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To participate in PetroChallenge USA 2013, one teacher from each school needs to register. The registration is not open yet. Visit back soon.

Important dates

The next PetroChallenge USA event will be in Houston Texas September 2013.

Sponsors and organizers

The events are organized and sponsored by IPAA, El Paso, and others in close collaboration with Simprentis.

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Testimonials

PetroChallenge provides a unique platform for demonstrating not only the excitement of the oil and natural gas industry, but also it integrates the skills and career information students are learning in our petroleum academies. This innovative educational competition serves as a powerful tool to stimulate the next generation of talented energy professionals who will drive this industry forward
Barry Russell, president and CEO of IPAA

It makes you understand about what the business and career is all about and how it works along with the fact of how to manage your money if you owned a company yourself. Therefore if you are going into management, this program would be ideal for you.
Student from Westside High School
Petrochallenge USA in Houston January 2012

It is a unique experience. Not only would an individual learn about the oil and gas industry, but they would do so in a more interactive and fun way than a normal lecture, and thus learn more.
Gregory Ross
Lamar High School
Petrochallenge USA in Houston January 2012

PetroChallenge helps you learn the true essence of teamwork and information that a lot of people do not know.
Blaine Edwards
Southwest High School, Fort Worth
Petrochallenge USA in Houston January 2012

I would recommend the OilSim Exploration course because it taught me much about the petroleum industry and gives you a much bigger understanding of that industry. It also sharpens decision making skills and problem solving. It is also a great experience because of all the people you get to meet and compete with.
Meg Brigman
Lamar High School
Petrochallenge USA in Houston January 2012