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What Working in Oil and Gas Actually Entails - Petroleum Geology Career Guide

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Explore the realities of working in the oil and gas industry through an in-depth interview with petroleum geologist Julia Astro in this comprehensive 2-hour and 23-minute video. Discover what daily life looks like for petroleum geologists, from exploring and producing natural resources to understanding the industry's role in the current energy landscape. Learn about the necessity of oil and gas in today's world, how companies are evolving during the energy transition, and emerging technologies like carbon capture. Gain insights into different types of geologists working in the field, including geophysicists and geochemists, while exploring career perks, educational requirements, and salary expectations. Address common myths about the oil and gas industry and understand the tools and techniques used to locate underground resources. Examine the industry's future prospects, climate considerations, and whether oil and gas represents a viable long-term career path. Access valuable resources for students and professionals, including information about the Houston Geological Society Student Expo, AAPG mentorship programs, internship opportunities, and top recruiting companies. Get practical advice on educational pathways, from bachelor's degrees to advanced degrees, and learn about networking opportunities through professional geological societies.

Syllabus

0:00 What's it like working in Oil & Gas?
1:00 Meet Julia!
2:13 What resources are you exploring/producing?
2:56 Addressing viewer questions
3:54 Why oil & gas is still necessary
6:34 Is all oil & gas 'BAD"?
9:03 What about renewable energy?
11:11 Are oil & gas companies evolving w/this transition?
13:25 Carbon capture
16:18 Day in the life of a petroleum geologist?
20:39 Types of geologists geophysicists, geochemists, etc
21:51 PTO perks!
23:32 What inspired you to pursue geology?
25:38 Not the same thing everyday
26:44 Coolest place your job has taken you?
28:34 Craziest experience on the job?
32:27 Moment you felt really proud to be a geologist?
35:53 What surprised you the most about this job?
38:05 Myths about oil & gas industry
39:47 Remaining Viewer Questions!
39:56 How do we find oil & gas underground?
45:50 What tools do you use for your job?
47:51 Is gas going away?
51:19 Do oil & gas geologists & researchers disagree on climate?
56:10 Is oil & gas a dying field or career?
57:27 Salaries for oil & gas geologists?
1:00:49 Bachelors, Masters, or PhD required?
1:02:36 AAPG student mentorship program
1:04:22 HGS Student Expo talk to recruiters!
1:06:14 Top oil & gas companies recruiting now
1:08:20 Recommended internships/opportunities
1:13 Favorite vs least favorite parts of the job

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  • Ruslan
    Очень полезный курс , хорошо запоминается , очень много узнал нового и интересного. Лучший курс который я видел и слушал

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