Petroleum Engineering

Oil & Gas Basics

An introductory course on the basics of oil and gas, focusing on how hydrocarbons are formed and their significance in the petroleum industry.

Goal:

Learn how hydrocarbons are formed.

3Lessons

6Micro-lessons

BeginnerDifficulty

Lesson 1

Understanding the geological processes that lead to the formation of hydrocarbons.

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Geological Layers

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Pressure and Temperature

Lesson 2

Exploring the methods used to extract oil and gas from the earth.

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Drilling Methods

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Fracking Explained

Lesson 3

Examining the environmental effects of oil and gas extraction and how to mitigate them.

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Pollution Control

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Sustainable Practices