Students/Education
Cherish Chukwu, SPE, won the 2026 SPE Africa Regional Student Paper Contest and will represent the SPE Africa Region at the 2026 SPE International Student Paper Contest.
The 5-year multidisciplinary program will offer students the opportunity to earn a BS in engineering and an MS in business.
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.
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Rock Flow Dynamics' donation of its tNavigator software will benefit WVU students studying petroleum engineering, geology, and earth and environmental sciences. -
Behind the Rebrand: SPE Bandung Institute of Technology Student Chapter Redefines Student EngagementThe chapter officially launched a fresh rebrand, debuting a redesigned website and a digital magazine.
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Asia’s first subsea research lab at MIT-WPU, developed in partnership with Aker Solutions, will offer hands-on training in subsea engineering, offshore drilling, and deepwater oil and gas operations—bridging academia and industry for a future-ready energy workforce.
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The project will focus on converting natural gas into cleaner, more economically viable turquoise hydrogen in southwest Virginia from reserves including the Marcellus Shale and the Appalachian Basin.
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The University of Texas at Austin grabs the top spot, with Texas A&M landing in second and Colorado School of Mines, Pennsylvania State University, and The University of Tulsa grabbing third place in a three-way tie.
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ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance and Freeport-McMoRan Chairman Richard C. Adkerson spoke with students at Montana Tech about the future of energy.
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The 3-day event includes a keynote session, panel discussions, breakout sessions, an energy challenge, and a career fair.
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Missouri S&T students share their experience helping to reestablish their university’s PetroBowl Team.
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UT Austin students Nadia Mouedden and Deena Elhossary taught CO2 injection and storage to students using simple household materials during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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The trio introduced an innovative mud drilling system designed for horizontal reservoirs with extreme inclines of up to 102° and depths reaching 11,000 ft.
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