The Department of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences at the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, the only energy-focused institute in India, was established in 2016. It currently offers four academic programs along with research and consultancy in petroleum engineering and geosciences.

Academic Programs

B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

Fueling Future with Petroleum Innovation

M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

Understanding Geology for Real World Applications

M.Sc. in Applied Geology

Innovative Petroleum Engineering for Global Energy Solution

PhD Programs

Pioneering Research in Petroleum and Geosciences

News & Events

6th Annual Convocation

The 6th Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) brought together graduating students, faculty, dignitaries, parents, and guests to celebrate academic excellence and achievement.

HPHT Drilling Fluids & Cements Laboratory

A significant milestone for the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) as the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Drilling Fluids & Cements Laboratory was inaugurated on 8th May 2026 in collaboration with ONGC, EOA Asset Kakinada, through funding assistance of ₹𝟵𝟯.𝟰 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗵.

INFINITE 2026

INFINITE marked the inaugural edition of the annual fest organized by the FIPI IIPE Student Chapter. The fest was themed “Bhugarbhata Bhasmaparyantam,” which translates to “From the womb of the earth to ashes”. The event received sponsorship from GAIL (India) Limited, representing a significant milestone for the student community.

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July

27

| Autumn Semester

Commencement of Classes

Monday, July 27, As per class timetable

August

05

| Autumn Semester

Commencement of 1st Semester B.Tech Classes

Monday, August 05, As per class timetable

Sept

14-18

| Autumn Semester

MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Monday - Friday, Sept 14-18, As per class timetable

Emerging Research Thematic Areas

UNCONVENTIONAL HC
Gas Hydrate

Exploration & Production of Natural Gas Hydrates

NET ZERO
CCUS

Capturing CO2 for India's journey to net-zero future

HARNESSING EARTH'S HEAT
Geothermal Frontiers

Harnessing Earth’s heat for sustainable energy

UNVEILING REE POTENTIAL
Critical REE Quest

Exploring rare earth element potential

ELECTRO-IMAGING
Deep Earth Imaging

Mapping deep subsurface for exploration

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