Significance of Course

The course of Petroleum Engineering is significant for several reasons:

• Industry Demand: Petroleum engineering plays a crucial role in the extraction, production, and refining of oil and gas resources. As the world continues to rely on fossil fuels for energy, there is a constant demand for skilled petroleum engineers to optimize exploration and production processes.
• Technological Advancements: The petroleum industry continually evolves with advancements in technology. A B.Tech program equips students with knowledge and skills in areas like reservoir simulation, drilling techniques, well completion methods, and enhanced oil recovery strategies, enabling them to contribute to technological innovations in the field.
• Global Impact: Petroleum engineering has a significant impact on global energy security and economic development. Graduates contribute to meeting the world's energy needs while addressing environmental and sustainability concerns through efficient resource management and the development of alternative energy sources.
• Challenging and Rewarding Work: Petroleum engineering offers intellectually stimulating and challenging work environments. Engineers often face complex problems related to reservoir characterization, well design, and production optimization, providing opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• High Remuneration: Petroleum engineers typically command high salaries due to the specialized nature of their work and the demand for their skills. This field offers competitive compensation packages, making it financially rewarding for individuals pursuing a career in petroleum engineering.
• Study in Penn State University: The students will complete their first three years of curriculum at RGIPT and one year at Pennsylvania State University. After their fourth year at Pennsylvania State University, RGIPT will award them their BTech degrees, and subsequently they will have an opportunity of continuing over (after making due application) for a one-year Masters degree at Pennsylvania State University. The MS degree will be awarded by Pennsylvania State University.

Why @ RGIPT

We are committed to our mission of hands-on education of our mechanical engineering students, by world-class faculty, through innovative teaching, mentoring, and knowledge creation. By pursuing a B.Tech degree in Petroleum Engineering, you will gain a comprehensive understanding & Bridging the gap between industry requirements and academic curriculum which is very crucial for equipping engineers with the necessary skills. All the necessary subjects of Petroleum Engineering are included in the curriculum which make them eligible to pursue GATE, IES, and other PSUs.

Course Highlights

The course covers the topics related to Drilling, Production, Reservoir, Geology, Geophysics, which are extremely important to cover the basics of petroleum engineering and its application in petroleum industry.

Future Prospects

Graduates with a B Tech in Petroleum Engineering have diverse career opportunities in various sectors such as oil and gas companies, consulting firms, research institutions, and government agencies. These companies include ONGC, Shell, Cairn, Schlumberger. They can work in roles like drilling engineer, reservoir engineer, production engineer, and petroleum geologist.

Postgraduation in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennstate University gives chances to apply to multinational Oil and Gas Companies such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, etc.