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WOMEN'S ENERGY COUNCIL
The Women’s Energy Council, first launched by the Oil & Gas Council in 2014, is a global networking community based on the belief that a more inclusive workforce not only enhances business performance, but can also serve as an integral part of business strategy and planning.
Those in our network are active on a global scale and are all committed to enhancing the inclusion and meaningful participation of women in the oil, gas and energy industries. By creating a platform for discussion of shared experiences and lessons learnt, we aim to build a community of like-minded industry professionals, encouraging mentorship and networking as important tools for women empowerment
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Awards Of Excellence 2019 – Female Executive of the Year Nominees Kristin F. Kragseth
As CEO of Vår Energi, Kristin Kragseth led the acquisition of ExxonMobil’s North Sea assets in a move that catapulted Vår into being one of the region’s biggest producers. Ms. Kragseth’s long career in production management perfectly placed her to lead Vår Energi as they sought to cement their position on the Norwegian Shelf. With Kristin at the helm and currently producing more than 180,000 bpd with reserves of 1,250 million – Vår Energi will be a leading player for some time to come. Read More
Amy Miller – Thought Leader
In the energy industry, amongst others, it is impossible to argue that women don’t have to reach higher and work harder to gain entry to leadership roles. But I would argue that it is not in the way that you think. Read More
Callie Hamilton, Prudential Capital Group
What I have grown to love about the industry is how dynamic and challenging it is. With the constantly changing technologies, regulations and macroeconomic trends, there is never a dull moment. Read More
Monica Rovers
I believe that most men do not intentionally exclude women and are unaware of how challenging it can be for women to succeed in the sector. Read More
Jennifer Bunor, L.A.T.C Marine Limited
Be tenacious in the pursuit of what interests you - draw strength from the fact that other women are doing exceedingly well and that you can too Read More
Women in Energy – Fiona MacAulay
Without diversity, the oil and gas industry will lack the innovation required to both capitalise on the opportunities which exist at present that will help us navigate the eventual shift to a low carbon economy in the future. Read More
Viv Shorleson, Arthur D Little
I think all the energy sector has to do is advertise the incredible diversity of experiences that it covers more widely, using women who have had amazing careers within it. Read More
Nicola Adams, BP
The biggest challenge is for the decision makers who are in the senior roles now to identify these individuals and support them in development – putting resources or reputation at risk to do so. Read More
Heather Christie-Burns, High Ground Energy Inc.
The biggest challenge is for the decision makers who are in the senior roles now to identify these individuals and support them in development – putting resources or reputation at risk to do so. Read More
Sarah Bouzid, SONATRACH; Algeria
I was the youngest, first and the only female process operations engineer at the time I started my career. Many people around me were astonished and sometimes not even willing to work with me. Read More
What can we do to take advantage of the most unutilized resources in Canada?
The first official Women’s Energy Council Discussion of 2018 took place during Canada Assembly on May 30 in Calgary. For the first time, the Energy Council brought a full female panel together to address equality issues plaguing the energy sector. Read More
What can we do to take advantage of the most unutilized resources in Canada?
The first official Women’s Energy Council Discussion of 2018 took place during Canada Assembly on May 30 in Calgary. For the first time, the Energy Council brought a full female panel together to address equality issues plaguing the energy sector. Read More
What is the optimal energy mix?
Today we have the luxury of choosing between several direct and indirect viable energy sources. Renewables and gas are two of these, and of course historically coal has been the dominant force. The decisive question we always face is “what is the optimal energy mix”? Read More
Natural Gas & LNG – the bridge & ocean of Energy Transition
Observers of the global boom in natural gas production over the last couple of years will remember it wasn’t so long ago that the term “LNG Glut” was being touted ominously at large energy industry gatherings around the world. Read More
Diversity Is Better For Business
It is hard to deny that increasing diversity in the public and private sector is one of today’s central initiatives for corporate improvement and better business outputs. Read More
Canada’s Energy Sector follows a Practical Equality Plan
The Canada Assembly & Dinner is the birthplace of the Women’s Energy Council (WEC) and Canada has been more active than anywhere else in the world for this platform. Read More
LEAN IN AND THE WOMEN'S ENERGY COUNCIL
In light of International Women’s Month, the Women’s Energy Council is partnering with Lean In Energy to support mentoring activities for women in the energy industry. Lean In Energy is a leading mentoring community, driving the LeanIn.org mission within the energy vertical globally.
Their Mission is to empower women in energy and those interested in energy to achieve their ambitions through mentoring, community, public awareness, and education.
If you are interested in becoming either a mentor or mentee, please fill out the form below or visit www.leaninenergy.org
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Joining us will give you access to our impartial, global network of over 1800 members. You will also enjoy exclusive content, invitations to private networking events, virtual and live and the chance to share your experiences and laugh with other like minded professionals.
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Emma Shewell
Head of Women's Energy Council
Tel: +27 21 001 3506
Jessie Clarke-McLeod
Marketing Manager
Tel: +27 210013809
