Fupre recent news

Here are some recent news updates from the Faculty of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (FUPRE), University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria:

Academic and Research Updates

  1. New Research Grant: FUPRE has been awarded a research grant by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to investigate the potential of using artificial intelligence in oil and gas exploration.
  2. Collaboration with International University: FUPRE has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, to collaborate on research and academic programs in petroleum engineering.
  3. New Academic Program: FUPRE has introduced a new academic program in Petroleum Data Science and Analytics, aimed at equipping students with skills in data analysis and interpretation for the oil and gas industry.

Awards and Recognition

  1. Best Research Paper Award: A research paper presented by a team of FUPRE academics at the 2022 International Conference on Petroleum Engineering won the best research paper award.
  2. Faculty Member Wins Award: Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okoro, a lecturer in the Department of Petroleum Engineering, has been awarded the 2022 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Young Professional Award.

Infrastructure Development

  1. New Laboratory Complex: FUPRE has commissioned a new laboratory complex, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research in petroleum engineering.
  2. Upgraded Library: The university's library has been upgraded with new books, journals, and online resources to support academic research and learning.

Student Achievements

  1. Best Student Award: A student from FUPRE has won the best student award at the 2022 Nigerian Association of Petroleum Engineers (NAPE) Annual Conference.
  2. International Internship: A group of FUPRE students have been selected for an international internship program with a leading oil and gas company in the United States.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend visiting the official website of FUPRE or contacting the university directly.