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Hey guys,

Bit confused and don’t want to mess this up early.

I’m planning to study engineering in Australia, probably mining, but I’ve always been interested in offshore oil and gas too, like rigs and offshore ops.

Is it actually possible to move into offshore Oil and Gas with a mining engineering degree? Or is that pretty rare and not something to rely on?

Other option is mechanical engineering since it seems more flexible and used everywhere, including oil and gas. Just worried mining might box me in too early.

At the same time mining in WA looks solid, good pay, FIFO lifestyle, clear path, so I don’t want to overthink it either.

Also is Oil and gas industry shrinking in near future also it it true and practical?

Anyone here moved from mining to oil and gas or seen it happen?

What would you do if you were starting again?

Cheers

Hey guys

Bit confused and don’t want to mess this up early.

I’m planning to study engineering in Australia, probably mining, but I’ve always been interested in offshore oil and gas too, like rigs and offshore ops.

Is it actually possible to move into offshore Oil and Gas with a mining engineering degree? Or is that pretty rare and not something to rely on?

Other option is mechanical engineering since it seems more flexible and used everywhere, including oil and gas. Just worried mining might box me in too early.

At the same time mining in WA looks solid, good pay, FIFO lifestyle, clear path, so I don’t want to overthink it either.

Also oil and gas industry is shrinking in future due to renewable energy is it true and practical?

Anyone here moved from mining to oil and gas or seen it happen?

What would you do if you were starting again?

Cheers