MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering

The Mature Field Management MSc degree offered by Heriot-Watt University is a specialised course designed for those in the oil and gas industry who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the management of mature oil and gas fields. Students will explore the technical, commercial, and strategic elements of mature field management.Course Content: The programme syllabus integrates technical and business modules such as Petroleum Economics, Project Management, Reservoir Simulation, Subsurface Decisions and Survival in Oil and Gas Reservoirs. In the wake of the UK drive for carbon capture and storage (CCS), the course covers opportunities for mature fields and commercial considerations for implementing CCS solutions. Key Modules: The course comprises of seven taught modules including Reservoir Performance and Monitoring, Field Development Planning, Carbon Capture and Storage, Sand Management, Artificial Lift, Well and System Performance, Well Intervention and Workover. Accreditations: Heriot-Watt University’s Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) has received numerous accolades internationally for teaching and research, highlighting the superior quality of this course.Future Careers: This course can lead to various high-level career opportunities within the oil and gas industry. It can also open doors for students to participate in research and development in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.