Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering is a dynamic field that offers a unique blend of science, engineering, and technology. This course equips you with the skills required to explore, extract, and manage petroleum resources in an environmentally responsible manner.


You'll delve into reservoir, drilling, production, and completion engineering, mastering the intricacies of oil and gas extraction processes. Proficiency in relevant software is also a crucial part of this course, as it will prepare you to work with sophisticated tools used in the industry.


With a degree in Petroleum Engineering, you could become a Reservoir Engineer, Production Engineer, Drilling Engineer, or even a Petroleum Geologist. The field also provides opportunities for Environmental Engineers and those interested in leadership roles as a regular Petroleum Engineer.


Beyond technical competence, success in this course requires strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and the capacity to work effectively in teams. Adaptability is another key soft skill, given the complex and ever-evolving nature of the oil and gas industry. If you're passionate about energy, sustainability, and technology, Petroleum Engineering could be your pathway to an exciting and rewarding career in a global market.


Helpful subjects:
Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Engineering
English

Hard Skills

  1. Reservoir engineering
  2. Drilling and completion engineering
  3. Production engineering
  4. Proficiency in relevant software

Soft Skills

  1. Communication
  2. Problem-solving
  3. Critical thinking
  4. Leadership
  5. Teamwork
  6. Ability to adapt to complex situations

Average Starting Salary

MYR 15,350

Career paths

  • Reservoir engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Drilling engineer
  • Petroleum geologist
  • Completion Engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Petroleum engineer
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