upstream petroleum engineering

Upstream petroleum engineering focuses on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs. It involves locating the resources, designing and implementing wells, and optimizing recovery techniques to extract hydrocarbons efficiently and safely. Engineers work on drilling operations, reservoir management, and monitoring the flow of oil and gas to maximize output while minimizing environmental impact. Essentially, upstream petroleum engineering is about getting the raw energy resources out of the ground and preparing them for transportation and refining.