A series of educational event for UK secondary schools. The purpose is to increase oil and gas industry knowledge and to inspire youngsters to consider studies in science and engineering. The event is organized and sponsored by OPITO in close collaboration with Simprentis.
Register
Preparations for PetroChallenge UK 2013 are underway.
To participate, one teacher from each school will need to register (when registration opens later).
Important dates
PetroChallenge 2013 dates will be announced soon.
Organizers and Sponsors
The event is organized and sponsored by OPITO in close collaboration with Simprentis.
26 Jan: Canada Wins PetroChallenge 2012
In their first appearance in the PetroChallenge International Final, Canada won over the teams from Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Denmark and the UK. Read more...
14 Dec: Oil Me Up Overall UK Winners
The final result from the three OPITO PetroChallenge UK 2012 regional competitions have now been compiled, and the team Oil Me Up from Bucksburn Academy came out as overall UK champions 2012. Read more...
Oil Me Up of Bucksburn Academy, Aberdeen, definitely was on the up when they secured first position and the highest return on investment at this year's OPITO PetroChallenge Aberdeen. Read more...
The winners of PetroChallenge UK 2011 - John Angus Robert Addlesse, Victoria Elyanna Allan, Robert Alexander Bryce, Jason Johnstone from Kemnay Academy - took third place at the international PetroChallenge final at Imperial College in London on 28 January 2012. Read more...
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Testimonials
A good business experience
Euan Grierson
The Glasgow Academy
PetroChallenge UK in Glasgow 2011
Enjoyable, inspirational and educational experience that every child when given the opportunity, should undergo.
Charis Jade Williams
Lynn Grove High School
PetroChallenge UK in Great Yarmouth 2011
A great challenge which teaches you about the impact of each person’s actions within the industry
James Parker
BG Group
PetroChallenge UK in London 2011
My head hurts. But it was so worth it!
Anuradha Damale
Greenford High School
PetroChallenge UK in London 2011
Eventful, fun, exciting and at times nerve-racking, makes being a nerd cool!
Kyle Townsend
BG Group
PetroChallenge UK in London 2011
A fun yet challenging experience which is also educates the participants. Which is quite rare, to be honest.
Mark Poole
James Young H.S
PetroChallenge UK in West Lothian 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and met new people. Overall, PetroChallenge was exciting and challenging. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves to solve problems!
Brogan MacDonald
Kemnay Academy
PetroChallenge UK in Aberdeen 2011
My experience was enthralling and completely different. It made us interact and work as a team and this is a great thing.
Craig Mellis
Oldmachar Academy
PetroChallenge UK in Aberdeen 2011
Very enjoyable yet stressful at times! Gave me a good insight into the oil industry and I would recommend this to anyone even slightly interested in working in this sector.
Kieran Booth
Meldrum Academy
PetroChallenge UK in Aberdeen 2011
Petrochallenge stimulated, motivated and challenged the students and gave them a taste of how their current learning could be used in a future career.
Jane Tull
Teacher
PetroChallenge UK in London 2011
