HQ Function

The campus historically served as the central hub for The Petroleum Institute's undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, advanced research activities, and administrative operations, with a primary focus on the oil and gas industry. It now functions as a key campus for Khalifa University, continuing its focus on engineering, energy studies, and research.

Notable Features:

The campus featured state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced research centers (like the former PI Research Center), modern lecture halls, extensive library resources, and comprehensive student facilities, including accommodation and recreational areas. It was designed to provide an immersive learning and research environment.

Work Culture:

As an academic institution, The Petroleum Institute fostered a rigorous academic culture emphasizing research, innovation, and strong collaboration with the petroleum industry. It attracted a diverse international body of students and faculty. This ethos of academic excellence and industry relevance is maintained within Khalifa University.

HQ Significance:

The Petroleum Institute's campus was highly significant for its role in developing highly skilled engineers and researchers specifically for the UAE's vital petroleum industry. It made substantial contributions to the nation's economic development and technological capabilities in the energy sector.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflected values of academic rigor, cutting-edge research, strong industry partnership, technological innovation, and a commitment to developing human capital for the UAE's strategic energy sector.

Location:

While its physical campus was in Abu Dhabi, The Petroleum Institute cultivated a significant global presence through robust international academic partnerships with renowned universities worldwide (such as Colorado School of Mines, University of Maryland, University of Minnesota). It also had strong collaborations with major international oil and gas companies which were founding partners (e.g., BP, ExxonMobil, Shell, Total, JODCO). The Institute actively participated in international research consortia, conferences, and student exchange programs. This international engagement and collaborative spirit are now continued and expanded by Khalifa University.

Street Address:

Sas Al Nakhl Campus, Near ADNOC HQ, P.O. Box 2533

City:

Abu Dhabi

State/Province:

Abu Dhabi

Country:

United Arab Emirates