IIT Madras Introduces PG Course In Applied Petroleum Engineering To Promote Renewable Energy Usage

This course intends to bridge the gap between the upskilling and employability and industry requirements of engineering graduates and working professionals.

The initiative:

The Digital Skills Academy of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Pravartak Technologies Foundation signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zemblance Hydrocarbons Private Limited to create a web-enabled postgraduate Level Advanced Certification Course in 'Applied Petroleum Engineering & Hydrogen Energy' (PGPEH).

This MoU was signed by Lakshmipriya Menon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zemblance Hydrocarbons and Dr. MJ Shankar Raman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), IIT Madras, Pravartak Technologies Foundation.

The programme will be led by Rajesh Nair, professor of petroleum engineering and the lead adviser of Zemblance Hydrocarbons.

The curriculum:

The course at IIT Madras prepares students for success in the profession by offering a rigorous academic curriculum and cutting-edge research facilities. This hybrid programme combines web-enabled courses in Renewable Energy, Petroleum Engineering, and Hydrogen Energy. The course prepares students for success in the profession by offering a rigorous academic curriculum and cutting-edge research facilities.

During the web-enabled course, IIT Madras professors and seasoned industry experts from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, GAIL (India), and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), among others, will provide practical insights.

"Further information about the course can be obtained by writing to info@zemblance.comor visiting the following" read the official notice.

Eligibility Criteria for PGPEH:

Enrolment is open to engineering or technology graduates with a master’s degree in any relevant science subject, as well as working professionals in the oil and gas sectors or related fields.

For the above programme, offline tests will be held at several locations across the country to guarantee that candidates are thoroughly assessed and qualified. The PGPEH programme will begin on September 5, 2023, on Teachers’ Day.

About Zemblance Hydrocarbons:

Zemblance Hydrocarbons specialises in a variety of services and research solutions for upstream oil and gas industries.

Zemblance Hydrocarbons is focused on providing our services to upstream Oil and Gas sector both onshore and offshore. It is founded on the spirit Make-in India and aim to bring state of the art and environment friendly technology and solutions at the doorsteps of our Nation and clients.