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KE5001: FUNDAMENTALS OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (2016-2017)

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Course Overview

This course provides students with an overview of fundamental petroleum engineering concepts and operations. It focuses on exploration, drilling, production and reservoir management techniques used in the oil and gas industry. The purpose is to develop an understanding of the process and technology involved in the full life cycle of oil and gas from exploration to production and finally abandonment. The economic, risk, uncertainties and health and safety and environment issues associated with each process are highlighted.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Off-site Sustained Study No
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Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of fundamental petroleum engineering concepts and operations. It focuses on exploration, drilling, production and reservoir management techniques used in the oil and gas industry. The purpose is to develop an understanding of the process and technology involved in the full life cycle of oil and gas from exploration to production and finally abandonment. The economic, risk, uncertainties and health and safety and environment issues associated with each process are highlighted.


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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1 three hour exam (80%) + continuous assessment (20%).

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