NEPU has always adhered to the principle of equal emphasis on basic research and technical services, dedicates and commits to the pursuit of the theoretical and technological innovation, practical results in application of results, and improvement of research and development capabilities. NEPU adheres to the educational characteristics of "all-round and multi-level production-education-research cooperation" and the scientific research development concept of "business demand-driven, development goal-oriented, top-level design and planning", and actively serves the petroleum and petrochemical industry and local economy and society. NEPU has 1 national key primary discipline, 1 provincial  key discipline group , 6 provincial key primary disciplines, a national university science park, and 48 scientific research platforms including  the various laboratories and research centers.

☉The Artificial Intelligence Energy Institute

☉Key Laboratory of Enhanced Oil Recovery (Northeast Petroleum University), Ministry of Education

☉The Bohai Rim Energy Research Institute

☉Unconventional Oil and Gas Research Institute