Cost & Supply Analytics Intern (Early Careers)

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: S&P Global Energy is seeking candidates for our 10-week IMPACT Summer Internship Program from June 2026 within our Research and Analytics business.  

Location: Houston, TX (relocation assistance not available)

The Team: The Cost & Supply Analytics team delivers high‑quality cost intelligence to subscribers through MSA reports, company reports, cost indexes, and global cost forums. We combine a mature, supportive team culture with an entrepreneurial mindset, balancing deep domain expertise with a strong appetite for innovation. While we rely on structured processes and trusted methodologies, we equally embrace creativity, new technologies, and fresh thinking as we expand the next generation of cost products for our clients. What sets our team apart is our stewardship of S&P Global’s proprietary cost index suite — a family of industry‑leading benchmarks that provide unique historical and forward‑looking insight into upstream project costs, relied upon across the global energy sector.

Impact: This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a new global cost benchmarking product used by major operators and national oil companies. The intern will gain hands‑on experience with real‑world cost data, learn how strategic decisions in energy are shaped, and work with senior leaders driving the initiative. This role offers strong exposure to global energy markets and the ability to influence an emerging product from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and organize cost data across upstream Opex, Capex, seismic, and LNG value chains.
• Support the development of cost benchmarking models, dashboards, and data structures.
• Assist with data validation via research and building up module knowledge.  
• Build summary insights that highlight cost trends, ranges, and operator differences.
• Support automation efforts using Excel, Power BI, or basic scripting to streamline workflows.
• Contribute to project documentation, presentations, and internal stakeholder updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (Petrochemical, Chemical, Mechanical), Energy Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field with a focus on energy, etc. and graduating May 2027.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation).
• Must have experience or strong interest in commodities, energy global markets and overall interconnected energy business ecosystem.​
• Comfortable working with numerical datasets and performing structured analysis.
• Ability to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to summarize findings effectively.
• Curiosity, willingness to ask questions, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a global team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical:

• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or another data visualization tool.
• Exposure to oil & gas cost structures, supply chain concepts, or energy economics.
• Basic experience with Python, SQL, or Excel VBA.
• Interest in cost modelling, benchmarking, or financial analysis.

Soft Skills:

• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning about the energy industry.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Analytical storytelling — ability to convert data into meaningful insights.
• Comfort working in ambiguous or rapidly evolving project environments.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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