Petroleum Science
Country
China
Asiatic Region
Subject Area and Category
Earth and Planetary Sciences
└
Economic Geology
Q1
└
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Q1
└
Fuel Technology
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.259
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
71
Citations / Doc (2yr)
6.89
Total Docs. (latest)
335
Total Citations (3yr)
6,084
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
16725107, 19958226
Coverage
2008-2026
Journal Rank
#3,333
Subject Categories
Economic Geology
Q1
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Q1
Fuel Technology
Q1
Geochemistry and Petrology
Q1
Geology
Q1
Geophysics
Q1
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Petroleum Science is the only English journal in China on petroleum science and technology that is intended for professionals engaged in petroleum science research and technical applications all over the world, as well as the managerial personnel of oil companies.
It covers petroleum geology, petroleum geophysics, petroleum engineering, petrochemistry & chemical engineering, petroleum mechanics, and economic management.
It aims to introduce the latest results in oil industry research in China, promote cooperation in petroleum science research between China and the rest of the world, and build a bridge for scientific communication between China and the world.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 335 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 837 |
| Total Refs. | 20,228 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 6,084 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 836 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 6.89 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 60.38 |
| % Female | 28.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Petroleum Science?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Petroleum Science has an SJR of 1.259 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Petroleum Science?
Petroleum Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.259 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Petroleum Science?
The H-index of Petroleum Science is 71, meaning 71 of its articles have each been cited at least 71 times.
Is Petroleum Science indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Petroleum Science is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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