The Competency Crisis in Oil and Gas

A significant issue highlighted is the competency crisis within the oil and gas sector, where a generational loss of knowledge threatens the industry. Due to a shift in educational incentives away from petrochemical engineering and an increased focus on renewable energy, critical expertise is not being transferred to the next generation. The conversation draws attention to how oil and gas operators are feeling this impact, particularly as subsidies draw talent away from traditional energy sectors. The result is a hollowing out of skilled professionals, which poses a risk to the infrastructure and growth of the industry.