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Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (Undergraduate)

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 4 Years

About the Program

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering is a crucial discipline in energy engineering that focuses on the exploration, extraction, and processing of fossil fuels.

This engineering field covers:

  • The economic significance of fossil fuels and reservoir management.
  • Exploration of new petroleum and natural gas resources.
  • Petroleum drilling, extraction, and production technologies.
  • Energy efficiency, environmental impact assessment, and sustainability efforts.
  • Integration between fossil fuel systems and renewable energy solutions.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Program aims to train engineers who can efficiently utilize existing energy resources, follow technological advancements in the energy sector, and develop environmentally friendly solutions.

Education Opportunities

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Program integrates physics, chemistry, geology, and engineering methodologies to teach students the exploration, extraction, and processing of energy resources.

Students:

  • Study petroleum and natural gas formation, reservoir analysis, and capacity estimation.
  • Gain expertise in onshore and offshore drilling, fluid mechanics, and material science.
  • Learn about energy management and environmental impact assessment processes.
  • Understand occupational safety and health engineering measures.
  • Acquire field experience through mandatory internships and technical site visits.

Our University’s annual career days provide opportunities for students to network with industry professionals and expand their career prospects.

Career Areas

Graduates of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Program have diverse career opportunities in the energy sector.

Career opportunities include:

  • Petroleum and natural gas exploration and reservoir engineering.
  • Drilling engineering and production technologies.
  • Petroleum transportation and refining operations.
  • Energy efficiency projects and sustainable energy initiatives.
  • Government institutions, energy consultancy firms, and academic research centers.

The increasing investments in the energy sector have raised the demand for qualified engineers, offering graduates global career prospects.

Contact

Faculty of Engineering
Science and Technology Center, ST 226
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2401
Faculty E-mail: secretary-fe@ciu.edu.tr
Acting Head of Department: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ertan Akün
Head of Department E-mail: eakun@ciu.edu.tr