What is a Petroleum Engineering?
Petroleum engineering is a field of engineering concerned with the activities related to the production of hydrocarbons, which can be either crude oil or natural gas. Exploration and production are deemed to fall within the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry.
Where Can I Study Petroleum Engineering In South Africa
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering
North West University.
University of Cape Town.
University of Johannesburg.
University of Kwazulu-Natal.
University of Pretoria.
University of Stellenbosch.
University of the Witwatersrand.
How do I become a petroleum engineer in South Africa?
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering
- 3 Years of workplace experience (register as Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
- Professional Review (apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician after review has taken place)
- Designation: Professional Engineer. NOTE: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineer.
How many years does it take to study petroleum engineering?
3-4 years
Petroleum engineering is a highly specialized field and a bachelor’s degree is the minimum qualification required to become a petroleum engineer. Depending on what country/university you apply to, this degree is 3-4 years in duration.
What are the requirements for a petroleum engineering course?
Aspiring petroleum engineers should attend a college with an engineering program approved by ABET.
Students should have excellent grades in math and science to be accepted into the college’s undergraduate engineering program. Students can complete their bachelor’s degree in about four or five years.
Are petroleum engineers in demand?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2.5% employment growth for petroleum engineers between 2022 and 2032.
In that period, an estimated 500 jobs should open up. Petroleum engineers design equipment that extracts oil from reservoirs, which are deep pockets of rock that contain oil and gas deposits.