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Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
Learn the fundamentals of petroleum engineering, including reservoir basics, drilling concepts, and industry overview.
4 hours5 sections0 lessons
Course Content
Section 1: The Oil & Gas Industry Overview
History, current state, and future of the petroleum industry
45 min
Section 2: Upstream, Midstream, Downstream
Understanding the value chain segments
30 min
Section 3: Basic Reservoir Concepts
Introduction to porosity, permeability, and saturation
1 hour
Section 4: Drilling Fundamentals
Overview of drilling rigs and operations
45 min
Section 5: Career Paths in Energy
Explore various roles and progression opportunities
30 min
What You'll Learn
- Understand the oil and gas value chain
- Learn basic reservoir concepts
- Identify key drilling equipment and processes
- Recognize career paths in petroleum engineering