Learn about the foundational concepts and principles that make up petroleum engineering in this free online course.

This course explores the world of the petroleum industry, from the basic constituents that make up petroleum fuels to the environmental impacts and the future of the petroleum industry. The course begins by introducing you to the world of petroleum, how to identify different types of petroleum products, the use of petroleum in our daily lives, and the value of a petroleum engineer. Then we will study petroleum geology, the four hydrocarbon types that make up crude oil and natural gas, reservoir rock properties, the five drive mechanisms associated with oil production, and the four drive mechanisms associated with gas production.

Furthermore, we will explore the gas and liquid flow through well tubing, different types of flow regimes, the factors influencing well design, the role of well stimulation and artificial lift in well design, and the life cycle of a producing oil or gas field. Drilling rigs for natural gas and oil are used not only to find geological resources but also to create the holes necessary to extract natural gas or oil from reservoirs. Learn about the many kinds of drilling rigs and how drilling rig systems work while drilling gas and oil wells.

When fossil fuels are utilised, they can impact the ecosystem. We will explore anthropogenic climate change and the environmental problems brought on by petroleum extraction. Then we will discuss the importance of oil and gas in the future and the distribution and consumption of oil and gas worldwide. The petroleum industry continues to be a significant part of the domestic and international economies. If you are thinking of becoming a petroleum engineer, then you are on the right path. Enroll to get started today!