Energy Workforce & Technology Council

Congratulations to Representative Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the House! We look forward to working together to unleash American energy and strengthen the energy landscape.

As global energy demand continues to climb, the Biden Administration's last-ditch effort to restrict offshore drilling undermines America’s energy leadership. Limiting access to critical resources jeopardizes energy security, stifles innovation, and hinders economic growth. Offshore development is key to meeting demand, creating jobs, and advancing cutting-edge technologies. Now more than ever, we need policies that empower responsible production, ensure affordability, and reduce dependence on foreign energy. We need a balanced, forward-thinking approach to unleash American energy. https://lnkd.in/g7rnyrcZ

This month, discover the latest innovations and advancements in the Permian at the upcoming Permian Basin Chapter Luncheon.   The luncheon will feature two speakers who will share insights you won’t find anywhere else: 🗣️ Michael DeShazer, Senior Vice President, Business Units, Coterra Energy 🗣️ James Wicklund, Managing Director, Client Relations and Business Development at PPHB   Connect and network with leaders over lunch and register today! 🤝   🔗 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gAu8UWg3

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Sherry Stephens Blanks, former President of the Petroleum Equipment and Services Association (PESA), now the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Sherry passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, after a courageous year-long battle with illness. Sherry’s 35-year tenure at PESA was marked by her unwavering dedication to advancing the energy services sector. She played a pivotal role in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s NAFTA negotiations, helped establish the Houston Independent School District Energy Academies, and conceived, created the curriculum and directed the Foreign Service Officers Energy Training Seminars for the U.S. Departments of State, Energy, and Commerce. Her vision and contributions have left a lasting legacy on the industry and its future leaders. Sherry was deeply committed to the energy industry, serving on the boards of the World Trade Association and the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum. She was also a member of the Petroleum Club of Houston. Graveside services will be held on January 3, 2025, at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Oklahoma, at 2 PM. As we mourn her passing, let us also celebrate Sherry’s extraordinary contributions to our industry and the countless lives she touched. May her legacy will continue to inspire us all.

🎤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐎𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥  Wendy King, Vice President of Gulf Coast & Rockies at ConocoPhillips, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Frisco, TX. She will join fellow industry leaders on the Onshore Operator's Perspective panel to share insights and discuss the future of onshore energy production. 🔗 Don’t miss the chance to hear from Wendy and other industry trailblazers — Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g3Pe5yGZ #2025AnnualMeeting #RedefiningWinning 

"For decades, the oil and gas industry has been the backbone of global strength—but today, the definition of success is evolving." -- Part of our Industry Leaders' 2025 Outlook series, this viewpoint comes from Molly Determan, President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council Read more: https://ow.ly/pKop50UyTtY #EnergyIndustry #EnergyOutlook #IndustryLeaders

🎓 Applications for the 2025 Energy Workforce Scholarship Program are officially open!   Each year, Energy Workforce provides scholarships to employees, spouses, children, or other legal dependents of an employee of a Member Company. Awards will be granted to those entering or continuing an undergraduate program degree, graduate degree, or vocational program.   🌟 This year, we are also introducing the Scott Gale Memorial Scholarship, which will be open to applicants who have shown innovation in the industry. As an industry leader, Scott Gale was the Executive Director of Halliburton Labs and a member of the EWTC Advisory Board. His dedication to innovation not only transformed the industry but also opened doors to countless new opportunities. The EWTC Board is honoring his legacy by investing in future innovators.    📅 Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025 👉 Application Access Code: 2025EWTC   ➡️ 2025 Energy Workforce Scholarship Program Application: https://lnkd.in/g7Z6Czc6) ➡️ Scott Gale Memorial Scholarship Application: https://lnkd.in/g7Z6Czc6)  

Happy New Year from Energy Workforce! 🎆 We look forward to driving innovation and strengthening the industry alongside our members. Here’s to a new year filled with growth, collaboration, and opportunity!

🌟 Top energy insights of the year! As we close out a successful year, Energy Workforce reflected with members on the moments that shaped the energy services & technology sector. From empowering the workforce to shaping the future of energy, here are the most accessed articles from 2024: 1️⃣U.S Energy Trades Condemn Ruling That Could Shut Down Oil and Gas Operations in Gulf of Mexico: https://lnkd.in/gdA6cUuy 2️⃣Energy Workforce & Technology Council Testifies in Support of U.S. Energy Production: https://lnkd.in/gnrx9g-d 3️⃣EWTC Launches New Well Stimulation Services Working Group on Surface Operations: https://lnkd.in/gJDrYFbU 4️⃣Permian Basin Chapter Hosts Annual Scholarship Fundraiser in Midland: https://lnkd.in/gpTSequP 5️⃣Andrew Gould Receives Platinum Award at EWTC 2024 Annual Meeting: https://lnkd.in/gH_X2_Nf 6️⃣Energy Workforce Hosts Pan American Energy SME Delegation: https://lnkd.in/gRdEyQb3 7️⃣Energy Workforce Awards $39,500 in Scholarships: https://lnkd.in/gNp5JEqY 8️⃣DOE & EPA Announce $850 Million in Methane Emissions Reduction Grants: https://lnkd.in/g5yAgX9K 9️⃣Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Listed as an Endangered Species: https://lnkd.in/g92g5RC7 🔟 Understanding the Sector: Insights from the 2024 Oil & Gas 101 Seminar: https://lnkd.in/giKzfXry

❗Today is the 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount❗ Set your team up for a year of growth and opportunity with Energy Workforce’s 2025 leadership programs. The Early Bird Discount gives members the chance to register for programs at a limited-time rate before the standard rates go into effect. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gHfsy2q2 ➡️ Browse through the 2025 Programs brochure: https://lnkd.in/gvgH8eBH