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Role of the engineer in the petroleum EandP industry in the year 2000

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6973579

At the request of the SPE Education and Professionalism Committee, this paper addresses the five following questions: 1. What aspects of the petroleum industry will your segment primarily be concerned with in the year 2000. 2. What will be the significant technical problems addressed by the petroleum industry during the remainder of this century. 3. What support will computers provide the engineer in the year 2000, and how should the engineer be prepared to use this technology effectively. 4. How will the functions of engineers change during the remainder of this century. 5. What will be the qualifications required for an entry level engineering position in the petroleum industry in the year 2000.

Research Organization:
Shell Development Co.
OSTI ID:
6973579
Report Number(s):
CONF-861080-
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English