Petroleum

Engineering
What is Petroleum Engineering?
What is Petroleum Engineering?
Application of basic science and
engineering principles, to the
exploration
drilling
production
and reservoir analysis of
Reservoirs deep beneath the earths
surface
 Science and Math Applications
Oil and gas are complex organic molecules
H
H C H
Physics F=M*A

Petroleum
Chemistry
Engineering

Acid reaction rates

Math
CaCO3 + HCl H2O + CO2

Geology

Q=A*V
The good old days?
Path of Oil

To refining

To petrochemicals
Oil Products
Drilling
Petroleum Engineering

Technology challenge of todays oil and gas industry

Production
Exploration,
Reservoir
 D
E
P
gas T
H

oil

water
 Oil and Gas reservoirs
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
Production from an oil or natural gas reservoir can be enhanced by
pumping CO2 gas into the reservoir to push out the product
Geological Sequestration

CO2 sequestration in
geologic formations
includes

1. Oil and gas reservoirs

2. Unmineable coal seams
3. Deep saline reservoirs
CO2-Enhanced Coal Bed
Methane Recovery
Why choose a career in
petroleum engineering?
Application of advanced technology
Challenges and opportunities
A prominent, leading industry
One of the highest paid engineering
professions
Travel
To make a difference
Petroleum Engineering

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