calendar, some active coordination between committee members and volunteers, and enthusiastic participation combined to earn the award for the section. YP eve…
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2011 SPE President Alain Labastie discusses the importance of our industry and the challenges that lie ahead.
