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A petroleum engineer is a specialist who designs and implements techniques for extracting oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs. Their role spans exploration, drilling, production, and refining, focusing on maximising resource recovery while ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability. By integrating engineering expertise with innovative technologies, petroleum engineers play a vital role in meeting global energy demands responsibly.
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Padma Shri Dr. Rabi Narayan Bastia, a distinguished Indian geoscientist and renowned figure in the oil and gas sector, is the Chief Executive Officer – Exploration & Production at Oilmax Energy. He also serves as Director of Masirah Oil Limited, Oman, which achieved a historic offshore discovery in Oman’s eastern region. With over three decades of exemplary service to the petroleum industry, Dr. Bastia has been instrumental in placing India on the global oil and gas map. He led several major exploration programmes, including the world’s largest gas discovery in 2002 in the Krishna Godavari basin, along with 54 other discoveries.
To become an entrepreneur as a petroleum engineer, first gain strong knowledge in oil, gas, and energy, then work in the industry to learn practical skills. Next, identify problems or opportunities, build business skills, and start your venture in areas like oilfield services, energy consulting, or clean energy solutions.
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