Petroleum Engineering Specialization

What is it?

Petroleum engineering is an engineering specialization that focuses on the exploration, extraction, and production of crude oil and natural gas. This specialization focuses on developing new technologies to improve extraction and production operations, while considering safety and the environment.

What do students study in this specialization?

• Earth sciences: Students study the properties of rocks and soil that contain oil and gas.
• Chemical engineering: Students study how to process crude oil and convert it into usable products.
• Mechanical engineering: Students study how to design and build drilling and production equipment.
• Physics: Students study the principles of physics that govern the flow of fluids and gases.
• Economics: Students study the economics of the oil and gas industry.

What are the job fields for petroleum engineering graduates?

• Oil and gas companies: Petroleum engineering graduates work in oil and gas companies at various stages of exploration, production, and refining.
• Oilfield services companies: Petroleum engineering graduates work in oilfield services companies that provide drilling, production, and repair services to oil and gas companies.
• Government: Petroleum engineering graduates work in government agencies responsible for regulating the oil and gas industry.
• Academia: Petroleum engineering graduates can work as faculty members in universities and specialized institutes.

What skills should a petroleum engineering student have?

• Analytical skills: Students must have a high ability to analyze data and problems and solve them.
• Mathematical skills: Students must have a good ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts.
• Communication skills: Students must have good communication skills with others, whether they are colleagues or clients.
• Teamwork skills: Students must be able to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills: Students must be able to solve complex problems.

Is petroleum engineering the right specialization for me?

If you are interested in science, technology, and mathematics, and have strong analytical skills and good communication skills, then the petroleum engineering specialization may be right for you.