Data & Analytics
In an industry that rarely slows down, memory can be a powerful engineering tool. Not in terms of nostalgia, but in perspective. Many of the activities that constituted daily operations have been so deeply transformed that new generations of engineers may never have experienced them before.
Machine learning is transforming equipment reliability by enabling predictive maintenance, improving safety, and reducing costly downtime across drilling, production, pipelines, and CCUS operations.
This article explores how AI is transforming oil and gas operations, including its real impact on methane reduction, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and whether it truly delivers measurable sustainability gains or just adds complexity.
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Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new ultrathin, carbon-based film that could make AI chips run faster, cooler, and more energy-efficient. -
The energy sector is rapidly transforming toward a data-driven, decentralized future where combining human expertise with AI and machine learning unlocks new efficiencies, solves complex challenges, and creates a decisive competitive advantage.
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Jim Clark, a reservoir engineer with more than 4 decades of experience, reflects on the evolution of subsurface engineering and CCS, emphasizing the growing importance of analytics, cross-disciplinary skills, and technical curiosity for the next generation of engineers.
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Marie-Hélène Pelletier presents a proactive framework for building resilience, managing uncertainty, and maintaining performance as AI reshapes work and life.
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AI is transforming oil and gas, but the real change will come from young professionals (YPs) who bridge technology and field expertise. By leading pilots, building networks, and challenging old assumptions, YPs can drive the industry’s digital transformation from within.
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PE Ltd.'s software will allow students and faculty to work directly with modeling technologies and build real-world, job-ready skills.
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By integrating AI into every layer of the energy ecosystem, from renewable forecasting to dynamic pricing, the path toward secure, sustainable, and affordable energy becomes not just possible but achievable.
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Geophysicist Markos Sourial discusses advances in seismic imaging, the challenges of modern data processing, and what they mean for the next wave of subsurface professionals.
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SPE and The Open Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance collaboration and innovation in the global energy industry.
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Prospective students can explore Montana Tech's engineering programs including mining, petroleum engineering, and computer science, on 14 November at Montana Tech's Fall Tech Day.
