THE ARENA
Our Competitions
Push your limits, showcase your expertise, and compete with the brightest minds in the energy sector.
International Paper Poster Competition
The International Paper Poster Competition provides a platform for students and young professionals to showcase their research, innovations, or conceptual studies in the form of academic posters. Participants will present their work to a panel of experts, highlighting the significance, methodology, and results of their studies. This competition aims to promote academic excellence, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhance participants' ability to communicate complex ideas effectively within the scientific community.
International Oil Rig Design Competition
The International Oil Rig Design Competition tasks participants with designing an offshore or onshore oil rig that meets specific operational, safety, and environmental requirements. Teams will be required to consider factors such as structural integrity, equipment selection, environmental protection measures, and cost-efficiency in their designs. This competition encourages innovation in rig design and engineering, aiming to produce solutions that address the challenges of modern oil and gas exploration and production.
International Mud Design Competition
The International Mud Design Competition focuses on the creation and optimization of drilling fluid systems that enhance wellbore stability and drilling performance under varying subsurface conditions. Participants are expected to formulate drilling muds that achieve optimal viscosity, density, and lubricity, while also mitigating environmental impact and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This competition seeks to cultivate advanced technical skills and innovative thinking in the development of environmentally responsible and highly efficient drilling fluids.
International Plan of Development Competition
The International Plan of Development Competition challenges participants to design a comprehensive field development plan for an oil or gas field, considering technical, economic, and environmental factors. Competitors are expected to conduct thorough reservoir evaluations, select appropriate development strategies, and propose feasible project timelines and budgets. This competition emphasizes the application of petroleum engineering principles to real-world scenarios, fostering holistic project management and decision-making skills.
Energy Debate Competition
The Energy Debate Competition is an engaging event where participants discuss and argue current energy issues from different viewpoints. It challenges them to build strong arguments, think critically, and communicate their ideas clearly. The competition helps improve public speaking and analytical skills while encouraging awareness of global energy challenges and the importance of sustainable solutions.
International Business Case Competition
The International Business Case Competition offers participants the opportunity to address real-world strategic challenges faced by companies within the oil and gas sector. Teams will be tasked with analyzing complex business scenarios, proposing actionable strategies, and presenting detailed business plans that consider market dynamics, financial viability, and sustainability. This competition is designed to enhance participants' abilities in strategic planning, financial analysis, and decision-making within the energy industry context.
International Geothermal Case Study Competition
The International Geothermal Case Study Competition invites participants to analyze a real or hypothetical geothermal energy project, assessing its technical, economic, and environmental aspects. Teams are expected to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the project, offering solutions to enhance its feasibility and sustainability. This competition is designed to promote knowledge and innovation in geothermal energy, encouraging participants to explore alternative energy solutions and their potential impact on the global energy landscape.
International Smart Competition
The International Petroleum Smart Competition is an intellectually rigorous quiz competition that tests participants' knowledge across various domains of petroleum engineering, including drilling, reservoir engineering, production technology, and energy economics. The competition is structured to challenge participants' quick thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork under pressure, aiming to identify and reward the most knowledgeable and well-prepared students in the field.