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When people think of energy innovation, they often picture towering wind turbines or vast solar fields. Yet one of the most remarkable energy stories I’ve witnessed in Türkiye has been unfolding quietly beneath our feet. I’ve worked closely with the geothermal industry through much of its growth, watching it evolve from a niche resource into an important part of Türkiye’s energy mix. Twenty years ago, the country's geothermal power capacity was barely in the single-digit megawatts. Today, it stands at nearly 1.8 GW. That’s 1,800 megawatts! That change didn't happen overnight. It was driven by ingenuity, investment, and the determination to overcome complex technical challenges. It was also about much more than simply generating electricity: It was about turning an untapped resource into long-term value for communities and industries. Today, Türkiye stands among the world's leading geothermal power producers, demonstrating the important role that renewable baseload energy can play in strengthening energy security. The most rewarding aspect of this journey for me? Watching the impossible become possible. We often talk about game-changing technologies. In geothermal, I've had the privilege of seeing several of them transform the industry firsthand. In the early days, carbonate-rich reservoirs created severe scaling challenges, quickly making wells unprofitable and requiring lengthy workovers to keep production flowing—until a better understanding of reservoir behavior and more effective scale inhibition practices changed that reality. I also remember when finding downhole pumps that could operate reliably at high temperatures and limited setting depths was a significant challenge. Today, modern electric submersible pump (ESP) systems can operate much deeper and withstand temperatures of up to 250°C. Drilling technology has evolved just as dramatically. We can now drill multiple directional wells from a single location, expanding reservoir access while reducing the surface footprint. Türkiyes geothermal journey demonstrates what can be achieved when natural potential meets supportive government policies, long-term vision, and technological innovation. It's a story of resilience, collaboration, and the courage to invest in solutions that may not always be visible on the surface. As SLB marks 100 years, geothermal gives me a different way to think about time. The heat we are learning to use has been beneath us for millions of years, while the technologies that make it accessible efficiently are improving dramatically. And I believe we’re just beginning a new chapter of even greater transformation. Around the world, vast geothermal resources remain untapped. By building on our achievements and scaling them globally, geothermal energy can become a cornerstone of a sustainable energy future. #SLB100 #OurCenturyOurStories #Innovation

I still remember the first time I watched a child in the Ecuadorian Amazon sit down in front of a computer. It was 2001, and SLB was supporting schools in communities around Lago Agrio through the SEED program, a cornerstone of support for education, technology, and inclusion. For many students, the screen, keyboard, and mouse were completely unfamiliar. But uncertainty quickly turned into curiosity, and then excitement. You could almost see a new world opening in front of them. That experience has stayed with me for 25 years. What began with computer labs and internet access grew into something much bigger. We supported schools with technology, training, and innovative learning methods like robotics workshops and digital literacy programs. But the goal was never simply to provide equipment. It was to inspire confidence and help young people imagine a future that once seemed out of reach. One of my proudest memories was bringing teachers from SLB-supported schools together to present exciting projects inspired by their learning experiences. Seeing educators become agents of change within their communities demonstrated the multiplying impact of education. That impact has also included a commitment to fostering inclusion, both within our workplaces and through initiatives like educational centers serving people with disabilities—all dedicated to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. The lessons I've taken away from these experiences? Talent exists everywhere, but opportunity is what unlocks it. Inclusion is not only a value, but a responsibility that strengthens both communities and organizations. As SLB celebrates its centennial, I'm proud to have been a part of promoting education and inclusion to create meaningful and sustainable change. I still remember those students seeing a computer for the first time, 25 years ago. What I didn't imagine then was the remarkable success many of them achieved. Some of the kids who once studied in the schools we supported are now professionals, leaders, and innovators. Some are even my colleagues at SLB! It's a powerful reminder that when we invest in young people, we are also investing in the future of our communities, our industry, and our company. Because technology and innovation matter. But so do the lives that are transformed along the way. To me, the greatest legacy of SLB across 100 years is creating opportunities in our communities for people to learn, grow, and build a better future for themselves and others, today and for future generations. That's the real power of opportunity: It keeps growing long after the first door is opened. #SLB100 #OurCenturyOurStories #CommunityService

People often ask why so many of us stay for so long at SLB. In my case, I have been with SLB for 34+ years. The answer is that it doesn't feel like just one company. From my perspective, it has felt like many countries, cultures, challenges, and even lives. I couldn't possibly leave an adventure like this! Before joining SLB, I had never ventured out of India. Then suddenly, my wife and I were globe-trotting. Our daughters were born in Trinidad and Colombia. And to this day, if I watch sports (and India isn't playing), I root for all the countries I once called home. That's what makes SLB a truly international company. You can't know a culture by flying in for a meeting or two. You can only truly understand it by living there. And that's why we give our people the opportunity to do just that. Of course, living and working in different countries also means finding your way through unfamiliar situations. When I arrived in Colombia as a first-line manager, I didn't speak Spanish. Leading daily meetings with local operators through a translator wasn't quite working, so I decided to lead them myself. The meetings took much longer at first, but the connection with my team changed, and within months, I had learned the language. That's what SLB does: It throws you in the deep end, and you learn to swim. Over the years, I have taken on roles across different functions and businesses, often in areas where I had limited prior experience. Each brought new perspectives and pushed me to learn, adapt, and grow. Throughout those transitions, I have had leaders who trusted my judgment, gave me the freedom to chart my own course, and backed me when it mattered, and today, I am grateful for that. This is deeply ingrained in our company culture, and something we continue to carry forward: When you trust people before they fully trust themselves, they become capable of far more than they imagined, and when there's a problem to solve, they find a way. As SLB celebrates 100 years, I feel fortunate to be part of a company with that kind of spirit. Because the real story is the people that have been shaped along the way. Working here promises you an adventure unlike any other. And I hope the next 100 years give many more people the chance to experience it! #SLB100 #OurCenturyOurStories #CareerPath

In oil and gas operations, the reliability of electronic systems often directly affects production continuity, equipment performance, and asset availability. Those systems contend with harsh combinations of temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration. The industry has greatly improved electronics reliability through better materials, design rules, and qualification standards. But building on those gains now means capturing and modeling how environmental stressors collectively affect a system under real operating conditions. Take temperature and humidity. High temperatures can accelerate chemical reactions and material aging, and repeated heating and cooling can gradually fatigue solder joints, interfaces, and other structures. Humidity, one of the most critical—and underestimated—stressors, can trigger corrosion, leakage currents, insulation breakdown, and dendritic growth (treelike metallic filaments that can bridge conductors and cause short circuits). The two stressors also interact. Each time a control board heats up during operation, it drives out absorbed moisture, and each time it cools, it draws humidity back in. That moisture weakens materials, making them more vulnerable to thermal cycling, shock, and vibration. The damage builds up gradually, reducing a system’s robustness until failure occurs under combined conditions. Conditions can also vary widely within a single piece of equipment, even across different spots on the same circuit board. One location might see larger temperature swings, higher humidity, and more vibration than another. Placing sensors at several points across the board can reveal local stresses that system-level monitoring and testing may miss. And relating those readings to degradation mechanisms can give engineers a more accurate picture of how a system’s reliability changes over time. In our new article, Hikmet Andic, Claire Briane, and I explain how stressors interact and how embedded sensors, paired with physics-based and data-driven modeling, can help engineers spot emerging reliability risks before they lead to failure. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/etAi-tqm

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