B.E. Petroleum Engineering

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About the Department

The Department of Petroleum Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi College Of Engineering is dedicated to producing competent engineers who can contribute to the global oil, gas, and energy industries.

The department integrates fundamental engineering concepts with specialized knowledge in drilling, reservoir engineering, well testing, production operations, and petroleum geology.

With experienced faculty, industry collaborations, and advanced laboratory facilities, the department prepares students for challenging and rewarding roles across upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors.

The department emphasizes safety, sustainability, and innovation—key values required for today’s rapidly evolving energy ecosystem.

About the Course

B.E. Petroleum Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate programme designed to develop technical expertise in exploration, extraction, production, and management of oil and natural gas resources.

The course covers drilling technology, reservoir modeling, petrophysics, well completion techniques, refinery operations, and environmental management.

Students receive hands-on exposure through lab sessions, software simulations, field studies, internships, and industry guest lectures.

The programme equips graduates with strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational skills essential for modern petroleum engineering roles globally.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is industry-focused, aligned with global energy standards, and integrates both theoretical and practical learning components.

Core Subjects Include:

  • Petroleum Geology
  • Drilling Engineering
  • Reservoir Engineering
  • Petroleum Production Engineering
  • Well Logging & Formation Evaluation
  • Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
  • Petrophysics
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
  • Offshore Engineering
  • Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Pipeline Engineering
  • Corrosion Engineering
  • Energy Resource Management
  • Computer Applications in Petroleum Engineering (Eclipse / CMG)
  • Internship Training & Final Project

The curriculum strengthens both domain expertise and technological adaptability.

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