Opportunities, limitations and prospects for the implementation of simulation modeling in the training of oil and gas industry specialists

This article examines the role of simulation modeling in the training of oil and gas industry specialists, highlighting its benefits, limitations, and prospects. The research integrates a literature review, comparative analysis of educational strategies, and a pedagogical experiment to assess the impact of digital models on students' analytical thinking, forecasting abilities, and decision-making skills. The results confirm that simulation modeling enhances theoretical knowledge retention, research competencies, and engineering intuition. However, challenges such as data verification, overreliance on digital models, and limited real-world adaptability were identified. Recommendations include integrating simulation modeling with real-case analyses, uncertainty modeling, and augmented reality technologies. The findings contribute to improving digital learning methodologies in technical education.