EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 2014: Issue 2 | Page 15

CO U R S E S & C A REERS ENGINEERING Becoming an Engineer in the Oil and Gas Industry 12 easyuni Guide 2014 Issue 2 The world of engineering is mind-boggling with its myriad of specialisations; it is purported that there are more than 200 types! While the commonly chosen paths we usually hear of are civil, mechanical, chemical and electric and electronic engineering, there are far more out there. The oil and gas industry alone, has at least nine engineering specialisations you can focus on. In this issue, we will list the various types of engineering in the oil and gas industry: