FDP & tNavigator Workshop by UiTM

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), through its Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter, successfully organized the FDP Workshop: Reservoir Modeling & tNavigator Demonstration on 25 April 2025 at the College of Engineering. The initiative brought together 42 oil and gas engineering students for a focused engagement on reservoir modeling and digital simulation tools, reinforcing UiTM’s commitment to bridging academic learning with industry practice.

The workshop introduced participants to the fundamentals of Field Development Planning (FDP), emphasizing the integration of technical and economic parameters in reservoir evaluation. A key highlight was the demonstration of tNavigator, a high-performance simulation software widely adopted in the oil and gas sector. Students gained firsthand exposure to its capabilities in dynamic modeling, scenario analysis, and decision-making support—skills increasingly demanded in modern energy operations.

Beyond technical enrichment, the program served as a platform to cultivate essential professional competencies. Students actively participated in discussions, collaborative exercises, and Q&A sessions with industry experts, enhancing their communication, leadership, and critical thinking abilities. These soft skills are vital for navigating multidisciplinary challenges in upstream energy environments.

The event also fostered meaningful academic-industry linkages, allowing students to engage directly with practitioners and explore real-world applications of their coursework. Feedback from participants highlighted the value of such experiential learning, with recommendations to incorporate more hands-on group simulations in future sessions to deepen applied understanding.

Overall, the workshop exemplified UiTM’s strategic approach to producing industry-ready graduates equipped with both technical acumen and professional agility. By aligning curriculum exposure with evolving sectoral needs, UiTM continues to position its engineering talent at the forefront of Malaysia’s energy transformation.