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Adeshina Badejo is a petroleum engineering PhD student at Texas A&M University under the Texas A&M at Qatar Strategic Research Initiatives Program. He has a strong interest in reducing the environmental impact of the continued use of fossil fuels. His research focuses on flow assurance challenges of the CO2 value chain from the extraction point to the subsurface injectivity point with the integration of machine learning. Badejo has been actively involved with SPE since 2016 as a volunteer. He led the Heriot-Watt University PetroBowl team to the regional qualifiers in Zagreb, Croatia, and received the 2023 SPE Aberdeen Section Student Bursary Award. He also served as the 2018–2019 SPE Programs Chairperson during his undergraduate studies and co-initiated the inaugural edition of The Industry Discourse, a student-led energy conference. He holds a master’s degree in subsurface energy systems from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and a bachelor’s degree in petroleum and gas engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
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Zhenzhen Wang is a lead simulation engineer and research scientist at Chevron Technical Center with 7 years of work experience. He has expertise in the areas of surrogate reservoir modeling, field development optimization, history matching, subsurface uncertainty assessment, pressure/rate transient analysis, and miscible flooding. Wang has published more than twenty papers and reviewed more than seventy manuscripts for various journals. He is the recipient of the Outstanding Technical Reviewer Award from SPE Journal and Reviewing Award from both Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering and Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and a bachelor’s degree (summa cum laude) from China University of Petroleum–Beijing, all in petroleum engineering.
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Exploiting the potential of sunlight, wind, and water not only provides a clean substitute for conventional energy but also unlocks opportunities for innovative technologies and methodologies. It becomes clear that the route to a more environmentally friendly future necessitates a shared commitment to adopting and progressing renewable energy solutions. Through ongoing research, advancements in technology, and widespread implementation, it is time to mark a transformative period for a cleaner and more environmentally conscious world.
SPE has launched its 2024 "Get to Know: Women in Energy" series to celebrate Women's History Month. Each installment features an exclusive interview with a woman in the energy industry with discussions ranging from their experience in the industry, thoughts on the energy transition, and advice to young professionals and women looking to pursue leadership positions. This year's series includes interviews with:
Sixteen college student teams in the US will receive 1.2 million in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to research and develop innovative solutions that address environmental and public health challenges. The funding is part of the EPA's People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program, launched 20 years ago with the goal of designing environmental solutions that move the country toward a sustainable future. Each program will receive a 75,000 grant to fund the project over 2 years. Of the 16 recipients, six are focused on environmental solutions. "EPA is pleased to mark the 20th anniversary of our P3 program by announcing this impressive round of projects that are tackling critical issues such as removing PFAS from water, combating harmful algal blooms, and materials recovery and reuse," said Chris Frey, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Research and Development.
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The Way Ahead is pleased to announce the addition of 19 new members to our TWA Editorial Board. Comprising SPE young professionals, these dedicated volunteers play a crucial role by crafting articles or collaborating with energy industry experts worldwide to source insightful material. Abdulmalik Ajibade is an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions researcher at OSECUL Nigeria Ltd. He is a certified data analyst and volunteers as a machine learning (ML) engineer at Omdena. He is a winner of the SPE Nigeria Paper Contest for research work in improving production optimization with machine learning.
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Born into a lineage of innovation through his mother's family, Howard Hughes Jr. traced his ancestry to Catherine of Valois, Dowager Queen of England, and her second husband Owen Tudor. His father, Howard Hughes Sr., revolutionized oil drilling with the invention of the tri-cone roller bit, co-founded the Sharp-Hughes Tool Company in 1909 with his business partner, and amassed wealth for the family. Despite his affluent upbringing, Hughes Jr. displayed early mechanical prowess, building a motorbike from scratch at the age of twelve, making headlines as the first and only kid in Houston with such a creation. Although his parents did not live to witness his accomplishments, Hughes Jr. inherited 75% of his father's multi-million dollar shares, fueled by oil drilling royalties. Following his father's passing, he lost interest in academics and left Rice University at 19 after marrying Ella Rice.
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Michael Cronin, who served as 2022–2023 TWA editor in chief, received the 2023 Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) Best Paper Award for URTeC 387308, PVT Correlations for Unconventional Reservoir Fluids--Bridging Lab and Field Applications. One highly ranked paper is selected annually from each URTeC technical program theme as an outstanding contribution to the program. Cronin, a reservoir engineer at ExxonMobil, was the lead author with coauthors Edward C. Wanat, ExxonMobil, and Thomas A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University and 2021 SPE President. Their paper was recognized for the conference's Theme 8: Unlocking the Production and Recovery Potential. Cronin currently serves as a TWA advisor.
Rajeev Ranjan Sinha is a product analyst at SLB for DELFI ProdOps, a scalable industry-proven production operations platform, based out of Houston. He graduated from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. Sinha started his career in 2013 as a reservoir engineer based out of India. During the initial phase of his career, he provided training, software support, and consulting to oil and gas operators in South Asia in well, network, and reservoir modeling and simulation software products and worked on multiple field development planning projects. Since then, he gained expertise in digital oilfield technologies, production operations and optimization, artificial lift surveillance, pump health and prognostics, sand management, and digitalization of field equipment systems. He has judged several student paper contests and case studies and is currently serving as the vice-treasurer of the SPE-GCS Completions & Production Study Group. Sinha has authored 5 SPE publications on his topics of interests.
Aligned with the industry's commitment to engage young minds in the energy sector, the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) Education Week emerges as an event that surpasses conventional expectations, leaving its mark on expanding knowledge and preparing university students for the workforce. The IPTC Education Week is a collaborative effort between four international societies--the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)--stands out as a unique opportunity. Each year, the multidisciplinary committee of these societies selects up to 100 students in sciences, geosciences, and engineering from institutions worldwide. This year's event took place in Dharan, Saudi Arabia, and over several days, selected students immersed themselves in an enriching and distinctive experience, extending beyond the horizons of the academic environment. This program prepares future professionals and leaders for the numerous challenges and opportunities related to the future of energy.