WVU is home to one of the richest and largest natural gas resources in the nation. That is why PNGE (Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering) at West Virginia University excels with the right combination of engineering theory coupled with hands on experience at providing you an education that is second to none. Our state-of-the-art Lab Facilities, Computer Facilities, and nationally recognized Faculty are just a small fraction in the overall experience you will have while attending West Virginia University. The PNGE vision is to continue maintaining and strengthening its leadership in developing extraction and cutting edge technologies, research, quality teaching and producing outstanding graduates to manage the oil and gas industry of West Virginia, the nation and the World!

The Department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. PNGE degrees and is fully accredited by ABET.

If you want to rise rapidly through the ranks in the field of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering; if you want to challenge yourself; if you want to become successful in a career that serves humanity every day; then enroll now at West Virginia University’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering today!

Sam Ameri
Professor and Chairman