Petroleum Engineering

The basic subject for petroleum engineering are maths, chemistry ,fluid mechanic's etc and the core subject's are

1. Petroleum geology
2. Drilling engineering
3. Reservoir engineering
4. Production
5. Well engineering design
6. Economics
7. Mud engineering
8. Formations evolution

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Below given are some of the specialisation within Petroleum Engineering field:

• Offshore petroleum engineering
• Unconventional oil and gas (e.g., shale gas, tight oil)
• Petroleum exploration and development
• Petroleum refining and processing
• Environmental aspects of petroleum engineering

Some of the petroleum Engineering colleges are given below:

Some of the top recruiters hiring Petroleum Engineering graduates consists of top oil exploration companies or petrochemical industries or government agencies such as:

School studies are very important for qualifying the entrance exam as well as it acts as a foundation for studies in the first year of an undergraduate engineering programme. Senior Secondary education prepares candidates to appear for engineering entrance examinations which requires knowledge on Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. For taking admissions into BTech courses in Petroleum Engineering, candidates can appear for the following entrance exams:

• JEE Main
• TNEA Counselling after 12th
• AP EAMCET
• TS EAMCET
• CUET
• MHT CET
• UPESEAT

Internships provide a great experience for all the budding engineers as they help you to learn the necessary skills and get hands-on experience in the Petroleum Engg. field. Candidates are required to undergo industrial training, especially in their third year and final year of BTech degree course. Along with that, they are also required to work on a final research project which will give them exposure to the nuances of this field.

Petroleum Engineers can expect to get an average salary of INR 4.1 LPA. A Project Engineer earns between INR 4-8 LPA whereas a Production Engineer can earn between INR 3-6 LPA. Candidates can also expect to grab better opportunities through on-campus placement. Based on the placement reports of Pandit Deendayal Energy University, the highest salary offered in placement 2022 was INR 38 LPA whereas the average package offered was INR 6.5 LPA.

Yes,  Candidates who have pursued Petroleum Engineering course can work in other allied fields such as coal mining, natural gas extraction and petrochemicals manufacturing industries. This can be done by staying informed on developments in the industry in which one works and pursue advanced Diploma courses or trainings. Candidates can also try for global opportunities since the energy market is well-established in the Middle East and African nations.

Along with a good hold on Science and Mathematics, good writing, problem-solving and presentation skills are required for being a good petroleum engineer. The ability to work with others on teams is also an important trait required among the engineers. Petroleum Engineers work in difficult terrains ranging from deserts, coastal areas etc. Therefore, they must be hardworking and patient enough to work for extended hours.