While computing is applied widely in the production segment of the petroleum industry, its effective application is the primary goal of computing management. Computing technology has changed significantly since the 1950’s, when computers first began to influence petroleum technology. The ability to accomplish traditional tasks faster and more economically probably is the most important effect that computing has had on the industry. While speed and lower cost are important, are they enough? Car, computing change the basic functions of the industry? When new computing technology is introduced improperly, it can clash with traditional petroleum technology This paper examines the role of management in merging these technologies.