PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
Are you looking for a major with vast development potential, global career opportunities, and attractive earnings? Explore Petroleum Engineering – a field that combines cutting-edge science, modern industry practices, and a gateway to the dynamic world of energy.
Introduction
Petroleum Engineering is a scientific and technical field focused on the exploration, drilling, extraction, transportation, and processing of oil and gas. This discipline plays a crucial role in ensuring national energy security and sustainable economic development.
Training Objectives
The program aims to train students with a solid theoretical foundation and high-level professional practical skills in Petroleum Engineering; to develop creative thinking and problem-solving abilities for complex oil field conditions; to understand advanced technologies and their practical applications; and to instill a sense of social responsibility, professional ethics, and continuous career development.
Graduation Requirements
Graduates must meet the following requirements:
- Master basic and specialized knowledge related to oil and gas exploration and extraction.
- Have the ability to design, optimize, and operate oil and gas extraction systems.
- Be proficient in using specialized software and experimental equipment.
- Possess teamwork, communication, and scientific presentation skills.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of labor safety and environmental protection in oil and gas activities.
Core Courses
- Fluid Mechanics in Porous Media
- Petroleum Geology
- Drilling Engineering
- Petroleum Production Engineering
- Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
- Oil and Gas Production and Transportation Engineering
- Oil Field Simulation Software (Petrel, Eclipse, CMG, etc.)
- Safety and Environmental Protection in the Petroleum Industry
Research Directions
- Drilling and Well Completion Engineering
- Deepwater Oil and Gas Field Development
- Application of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Oil Extraction
- Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) using Chemical, Thermal, and Microbial Methods
- Oil and Gas Resource Management and Environmental Safety
Degree Awarded
Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering.
Career Prospects
Graduates can work in:
- Major oil and gas corporations both domestically and internationally, such as PetroVietnam, BP, Shell, Schlumberger, Halliburton
- Oil field service companies
- Research institutes, laboratories, or government agencies managing energy resources
- Pursuing further studies at the Master's or Doctoral level, either domestically or internationally
Related Majors
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
Top Universities Offering Petroleum Engineering Programs in China
- China University of Petroleum
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Southwest Petroleum University
- Northeast Petroleum University
- China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
