1. Petroleum Geology and Exploration
- Basics of hydrocarbon formation
- Reservoir rock properties (porosity, permeability)
- Geophysical methods (seismic surveys, well logging)
- Basin analysis and exploration techniques
- Types of drilling rigs and equipment
- Drilling fluids (mud types, functions)
- Well design and casing types
- Directional and horizontal drilling
- Well control and blowout prevention
- Reservoir characterization (rock and fluid properties)
- Reservoir drive mechanisms (solution gas drive, water drive, etc.)
- Reserve estimation methods
- Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques
- Fluid flow in porous media
- Artificial lift systems (pumps, gas lift)
- Well completion techniques (open hole, cased hole)
- Production optimization
- Formation damage and well stimulation (hydraulic fracturing, acidizing)
- Surface production facilities (separators, storage)
- Cost estimation and project evaluation
- Risk analysis and decision-making
- Energy market trends
- Environmental and regulatory compliance
- Numerical reservoir simulation techniques
- History matching and forecasting
- Field development planning
- Crude oil composition and classification
- Refining processes (distillation, cracking, reforming)
- Petroleum product specifications and uses
- Environmental considerations in refining
- Occupational safety in drilling and production
- Environmental impact assessments
- Spill prevention and remediation
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
- Shale gas and tight oil development
- Coalbed methane (CBM)
- Heavy oil and oil sands production
- Offshore and deepwater petroleum extraction
- Digital technologies in petroleum engineering (AI, machine learning, IoT)
- Sustainable energy practices
- Renewable energy integration in petroleum systems
- Carbon neutrality and emissions reduction strategies