OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING TECHNOLOGY

Overview

In the process of training in this speciality, students study issues related to methods and techniques for solving complex problems in the construction of oil and gas wells. They acquire the necessary knowledge in the field of geology, chemistry of oil and gas, mechanics, etc. Students get acquainted with the features of drilling deep and ultra-deep wells while ensuring all stages of their construction in order to search, as well as explore and exploit hydrocarbon deposits with high rates and compliance with laws on the protection of the subsoil and the environment.

Speciality

21.05.06 Oil and gas equipment and technology

Degree
Specialist
Mode of attendance
Full time
Duration
5.5 years
Language of training
Russian
Admission tests for international students
Mathematics, Russian language
Tuition fees
300 000 RUB per semester
Reasons for choosing a course

  • Great demand on the market for specialized personnel for the positions of engineers, technologists, etc.;

  • Opportunity for future employment in an motivating and well-paid position in oil and gas companies;

  • Acquisition of a wide range of knowledge in the field of oil and gas drilling on land and at sea;

  • The opportunity to engage in scientific activities during training at St. Petersburg Mining University;

  • Employment opportunities with foreign companies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Specialists of this specialization can work with technologies for the construction, repair, restoration and reconstruction technologies for oil and gas wells on land and at sea. Graduates are employed as engineers, technologists, etc.

Field of study
Basics of oil and gas business;
Oil and gas well injection;
Geology of oil and gas;
Maintenance and overhaul of wells;
Installation and operation of drilling equipment;
Technique and technology for drilling oil and gas wells;
Drilling directional and horizontal wells;
Offshore oil and gas drilling;
Complications and accidents during well drilling;
Development and exploitation of oil and gas fields.
Graduate skills
Skills in reading and developing technical drawings; in determining the properties of structural and building materials, rocks and soils; implementation of the strength analysis of structural elements and parts of oil and gas production machines; collecting and processing the results of timing data on the functioning of oil and gas production facilities; calculation of technical, operational and economic parameters of oil and gas production facilities;
Ability to monitor the technical condition of surface and underground drilling equipment; skills in the production of its maintenance and in preparing it for transportation;
Experience in processing and analyzing information using software and computer technology, using graphic editors to create and edit images;
Experience in organizing the work of a team for drilling a well, conducting production training for workers, preparing documents for recording working hours, production, and wages;
Ability to choose the best option for deep and ultra-deep wells in various mining and geological conditions;
Skills in the prevention and elimination of complications and emergencies, including accidents in using downhole equipment;
Ability to provide prevention of occupational injuries and safe working conditions.