SPE Africa
Regional Director Updates
Oghogho Effiom
I’m thrilled to share my recent experience visiting the SPE Uganda section, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of amazing! Kudos to Kato Obadiah and the incredible board for all the months of planning and hard work leading up to the event.
President's Column
Terry Palisch
Creating Our Energy Future: April 2024
SPE President Terry Palisch is joined by Paige McCown, SPE senior manager of communication and energy education, to discuss how members can improve the industry’s public image.
Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
Members Fueling Progress: Shaping Minds and Illuminating the Path Forward in Nigeria
In the vibrant world of energy education, Felicia Oluwadamilola Olaniran emerges as a guiding force, passionately dedicated to bridging the gap between classrooms and the energy sector. A Geoscience graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University and an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Lagos Section 61, Felicia serves as an Energy4me Ambassador, driving impactful initiatives to ignite curiosity among students. Read Felicia's story.
Get to Know: Regional Directors with Ogee Effiom
In this episode of Get To Know, 2023 SPE Africa Regional Director Ogee Effiom shares insights from her extensive technical experience in upstream oil and gas management in both Nigeria and the United States. She also discusses achievements and lessons learned as an outgoing director. Watch on SPE Energy Stream.
Africa Set To Fuel Asian Growth and Its Own Brighter Future
African oil and gas is increasingly becoming an investment magnet as new discoveries position the continent as a guarantor of energy security to emerging Asian nations and as Africa itself seeks to enter the 21st century. Read more at JPT.
West Africa Business Outlook and Technology Trends
Osita Okoye moderates a discussion with Gerardo Franco and Fred Arasteh about business opportunities in West Africa. Hear how current oil prices and supply chain issues affect the planning and development of fields to maintain steady operations.
As other regions in the world focus on an energy transition agenda; Africa is focused on maximizing its assets’ value, productivity, and resources while keeping a strong ESG guidance. For professionals and companies looking to diversify their opportunities, the continent is full of options and challenges that need to be properly considered.
Call for Volunteers
SPE is looking for members to volunteer on committees that manage various programs and activities.
Your knowledge, experience, and participation is needed to help ensure the success of these SPE programs. See the full list of opportunities. There are many local, global, and virtual opportunities that need volunteers. Login with your SPE.org credentials, review the opportunities and apply.
In Their Professional Opinion
Industry Interviews are 30-minute voice-only dialogues with experts about their personal and professional experiences in the oil and gas industry. Recorded live, but archived and available on-demand, these interviews are ready at your convenience even when you are pressed for time. Listen in.