Career Development
Seven young professionals were selected to represent SPE at the 2026 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.
A global portal to collaboration and growth, the Student Chapter Development Workshop connects SPE student chapters worldwide to exchange knowledge and learn from industry experts, all under the 2026 theme of catalyzing carbon management innovation.
Brittany N. Cole offers career advice on how new graduates can avoid the “busy but ineffective” trap, prioritize high-impact work, and build strategic value in their first 90 days to accelerate long-term career growth in an AI-driven workforce.
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A conversation with Melody Meyer, president of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production about her career. -
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.
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Each of us is accountable for our own professional development. SPE is expanding its training course program to help you expand your capabilities.
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A conversation with Egbert Imomoh, Chairman of Afren Energy Resources, about his career and his company.
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An overview of the oil industry in Nigeria, along with what it is like to live and work in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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The Young Professionals Technical Paper AwardsRecently established by the Young Professionals Coordinating Committee (YPCC), the awards recognize the achievements of young professionals whose technical development is showcased in papers they present at ATCE. Awards were given for the best young professional-authored papers in each SPE technical discipline.
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Three women in advanced graduate studies talk about their work and how to attract more young women into science.
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This guide is for those planning a relocation, business trip, attendance at an industry event, pleasure travel, or who are just curious about Perth and Western Australia, its history, and its role in today’s oil and gas industry.
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Turgay Ertekin talks about learning after college and opportunities in graduate study.
