Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• New entrants to the oil and gas industry
• Engineers and technical professionals from other industries
• Finance, legal, HR, or administrative personnel supporting oil and gas operations
• Government and regulatory professionals
• Suppliers, vendors, and contractors working with oil and gas clients
• Anyone seeking a solid foundation in oil and gas industry operations

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and components of the oil and gas industry.
• Explain upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
• Identify key equipment and processes involved in oil and gas production and refining.
• Recognize the commercial and economic drivers behind oil and gas operations.
• Understand the role of safety, regulations, and environmental concerns.
• Communicate confidently using standard industry terminology and concepts.

DAY 1

Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• History and global significance of oil and gas
• Industry structure: upstream, midstream, downstream
• Key terminology and definitions
• Overview of global oil and gas markets
• Major producing regions and reserves

DAY 2

Exploration and Production (Upstream)

• Exploration techniques: seismic surveys, geology basics
• Drilling operations: rotary drilling, offshore vs. onshore
• Well completion and production methods
• Types of oil and gas reservoirs
• Key equipment: rigs, blowout preventers, pumps

DAY 3

Transportation and Storage (Midstream)

• Gathering systems and pipeline infrastructure
• Oil and gas transportation: pipelines, tankers, rail, and trucks
• Natural gas processing and compression
• LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas): production, storage, and regasification
• Storage facilities: tanks, caverns, terminals

DAY 4

Refining and Marketing (Downstream)

• Crude oil refining process and products
• Key units: distillation, cracking, reforming
• Petrochemicals overview
• Product distribution and marketing
• Pricing mechanisms and trading (spot markets, futures)

DAY 5

HSE, Regulations, and Industry Trends

• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) considerations
• Regulatory bodies and global standards
• Emission controls and decarbonization trends
• Digital transformation and emerging technologies
• Energy transition and renewables integration
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony