Post by Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU)

Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) sponsored a $2,000 scholarship at the 2026 Society of Petroleum Engineers SPE Western Australia Scholarship Awards, recognising emerging talent in engineering, geoscience, and energy. The awards were presented at the SPE WA and PESA joint industry event on 14 May. This year’s scholarship was presented by MEPAU Opportunity Evaluation Manager Richard Osbon to Temi Idowu, a student at The University of Western Australia pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce, with specialisations in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Finance. Through the annual support of this scholarship, MEPAU remains committed to supporting initiatives that develop the next generation of professionals shaping the energy sector's future. Congratulations to all 2026 scholarship recipients and nominees. Image: UWA student Temi Idowu with MEPAU Opportunity Evaluation Manager, Richard Osbon.