Catalog of professions

Petroleum engineering

Petroleum engineers work on developing technologies for extracting hydrocarbons from land and sea. Their main task is to ensure safe extraction of valuable resources and manage the financial health of the company using modern software.

Petroleum engineering

Main Directions and Specializations

Developing methods and technologies for extracting oil and gas from reservoirs.

Designing processes for refining crude oil into petroleum products.

Studying geological structures to search for new hydrocarbon deposits.

Future of the Profession

Petroleum engineering is undergoing a technological revolution where automated systems are replacing routine tasks, increasing the demand for professionals with analytical thinking.

Where to Learn in Kazakhstan

  • Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
    University
  • Almaty Oil and Gas College
    College
  • Coursera: Fundamentals of Petroleum and Gas Engineering
    Online Course

Key Indicators

Average Salary in Kazakhstan

from 300,000 to 800,000 KZT

Demand

High demand due to the development of the oil and gas industry.

Entry Threshold

from 6 months to 1.5 years (college or courses)

General Required Skills

  • Knowledge of basic drilling and oil extraction
  • Ability to work with geological information
  • Programming skills for modeling
  • Data analysis skills in extraction
  • Communication and teamwork