Petroleum & Energy Society Information

The University of Calgary Petroleum and Energy Society (PES) is a non-profit organization run by undergraduate students with the fundamental purpose of creating an informed, knowledgeable, and connected student workforce in the oil and gas industry. We believe that by equipping students with a solid foundation of knowledge, experience, and networking skills they will gain a competitive advantage when entering industry. At PES we recognize the importance of having strong technical and professional leaders in the energy industry. PES has taken recent steps to ensure that our student members are receiving the proper development and access to resources that will help them become future industry leaders. We also recognize that Western Canada is home to one of the largest and most substantial hydrocarbon basins in the world; therefore, developing these resources in an economic and environmentally sustainable manner will present challenges for our future generation of graduates. As the Petroleum and Energy Society at the University of Calgary, we are fully prepared to face these challenges by providing our energy industry with the next generations of inspired and energy-driven graduates. We believe that by providing students with the opportunity to gain new knowledge, experience the industry first hand, and acquire new networks that they will gain a competitive advantage when entering industry. PES is the official SPE Calgary student chapter, sits on the APEGA student liaison committee, and maintains strong ties with the Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS) and recently the Canadian Association of Drilling Engineers (CADE). We also believe in giving back to the community that has supported our growth. Strong community involvement allows us to offer our well-rounded members opportunities to seek and develop their passions.