Considering the fact that Pakistan , especially the province of Sindh , is very rich in oil and gas reserves ; a separate Department of Fuel Engineering was established in 1983 ; later , on the recommendation of Accreditation Committee of the HEC the Department of Fuel Engineering was renamed as
Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering has gained considerable importance due to its vital role in the economy of the country.In line with this progress , research and development activities have gathered momentum during last two decades. Therefore, the department was upgraded to the status of Institute of Petroleum & Natural gas Engineering in 1996. The Purpose was to promote advanced learning, encourage postgraduate studies and research in petroleum engineering to meet the need of qualified manpower nationally and internationally.
The Institute has its own Seminar Hall at first floor having 70 persons seating capacity whereas the Institute and Society of Petroleum Engineers (Mehran Student Chapter) regularly arranging and conducting technical lecturer,short courses, Initial / Final seminars of research project / Thesis of undergraduate and postgraduates students and technical sessions respectively over there. The Institute has its own centrally air-conditioned seminar library with the original books , research journals , technical reports, newsletters and thesis / projects of undergraduates & postgraduates.
I welcome all the aspiring students with a confident hope that they would endeavor to keep up the healthy traditions in both academics and discipline. May Allah bless you all.
Assoc Prof. Dr Muhammad Khan Memon Director