NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

SELF-STUDY FORM

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

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Name of University submitting the Form

MSC IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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Title of the Programme/Department

Duration of Programme

ONE NIL
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Full-time (Years) Part-time (Years)

15th March,2017
Date Form is completed……………………………………………………………………….

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

The information supplied in this form is solely for the confidential use of the
National Universities Commission and its authorized agents
 SECTION A
The University

A.1. Name and Address of the University:

University of Port Harcourt, Choba, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Website: www.uniport.edu.ng

A.2. Date Established: 1977

The University of Port Harcourt was founded as a College of the University of Lagos
in 1975 and gained the status of a University in 1977.

A.3. Name and Qualification of Vice Chancellor:

Professor N. E. S. Lale
ndowa.lale@uniport. edu.ng

A.4. Mission, Vision Philosophy and Objectives of the University

Mission
The Mission of the University of Port Harcourt is the pursuit of academic excellence,
advancement of knowledge and community service through quality teaching, life-long
learning, social inclusion, strengthening civil society and policy-relevant research that
addresses the challenges of contemporary society. To achieve this Mission, the University
is guided by the spirit of enquiry, self-reliance, fairness, ethical and professional standards
of the disciplines.

Vision
“The University of Port Harcourt aims to be ranked among the best Universities in
Africa, renowned for its teaching, research, innovation and knowledge transfer.”
(Not a limited vision but deliberately focused on Africa)

Philosophy
“The University of Port Harcourt is committed to academic freedom, tolerance, probity,
equal opportunity and respect for cultural diversity”

Organization, Administration and Control

a) Describe the ownership and system of control of the University including the
administrative structure, and the membership and role of component
committees and units in such a structure (e.g. The Council, Senate/Academic
Board/Board of Studies).
 UNIVERSITY OF PORT 
HARCOURT COUNCIL

SENATE

Board of School of 
Faculty Board
Graduate Studies

Departmental  Faculty Graduate 
Board Studies Committee

Exclusively for  Departmental 
Undergraduate  Graduate Studies 
Programmes Committee

Exclusively for Post 
Graduate Programmes

Figure 1:UniPortOrganizational Structure, Administration and Control

B. ACADEMIC MATTERS

1. Names of the College/Faculty/School and Department in which the

Postgraduate programme is domiciled and Postgraduate College/School.

FACULTY:FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF PORT

HARCOURT

POST GRADUATE SCHOOL:SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES,

UNIVERSITY OF PORT AHRCOURT

2. Brief history of the programme:

Please provide information on the programme including itsdate of

establishment, the administrative structure including committees, the total
student enrolment and graduates, graduation and attrition rates, and uniqueness
of the programme.

HISTORY OF INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM STUDIES:

The Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), UniversityofPortHarcourt, was

established in 2003 in the University of PortHarcourt as a sustainable
development joint venture of Total Exploration and Production Nigeria
Limited(TEPNG) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Universityof Port Harcourt and the IFP School France are the collaborating
institutions with the responsibility of producing world class manpower, grown
locally, that will be industry-ready on graduation.

The institute started with the M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering and Project
Development, which ran for five years; 2003-2008 before the inclusion of the
PostGraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology in 2009. The Institute is
organised to run 12-month M.Sc. Programmes which begin in november and
end in the next november. The courses are delivered in a modular pattern and
examinations are held weekly. The teaching responsibility is shared between
uniport (40%), IFP School France (40%), and Industry (20%).

Since its inception, the programmehas enrolled and graduated 267 international
standard professional young men and women who are thriving in the oil and
gas industry. The programme is designed to meet the human capacity
development needs of the 21st century oil and gas industry. The programme
also offers diverse certifications that further enhance the marketability of its
graduates.

MODE OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme is organized in weekly modular forms, where examinations are
held for each completed module at the end of the week it was taught. All
lecture materials are provided by the centre and students also evaluate their
lecturers for quality assurance and quality control. The course content
comprises weekly modules, certifications, and field trips.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class
honours (upper division) or company sponsored staff with between 2 and 5
years relevant work experience with a minimum of second class honours
(lower division)
 DURATION OF PROGRAMME
12 Months Full Time

DEGREE AWARDED
After successful completion of the course, graduates will receive a master of
science in PetroleumEngineering and Project Development degree jointly
awarded by UniPort and IFP school.

Figure 2:IPS Governance Structure

COMMITTEES WITHIN IPS

GOVERNING BOARD OF IPS

Chairman
1. Mr. AbiodunAfolabi
Executive Director, Human Resources &Corporate Affairs, TEPNG

Members
2. Vincent Nnadi
Executive General Manager,
Corporate Services, TEPNG

3. Prof. DuluAppah
Director, Institute of Petroleum Studies

4. Prof. O. M. O. Etebu
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
 University of Port Harcourt

5. Prof. Henry E. Alapiki

Director, University of Port Harcourt Foundation
University of Port Harcourt

6. Group Executive Director, Refineries and Petrochemicals, NNPC

7. Benoit Rabaud
Coordinator and Chairman,
Advisory Committee of IPS & IFP Training

8. Jean Claude Heidmann

Director, Centre for Exploration & Production,
IFP School

9. NAPIMS/NNPC

ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD

Chairman
1. Benoit Rabaud
Coordinator, IFP School

Members
2. Prof. DuluAppah
Director, Institute of PetroleumStudies

3. Mr. AzuAzubuike
Manager, CSR Education, TOTAL

4. Dr. K. Ojoh
EGM Geosciences & Reservoir Engineering, TOTAL

5. Patrick Ngene
EGM, JV Asset (Offshore)TOTAL
6. NNPC
7. NAPIMS
8. OPTS Group SPDC
9. Exxon Mobil
10. Chevron Texaco
11. NAOC
12. DEEP OFFSHORE Group Statoil

SERVICE INDUSTRY

13. Schumberger (Measurements)

14. Global (Drilling)

OTHERS
15. PETAN
16. PTDF
17. IPS Alumni

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

Chairman
1. Prof. DuluAppah
Director, IPS

Members
1. Jean Claude Heidmann (IFP School)
2. Benoit Rabaud (IFP School)

3. Prof. R.E. Ogali

Dean School of Graduate Studies UNIPORT

4. Dr. (Mrs.) Susan N. Umeozor

University Librarian, UNIPORT

5. Prof. (Mrs.) O. M. O. Etebu

Dean, Faculty of Engineering, UNIPORT

6. Dr. B. Oriji
Head of Department
Petroleum & Gas Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
7. Prof. IfyNwaogazie
8. Prof. Ayo Kuye
9. Prof. M. O. Onyekonwu
10. Prof. J. A. Ajienka
11. Prof. A. Dosunmu
12. Prof. J. U. Okoli
13. Prof. Ogbonna Joel
14. Prof. A. O. Ibe
15. Prof. C. Ekweozor (Consultant)

Industry (Representative Lecturers)

16. EvaristusUzamere (SEFC)
17. Franck Egbon (TOTAL)
18. PatrickSomiari (TOTAL)
19. Mr. Akiode
20. Dr. N. Attah (TOTAL)
21. Edith Akwaeke (ANSETT)

Faculty of Science
22. Prof. G. C. Obute
23. Dr. F. T. Beka
24. Prof. V. U. Ukaegbu
25. Dr. G. J. Udom

Faculty of Management

26. Dr. G. N. Ogbonna

Members of Board of Examiners (Uniport)

27. Prof. B. E. Okoli
28. Prof. O. Akaranta
29. Prof. I. Joe

RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD

Chairman
1. Dr. Jude Amaefule -Vice Chairman/MD, Emerald Energy Resources Limited
Members
2. Prof. (Mrs.) A. R. Nte - Director, CEREM UNIPORT
3. Mr. Chukwuma I. Uguru - Manager SPDC Nig. Ltd.
4. Mrs. SolateOvundah-Akarolo - DMD, MoniPulo Limited
5. Engr. Franck Egbon- Manager Total E & P Nig. Ltd.
6. Mr. 1.1. Orugbani- NAPIMS PSG-PED Manager
7. Mr. Cletus Egbuzie - Mobil Exploration & Production Nig. Ltd. General Manager
8. Mr. Andrew Olotu- Managing Director Schlumberger Oilfield Services Ltd.
9. Engr. OsaOwieadolor- Chief Operating Officer Platform Petroleum Ltd.
10. Prof. O. Akaranta - Director Science Institute, Uniport
11. Prof. Mrs. G. C. Obute- Faculty of Science, Uniport
12. Prof. Regina Ogali - Dean, Graduate Studies, Uniport
13. Prof.AdewaleDosumu–UNIPORT
14. Dr. Johnson Olajuyigbe- Manager Nigerian Content Development
15. Dr. C. E. Ubani- Research Fellow,Faculty of Engineering, Uniport
16. Mr. Muhammad Haruna - Deputy Manager, Education Department PTDF
17. Dr. Musa M. Zagi - Ministry of Pet. Resources – DPR
18. Dr. Charles Dawari- Chevron Nigeria Limited
19. Dr. ObioraOkeke- NNPC (R & D)
20. Prof. DuluAppah- Director, IPS
21. Prof. Ogbonna Joel - Director CPRT UNIPORT
22. Mr. Francis Fusier - IFP School, IPS Coordinator
23. Dr. B. Oriji- Coordinator, PGDPT, IPS
24. Mr. Eleazar I. Ogbonda- Administrative Secretary, IPS
25. Prof. G. A. Chukwu- TonciaNig, Ltd.
26. Aloysius Okere - Nigerian Agip Oil Company
27. Solomon Inikori Overseas Supervisor
28. Charles Ohaeri Overseas Supervisor
29. Prof. Ekwere J. Peters Overseas Supervisor
30. Dr. Nnaemeka J. Ezekwe Overseas Supervisor
31. Dr. Henry Ohen Overseas Supervisor
32. Dr. BabsOyeneyin Overseas Supervisor
33. Dr. Michael Adewumi Overseas Supervisor
34. Dr. David Ogbe - AUST, Abuja
35. Engr. IgwekaUche Executive Director, Weltek Limited, Trans Amadi, PH
36. Engr. EmekaEne - Managing Director Oil Data Limited
37. Dr. Oduola - Ag. Director, Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals
 3. Philosophy, aims and objectives of the programme

The philosophy, aims and objectives of the programme as related and distinct
from the general institutional philosophy, aims and objectives.

PHILOSOPHY:The culture of excellence in sustained learning, leadership, internationalism and

professionalism advancement and propagation of knowledge in the petroleum industry.

OBJECTIVE:The aim of the M.Sc. programme in Petroleum Engineering and Project

Development is to provide graduates in engineering with broad-based training required for
onshore and offshore oil and gas field development. The students are taught jointly by lecturers
from the university of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, IFP School, France, and experts from the industry,
as well as visiting professors from other universities in Nigeria and abroad. On completion of the
programme, the graduates will among other skills, be able to:

 Evaluate and manage oil and gas fields

 Design and supervise the drilling of exploration and development wells and carry out
drilling optimization programmes
 Design, supervise, and evaluate well completion, workover and well simulation
programmes
 Design and operate onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities
 Carry out production optimization and well performance enhancement programmes
 Participate effectively in multidisciplinary oil and gas field review and field development
teams

4. Process of Curriculum Design

a) Explain the process of development of the curriculum for the Postgraduate

programme of the University.

b) Confirm the extent to which the Postgraduate programme curriculum in

use has approximated the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS)
for the Postgraduate programme. Please state the main differences.

Modules Description

1. General Module (6 weeks)

The goal of this general module is a reminder and should bring to the same level all the students
on mathematics, computational, thermodynamic, presentation and communication skills

This module is divided into 2 courses: PPD 801 and PPD 802.

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PPD 801: Introduction to Petroleum Industry HSE and Communication Skills (3 weeks)
This Program includes the following subjects:

PPD 801-1 Oil and Gas Industry Overview

PPD 801-2 HSE and EIA
PPD 801-3 Communication (Writing and Presentation)

PPD 802: Computational Skills (3 weeks)

This Program includes the following subjects:

PPD 802-1 Programming Skills

PPD 802-2 Applied Mathematics for Petroleum Engineers
PPD 802-3 Applied Statistics for Petroleum Engineers

2. Geosciences and Reservoir Module (12 weeks)

The Reservoir Module part aims to give students the ability to:
 Initiate acquisition, processing and interpretation of data used in reservoir
characterisation.
 Evaluate the quantities of hydrocarbon in place by means that include probabilistic
methods.
 Analyse Hydrocarbon reserves and drainage mechanisms, propose improved recovery
systems
 Develop a plan to efficiently produce a reservoir with an optimum production profile,
optimise the number of well, and predict production decline and secondary or tertiary
recovery with associated work-over.

This Module is composed of 4 Courses: PPD 803, PPD 804, PPD 805 and PPD 806.

PPD 803: Petroleum Geosciences (3 weeks)

This Program includes the following subjects:

PPD 803-1 Fundamentals of Geosciences

PPD 803-2 Geology Field Trip
PPD 803-3 Reservoir Geology and Geophysics

PPD 804: Introduction to Reservoir Analysis (3 weeks)

This Program includes the following subjects:

PPD 804-1 Well Logging and Interpretation

PPD 804-2 Rock and Fluid Properties
PPD 804-3 Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering

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PPD 805: Reservoir Modelling (3 weeks)
This Program includes the following subjects:

PPD 805-1 Well Testing and Interpretation

PPD 805-2 Reservoir Characterization & Reservoir Modelling
PPD 805-3 OOGIP Calculation with uncertainties

PPD 806: Applied Reservoir Engineering and Simulation (3 weeks)

This Program includes the following subjects:

PPD 806-1 Reservoir Production Mechanisms and EOR

PPD 806-2 Reservoir Simulation
PPD 806-3 Reservoir Simulation Project

Project: The Reservoir Project involves an actual field case with Reservoir Simulation and
Determination of a production profile including uncertainties and comparison with observed
field performance.

3. Drilling Module (12 weeks)

PPD 807: Well Construction, Casing Design and Drilling Fluids (3 weeks)
This course aims to gives the students the necessary knowledge to be able to:

Analyse the geological section of the formation and design the architecture of a well, including
drilling program, drilling fluids program, casing calculations and cementing programs.
Supervise the construction of the well and face drilling, fishing and trajectory problems, control
abnormal pressure behaviour.
Select a drilling rig, issue an invitation to tender and analyse a contract.

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 807-1 Drilling Field Trip &Geomechanics

PPD 807-2 Well Architecture and Well Design
PPD 807-3 Drilling Fluids and Cementing Operations

PPD 808: Directional drilling and well control (3 weeks)

This course module provides the students with all the information required for successfully
preparing, executing and controlling the drilling of a directional and horizontal well, and
ensuring thorough knowledge of modern calculation techniques in relation to the use of different

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types of bottom hole assemblies. It also acquaints the students with conventional and advanced
well control techniques for both onshore and offshore well control procedures

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 808-1 Drilling operations, equipment and optimisation

PPD 808-2 Directional drilling
PPD 808-3 Well control

PPD 809: Well Completion, Interventions and Performance (4 weeks)

This course module gives the main characteristics of Well Completions. At the end of the course
the student will be able to manage the concept of Productivity Index and Inflow Performance
Relationship. It also gives to the student knowledge of the completion equipment and artificial
lift

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 809-1 Test, Completion design and equipment

PPD 809-2 Artificial Lift Systems – Design and Operations
PPD 809-3 Specific Operations (Stimulation, Perf. Sand Control, WO)
PPD 809-4 Well Performance with Software

PPD 810: Offshore Drilling and Drilling Project (2 weeks)

This course module gives the necessary knowledge of offshore drilling and HPHT drilling
operations. It incorporate a drilling project which aims to synthetize the whole module.

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 810-1 Offshore Drilling and New Challenges

PPD 810-2 Drilling and Completion Project – Design of an Optimized Well

4. Production Module (11 weeks)

This module aims to prepare students for designing surface oil and gas treating facilities from the
well head to the unloading terminal on both land and marine environment. Safety and pollution
free operations will be a very important part of this module.

Field Trip: During the duration of this Module a Production Field Trip will be organized in
order for the students to observe the functioning of a complete flow station with Oil, Gas and
Water treatment facilities

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The Module: This module is composed of 4 courses PPD 811 PPD 812 PPD 813 and PPD 814

PPD 811: Production Engineering/Process Engineering (4 weeks)

During this course students will be prepared to:

 Understand the functioning all the elements composing the surface process: Test
Separators, Production Separators, Heaters, Water Treaters, Pumps, Tanks,….
 Design and size all the element of the process installation.(Including power requirement
and instrumentation)

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 811-1 Production Operations and Equipment Design Part 1

PPD 811-2 Production Operations and Equipment Design Part 2
PPD 811-3 Utilities and Instrumentation
PPD 811-4 Process Simulation with Software (HYSYS)

PPD 812: Production Optimisation (3 weeks)

At the end of this course, the student will be familiar with the problems associated with gas
production (NLG plan, Gas compression and gas injection, Turbines). He will be able to design a
production pipeline taking into account structure problems and fluid mechanics issues.

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 812-1 Multiphase Flow in Pipe and Flow Line Design

PPD 812-2 Flow Assurance
PPD 812-3 Well Surveillance and Production Enhancement

PPD 813: Terminals and Gas Utilization (2 weeks)

These courses will cover the oil and gas export. Students will be able to understand the major
issues in the problems of Oil export and Gas processing and Gas Utilization

PPD 813-1 Terminals and Receiving Facilities

PPD 813-2 LNG and Natural Gas Utilization

PPD 814: Introduction to Offshore Engineering and Subsea Architecture (2 weeks)

This Course will introduce the problems associated with the offshore oil and gas Production.
Students will be able to:
 Knowledge of marine environment (Wind, Waves, Streams, Corrosion)
 Knowledge in the sizing and erecting of Steel Platforms
 Be familiar with the newest Production Technology used in Deep Water Production

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  Understand the problems associated with field development using subsea wells

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 814-1 Introduction to Offshore Production Engineering

PPD 814-2 Subsea Architecture and New Production Techniques

Project Module (7 Weeks)

This module has two goals:
 Presents the Petroleum economics and project Management
 Supervise the students during their 5 weeks project

This module is composed of 2 courses PPD 815 and PPD 816

PPD 814: Petroleum Economics and Project Management (4 weeks)

This module has the following objectives:
 Present the economic aspect of an oil field development.
 Introduce the risk analysis and the Project Management using a field example
 Familiarise students with cost analysis, cost control and budget preparation
 Provide the students with the concepts of Corporate Governance, business ethics and
CSR

This course includes the following subjects:

PPD 815-1 E&P Development Process -

PPD 815-2 Contract, Planning & Project Management
PPD 815-3 Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance & Entrepreneurship
PPD 815-4 Petroleum Economics & Case Study

PPD 816: Field Development Project (3 weeks)

During This course the students will be in small groups. They will study an oil or gas field
development project using different scenarios (number of wells, horizontal or vertical, type of
completion, type of producing facilities, economics). Then each group will be assigned a
scenario for which they will draw the drilling, the evaluation and completion Program. They will
design the producing facilities and prepare a financial report based on the computed recoverable
reserves.

PPD 816-1 Presentation Scenarios

PPD 816-2 Process
PPD 816-3 Structure / HSE / Economy

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PPD 817: Industrial Project (1 weeks)
Presentation of the Personal Thesis given at the beginning of the year and presentation of the
Production Final Project developped in PPD 816.

5. Student Admission, Retention and Graduation Policy.

a) Describe the admission, retention and graduation policy for theprogramme.

ADMISSION
Candidates must possess a minimum of bachelor's degree Second Class Honours (Upper
Division) in any branch of Engineering and Sciences to be admitted into the programme.

b) Describe the grading system and the policy on students’ probation, withdrawal
and expulsion.

After successful completion of the course, graduates receive aMaster of Science in Petroleum
Engineering and Project Development. This degree is jointly awarded by UNIPORT, Nigeria and
IFP School, France and is credited 51 credits hours corresponding to 92 ECTS (European Credit
Transfer System).
One course corresponds to 1 credit hours. Using the European standards one course is also called
UE (Unit of Education). The European Credit Transfer System (named ECTS) is used for
European students. It is based on the student's workload required for completing successfully the
academic program objectives. These objectives are based on examination results and
competencies gained.

Summary of the requirements to get the Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering and Project
Development in IPS is presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Minimum requirements for the degree of MSc in Petroleum Engineering at IPS
Credits
Number of
Credit hours ECTS
weeks
General Module 6 6 6
Geosciences and Reservoir (GSR) Module 12 12 24
Drilling Module 12 12 24
Production Module 11 11 22
Project Module and FDP report and presentation.
7 13 21
Industrial Project/Thesis
Total 48 54 97

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Policy on Withdrawal and Expulsion

A student may be asked to withdraw or expelled on grounds of the following:

I. Unsatisfactory academic performance such as having a CGPA of less than 2.75 at the end
of first year course work.

II. Failing a course twice.

III. Poor and irregular lecture attendance.

IV. Ill heath

V. Misbehaviour

VI. Examination Malpractice

A student may also voluntarily withdraw his/her studentship.

Definition of Examination Malpractice

Examination malpractice shall be defined as all forms of cheating, which directly or indirectly
falsify the ability of the students. These shall include cheating within an examination hall,
cheating outside an examination hall and any involvement in all examination related
offences.Forms of cheating are categorized as follows:

Cheating Within an Examination Hall/Room

 Copying from one another or exchanging questions/answer sheets.

 Bringing in prepared answers, copying from textbooks, notebooks, laboratory specimens
and any other instructional aids smuggled into the hall.
 Collaboration with Invigilator/Lecturer, where it involves the lecturer-invigilator
providing written/oral answers to a student in the examination hall.
 Oral/written communication between and amongst students.
 Bringing in prepared answer written on any part of the body.
 Receiving information whether written or oral from any person(s) outside an examination
hall.
 Refusal to stop writing at the end, within half a minute in an examination.
 Impersonation.
 Illegal removal of answer scripts from the examination hall.

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 6. Enrolment and Graduation Data

a) Using the Table below, please provide the enrolment statistics for the last
five sessions.

Year Enrolment Total No. at

Full Time Part Time Nationalities Graduation
Male Female Male Female Nigerians Non
Nigerian
2016 19 5 0 0 24 0 24
2015 18 5 0 0 20 3 23
2014 19 4 0 0 20 3 23
2013 17 3 0 0 20 0 20
2012 17 4 0 0 21 0 21

b)
Using the Table below, please providethe graduation statistics for the last
five sessions.
YEAR GRADUATE TOTAL NO. AT
FULL-TIME PART-TIME NATIONALIITIES GRADUATION
Male Female Male Female Nigerian Non-
Nigerian
2016 19 5 0 0 24 0 24
2015 18 5 0 0 20 3 23
2014 19 4 0 0 20 3 23
2013 17 3 0 0 20 0 20
2012 17 4 0 0 21 0 21

7. Students’ Workload

Please complete the table below in order to show the work load of students in the
programme. Arrange per semester,if possible.

Grouping Course Course Pre-requisite Credit Contact Hours Per Week Total Hours
Codes Titles Units Lecture Tutorial Practical per Week
a) GENERAL For example Computer Nil 2 2 1 1 4
MBA 50X Literacy
b) Core/Compulsory
Courses
c) Elective/Optional
Courses
d) Thesis/dissertation
Research/Project

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8. Examination

The normal university procedure is observed. Examination questions are vetted before the exams
are conducted. Results are generally moderated at the board meeting conveyed specifically for
examination results consideration at academic advisory board meeting. It takes an average of one
(one) to two (2) weeks, after examinations before the results are released.

Appraise the standard of examination based on the:

a) Coverage of the syllabus content Very Good

b) Quality of students’ answers to the various question Very Good

c) Quality of practical work, continuous assessment/degree projects Very Good

d) Students’ readiness for the level of manpower he/she is being trained for Very Good

e) External examination or moderation scheme Very Good

Matters arising from examinations are handled by the academic advisory board.

Research/Project

B.9.1. Research/Project Policy, Methodology and Thrust of the Programme

Research is an integral part of the programme and is aimed at solving real life problems in
Petroleum and Gas Engineering applications. Research proposal is submitted, which details
the aim, objectives, statement of problems to be solved and methodology to be applied. The
students are assigned to supervisors to guide on the accomplishment.

a) List titles of postgraduate projects/theses/dissertations in the programme in the

last three years

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 M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering & Project Development Project Topics for 2016

SS/N NAME PROJECT TOPIC

Effect of Tubing size sensitization on oil
1 ADENIRANYE Daniel Ifeoluwa
well productivity using PERFORM
Economic Analysis of Sand Control
2 AJIBOYE MayowaAbolaji Techniques for Unconsolidated Reservoirs
in Niger Delta
Economic Analysis of Oil Recovery
3 AKHILOR Joshua Osasele
Methods for Mature Fields
Development of Drilling Suits with Hole
4 AKU Anayochi Michael
Cleaning Performance
Development of diagnostic flow charts for
5 AKUNNE Gideon
gas wells surveillance
Multiple LinearRegression using Excel and
MATLAB for field verification of drilling
6 ALIEZI Ugwochukwu Sampson
model using data from oilfiledin the Niger
Delta
Economic Analysis of Developing
7 AVBUERE Joshua Nosakhare
aDomestic Gas Pipeline in Nigeria
8 EZEJI Adaora Choke Optimization for Ageing Wells
Development of a new mixed refrigerant
9 FADOYENI Tunji composition for Optimization of the
Liquefaction Process of Natural Gas
Optimization of TEG Gas Dehydration
10 Hart AlaidanengiaDagogo
Process in Gas Plant
Demulsification of water in oil emulsion by
11 JINADU ShereefOlayinka
microwave heating technology
12 MOBOLAJI James O. ObafemiAwolowo University
Comparative Analysis of Single and Multi
13 MUSTAPHA Usman feed amine in a gas sweetening absorber
using ASPEN HYSYS
Developing a mathematical model and
14 OBOH Stephen O. software to predict LOP and Hmin in Niger
Delta Fields
Economic Analysis and Modelling of
15 OFFOR Chinyere Princess Natural Gas Utilization for Petrochemical
Industry in Nigeria
Design Template for Flow Assurance in
16 OGUNDIMU OluwatobiOlaotan
Shallow/Deep Offshore
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Analysis of Reservoir Transients. A wave
17 OHAZURUIKE Lotanna Vitus
physics approach
 Fracture with Prediction and LPM particle
18 OKORO Solomon U.
sizing using Artificial Intelligence
Scaling Tendency due to Incompatible
19 OLASOJI Jacob Abimbola
Water and its Management
Oil Wells Surveillance using Diagnostic
20 ONABULE LukmonOlalekan
plot
Comparative Analysis of Well Trajectory
21 OSAJELE Odegua
Computation Methods
Well Performance Optimization using
22 UDOGADI Uyodhuzhiniye
Artificial Lift
Development of Tubing Movement
23 UFERE Peace Kalu
Analysis Software
Evaluation of Rheological Model for
24 UWOGHIREN Osayomwanbo Drilling Fluids Hydrualics in Deviated
Wells
Practical Approach to Effective Sand
25 UZOAGBA Chidiebele E.J.
Control Management

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M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering & Project Development Project Topics for 2015

S/N NAME PROJECT TOPIC SUPERVISORS

Viscosity Prediction Model for
1 Adebimpe, Ademola Isaac Niger Delta Crude using Artificial Dr. S. S. Ikiensikimama
Neural Network Approach.
Exploitation of Thin Oil Rims with
2 Agbi, Stephen Ohimai Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Large Associated Gas Caps.
Wilson‐Air
Akakuru, Chukwuchetam Exploitation of Thin Oil Rims with
3 Erayanmen/ Dr.
A. Large Associated Gas Caps.
Emeka Okafor
Comparing the Tecchnical and Wilson‐Air
4 Attah, Reuben Ileanwa Economic benefits of GTL and Erayanmen/ Dr. S.S.
LNG in gas monetization Ikiensikimama
Aunde, Emmanuel Determination of Appropriate
5 Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Liambee Well Spacing for Gas Reservoir
Comparative Evaluation of
Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama/
Awujoola, Cascade Refrigeration in C3‐MR
6 Mr.Wilson‐Air
AkinwonuolaOlatokunbo and Philips Cascade Liquefaction
Erayanmen
Processes
Quick Permeability
Determination of Niger Delta Mrs Edith Akwaeke/
7 Bamisebi, Adetiloye
Sands using a Correlation from Prof Onyekonwu
the LPSA and Routine Data.
Improving on Cascade
Wilson‐Air
Liquefaction Process Through
8 Coulibaly, Ibrahim Erayanmen/ Dr.
Refrigeration: Thermodynamic
Emeka Okafor
Approach
Development of Software for
Prof. A. Dosunmu/
9 Fadoyeni, Tope Stephen Casing and Cement Design for
Prof. Ogbonna Joel
Well Construction
Optimization of Mud Weight
Prediction for Wellbore Stability Prof. A. Dosunmu/
10 Ijeh, Isijokelu Gift
Management Using 2D and 3D Prof. Ogbonna Joel
Models
Virtual Pipeline Technology In
11 Ikpeka, Princewill M. Nigeria: Technical and Economic Dr. S. S. Ikiensikimama
Analysis
Dr. S. S.
Zero Flare: Gas Utilization
12 Kokogho, Oyonvwike Ikiensikimama/
Selection for Marginal Fields
Dr. Emeka Okafor
Production Prediction and Back‐ Prof. J. A. Ajienka/
13 Kudayisi, Ayopo
Allocation for Intelligent Well Dr. Ikiensikimama

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 Systems Using Composite IPR
Model
Predicting and Enhancing
Reservoir Performance Using
14 Mea, Affoua Corinne Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Material Balance: Case Study of a
Multitank Reservoir
Prediction of Performance
Molokwu, Victor
15 Potential Using Advanced Decline Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Chinemelu
Curve Analysis
Increasing Value from Nigerian
Crude Oil: Design, Technology Prof. Godwin Igwe/
16 Nwosu, Dixon
and Economics of a Modular Prof. WumiIledare
Refinery
Analysis and Evaluation of
Prof. Dosunmu/
17 Oji, Enemaku Austin Downhole Vibrations during
Engr. F. Egbon
Drilling Operations in Niger Delta
Steam Alternating CO2 Processes
18 Oladunni, Oluwatobiloba Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
for Heavy Oil Recevery
Modelling and Simulation of of Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama
19 Omodolor, Ibeh CR‐MR Process for Energy /Mr.Wilson‐Air
Efficiency Erayanmen

Optimization of Natural Gas Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama

20 Salako, TosinFunmi
Dehydration in LNG Plants /Dr. Emeka Okafor

Development of Intelligent and

21 Soumahoro, Amara Artificial Neural Network Models Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama
to Optimize Oil Production
Software for Predicting
22 Sunday, Nsidibe Temperature and Pressure Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama
Profiles in Flowlines
Reducing Foaming and Wilson‐Air
23 Umeh, Ubaka Stanley Optimizing Acid Gas Removal Erayanmen/ Dr. S.S.
from Natural Gas Ikiensikimama

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M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering & Project Development Project Topics for 2014

S/N NAME PROJECT TOPIC SUPERVISORS

Investigating the Influence of Mixed
Adepitan,
1 Refrigerant Composition in the Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama
AdedipoAdekunle
Liquifaction of Natural Gas
The U.S. Shale Revolution:
Agomoh, Ndubuisi
2 Implication for Sustainable Oil and Engr. Anthony Abolarin
Emmanuel
Gas Production in Nigeria.
Optimization of Process Parameters
3 Ajao, TobilolaSimbiat Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama
in NGL Recovery
Modeling the Effect of KCl on the
4 Anyanwu, Nkechi Rita Rheological Properties of Shale Prof. Joel Ogbonna
Contaminated Water Based Mud
Ayodeji, Draft Petroleum Industry Bill
5 Prof. A. Dosunmu
AtofaratiOlufunmbi ("PIB")- An Economic Evaluation
Development of a Software for
6 Balogun, OmokovieSeun Evaluating Selected Rheological Prof. Joel Ogbonna
Models of Drilling Fluids
Well Completion Efficiency
7 Dibiagwu, Emmanuel Ugo Prof. J.A. Ajienka
Evaluation in Horizontal Oil Wells
Enhancing Drilling Performance
8 Eye Okoro, Grace Engr. Franck Egbon
using Rotary Steerable Systems
Modeling of Hydrate Dissociation in
9 Fadipe, Opeyemi Prof. A. Dosunmu
Natural Gas Production Flowlines
Application of Integrated Pressure
Maintenance using Water Injection
10 Igbokwe, ChidozieLoveday Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
and Production Optimization in
Mature Waterflooded Reservoir.
Gas-To-Liquid: Technology and
11 Jattoh, Emmanuel Okona Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Economics
Best Reservoir Surveillance
12 Kambere, Mwesigwa Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Practices
Gas PVT Correlations for the Niger
13 Muonagor, Chukwuemeka Dr. S. S. Ikiensikimama
Delta
Comparative Study of Different
Retarders and Sensitivity in Cement
14 Nelson, Mwije Prof. Joel Ogbonna
Slurry Design for High Pressure
High Temperature Operations.
Economic Model for Water Shut
15 Nambasa, Jacinta Prof. WumiIledare
Off Treatment

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 Automating Well Test Interpretation
16 Nwala, Karl Uzodinma Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
(Software Development)
Economic Analysis of Hydrate Prof. WumiIledare / Dr
17 Obatoki, Oluwasetemi
Prediction Models S.S.Ikiensikimama
Preliminary Evaluation of Thin Oil
rims with Large Associated Gas
Obumse, Chukwuebuka
18 Caps: Strategies for development Prof. M.O. Onyekonwu
Michael
and Proposed Recovery Efficiency
Model
Validation of the Economic
Ogundipe,
19 Analysis of Liquid Loading Prof. WumiIledare
AdeniyiAdedotun
Solutions in Gas Wells
Marginal Field Development
Obinna, Okongwu
20 Strategies for Sustainable Engr. Anthony Abolarin
Emmanuel
Development: The Nigerian Case
Optimization of Natural Gas
21 Okorigwe, London Wome Dr. S.S. Ikiensikimama
Dehydration in LNG Plant
Assessment of Performance and
22 Sholola, Abraham Prof. J.A. Ajienka
Completion Efficiency of Gas Wells

b) i. List the publications resulting from this programme in the last three years.
ii. List the publications from Postgraduate Thesis/Dissertation

Mmata, B. and Onyekonwu, M.: (2014) “Estimation of Anhydrous Oil Density for Accurate
Multiphase Flow Measurement: A Comparative Case Study.” Presented at 37th Nigeria
Annual International Conference and Exhibition. Proceedings Nigeria SPE 172369

Ebona, M. and Onyekonwu, M.: (2014) “Determination of Cutoffs and Implications in

Integrated Reservoir Studies.” Presented at 37th Nigeria Annual International Conference
and Exhibition. Proceedings Nigeria SPE 172436

Ukwu, A. K. and Onyekonwu, M. O.: (2014) “Advancement in Material Balance Analysis.”

Presented at 37th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition. Proceedings
Nigeria SPE 172415

Ubani, C. E., Ikiensikimama, S. S and Onyekonwu, M.O.: (2014) “Experimental Determination

of Relative Permeability from Unconsolidated Core Samples from the Niger Delta.”
Presented at 37th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition. Proceedings
Nigeria SPE 172478

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Ogolo, N. A., Isebor, J. O. and Onyekonwu M. O. (2014): “Feasibility Study of Improved Gas
Recovery and Water Influx Control in Water Drive Gas Reservoirs.” Presented at 37th
Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition. Proceedings Nigeria SPE 172364

Ogolo, N. And Onyekonwu, M. “Effect of Nanoparticles on Migrating Fines in Sand.” Nigerian

Oil Field Technology Review, June 14, Vol 2, 29-34.

Dosunmu, Adewale, Odagme, B.S., Fekete, Paul, Anyanwu, Chimaroke, Ekeinde, Evelyn and
Odusegun, Olufela C. (2014) “Comparative Analysis of Geomechanical Parameters Using
Cores, Sonic and Gamma Ray Logs for Optimal Well Design”. 172392-MS SPE
Conference Paper.

Ekeinde, Evelyn, Dosunmu, Adewale, Anyanwu, Chimaroke, Esop, Banny Banny and Odagme,
Baridon (2014) “Rheological Characterisation of Pseudo Oil Base Mud From Local
Materials”. 172348-MS SPE Conference Paper.

Bassey, Akong, SPDC, Dosunmu, Adewale, University of Port Harcourt, Otutu, Friday, SPDC
(2014) “An Integrated Approach to Understanding Wellbore Stability in Faulted and
Depleted Sands While Drilling Challenging XYZ Well Niger Delta”. 172461-MS SPE
Conference Paper.

Anumadu, Ugochi Stella, Dosunmu, Adewale, Anyanwu, Chimaroke, Ekeinde, Evelyn and
Odagme, Baridor (2014) “Evaluation of Safety Performance and Compliance of Workers in
Selected Oil and Companies in Nigeria”. 172347-MS SPE Conference Paper.

Fekete, Paul, University of Calgary, Dosunmu, Adewale, Anyanwu, Chimaroke, Odagme,

Samuel B. and Ekeinde, Evelyn (2014) “Wellbore Stability Management in Weak Bedding
Planes and Angle of Attack in Well Planing”. 172361-MS SPE Conference Paper.

Anyanwu, Chimaroke, Dosunmu, Adewale, Fekete, Paul, Ekeinde, Evelyn and Odagme, Baridon
(2013) “Analysis of Wellbore Stability in Multilateral Well Design and Construction”.
167546-MS SPE Conference Paper.

Okwu, Alaekwe Ewelike, Institute of Petroleum Studies and Dosunmu, Adewale (2013) “A Risk
Based Model to Quantify Differential Sticking Risk in Drilling Depleted Reservoir
Formations”. 167584-MS SPE Conference Paper.

Fekete, Paul O., Dosunmu, Adewale, Kuerunwa, Anthony, Ekeinde, Evelyn B., Chimaroke,
Anyanwu, Baridor, Odagme S.(2013) “Wellbore Stability Management in Depleted and
Low Pressure Reservoirs” 167543-MS SPE Conference Paper.

Okoro Emeka Emmanuel and Adewale Dosunmu (2014) “Experimental Analysis of Shale for
Evaluating Shale Drilling Fluid Interaction in Agbada Formation”. British Journal of
Applied Science & Technology, Vol.4 (35): 3879 – 4907.

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Eme C., Dosunmu A., Anyanwu C., Okoro E.E. and Ekeinde E. (2015) “Experimental model for
the determination of hydration potential of Niger-Delta shales for drilling mud design”
SPE 178293 Conference Paper.

Babagbemi Adetoye.S., Adewale.Dosunmu and Oriji.Boniface.A. (2015) “Field Application of a

Real-Time Integration of 3D Geo-Mechanical Model to Optimize Mud Weight across
Weak Bedding Plane” SPE 178369 Conference Paper.

Mkpoikana, R., Dosunmu, A. and Eme, C. (2015) “Prevention of Shale Instability by Optimizing
Drilling Fluid Performance” SPE 178299 Conference Paper.

Adewale Dosunmu, Nse-Obong Udoh, Evelyn Ekeinde, Chimaroke Anyanwu and Emeka Okoro
(2015) “Economics of heat loss material design in transportation of stranded gases as
hydrates” SPE 178397 Conference Paper.

Odesa David E. and Adewale Dosunmu (2015) “Analyzing Lateral and Torsional Vibrations
Models and their effect on Drilling Efficiency Using PDC Bits in Directional and
Multilateral Wells” SPE 178266 Conference Paper.

Adewale Dosunmu, Cosmas Orun, Chimaroke Anyanwu and Evelyn Ekeinde (2015)
“Optimization of Hole Cleaning using Dynamic Real-time Cuttings Monitoring Tools”
SPE 178373 Conference Paper.

Paul Fekete, Bruno. Lopez A, Adewale Dosunmu, Samuel Odagme, Adewale Sanusi and Ediri
Bowe (2015) “The Effect of Wellbore Stability in Naturally Fractured Reservoir” SPE
178267 Conference Paper.

Okoro E.E., SPE, Dosunmu A., Oriji B. and Iyuke S. (2015) “Impact of Reversible Invert
Emulsion Drilling Fluid Rheology on Productivity” SPE 178308 Conference Paper.

Ihejirika, B, Dosunmu, A. and Eme, C. (2015) “Performance Evaluation of Guar Gum as a

Carrier Fluid for Hydraulic Fracturing” SPE 178297 Conference Paper.

Paul Fekete, Adewale Dosunmu, Richard Ekpedekumo and Daniel Ayala (2015) “Estimation of
Net Pay In Unconventional Gas Reservoirs” SPE 178262 Conference Paper.

Adewale Dosunmu, Nse-Obong Udoh, Evelyn Ekeinde, Chimaroke Anyanwu, and Emeka Okoro
(2015) “Theoretical Model for The Transportation of Stranded Gases as Hydrates” SPE
178415 Conference Paper.

Amiebenomo Hauwa Christiana and Adewale Dosunmu (2015): “Sand Control using
Geomechaniocal Techniques: A case study of Niger Delta, Nigeria”. International Journal
of Science Inventions Today, Vol. 4, Issue 5; September – October.

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 SECTION C
STAFFING
C.1 Academic Staff
Table C1: List of Academic Staff in the Programme

In addition to the Academic staff from the industry and IFP France, below are staff from
University of Port Harcourt indicating their qualification and field of specialization.

S/No Name(s) Qualification Field of Designation GL/STEP

Specialization
1 A. Ajienka B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Eng, Ph.D. Petroleum Production Professor CONUASS
(Uniport), R.Eng (5285) Engg/ Multiphase 7/10
Fluid Flow in Pipes
2 M. O. Onyekonwo B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.S, Ph.D Reservoir & Gas Professor CONUASS
(Stanford), R.Eng (3536) Engineering 7/10
3 A. Dosunmu B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Eng Ph.D Drilling & Gas Professor CONUASS
(Uniport),MNSE, R.Eng (3562) Engineering 7/10
4 D. Appah M.Sc Mining, Eng., Dip. Edu. Formation Evaluation Professor CONUASS
(Baku) Ph.D (Uniport), MNSE, 7/10
R.Eng (7961)
5 O. F. Joel B.Tech, Chem. Engg. (UST), Drilling & Professor CONUASS 7/4
M.Sc Eng Mgt. (Uniben), Ph.D Environmental
Pet./Chem. UST) Engineering
6 O. O. IIedare B.Sc Pet Engg, (Ibadan)MS Oil & Gas Economics, Professor CONUASS
Energy Resources Pittspurgh Petroleum Economics 7/10
Ph.D Pet Econs (West Virginia)
7 S.S. Ikiensikimama B.Eng., M.Eng. (Chem), M.Eng Reservoir Engineering Associate CONUASS 6/4
(Pet), (Uniport), Ph.D. Chem. Petroleum Economics, Professor
(Unilag), R.Eng (10595) Petroleum Refining
8 B. S. Kinigoma B.Sc (RSUST), M.Eng., Energy and Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5/7
(Uniport) Ph.D (Uniport) Environmental
Engineering
9 A. B. Oriji B.Eng Pet. M.Eng. Pet. Drilling Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5/3
(Uniport) Ph. D (Uniport) Engineering/Drilling
Fluid
10 C. E. Ubani B.Eng, M.Eng. Ph. D; Pet. Engg. Formation Evaluation Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5/2
(Uniport)
11 J. Amiebibama B.Eng Pet. (Uniport), M.Eng Reservoir Engineering Lecturer I CONUASS 4/6
Gas (Uniport), M.Sc. Oil & Gas
Enterprise Management; P. hD
(Aberdeen)
12 E. Okafor B.Eng Chem. (ESUT), M.Sc Gas Engineering Lecturer I CONUASS 4/5
Mech.& Process Eng. (T.U.D.
Germany), Ph. D. Pet. Engg.
(London)
15 U. Osokogwu B.Eng, M.Eng. Pet.Engg Production Lecturer I CONUASS 4/6
(Uniport) Engineering
Ph.D(in view, Cranftfield
University,UK)

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Table C 2.1: List of Courses Presently Being Taught

804 Course Title Lecturer Affiliation

PPD 801-1 Oil and Gas Industry Overview Prof. A. Dosunmu UniPort
PPD 801-2 HSE & EIA Dr. J. N. Ugbebor UniPort
PPD 802-3 Applied Statistics for Engineers Prof. Nwaogazie UniPort
PPD 802-1 Programming Skills Pringle Egbe Industry
PPD 801-3 Communication Skills (Writing & Presentation) Prof. G. A. Chukwu UniPort
PPD 802-2 Applied Mathematics for Petroleum Engineers Prof. Adewole UniPort/Industry
&Thankgod Egbe
PPD 803-1 Fundamentals of Geosciences Prof. Ukaegbu, Dr. UniPort
A. Jones,
Prof. Ehirim,
Dr. Beka
PPD 803-2 Geology Field Trip Prof. Ukaegbu UniPort
PPD 803-3 Reservoir Geology & Geophysics Arnaud Torres IFP School
PPD 804-1 Well Logging Interpretation Francis Fusier IFP School
PPD 804-2 Rock & Fluid Properties + Lab Visits Edit Akwaeke/ Industry
Bella Mmata
PPD 804-3 Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering – MBAL Engr. Alex Neyin/ Industry/UniPort
Austin Ukwu
PPD 805-1 Well Testing & Interpretation Prof. Onyekonwu/ UniPort/Industry
Obi Ekeh
PPD 805-2 OOGIP Calculation – Uncertainties Bernard Michaud IFP School
PPD 805-3 Geo-statistics & Reservoir Modelling Bernard Michaud IFP School
PPD 806-1 Enhanced Oil Recovery Prof. Olafuyi/ UnIPort
Prince Nwachuku
PPD 806-2 Reservoir Simulation M. Aguilera IFP School
PPD 806-3 Reservoir Simulation Project M. Aguilera IFP School
PPD 807-1 Introduction to Drilling, Drilling Field Trip & C. Emuchay & Industry/UniPort
Geomechanics Prof. Dosunmu
PPD 807-2 Well Architecture & Casing Design Francis Fusier IFP School
PPD 807-3 Drilling Fluids & Cementing Operations Patrick Somiari Industry
PPD 808-1 Drilling Operations, Equipments & Optimisation Francis Fusier IFP School
PPD 808-2 Directional Drilling Francis Fusier IFP School

Appraisal
a. Adequacy in number, qualification and experience (Staff to Student Ratio is 1: 7)
Adequate
b. Effectiveness of Lecturers Very Good
c. Professional Achievements Excellent
d. Past and on-going research efforts in the last three years Excellent
e. Major research output of the programme in the last three years Very Good
f. List of academic publications in reputable journals in last three sessions Very Good

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C. 3: Non - Academic Staff

Table C.3.1. List of Senior Technical Staff

LABORATORY STAFF LIST

S/No NAME OF STAFF DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION RESPONSIBILITY

1 Mr. Gbarale, John Chief Tech HND, AISLT In charge of

Nwika departmental
laboratory
2 Mrs. Uwajingba, Assist. Chief HND Assisting Chief
Ebineppre C. Tech Technologist
3 Mrs. Suwari, Senior HND, B.Eng, Assisting Asst. Chief
Caroline Preteowei Technologist M. ENG Technologist
4 Mr. Fulalo, Lucky Senior HND Assisting Asst. Chief
Donatus Technologist Technologist
5 Mr. Amukwo, Senior HND In charge of Gas
James Bide Technologist Eng. Laboratory.
6 Mr. China Kelvin Technologist I HND Assisting Snr. Tech.
Esor
7 Mrs. Ndubuisi, Technologist II B.Eng, M.Eng Assisting Snr. Tech.
Elizabeth C.
8 Mr. Isaiah, Samuel Technologist II HND, B.Eng Laboratory
Supervisor
9 Elkanah, Konye Technologist II B. Tech Laboratory
Kalio Supervisor
10 Mr. Ojikpo, Felix Technologist II HND Laboratory
Supervisor
11 Mrs. Ovwromoh, Technologist II B.ED, M.ED Laboratory
Blessing Supervisor

Table C 3.2 : Thesis/Dissertation Supervision

Names of Staff Category Number of Students Total Number of

Currently being Students Supervised
Supervised in Last 3 Years
A. Ajienka Professor 7 23
M. O. Onyekonwu Professor 7 25
A. Dosunmu Professor 7 22
D. Appah Professor 5 18
G. J. Igwe Professor Nil 10
O. F. Joel Professor 6 20
O. O. ILedare Professor 5 15

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G. A. Chukwu Professor 4 14
S. S. Ikeinsikimama Associate Professor 3 19
B. S. Kinigoma Senior Lecturer 5 13
A. B. Oriji Senior Lecturer 5 12
C. E. Ubani Senior Lecturer 4 12
J. Amiebibama Lecturer I 4 6
E. Okafor Lecturer I 4 11

C.4 : Non - Academic Staff

Table C.4.1. List of Senior Technical Staff

LABORATORY STAFF LIST

S/No NAME OF STAFF DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION RESPONSIBILITY

1 Mr. Gbarale, John Chief Tech HND, AISLT In charge of

Nwika departmental
laboratory
2 Mrs. Uwajingba, Assist. Chief HND Assisting Chief
Ebineppre C. Tech Technologist
3 Mrs. Suwari, Senior HND, B.Eng, Assisting Asst. Chief
Caroline Preteowei Technologist M. ENG Technologist
4 Mr. Fulalo, Lucky Senior HND Assisting Asst. Chief
Donatus Technologist Technologist
5 Mr. Amukwo, Senior HND In charge of Gas
James Bide Technologist Eng. Laboratory.
6 Mr. China Kelvin Technologist I HND Assisting Snr. Tech.
Esor
7 Mrs. Ndubuisi, Technologist II B.Eng, M.Eng Assisting Snr. Tech.
Elizabeth C.
8 Mr. Isaiah, Samuel Technologist II HND, B.Eng Laboratory
Supervisor
9 Elkanah, Konye Technologist II B. Tech Laboratory
Kalio Supervisor
10 Mr. Ojikpo, Felix Technologist II HND Laboratory
Supervisor
11 Mrs. Ovwromoh, Technologist II B.ED, M.ED Laboratory
Blessing Supervisor

3. Staff Development Programme

Describe the Staff Development Scheme by the University for upgrading and updating academic
and other staff of the programmein order to enhance teaching, research and community service.

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 List the benefitting Staff of the programme in the last three years with specific indication of the
support received.

Policy and Practice on Staff Development:

This is a central university policy. Provisions are made for non-terminal degree holders and
technical staff to pursue further studies with pay. Applications are processed through the
University Registrar for consideration of HOD and Dean’s recommendation on such candidates
for University approval for study leave with (out) pay.There is strong staff development
programme in the Department. The Department runs a viable graduate programme and all the
young non PhDs are enrolled in the department. General University scholarships through its
partners such as MacArthur Foundation, Fulbright, Alexander von Humboldt, SPDC,
Schlumberger, Institute of Petroleum, IFP (France)/Elf collaboration, NDDC scholarship,PTDF
scholarship, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Oilfield Chemical Research, etc, are
available to upgrade and update staff competence. Different oil companies and the Society of
Petroleum Engineers (SPE) sponsor our staff to the SPE Annual Conference, COREN
Engineering Assembly, etc. the department has largely benefited from their contributions. There
is a functional university staff development programme through the University Advancement
Centre (UAC). The university intensifies efforts in training its own staff within and outside the
country for this unique programme.

Table C.3.1: List of Academic Staff Development Beneficiaries

S/No Name(s) Designation Category of Staff Development Duration/Date

1 A. Ajienka Professor SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual
M. O.
2 Professor SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual
Onyekonwu
3 A. Dosunmu Professor SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual

4 D. Appah Professor SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual

5 O. F. Joel Professor SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual

6 B. S. Kinigoma Senior Lecturer SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual
7 A. B. Oriji Senior Lecturer SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual
8 C. E. Ubani Senior Lecturer SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference Annual
SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference, Sep 2015 – Dec
9 Dr. E. Okafor Lecturer I
Study Leave, Train the Trainers 2015
Oct 2012 – Sept
Lecturer I SPE NAICE conference, Oil Flow Conference
10 J. Amiebibama 2015
11 U. Osokogwu Lecturer I Study Leave – PhD , UK.

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 Table C.3.2: List of Non - Academic Staff Development Beneficiaries

S/No. Non – Academic Staff Category of Staff Development Duration/Date

1 M r s. C ar o line P . S uwari Study Leave/ M. Eng May 2014 – April 2016

2 N dubu is i E liz ab eth Technical workshop/Lab Management Sept. 2016

3 K ufr e Dan iel Ak pan Technical workshop/ Lab Management Oct. 2016

4 C hi me le Debor a h Technical workshop/ Lab Management Oct. 2016

5 L ov eday T on wee Technical workshop/ Lab Management Oct. 2016

6 A mukwo J ame s Bi de Technical workshop/ Lab Management Oct. 2016

7 S a mue l I s aiah Technical workshop/ Lab Management Oct. 2016

D. PHYSICAL FACILITIES RELEVANT TO PROGRAMME

1. Academic Facilities

a) Comment on the availability and adequacy of lecture theatres, class rooms, seminar
rooms and others.

The Institute of Petroleum Studies and has

i.A building
ii.Library with relevant books and journals
iii.Teaching aids – multimedia projectors/electronic manuals.
iv.Petroleum software
‐ Some were developed by IPS as products of applied research
‐ Some acquired by IPS
v.Workstations and computers
vi.Accommodation for visiting Lecturers/Researchers
vii. Laboratories facilities
viii.Internet Facilities

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 b) Comment on the availability and adequacy of laboratories, studios and clinics/wards
for the programme.

The institute is expanding its facilities to include extra class rooms and research laboratories,
however, she has other laboratory facilities with the department of Petroleum and Gas
Engineering and also in collaboration with other third party laboratories, like Nigerian National
Petroleum Research laboratory, Laser Engineering and POCEMA Limited, as well as the
Engineering faculty departmental laboratories.

The laboratories resident in the departmental building are:

1. Reservoir Engineering
2. Production Operations
3. Well Engineering
4. Gas Technology
The laboratories are equipped with university funds, substantial donations from Petroleum
Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Education Tax Fund (ETF) and demonstration facilities
from various Service Companies, such as Schlumberger, BJ Services, Baroid. The Research
Laboratory consists of computers and software for advanced petroleum engineering work.
Research software in department include:- PETROCALC 3, 6,7,8; PVT/Reservoir Sim, Saphir
Advanced, CSNG Optimum Casing String Design, Z-factor for Windows, etc.

The laboratories resident in department of Petroleum and Gas include:

1. Reservoir Engineering
2. Production Operations
3. Well Engineering
4. Gas Technology

Core Analysis Laboratory

The laboratory was set up to measure rock properties where are required to compute reserve and
flow properties of reservoir rocks under varying pressures and temperature. Key properties
measured in the laboratory include.
 Porosity
 Permeability
 Fluid saturations
 Capillary pressure curves.

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PVT Laboratory
The Pressure, Volume, Temperature laboratory was set up for the measurement of oil, gas and
water properties as functions of pressure, volume, and temperature.
These properties provide critical information required for understand and efficient management
of petroleum oil and gas reservoirs. Key parameters measured and calculated in the laboratory
include;
 Bubble point pressure
 Dew point pressure
 Oil formation volume factor
 Gas formation volume factor
 Water formation volume factor
 Solution gas-oil ration, among others

Drilling Fluids Laboratory

The drilling fluid laboratory was set up to measure the properties of fluids used in drilling oil and
gas wells. Information obtained from the laboratory assists the petroleum engineer to design the
drilling of each well for optimal technical and economic performance. The key parameters
measured in the laboratory include the following.
 Mud density (weight)
 Mud viscosity.
 Gel strength
 Plastic viscosity
 Yield value
 Filtration rate
 Sand content
 Hydrogen + ion concentration (pH)
 Resistivity
 Salt contamination
 Calcium contamination

Table D.1.2: List of Laboratory Equipment

S/NO NAME USES

1 Gas Permeameter Measurement of Permeability of consolidated core
section
2 Porosimeter Measurement of Porosity of consolidated core Sample
3 Core Holder for Resistivity meter Measurement of Resistance to flow of Core Samples
in an Electrical Current
4 Variable Viscometer Measurement of Viscosity of fluids
5 High Pressure, High Tem. Filter Press Testing Mud at Elevated Temperature and Pressure
6 Retort Kit (Oil and Water) Solid and Liquid Content Determination
7 Core Dresser/Cutter Cutting of Cores to the reqd. length and uniform
dressing
8 Hot wire cutter Cutting Wires to length

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9 Multi Mixer For Homogenous Mixing of Drilling Fluids Chemicals
10 Labline (Double Heater) Heating and the Increasing of Fluid Temperature
11 Permeameter (Liquid) Measurement of Liquid Permeability
12 Hamilton Beach Mixer Mixing of Drilling Fluid
13 Fann Viscometer Viscosity of fluids
14 Filter Press 4 Units Mud Test
15 PH Meter Determination of PH of Drilling Fluids
16 Mud Balance Density of Drilling Fluids
17 Marsh Funnel Density of Drilling Fluids
18 Sand Content Measurement Oil Percentage of Sand in Mud
19 Resistivity Meter For Measurement of Resistance to flow
20 Sand Drill Press For Core Analysis
21 Stop Watch Timer
22 Hydrometer Specific Gravity Determination
23 Sieve Shaker (Motorized) Sieving Analysis
24 Sieve Shaker (Manual) Sieving Analysis
25 Oven Drying
26 Air Compressor Natural air Generating System
27 Penetrometer Penetration of Butimenous Material
28 Lab. Distillation Unit (3 DWS-(1) Practical Distillation of Crude Oil
29 Lab. Centrifuge Model Centrifugal Strength
30 Hot Plate Heating
31 Flash Point Equip To Maintain Temp. of Petroleum Production
32 Pour Point Equip Cooling Temp. of Petroleum Product
33 Soxhlet Extractor Extraction Process

Table D.1.3: List of Chemicals for PVT Laboratory/Drilling

S/NO QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT AMOUNT

PRICE
1 5 Bentonite 1 bag 25 kg 4,500.00 22,500.00
2 10 Thermometer 0 to 500oc 3,500.00 35,000.00
3 10 Thermometer 25oc to 1000oc 6,000.00 60,000.00
4 4 Stop clock with alarm 12,000.00 48,000.00
5 6 Stop watch 7,000.00 42,000.00
6 10 Graduated Measuring cylinder 100ml 500.00 5,000.00
7 10 Graduated Measuring cylinder 250ml 1,000.00 10,000.00
8 10 Graduated Measuring cylinder 500ml 1,500.00 15,000.00
9 10 Graduated Measuring cylinder 1000ml 3,500.00 35,000.00
10 10 pH indicator paper (pH 1 – 14) 1,500.00 15,000.00
11 3 Specific gravity bottles 50ml 2,000.00 6,000.00
12 4 Homogenizer Mixer Kenwood 48,000.00 192,000.00
13 2 Analytical Weighing Balance AC/DC (0 to 160,000.00 320,000.00
400gms)

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14 5 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Solution 1 lit. 4,300.00 21,500.00
15 5 Caustic Soda 500g 2,500.00 12,500.00
16 4 Sodium Bicarbonate 1kg 2,300.00 9,200.00
17 4 Soda Ash 1kg 1,800.00 7,200.00
18 3 Sodium Chloride 1kg 1,600.00 4,800.00
19 4 Lime 1kg 2,000.00 8,000.00
20 5 Calcium Carbonate 1kg 3,000.00 15,000.00
21 20 Phenolphthalein 50gm 2,000.00 40,000.00
22 6 Calcium sulphate 500g 3,500.00 21,000.00
23 5 Barium chloride 500g 2,800.00 14,000.00
24 2 Nitric Acid 2.5 lit conc. 3,500.00 7,000.00
25 4 EDTA Solution 500ml 2,000.00 8,000.00
26 4 Ammonia Buffer Solution 2,500.00 10,000.00
27 5 Potassium Chromate 30% 100mg 2,800.00 14,000.00
28 4 Sodium Carbonate 1kg 2,200.00 8,800.00
29 3 Absolute Ethanol 2.5 lit 3,000.00 9,000.00
30 3 CMC High 25kg 3,500.00 10,500.00
31 3 CMC Low 25kg 3,500.00 10,500.00
32 4 Total Hardness Indicator Tabs 10gm 6,000.00 24,000.00
33 2 Calcium Hardness Tablets 50gm 7,000.00 14,000.00
34 3 Methyl Orange Indicator Sol. 100ml 3,500.00 10,500.00
35 4 Potassium hydroxide Solution 26.87% WW 2,600.00 10,400.00
36 4 Carbon Tetrachloride 2.5 lits 12,000.00 48,000.00
37 2 Toluene 2.5 lit 6,000.00 12,000.00
38 2 Xylene Sulphur Free 2.5 lt 4,000.00 8,000.00
39 3 Sulphuric Acid 2.5 lit conc. 3,500.00 10,500.00
40 3 Sodium Hydroxide 500gm 1,800.00 5,400.00
41 4 Barium Chloride 500g 3,500.00 14,000.00
42 3 Hydrogen Peroxide 2.5 lits 4,000.00 12,000.00
43 2 Ferrous Sulphate 500g 2,500.00 5,000.00
44 12 Whatman Filter paper 12.5cm 1,800.00 21,600.00
45 12 Oil Testing Hydrometer 4,600.00 55,200.00
46 12 Burettes 0 – 50 ml English 3,500.00 42,000.00
47 10 Beakers 250ml x 10 600.00 6,000.00
48 10 Beakers 500ml x 10 800.00 8,000.00
49 10 Beakers 1000ml x 10 1,500.00 15,000.00
50 24 Retort Stand (Complete) 5,000.00 120,000.00
51 24 Bossheads 1,950.00 46,800.00
52 24 Clamps 2,000.00 48,000.00
53 12 Erlenmayer Flask 1/lit 3,800.00 45,600.00
54 12 Conical Flask 500ml 3,000.00 36,000.00
55 5 Condensers 6,000.00 30,000.00
56 2 Silver Nitrate Ample N/10/500ml 9,000.00 18,000.00
N1,702,500.00

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Table D.1.4: List of Principal Tools, Machines, instruments and Equipment Available

2. Office Accommodation

a) Comment on the office accommodation available for academic staff, stating the size
of accommodation, list of furniture items and how many lecturers share the rooms.

Office accommodation for each lecturer is spacious, well ventilated and provided with fan and
air-conditioner. Each staff has his own computer and accessories, table, chairs, cabinet and
bookshelf. The office accommodation conforms to NUC guidelines. There is guest house for
visiting lecturers and decent hostel accommodation for students.

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 b) Complete the table indicating the disposition of offices for staff.

RANK SINGLE SHARED SHARED SHARED TOTAL

OCCUPANCY BY 2 BY 3 BY 4 OR OFFICES
MORE
Professors 1 nil nil nil
Associate 1 nil nil nil
Prof/Readers
Senior 1 nil nil nil
Lecturers
Lecturer 1 1 nil nil nil

3. Appraisal of Facilities

Appraise other existing facilities in terms of quality and quantity for the current and
projected enrolment period e.g., PG common room and offices.

The quality of facilities are excellent and compares with global standards.

E. LIBRARY FACILITIES RELEVANT TO PROGRAMME

1. 1) PhysicalLibrary Holdings for the programme:

(i) Number of Textbooks ……765……………………………………
(ii) Number. of Academic Journals ………17…………………………
(iii) Number of other Periodicals (e.g. Newsletters, News Bulletin, etc)
(iv) Number of Monograms/off prints …………………………………
11. Currency of materials

2. e-library
(i) Subscription/ Registration to e-books and e-journals
(ii) Accessibility of subscribed e-resources

3. Library Space (m2):

(i) For Books: ………………………………………………….
(ii) For Reading: ………………………………………………..

a) Library Seating Capacity:

(iii) Seating Capacity for Users: ………………………………...

(iv) Others (specify): ……………………………………………

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 F. FUNDING

Has excellent funding opportunities. Major funder comes from Total Exploration and
ProductionNigeriaLimited(TEPNG). Benefits from the World bank grant of the Africa Centre of
Excellence,Petroleum Technology Development Fund(PTDF), Nigerian Content Development
Management Board(NCDMB) and sponsorship of students.

1. Recurrent Expenditure

Complete the table for availability of funds for the past three years
Category Year One Year Two Year Three
Provision Expenditure Provision Expenditure Provision Expenditure
1. Staff 183,234,630 179,751,041 175,433,000 161,005,887 157,889,700 NOT
Remuneration
2. Staff AVAILABLE
Development
3. Library
materials
4. Laboratory
consumables
5. Studio
consumables
6.
Office/classroom
soft
Furniture
7 . Research
8. Maintenance
9.
Supplies/Training
consumables
10. Vehicle
maintenance
11. Utilities
services
12. Others
(specify)

2. Capital Expenditure

Complete the table for availability of funds for the past three years.
Category Year One Year Two Year Three
Provision Expenditure Provision Expenditure Provision Expenditure
1. Expansion of Not Not Not Not Not Not
physical facilities. Available Available Available Available Available Available
a) Classroom/lecture
theatre
b) ICT Facilities
c) Library
2. Machines &

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Equipment
3. Others (specify)

3. Assets and Liabilities

State below the current Assets and Liabilities with regard to the programme.

4. Financial Appraisal

Appraise the adequacy of the operating Funds for the programme.

For recurrent expenditure, also indicate the expenditure per annum per student.

G. EMPLOYMENT INDEX

Employers’ rating of graduates of the Programme

Year of Percent that is self- Percent that got Summary of Employers’

Graduation employed jobs within 1 year Remarks.
2004 - 65 Very Productive Staff
2005 - 66 Very Productive Staff
2006 - 73 Very Productive Staff
2007 - 73 Very Productive Staff
2008 - 65 Very Productive Staff
2009 - 95 Very Productive Staff
2010 - 100 Very Productive Staff
2011 - 95 Very Productive Staff
2012 - 80 Very Productive Staff
2013 = 68 Very Productive Staff

H. STATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAMME.

Alumni of the programme contributed generously towards building a 45-room students hostel for
students of the Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), between 2015 and 2016. The hostel has since
been occupied and has saved the Institute money. The alumni are also extensively involved in
reach-out programmes e.g., career pep talks, involving current students enrolled in the
programme.

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I. Name of officer completing the Form:

………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………….

Rank: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signature: …………………………………………………….

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