Students, grads get oil and gas insight
Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Anwarudin (third right) posing with SOGCE Organiser Dolly Jimayol (centre) and other. Kota Kinabalu: Students and recent graduates from Sabah gained invaluable exposure to the energy sector through interactive workshops and mentoring sessions during the recent Sabah Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE). The two-day programme equipped participants with practical knowledge of oil and gas exploration, production concepts and emerging career opportunities in the industry. Students from City University and SMK St Francis Convent (M) experienced real-world petroleum science through hands-on experiments that brought complex energy concepts to life. The sessions inspired curiosity and critical thinking while exposing students to practical energy applications they had never encountered before. Students and recent graduates benefited from direct mentoring by senior industry professionals, gaining insights into emerging opportunities, professional grooming and career development pathways. The programme also provided crucial upskilling opportunities to help participants stay ahead of industry trends and market demands. The initiative was organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Kuala Lumpur Section in collaboration with the SPE Sabah Section, reflecting their commitment to nurturing Sabah's future energy leaders. The partnership reinforced SOGCE's inclusivity goals and aligned with its theme Fostering Collaboration, Paving Sustainable Opportunities. Two specialised programs delivered these benefits, namely the Energy4Me STEM Bootcamp, which provided hands-on energy education to school children and the Energy Career Aspiration Networking Series (ECANS), which offered mentoring for university students and young professionals. SPEKL Chairman Anwarudin Saidu Mohamed said the society has been developing industry-ready talent since 1980. With some 2,000 members across the upstream value chain, SPEKL conducts around 50 programs annually targeting diverse communities. 'SPEKL has dedicated significant resources to community outreach and empowerment, particularly in education and energy-related community projects,' Anwarudin said. The Energy4Me programme was led by Energy Education Chairpersons Eur Ing, Harvin Kaur and Badrul, with essential support from volunteers from the SPE Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Student Chapter, who guided students through each activity. ECANS was coordinated by Syafiq Jalis, Sulaiman, Niqmatullah, Ikhwan Sunoto and Hazwan Hairollah, connecting young Sabahans with experienced industry mentors. Both programs received sponsorship from Midas Events Management, showing private sector commitment to developing Sabah's energy workforce and ensuring sustainable growth in the region's vital energy industry.
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Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Anwarudin (third right) posing with SOGCE Organiser Dolly Jimayol (centre) and other. Kota Kinabalu: Students and recent graduates from Sabah gained invaluable exposure to the energy sector through interactive workshops and mentoring sessions during the recent Sabah Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE). The two-day programme equipped participants with practical knowledge of oil and gas exploration, production concepts and emerging career opportunities in the industry. Students from City University and SMK St Francis Convent (M) experienced real-world petroleum science through hands-on experiments that brought complex energy concepts to life. The sessions inspired curiosity and critical thinking while exposing students to practical energy applications they had never encountered before. Students and recent graduates benefited from direct mentoring by senior industry professionals, gaining insights into emerging opportunities, professional grooming and career development pathways. The programme also provided crucial upskilling opportunities to help participants stay ahead of industry trends and market demands. The initiative was organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Kuala Lumpur Section in collaboration with the SPE Sabah Section, reflecting their commitment to nurturing Sabah's future energy leaders. The partnership reinforced SOGCE's inclusivity goals and aligned with its theme Fostering Collaboration, Paving Sustainable Opportunities. Two specialised programs delivered these benefits, namely the Energy4Me STEM Bootcamp, which provided hands-on energy education to school children and the Energy Career Aspiration Networking Series (ECANS), which offered mentoring for university students and young professionals. SPEKL Chairman Anwarudin Saidu Mohamed said the society has been developing industry-ready talent since 1980. With some 2,000 members across the upstream value chain, SPEKL conducts around 50 programs annually targeting diverse communities. 'SPEKL has dedicated significant resources to community outreach and empowerment, particularly in education and energy-related community projects,' Anwarudin said. The Energy4Me programme was led by Energy Education Chairpersons Eur Ing, Harvin Kaur and Badrul, with essential support from volunteers from the SPE Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Student Chapter, who guided students through each activity. ECANS was coordinated by Syafiq Jalis, Sulaiman, Niqmatullah, Ikhwan Sunoto and Hazwan Hairollah, connecting young Sabahans with experienced industry mentors. Both programs received sponsorship from Midas Events Management, showing private sector commitment to developing Sabah's energy workforce and ensuring sustainable growth in the region's vital energy industry.
