Hii sankarraj,

Petroleum Engineering is one of the finest branches of engineering which deals with the activities related to the production of Hydrocarbons whivh can either be Crude oil or natural gas.India has well developed petroleum industry including both government and private sectors.petroleum engineers have a good scope in India and outside India.Historically petroleum engineering has been the Highest paid engineering disciplines although there is a  tendency for mass layoffs in private sector worldwide when there is a decline in oil prices.You can have good opportunities.

Thank you.

Hello Sankar,

To help you with your career choice,i would like to start with Scope of Petroleum engineering as a career choice :

The study involves :

• Evaluation
• Development
• Production of petroleum
• And refining of petrol
• Over all - The course content of petroleum engineering comprises of the methodology of Oil & Gas extraction technology

The prime motive of petroleum engineering is to locate the Reserve.

Graduates in petroleum engineering are called Petroleum Engineers

Petroleum Engineers are of the following types:

• Reservoir Engineers - The one who enhances the production of oil and gas.
• Production Engineers - The one who handles the interface between reservoirs and wells.
• Drilling Engineers - The one who deals with the technical aspects of drilling.

A degree in Petroleum Engineering opens many career paths. Petroleum engineers are in demand globally. Ample of jobs are available for the professionals of this field. Many petroleum and gas companies are ready to offer the job to petroleum engineers.

Jobs :

• Chief Petroleum Engineer
• Drilling Engineer
• Offshore Drilling Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Reservoir Engineer

Thank you.