Energy Transition
The global energy transition is accelerating, but geopolitical tensions, infrastructure constraints, and behavioral barriers are increasingly shaping its pace, priorities, and long-term impact.
Methane abatement is emerging as a critical strategy for decarbonizing oil and gas operations, enhancing energy security, and creating commercial value by capturing emissions, meeting growing regulatory requirements, and supplying certified low-emissions natural gas to global markets.
Rita Okoroafor, SPE, reflects on her journey from petroleum engineering to academia, emphasizing how subsurface expertise, curiosity, and collaboration can drive innovation and support the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.
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Join TWA Editorial Board member Mani Bansal as he interviews Ashish Fatnani, an industry professional with 12 years of experience working for companies including Halliburton, ONGC, and Mercedes Benz. -
Nigeria's readiness for CCS and the associated opportunities for emissions reduction are analyzed in this article along with an overview of recent developments in the CCS sector, with a focus on policy and regulatory advancements and geological assessments for CO2 storage potential.
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The duo’s development of electrodynamic screen technology uses static electricity to clean dust from solar panels, saving an estimated 4 billion gallons of water per year.
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Five of the 2024 TWA Energy Influencers will be featured in upcoming SPE Live episodes discussing a range of topics related to the industry.
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Students are invited to apply for the program beginning fall 2025.
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Experts from various fields met to discuss the role of AI in the energy transition and its challenges including high energy consumption and carbon-intensive infrastructure requirements.
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The $18.7-million grant will fund the Oklahoma Carbon Hub aimed at researching potential CO2 storage sites.
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The degree includes curricula in energy drilling, geothermal and petroleum production, renewable systems, and carbon capture.
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KU will use its funding from the DOE's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop new catalysts and technologies to improve the efficiency and reliability of green hydrogen production.
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Join TWA's Mrigya Fogat as she interviews four of the 2024 TWA Energy Influencers in this Get to Know series.
