Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

The course introduces students to the complete lifecycle of oil and gas reservoirs, from exploration and reserve estimation to onshore and offshore production. Emphasis is placed on mastering technological processes, operational principles of production equipment, and deepwell pumps. Beyond technical aspects, the course covers basic project management practices in hydrocarbon extraction, identification of environmental and safety risks, and the strategic role of the oil and gas industry in modern economies.

Professional Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, the student explains and critically assesses the principles of oil and gas exploration and production both onshore and offshore, the design of extraction equipment including deepwell pumps, and methods for estimating reserves and reservoir lifespan. Additionally, the student understands the fundamentals of managing extraction projects and can evaluate associated safety, environmental, and socioeconomic risks.

Professional Skills

Based on reservoir data, the student proposes an optimized production approach, calculates hydrocarbon reserves, and estimates reservoir recovery at any given stage of its lifecycle. The student selects and justifies appropriate extraction equipment for specific field conditions, evaluates operational data, and critically assesses the technical, economic, safety, and environmental feasibility of the entire project.

General Competencies

The student is capable of making independent and responsible decisions when designing extraction methods under changing geological conditions, as well as coordinating team tasks during project execution. The student convincingly defends chosen technical solutions before a professional audience with full consideration of safety, ethical, environmental, and economic impacts.