HISTORYPetroleum engineering is one of the most important careers in society. This is a field of engineering that deals with parts of chemistry, hydrocarbons which can be crude/oil or natural gas. Petroleum engineering involves many difficult steps. As you read more, many more facts about why petroleum engineering is important will be exposed. Petroleum engineering is the development and exploitation of crude oil and natural gas. The foundation was established in the 1890s in California. This quarry was developed to correlate oil production areas and water areas from wells to prevent large quantities of water from entering the oil production areas. The word relies on oil and gas for energy. Gas and oil must be located and extracted. Petroleum engineering makes this possible; they are responsible for the exploitation of oil and gas fields. They have a promising future as long as gas and oil remain the main resources to meet energy needs. Petroleum engineers work with other scientists, geologists, chemists, and other engineers, to determine how to make oil and gas fields operate as smoothly and safely as possible. They also design equipment used for drilling operations. Their main goal is to establish a system that would produce more oil and gas from the deposits.RequirementsA petroleum engineer must obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering. Some engineering programs offer field work during their studies so that the student is assimilated to the type of work in the petroleum engineering field. They are required to obtain a permit to work in the public with others under the direction of another petroleum engineer. To obtain a license, an individual must graduate from an ABET accredited program, they must also pass the fundamental engineering exam, and they must also pass the Prof...... middle of paper . ..... petroleum engineer: professional outlook handbook: US Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Np, Web. May 21, 2014' What are the requirements to become a petroleum engineer? Chron.com' work-Chron.com.np, nd Web May 21, 2014Works Cited Page'Careers, Jobs and Petroleum Engineering Career Information careeroverview.com Np, and web. May 20, 2014 "Petroleum engineering jobs and career training for engineers.com" find engineering schools and degree programs training engineers.com Np, nd web. May 21, 2014 Petroleum engineering. Encyclopedia Britannica. NP, and Web. May 21, 2014, Petroleum Engineer: Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Np, Web. May 21, 2014' What are the requirements to become a petroleum engineer? Chron.com' work-Chron.com.np, nd Web May 21 2014