Energy Transition
Academic research can help bridge the gap between innovation and industry. In this interview, 2026 TWA Energy Influencer Sherif Fakher, SPE, reflects on his experiences in academia, SPE, and the importance of collaboration, innovation, and rethinking waste as a resource in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Can hydrogen transform Nigeria’s energy future? By leveraging its vast natural gas, solar, and hydropower resources, Nigeria has a unique opportunity to overcome energy poverty, drive industrial growth, and emerge as Africa’s leading hydrogen economy.
Texas A&M Researchers To Develop AI-Powered Drilling System To Accelerate Critical Mineral Discovery
Backed by a $3.5 million US Department of Energy grant, Texas A&M researchers are developing an AI-enabled drilling system that can identify critical minerals in real time, reducing exploration time and costs for rare earth element deposits.
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Four technologies included in the Global CCS Institute's latest CCS Technologies 2024 report are explored in this article. -
The initiative, launched by UT-Austin and five other regional universities, will use $2.5 million in funding from the US Department of Energy to teach K-12 students in Texas schools about carbon capture and storage.
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Solar energy, a vast, inexhaustible, and clean resource, stands at the forefront of the focus on sustainable energy solutions.
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The university's project was one of 66 to receive funding from the US Department of Energy for "transformational technologies."
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OU Professor Kasun Gunasooriya and his team's research shows that iridium oxide, a key green hydrogen catalyst, forms short-range order patterns over time rather than becoming fully amorphous.
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Gabrijel Grubac explores his journey from discovering his passion for energy in the Libyan desert to becoming a leader in geothermal innovation.
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Dorit Hammerling, Colorado School of Mines, co-founded the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab, an interdisciplinary initiative involving Mines, The University of Texas at Austin, and Colorado State University.
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Yujing Du made history as she was named The University of Tulsa's first female petroleum engineering faculty member in January. In this Q&A, she discusses the role of petroleum engineering in the global energy transition, diversity in STEM, and strategies for supporting women in the energy sector.
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The 3-day event will feature panel discussions, roundtables, a career fair, and the section’s third annual golf tournament.
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TWA Editor in Chief James Blaney shares insights on career development, the evolving role of young professionals, and the importance of adaptability, networking, and hands-on experience in a dynamic industry.
