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Energy, Climate and the Oil and Gas Industry Energy, Climate and the Oil and Gas Industry

Dr. Oliver C. Mullins is an SLB Fellow and member U.S. Naonal Academy of Engineering. He iniated "reservoir fluid geodynamics" (RFG) which accounts for reservoir fluid evoluon over geologic me. RFG ulizes Downhole Fluid Analysis which he iniated, and asphaltene thermodynamics, which his team developed.

He wrote 2 books, coedited 3 books, coauthored 17 book chapters, coauthored 300 publicaons, and coinvented 141 allowed US patents. He has received seven internaonal awards from four organizaons (ACS, SPE, SPWLA, ADIPEC), cing his contribuons to good logging, chemistry and reservoir evaluaon.

Another major societal concern across the globe is diversity and inclusion, especially as the globe shrinks in terms of ease of transportation. The oil and gas industry is arguably the most diverse industry in the world, and SLB (formerly Schlumberger) is arguably the most diverse company in the oil and gas industry. In contrast to the questionable approach of many Universities and other agencies, the oil and gas industry does not sacrifice standards to achieve and exceed diversity objectives. Just the other hand, the oil and gas industry demand increasing standards of performance for all involved to fulfil ever-growing requirements. This industry welcomes true technical and managerial expertise from all points on the globe. The oil and gas industry is the model for all other institutions in the world for proven best practices to achieve diversity and inclusion while demanding excellent performance. Indeed, this aspect is one of the most satisfying for those fortunate enough to be employed in this industry. The oil and gas industry offers great opportunities for those who strive for greatness and who want to make a difference.