M.Tech. (Petroleum Exploration)

Master of Technology in Petroleum Exploration

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration or Master of Technology in Petroleum Exploration is a postgraduate Petroleum Engineering course. The course includes material science, refining & petrochemical production process, waste disposal, new process technologies. Program M.Tech. (Petroleum Exploration) Program) inputs help the student obtain a broad update and find solutions to current and future refinery problems. The course helps to develop specialized talent having domain knowledge on all aspects of refining and petrochemical science and engineering including material science, refining & petrochemical production process, waste disposal, new process technologies. The course focuses on exploration geosciences and develops key skills for understanding petroleum systems, the evaluation of sedimentary basins, and leads and prospect generation.

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed a B.Tech./B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical or M. Sc. in Geology/Geophysics/Physics with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Syllabus

Syllabus of Petroleum Exploration as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Colleges

• Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) - IIT (ISM), Dhanbad
• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - UPES, Dehradun

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Course Suitability

• They should have some knowledge of prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.
• They should have good interpersonal and communication skills required for the course and then for a career.
• The course is suitable to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas.

How is M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Course Beneficial?

• The course provides training for geoscientists who wish to pursue a career in the oil industry working in exploration for oil and gas.
• This course aims to give a better understanding of the practical side of the oil and gas exploration and production operations to the students.
• The graduates of this program are expected to be hired as Professional Geologists/Geophysics in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry.
• They have also teaching options both in colleges and universities.

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Employment Areas

• Retail Stores
• Colleges & Universities
• Gas Authority of India Ltd.
• Reliance Energy
• Offshore Oil & Gas Companies
• ONGC
• Reliance Industries Ltd.
• OIL

M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration Job Types

• Field Production Technician
• Land Field Assistant
• Associate Engineer
• Drilling Superintendent
• Marketing Consultant
• Exploration Geology Advisor
• Lecturer/Professor
• Manager
• Researcher
• Sales Account Representative
• Management Trainee

Advance Course in M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration

• M.Phil. (Petroleum Exploration)