In the process of training under this program, graduate students gain knowledge and skills in modeling oil field development processes, oil production intensification, including that from difficult-to-develop reservoirs; make calculations for the feasibility studies of oil field development projects for various geological conditions; improve and develop methods for analyzing information on technological processes and the operation of technical devices in the field of oil and gas production; perform field monitoring and regulation of hydrocarbon extraction on land and at sea; competently select equipment for the operation of wells in order to increase the efficiency of oil field development; and use the acquired knowledge on the development of oil fields for the preparation of working projects.
Broad market demand for specialized personnel with in-depth knowledge of the oil field development specifics;
Modern teaching methods of the necessary theoretical and practical skills;
Opportunity to engage in scientific activities during training at St. Petersburg Mining University;
Possibility of included studies in foreign partner universities with the issuance of internationally recognized diplomas;
Prospects of employment with public and private oil and gas companies engaged in exploration and production of hydrocarbons, construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction of wells on land and at sea; in foreign oil and gas companies.
Graduates of this speciality are worldwide in demand in the oil industry. Classical technical training offers graduates ample career prospects. After graduation, they can begin their careers as operators of oil and gas production, operators of routine maintenance and overhaul of wells, process engineers, specialists in oil and gas production at the fields of Rosneft (RN-Yuganskneftegaz , RN-Purneftegaz) and Gazprom. It is also possible to enroll to a postgraduate school and find your place in the field of education or in research institutes.