Solutions for the future
"Competence within petroleum and energy studies is essential to succeed in the energy transition. Oil and gas will still be a part of the energy mix for years to come. Even beyond that point, competence within drilling and well will always be necessary," Ellen states.
An important part of the energy transition, and Equinor's role in it, will also be to strengthen the portfolio within renewable energy and low-carbon solutions. Here, both geology and drilling & well engineering have an important part to play.
"When drilling wells for CO2-storage, the competence and experience of a drilling engineer is vital," says Ellen.
"As a geologist, I know that the competencies I am currently developing will continue to play an important role in Equinor's strategy, beyond what I do today. If you are going to drill a well for storing CO2, you must understand the geological context. If you are going to build an offshore wind turbine, you need to know the subsurface conditions. We hold the solutions for the future. It is therefore vital, for Norway and for Equinor, that more people pursue an education in petroleum and energy related fields of study," Emilie concludes.
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