When most people outside the STEM industry hear the words “oil and gas,” they probably picture dramatic scenes: an enormous drill churning away in the middle of a dusty desert, while rough-and-tumble workers in hard hats and coveralls shout and sweat in the sweltering heat or in the middle of the ocean. What many people don’t realise is that there’s a lot more to the oil and gas industry than just drilling and driving.
Behind the scenes, there’s a whole team of scientists, engineers, and experts working hard to keep the energy flowing. And one of the most important players on that team is the geologist — a person who is essential in the exploration, as well as the development and production of oil and gas fields.