FUTURE EMPLOYEES FOR THE ENERGY INDUSTRY BY C HARLES J. M ANKIN, Director, University of Oklahoma Sarkeys Energy Center and the Oklahoma Geological Survey

A BIT OF HISTORY Most universities provided a basic education in science and engineeringMost universities provided a basic education in science and engineering Major companies had training programs to develop the skills and knowledge-base needed to be an effective employeeMajor companies had training programs to develop the skills and knowledge-base needed to be an effective employee Most of the employees for smaller companies and independents were “graduates” of this processMost of the employees for smaller companies and independents were “graduates” of this process

CHANGING LANDSCAPE The major companies have essentially eliminated their basic training programs and replaced them with specialty training for specific applicationsThe major companies have essentially eliminated their basic training programs and replaced them with specialty training for specific applications Universities have developed a broad range of science and technology courses, especially at the graduate levelUniversities have developed a broad range of science and technology courses, especially at the graduate level –This change in university activities has occurred because of external funding for research

SOME EXAMPLES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Sarkeys Energy Center was established in 1982Sarkeys Energy Center was established in 1982 –Science and Public Policy –Poromechanics –Energy and the Environment –Energy Economics –Exploration Geophysics –Reservoir Characterization –Natural-Gas Technology –Institute of the Americas –Geo Information Systems

POST-GRADUATE TRAINING Petroleum Technology Transfer CouncilPetroleum Technology Transfer Council –Topical Workshops –Petroleum Play-Based Studies –Field Trips Local Geological and Engineering OrganizationsLocal Geological and Engineering Organizations –Topical Presentations and Field Trips

DATA PRESERVATION Exploration and Development DataExploration and Development Data –Cores and Samples –Paper Records LogsLogs Scout TicketsScout Tickets Completion ReportsCompletion Reports Production DataProduction Data MapsMaps

CONCLUSION More petroleum information is available today than at any time in the history of this professionMore petroleum information is available today than at any time in the history of this profession More education and training are available as wellMore education and training are available as well As our electronic capabilities continue to improve, these data will be available in electronic formatAs our electronic capabilities continue to improve, these data will be available in electronic format Every explorationist will be able to access these data wherever they might beEvery explorationist will be able to access these data wherever they might be