Petroleum Engineering
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact from the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering.
Aggies and Longhorns align for petroleum engineering excellence
March 24, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M and University of Texas at Austin petroleum engineering students teamed up for the Aggie-Longhorn Leading Innovation in Energy Symposium (ALLIES) to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Faculty researchers from across Texas A&M’s College of Engineering received The Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Awards for 2026.
Texas A&M petroleum engineering department head Dr. Thomas Blasingame was selected by industry peers for one of the profession’s most prestigious honors.
Matthew Marek ’89 endows graduate fellowship for Texas A&M engineering students in his late father’s name — an ode to his humility and emphasis on higher education.
Blackburn receives Craig C. Brown Outstanding Senior Engineer Award
Dec. 12, 2025 • 3 min. readAva Blackburn’s commitment to Aggie core values earned her the most prestigious accolade given to an undergraduate student in Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering.
Career Enhancement Event creates pathways for petroleum engineering students
Nov. 22, 2025 • 2 min. readTexas A&M’s student chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers hosts an exclusive event that creates networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Dr. Rita Okoroafor from the petroleum engineering department received the Montague-CTE Scholar Award for her commitment to lifelong learning and student success.
Petroleum engineering faculty honored with SPE 2025 regional awards
Oct. 21, 2025 • 4 min. readFive faculty members from the petroleum engineering department were recognized for their professional contributions to their technical disciplines.
Four Texas A&M undergraduate engineering programs rank #1 in Texas
Sep. 23, 2025 • 2 min. readThe College of Engineering, and eight of its undergraduate engineering programs, ranked in the top 10 amongst public institutions.
Embodying what Texas A&M stands for, Aggie engineers chosen as Fish Camp namesakes share powerful experiences of service, unity and connection.









