Initiated in 2000, the master’s degree program in
natural gas engineering and management is designed
to integrate the technical and commercial aspects
of natural gas into a graduate degree program. The
intent
is to provide post-graduate education to qualified
students and further prepare them with technical
skills and commercial knowledge to fill the demand
for professionals in the rapidly growing natural
gas industry.
This multidisciplinary program draw on expertise
from the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological
Engineering, School of Chemical, Biological and Materials
Engineering and the
Michael F. Price College of Business.
The NGE&M program provides individuals with a system view of the full-value chain of natural gas. It also
emphasizes leadership training and teamwork among technical and commercial professionals. No other
interdisciplinary master’s degree with an emphasis on natural gas is presently offered by any state university
in Oklahoma, the nation or the world. Therefore, this program offers a unique opportunity for those
interested in working in the natural gas industry.
Vision
To provide world-class leadership training in the full cycle value chain of natural gas: reservoir
to burner tip.
To promote natural gas technology in the global energy arena by developing innovative technologies,
responsible policies and appropriate practices.
Objectives
The program is designed to provide:
a comprehensive technical study of the supply chain for natural
gas--reservoir to burner tip including gas production and deliverability,
gathering, processing, transportation, storage and distribution
an understanding of commercial issues in the natural gas industry
including markets, contracts, financial instruments, trading and
pricing
detailed knowledge of end-market gas utilization options including
power generation, feedstock, combustion and conversion as well as
the impact of storage and transportation systems required to
deliver the gas to the market
a familiarity with emerging technologies and ongoing research
in the areas of supply, transportation, storage and demand including
CBM, methane hydrates, GTL, LNG and fuel cells
Deliverables
Upon completion of this program a student should be able to:
participate in the design and evaluation of processes and equipment used in natural
gas production, processing, transportation and utilization
employ engineering and financial analytical techniques to address "real-world" business
issues relating to the natural gas industry
effectively interact with both engineering and commercial professionals in the development,
evaluation and implementation of a natural gas project
