This four-day training course provides a depth, clarity and a broad understanding of the upstream Oil and Gas exploration and production industry, presented in non-technical terms, such that it is relevant to industry-insiders, as well as to those outside, or just entering, the industry. It explores what makes the upstream Oil and Gas industry so different including the long project timescales; the challenging environmental conditions and the complex production processes. The facilitators will use an array of media, case studies and videos to explain the entire process from formation of hydrocarbons; through the exploration and discovery of reservoirs; the drilling of wells; the construction of surface facilities; and ultimately the delivery of a marketable commodity (Oil or Gas) to the point of sale.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals who need to learn about the industry
• Personnel within the industry
• Technical support staff entering the industry
• Technical staff who want to expand their understanding of the industry
• Students considering the industry as a career

Learning Objectives

• Deliver a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas exploration and production industry
• Describe a historical, current and future perspective for both non-technical and technical staff
• Explain the principles of exploration, drilling, development and production
• Elaborate on what is happening in the industry, now and in the future
• Explain the full lifecycle of exploration to product delivery
• Identify the nomenclature and terminology used in the industry

Course Content

• History and geopolitics of oil and gas
• The role of oil and gas in society
• The big picture
• Petroleum Geology
• Exploration
• Drilling
• Field development and production
• Petroleum contracts
• Petroleum economics
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Alternatives
• The future