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The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead is an SPE publication for young professionals in the oil and gas industry. From 2005-2016, three issues per year were published on a variety of subjects relevant to young professionals and students.

Subjects range from technical topics, the business of oil and gas, and career issues. In 2016, TWA evolved from a magazine to an online resource for students and young professionals, available at TWA.

Volume 05, Issue 02

June 2009

Rock Science versus Rocket Science: The Importance and Advantages of a Petroleum Engineering Education

Ghalambor, Ali, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

0209-010-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Career Profile: Simon Ayat

Ayat, Simon, Schlumberger

0209-012-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Interview with Christine Ehlig-Economides

Ehlig-Economides, Christine, Texas A&M University

0209-015-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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The Development of Wireline-Tractor Technology

Schwanitz, Brian, Welltec

Henriques, Kristine, Welltec

0209-018-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Carving Your Own Path: The Technical vs. Managerial Career Dilemma

Ayala H., Luis F., TWA Editor-in-Chief

0209-002-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Would You Know a Good Decision if You Saw One?

Bratvold, Reidar B., University of Stavanger

Begg, Steve, University of Adelaide

0209-021-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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At the Crossroads: Technical vs. Managerial Careers and the Common Ground for the Road Ahead

Silipigno-O'Brien, Lisa, Schlumberger Oilfield Services

0209-024-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Conquering the Field

Van Steene, Marie,

0209-027-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Interview with Helge Lund

Lund, Helge, StatoilHydro

0209-003-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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Technical vs. Managerial Careers: What Experienced Professionals Say

Okoroafor, Rita, Schlumberger

Chalbaud, Carlos, Gaz de France Suez

Andreev, Anton, Sakhalin Energy

Gupta, Siddartha,

Toralde, J. Shaun,

Etkind, Josh,

0209-005-TWA SPE Journal Paper - 2009

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