As part of the academic activities for the Production Engineering II course, a technical debate was held for Petroleum Engineering students, led by M.Sc. Freddy Carrión Maldonado.
The event took place on Thursday, January 22nd, at the Faculty of Geoscience Engineering (FICT) Conference Hall. The objective was to critically and comparatively analyze the current reliance on Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) in Ecuador's mature fields versus the alternative of diversifying artificial lift systems.
During the debate, students conducted integrated evaluations of the environmental, economic, social, and technological impacts associated with different artificial lift systems, strengthening their ability to support technical decisions regarding the design and optimization of production systems. This methodology promoted critical thinking, technical argumentation, and the exchange of evidence-based criteria among participants
These types of academic activities contribute to the comprehensive training of future Petroleum Engineers by linking theoretical course content with real-world challenges in the national energy sector.
The initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, reaffirming FICT's commitment to academic training oriented toward sustainable development.
