Mining, oil, and gas activities encompass the exploration, extraction, and characterization of minerals, petroleum, metals, and fossil fuels from the ground. Mining engineering, petroleum engineering, and gas engineering are all receiving worldwide interest. Mining, Gas, and Petroleum Engineers resort to environmental sustainability in an effort to pay attention to a safe and ecologically sound establishment in the job they conduct. These engineering professions are an intriguing area of study that gives students exposure in both outdoor and indoor work. Mining, oil, gas, and drilling are examples of industries that conduct surveys, examinations, and investigations for fluids in the soil. Furthermore, this sub-discipline instructs students on design in order to prepare them for management difficulties. This will enable them to oversee and supervise petroleum projects, oil recovery, drilling, rock and fluid basics, as well as environmental and safety challenges.

The fundamental goal of Mining, Petroleum, and Gas Engineering is to develop and execute a safe method of recovering petroleum fluids such as oil and gas. This is done to meet the ever-increasing need for fuel and energy, as well as to regulate pollution. Students studying Mining, Petroleum, and Gas have the option to broaden their expertise and study geology and geophysics as well. A successful degree in this programme will qualify you for original scientific study and will greatly improve your abilities for a professional and rewarding job. Mining, Petroleum, and Gas Engineers supervise and are responsible for the extraction of mineral resources from the soil as well as mine building design.

Study Level:

Any of the following study levels can be pursued to become a Mining, Petroleum, and Oil Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Gas Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Oil and Gas Safety Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Geology
• Bachelor of Engineering in Geophysics
• Bachelor of Engineering in Thermodynamics
• Bachelor of Technology
• Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Petrochemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Production Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Applied Petroleum Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Refinery Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Reservoir and Production Engineering
• Master of Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Mining and Gas Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas Safety Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Geology
• Master of Engineering in Geophysics
• Master of Engineering in Thermodynamics
• Master of Technology
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Technology in Petrochemical Engineering
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Production Engineering
• Master of Technology in Applied Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Refinery Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Petroleum Reservoir and Production Engineering
• Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology

Specialisation:

This sub-discipline's specialisations include:

• Mathematics
• Chemical Engineering
• Seismic Engineering
• Landscaping
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Waste Management
• Renewable Energy
• Thermodynamics of Reservoirs
• Drilling and Exploration
• Geology of Petroleum
• Engineering Control and Measurement
• Strength of Materials
• Drilling and Well Completion
• Reservoir Design
• Petroleum Reservoir and Production Engineering
• Reservoir Modelling
• Transportation Engineering
• Oil Recovery Science
• Pipeline Design and Engineering
• Chemical Kinetics
• Oil and Gas Processing
• Enhanced Oil Recovery Technique
• Deep-Sea Production System
• Petroleum Refinery Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Geophysics
• Geology
• Mechanical Engineering

Employability:

Mining, Oil, and Gas engineering students have a variety of job opportunities. Petroleum engineers, mining engineers, and gas engineers are needed in a variety of technical sectors and are in great demand worldwide. Furthermore, the necessity to protect the environment is of global significance, therefore these engineers play an important part in choosing how to use energy and minerals for the benefit of all. Following the completion of a mining, oil and gas course, the following employment options are available in India:

• Petroleum Engineer
• Reservoir Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Oil and Gas Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer (Water)
• Senior Stimulation Engineer
• Equipment Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Entry Level Field Engineer
• Lead Well Completion Engineer
• Hil Rig Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Maint Engineer: Logging and Perforating
• Chemical Engineering
• Principal Engineer: Dams and Reservoir
• Flow Assurance Engineer
• Senior Drilling Engineer
• Electrical Design Engineer
• Engineer Trainee (Production)

After successfully completing a mining, oil and gas course, the following employment options are available abroad:

• Lecturer
• Petroleum Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Air Quality Engineer
• Wind Operations Engineer
• Completions Engineer
• Drilling Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Reservoir Engineer
• Chemical Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Geological and Petroleum Technician
• Geoscientist
• Energy Engineer
• Hydrographic Surveyor
• Mudlogger
• Industrial Engineer
• Mining and Geological Engineer
• Project Manager
• Project Consultant
• Drilling Engineer
• Chief Petroleum Engineer

Some well-known public and commercial industries that employ Oil Mining and Gas Engineers are listed below:

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
• GAIL
• Essar Oil
• Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd (HOEC)

• India LPG
• Lubricants India
• IBP Co. Limited
• Petrosil Group
• Oil India Limited
• Tata Petrodyne
• Gas Projects (India) Private Limited
• Gas Authority of India
• Reliance Petroleum Limited
• SPIE Oil and Gas Services
• AEM Singapore Pte Ltd
• American Bureau of Shipping
• Keppel Infrastructure
• Brunel Energy Holding BV
• Intertek Global International LLC
• Hire Rightt International INC
• Energy Resourcing
• NES Fircroft
• Air Products Middle East International
• Petroplan
• Kent PLC
• Aramco
• Qatar Energy