Petroleum Engineering

Texas A&M University at Qatar hosted its inaugural initiation of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society on 23 April. Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest and largest of all academic disciplines in the United States. Each year Phi Kappa Phi at Texas A&M University in College Station recognizes deserving faculty, staff, and student members from …

The Petroleum Engineering Program at Texas A&M at Qatar last week hosted the annual student paper contest. The paper contest showcases research and technical papers authored by University students. The competition is divided into five sessions and is open to all students, with industry professional serving as judges. Winners in the five sessions are: DRILLING …

The Petroleum Engineering Programs has recently hosted several seminars on different aspects of petroleum engineering. From shale gas to the future of natural gas, the series of seminars featured several keynote speakers. 6 January, 2013 Shale Gas Well Design and Analysis Dr. Christine Ehlig-Economides This seminar reported on recent research findings that provided useful insights …

Azhar Khan ’13 and Zahra Gulam ’13 represented the student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Engineering Conference 9-14 Nov. at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. Khan’s presentation titled, “Corporate Social Responsibility in the Oil and Gas Industry,” placed fourth in the ADIPEC Young Members SPE Competition. …

The student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineering on 10 Nov., will host industry representatives from Dutch company TNO to provide students with training on how intelligent oil and gas field technologies can be used to maximize hydrocarbon production. The workshop will discuss how new technologies can be applied to improve decision making in …

The Petroleum Engineering Program of Texas A&M University at Qatar recently organized a three-day training on “CMG Modeling Work Flows-Builder, Results, Winprop” and a two-day training on “Chemical EOR Modeling Using CMG” for senior and graduate students, PETE faculty and technical staff. The combined five-day training was provided by a CMG Middle East instructor. For …

The University conducted a specialized course for engineering industry professionals titled “Introduction to Drilling” on 6-10 May. The course included an overview of drilling rigs, an introduction to well planning geology and directional drilling design issues. Dr. Mahmood Amani, associate professor of petroleum engineering and course instructor, commented on the course, saying, “This continuing education …

The Petroleum Engineering Program (PETE) will host the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) subregional paper contest on 25 Feb.

Texas A&M at Qatar conducted a workshop for engineering industry professionals titled “Well Test Analysis, Design and PVT Studies” on 4-8 Feb.

The Petroleum Engineering Program (PETE) will host the Annual Texas A&M at Qatar Student Paper Contest 2012 on 21 Jan.