PE Limited, also known as Petex, announced on Apr. 14 that it is extending its partnership with West Virginia University to provide advanced energy production modeling tools to students and faculty in the university’s geology and engineering programs.
The donation, valued at over $6.5 million, is intended to enhance academic and research opportunities for students in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences’ geology program and the petroleum and natural gas engineering program at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. Access to industry-standard software is expected to improve students’ job prospects by equipping them with skills sought by employers.
Jaime Toro, professor of geology at Eberly College, said, “Our graduate students will be able to learn how to carry out state-of-the-art modeling of subsurface structures in a way that enhances their understanding of the Earth processes and better prepares them for their future careers in science or industry.” Samuel Ameri, professor and chair of the Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, said continued support from Petex is essential for preparing future engineers. “The Petex platform plays a vital role in advancing both instruction and research across key areas, including reservoir engineering, reservoir simulation, petroleum geology and well log interpretation, stimulation design, and horizontal drilling,” Ameri said. “We are truly grateful to Petex for their continued collaboration and partnership, which significantly enhances the quality and impact of our academic and research programs.”
The latest gift renews access to Petex’s Integrated Production Modelling software suite for undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as faculty members each year. The company has supported many universities through similar initiatives since first donating software to WVU in 2018.
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