News PWSO

10 March 2025

📢 Dear students!

We are announcing the acceptance of applications for the spring PetroCup Public session.

PetroCup — an analytical VR simulator for designing oil and gas fields.

The competition consists of three online "shots", simulating a three-year process of field development in virtual reality.

❕ Important ❕

Each team can participate in the public tournament once a quarter.

Participation in tournaments allows you to get acquainted with the PetroCup simulator, practice and prepare for the Student Olympiad.

📆 We have gathered the dates of the upcoming tournaments — be sure to save them in your calendar! 🔖

  • 18.03.2025
  • 15.04.2025
  • 13.05.2025

🤔 How to become a participant?

  • Form a team of 2-10 people;
  • Familiarize yourself with the session rules on the website;

❗️ Remember, places are limited.

➡️ Apply for 18.03.2025

10 February 2025

Dear students!

The February public session will take place soon, specifically on February 18th.

💯 During the online competition, teams will make three 'shots' and, in just one day, they will go through a three-year process of further developing in virtual reality.

Participation in these tournaments offers the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the unique PetroCup simulator, as well as to train and prepare for the Student Olympics.

📆 Reminder: sessions are held every month. We have gathered the dates of the upcoming tournaments — be sure to mark them in your calendar! 🔖

  • February 18, 2025
  • March 18, 2025
  • April 15, 2025

🤔 How to become a participant?

  • Form a team of 2-10 people;
  • Familiarize yourself with the session rules on the website;

❗️ Remember, places are limited.

➡️ Apply for February 18, 2025

12 January 2025

Dear students!

The first public session of PetroCup this year will take place on January 14th.

✅ During the session, participants will take three "shots" in an online format. This means that within just one day, teams will go through the process of further developing an oil and gas field, which typically takes three years, in a virtual reality setting.

Participation in these tournaments offers the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the unique PetroCup simulator, as well as to train and prepare for the Student Olympics.

📆 Reminder: sessions are held every month. We have gathered the dates of the upcoming tournaments — be sure to mark them in your calendar! 📌

  • January 14, 2025
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 18, 2025

🤔 How to become a participant?

  • Form a team of 2-10 people;
  • Familiarize yourself with the session rules on the website;

❗️ Remember, places are limited.

➡️ Apply for January 14, 2025

10 January 2025

The PetroCup 2024 Finals took place from December 2 to 4, bringing together top student teams to tackle complex challenges in oil and gas field development.

After an intense competition, the team from Almetyevsk state technological university «Petroleum high school» emerged as the champions.

At the award ceremony on January 10th, hosted at the Almetyevsk University, the winning team was honored with the iconic N.N.N Cup, celebrating their remarkable achievement.

👏 Congratulations to all the participants, and a big round of applause for the champions!

We look forward to seeing everyone at PWSO-2025 for the next exciting competition! 🔥

Registration

4 December 2024

From December 2 to 4, the finals of the PetroCup World Student Olympics in Oil and Gas Field Development took place.

👨‍💻 This year's tournament was conducted online, allowing young professionals from around the globe to convene in a virtual environment and showcase their skills in oil field development. A total of 83 students from 11 teams competed using specialized training simulators that replicate the operation of oil and gas facilities.

Who are the winners?🤔

💯 The World Student Olympics highlighted the exceptional knowledge and capabilities of students in the oil and gas sector while showcasing their determination to advance their careers and refine their professional skills. The event organizers expressed their appreciation for the active participation and professionalism displayed by all contestants.

🙌 We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated and look forward to seeing you at the upcoming 2025 Olympics! 🔥

Standings Photos

22 November 2024

🤔 What is the PetroCup World Student Olympics?

  • An advanced oilfield simulator that allows participants to plan and develop real life activities on a digital asset twin.
  • Great recruiting tool for operating companies, find the best students who specialise in oil & gas in your country.
  • An excellent CV for students, showcase your knowledge and competencies to get hired by top oil & gas companies.

🤔 Which teams will be competing in 2024?

  • In PWSO 2024 there will be four leagues: the North Eurasia League, Middle East League, Africa League, and Asia League.
  • Currently 12 teams have advanced to Finals, representing Russia, Egypt, Oman, Iran, Sudan, Nigeria, Malaysia, India, and Vietnam.

🤔 When will the PWSO 2024 Finals take place?

📆 Date: 2–4 December, 2024

Best of luck to all the teams — may the best one win! 🔥💪

Finalists

12 November 2024

🔥 Today, the Public Tournament in oil and gas field development will take place with participants from four countries: 🤫Russia, Nigeria, Oman, and Malaysia.

📝 During the online competition, teams will make three 'shots' and, in just one day, they will go through a three-year process of further developing in virtual reality.

❓ Why should you participate in the PetroCup tournament? ⬇️

  • 🔸 It’s a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the PetroCup simulator;
  • 🔸 A chance to prepare and practice before the Student Olympics.

📆 Reminder: Tournaments are held every month. Hurry to book the next date — December 17, 2024.

🤔 How to participate?

  • 🔻 Form a team of 2-10 people;
  • 🔻 Familiarize yourself with the session rules on the Nafta College website;
  • 🔻 Apply for participation no later than 5 days before the start of the tournament.

Remember, places are limited.

Register

8 November 2024

The stage was set from October 30 to 31 as brilliant minds from top universities in Vietnam, India, and Malaysia competed in the PetroCup World Student Olympics. This high-stakes event called on students to demonstrate their oil and gas industry skills, taking on complex, real-world challenges of field development under intense time constraints.

Here’s how the leaderboard stacked up:

🌟 A massive congratulation to the champions for their exceptional performance! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the journey.

And we’re thrilled to announce that these top teams have earned their way to the PWSO Finals, happening December 2-4, 2024. At finals, all league winners will go head-to-head for the ultimate prize: the N.N.N Cup.

Standings

8 November 2024

On October 23 and 24, PWSO 2024 Africa League brought together top talent from universities across Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, and Uganda. These teams tackled intense oil and gas field development challenges, and each brought their best to the competition.

Here’s how the final leaderboard turned out:

🔥 We’re thrilled to announce that all three winning teams have qualified for the PWSO Finals set for December 2-4, 2024. They’ll compete with league winners from around the globe, for a chance to win N.N.N Cup and “PWSO 2024 Top Field Developer Award”.

🌟 Congratulations to our champions, and a huge thank you to all participating teams for their hard work and competitive spirit! Keep following us for more updates, challenges, and opportunities to come.

Standings

29 October 2024

From 30-31 October 4 teams will compete for the title of the best in oil and gas field development.

🌟We wish good luck to the teams from the following universities.

🗓️ Date: October 30-31, 2024

🌐 Venue: Online

23 October 2024

📣 Dear Students!

We are pleased to announce that today marks the start of the PetroCup World Student Olympics of the African League!

🏆 In 2024, we are delighted to welcome among the participants our students from the following universities:

🌟 We wish them all the best of luck!

🗓️ Date: October 23-24, 2024

🌐 Venue: Online

28 September 2024

📣 Dear students, we have now opened registration for the South Asia League! PetroCup World Student Olympics is a one-of-a-kind event tailored to students who are passionate about oil and gas industry.

Using PetroCup simulator, teams will navigate a multi-year field development process of a digital oilfield in just two days. This competition offers an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and skills across various disciplines, including geology, geophysics, and petroleum engineering.

We eagerly anticipate this event, which will gather the brightest minds in the oil and gas field for the South Asia League.

🗓️ Date: October 23-24, 2024

🌐 Venue: Online

Registration

28 September 2024

📣 We are excited to announce that registration for the Africa League is now open. This tournament presents a unique opportunity for students currently enrolled in Oil & Gas related programs to demonstrate their skills and talents to the entire world.

🔥 Participants will engage in real-world production challenges, allowing them to demonstrate their problem-solving abilities in a setting that closely mimics real life industry conditions. PetroCup simulator will allow teams to navigate a complex field development process in just a few days.

PWSO is not just an ordinary tournament; it’s a chance for the next generation of petroleum professionals to shine globally and demonstrate their skills to top industry companies.

🗓️ Date: October 16-17, 2024

🌐 Venue: Online

Registration

23 September 2024

📣 PetroCup World Student Olympics: Middle East Gulf League was held on 16-17 September, bringing together five teams from top universities in the UAE, Iran, and Oman.

Following a competitive display of skill and teamwork, the final standings are as follows:

🔥 The organisers extend their gratitude to all participants for their remarkable efforts. The top three teams have earned a place in the Finals, where they will compete for N.N.N. Cup against winners from other PWSO leagues.

✨ We wish the teams good luck! See you in the Finals on December 2-4, 2024!

Results

09 September 2024

🏆 The acceptance of applications for the PetroCup World Student Olympics (PWSO 2024) | Middle East Gulf League continues.

The PWSO is a new era in oil and gas education. It uses PetroCup simulator, which allows participants to design and develop oil fields in virtual reality.

By taking part in the Olympics, students can demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and competence to potential future employers, who are also spectating the event and can evaluate whether students’ knowledge meets the industry demands and challenges.

📍 Event date - September 16 - 17, 2024

💻 Format: On-line

Registration

02 May 2024

🏆 The PWSO 2024 | North Eurasia League recently concluded in Moscow, offering teams the unique flexibility to compete either in-person or online.

🌐 This year's competition saw a landmark achievement as a team participating online won a prize for the first time in the league's history.

🥉 The celebrations continued on April 25 in Kazan, where students from the Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University secured third place.

🎉 The ceremony was attended by industry experts: Rodion Vladimirovich Guss, Chief PWSO Moderator, and Andrey Terekhin, Deputy Director for Human Resources at KFU. All winners were honored with diplomas, medals, and gifts from PetroCup sponsors.

🏆 We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the team as they advance further to compete for N.N.N. Trophy at the PWSO finale alongside other league champions.

Standings

23 April 2024

The PWSO 2024 North Eurasia League took place at the Sergo Ordzhonikidze Russian State Geological Prospecting University from April 16th to 17th, 2024, bringing together student talents from the region.

👨🏻‍💻 The competition drew 25 teams from five countries, including Russia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, comprising over 240 students. The event served as a platform that not only challenged the abilities of each team but also fostered teamwork and collaboration among the students.

Final Standings:

🥇 First Place: команда студентов Almetyevsk State Oil Institute, Russia;

🥈 Second Place: команда Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia;

🥉 Third Place: студенты Kazan Federal University, Russia.

🚀 The top teams will advance to the finals, where they will compete against the best from other world leagues for a change to win the final prize - N.N. N Cup.

Well done to all winners on their outstanding achievements, and a big thank you to all the participants of the PetroCup. We look forward to seeing what next year's competition brings at the PWSO 2025!

Standings Photo Gallery

1 April 2024

🎓 The Russian State Geological Prospecting University, named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze, is a specialized higher education institution dedicated to mining engineering and related fields.

In 2024, the university joined the Eurasian League of PetroCup World Student Olympics 2024 as a co-organizer and key partner.

🌎 PWSO 2024 is an event that unites students and emerging professionals globally, all driven by a passion for geological sciences within the oil and gas sector.

During the competition, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in various disciplines, including geology, geophysics, petroleum engineering, and others.

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️ RSGPU will play a vital role in organizing and facilitating the upcoming PWSO, offering students a platform to engage.

🌟 The RSGPU Organizing Committee is excited to be a part of PWSO 2024. Their team is dedicated to ensuring every participant leaves inspired, connected, and eager for the next challenge.

27 March 2024

Moscow is set to welcome participants for the PetroCup World Student Olympics - North Eurasia League.

🎓 This year, the Russian State Geological Exploration University named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze will host students from Russia and the CIS countries.

⏰This year sees the 7th Edition of the PetroCup World Student Olympics running, drawing together students from all corners of the globe.

All students are strongly advised to register prior to the deadline.

This event offers a unique opportunity for both personal development, and professional growth.

North Eurasia League will be run first in the series, setting the stage for this competition.

🔥 PWSO is designed for students aiming to make their mark in the oil and gas industry, the event is also an ideal platform for companies to find new talent.

Participants will face challenges that mimic real-life situations in oil production, testing real-life problem-solving skills.

🌍 Students can join the event online and come in-person, making PWSO 2024 accessible to students across the globe.

📍 - Venue: Moscow, Russian State Geological Exploration University named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze
📅 - Date: April 16-17, 2024
🔔 - Registration Deadline: April 10, 2024
💡 - Event Format: face-to-face / online

Registration

13 March 2024

🥇 Throughout the year, 50 teams from around the word competed in this event, and this year N.N.N Trophy is going to the team from Kazan Federal University. This victory highlighted the exceptional skills and knowledge of the university's students. The student team showed outstanding ability and creativity, taking on competitors from different leagues.

Teams from top oil and gas universities in Russia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia competed online.

👩🏻‍💻 Competitors tackled various challenges, including impenetrable faults, isolated reservoirs, elevated skin factors, and spontaneous fracturing, demanding sophisticated expertise and understanding of these topics.

👏🏻 Congratulations to the winners and best wishes for their ongoing success in both academia and their further endeavours. We, as organizers, promise to raise the bar with even harder challenges and even more participants from other leagues next year.

For more information on the competition and plans for the next year, visit the PWSO official website.

Each PWSO tournament is conducted using the PetroCup Simulator, a certified simulation tool that includes a bundle of advanced field development tools and analytics.

This tournament was created in memory of professor Nikolay Neprimerov, a prominent Soviet and Russian petroleum scientist, who used to be a professor at Kazan State University, Doctor of Technical Sciences.

For many years, his work was published in Soviet newspapers and Kazan University periodicals.

He is an author of a book about the military's day-to-day operations in front-line aviation.

Professor N. N. Neprimerov has been researching the physics of oil-bearing reservoir recovery for more than four decades.

Photo Gallery

21 february 2024

In 2024, the Petroleum World Student Olympics (PWSO) will once again be the stage for the most talented student teams in the oil and gas sector to compete across various leagues.

Participants from around the world will gather to collaboratively develop a virtual oilfield across two intensive days.

North Eurasia League is confirmed to be hosted in a physical venue in Moscow 🔥.

👨🏻‍💻 Organized annually by Nafta College with the backing of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, the PWSO leverages the PetroCup interactive simulator. This tool offers hands-on experience to senior students at petroleum-focused universities, covering key areas such as geology, exploration, field development, and operations.

🎯 The PWSO aims to bridge the gap between academic study and the real-world challenges faced by professionals in oilfield development, enhancing the educational experience.

Participation in the PWSO not only allows students to demonstrate their expertise and skills to leading industry employers but also enables companies to identify and recruit emerging talent.

💡 - Event Format: face-to-face / Online.
📍 - Venue: TBD, Moscow.

Registration

31 january 2024

🏁 The PetroCup World Student Olympics (PWSO) Finals took place from January 29-31, where students were challenged to develop digital oilfield over the course of three days.

5️⃣ This year's tournament saw students across five oil and gas universities from Russia, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

The final tournament was also held online, providing a platform for students worldwide to join and demonstrate their skills and knowledge in field development.

👨🏻‍💻 Each team used PetroCup simulator, to simulate a wide array of oilfield activities.

Students were faced with a wide spectrum of challenges, which included addressing sophisticated engineering and geological complications, performing data analysis, and making key strategic decisions to promote field development even further.

The PWSO Finalist team displayed exceptional performance this year. Below are the results:

🥇 The team from Kazan Federal University in Russia emerged victorious, securing the N.N.N Cup this year

🥈 The Sergo Ordzhonikidze Russian State University for Geological Prospecting claimed the second place

🥉 Samara State Technical University (Russia) rounded out the top three

🏅 Sharif University of Technology (Iran)

🏅 PetroVietnam University (Vietnam)

Throughout the year, students from petroleum universities worldwide participated in PWSO tournaments, representing their respective leagues.

In total, 50 teams participated across 4 Leagues.

The PWSO organising committee wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their dedication and for professional skills they have demonstrated.

Our representatives have announced plans to broaden the event's reach next year by inviting students from other countries and universities, so next year the event will be even more diverse.

This year's tournament brought to light the outstanding achievements of the students, signifying their ability to address complex real life challenges.

👋 Thank you for your participation and we will be glad to see you in the upcoming 2024 Olympics!

Nikolai Nikolaevich Neprimerov is a distinguished figure in Soviet and Russian petroleum science. A professor at Kazan State University and a Doctor of Technical Sciences, he has a long history of publishing his research in the university's newspapers and periodicals. In addition to his academic pursuits, he wrote a novel that delves into the daily military life of a front-line.

Standings Photo Gallery

29 August 2023

Dear participants, we would like to provide you with information about the PetroCup World Student Olympics (PWSO 2023) Middle East Gulf League (Group B).

📍 - Event date - September 26 - 27, 2023.

✔️ September 22th - Demo session and briefing. The results of this session will not affect the final score; it is a mock session that allows you to become familiar with the simulator. At the briefing, you will learn all the features of working in the simulator and the session specifications.
✔️ September 26th - The first day of the tournament, shots # 1-2 will be called.
✔️ September 27th - The second day of the tournament, shots# 3-5 will be called.

📍 - After the end of the tournament, there will be a debriefing session, during which the scores will be analyzed using the CAS table. The CAS table contains key development indicators including: production, budgeting, and activities performed on producers and injectors.

Brochure

27 june 2023

🏁 The PWSO 2023: South Asia League, an academic field development tournament, took place on June 26-27.

Oil and Gas students from renowned universities competed using the unique interactive simulator PetroCup. This highly anticipated event was conducted online, where the finest student teams from South Asian universities vied to secure their place in the Finals.

👨🏻‍💻 The following teams competed in this League:

🏆 University of Vietnam - PetroVietnam University emerged victorious, with a total of two teams representing their university. We kindly remind you that the winners from each league will come together once again at the end of the year to compete for the ultimate prize of PWSO - the NNN Trophy.

👋 We extend our sincerest gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions, as this event would not have been possible without their dedication. With immense pleasure, we cordially invite you to join us for the highly anticipated PWSO 2024, where excitement and excellence await!

Standings Photo Gallery

31 may 2023

🔥 PWSO Middle East Gulf League (Group A) was held on May 31 - June 01, 2023.

👨🏻‍💻 The event was held online, bringing together over 40 students from four universities:

🥇 The team Sharif University of Technology (Iran) secured the first place in Group A.

🌟 This was the first tournament in the PWSO 2023 MEG League series, given the high volume of applications from MEG League countries, it was decided to split the league into two groups.

The final standings of the PWSO 2023 MEG League will be revealed once the Group B tournament is over.

🏆 The winners of the PWSO 2023 MEG League will advance to the MEG League Finals, where they will compete against teams from other leagues for a change to win the final prize - The «NNN Trophy».

🖐🏻 – We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions. It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm invitation to join us for the highly anticipated PWSO 2024!

Standings Photo Gallery

15 May 2023

Dear participants, we would like to provide you with information about the PetroCup World Student Olympics (PWSO 2023) Middle East Gulf League (Group A).

📍 - Event date - May 31 - June 1, 2023.

✔️ May 24th - Demo session. The results of this session will not affect the final score; it is a mock session that allows you to become familiar with the simulator.
✔️ May 30th - Briefing. At the briefing, you will learn all the features of working in the simulator and the session specifications.
✔️ May 31st - The first day of the tournament, shots # 1-2 will be called.
✔️ June 1st - The second day of the tournament, shots# 3-5 will be called.

📍 - After the end of the tournament, there will be a debriefing session, during which the scores will be analyzed using the CAS table. The CAS table contains key development indicators including: production, budgeting, and activities performed on producers and injectors.

Brochure

10 May 2023

🏆 - The PetroCup World Student Olympics is a new era in oil and gas education. It uses PetroCup simulator, which allows participants to design and develop oil fields in virtual reality.

😎 - PWSO is a great opportunity for aspiring oil and gas students, as it accurately depicts the real-life scenarios that oil-producing companies face. By taking part in PWSO, students can demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and competence to potential future employers, who are also spectating the event and can evaluate whether students’ knowledge meets the industry demands and challenges.

🌎 - The PWSO is a truly unique event that has been bringing together students from different continents for over 5 years! In 2022, PWSO saw students from North Eurasia, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

Registration

10 April 2023

🏆 - PetroCup simulator is an interactive online training and testing program focused on various upstream activities, such as exploration, field development planning, and well and reservoir management.

👨🏻‍💻 - This simulator allows users to manage a field development process, which typically takes years, in just a few days and gain practical knowledge in key disciplines, interdisciplinary collaboration, and asset management.

Participants can acquire knowledge in:
✔️Investment Project Economics;
✔️Exploration;
✔️Field Development Planning;
✔️Field Surveillance;
✔️Field Studies.

⚙️ - All PetroCup assets are based on real fields and have similar complications:
✔️Typical heterogeneity of the reservoir;
✔️Typical uncertainty in injection and production accounting by wells;
✔️Typical errors in open-hole logging and production logging data processing;
✔️Complication of flows in cross-well intervals.

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