Course Details

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

• New entrants to the oil & gas industry
• Petroleum, Reservoir, Production, and Drilling Engineers
• Geoscientists and Technical Staff
• Operations and Field Personnel
• Business, Commercial, and Administrative Staff supporting upstream functions
• Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of upstream 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 should be able to:

• Understand the structure and key processes of the upstream sector
• Describe exploration methods and reservoir assessment workflows
• Explain drilling, completion, and production operations
• Recognize major equipment and technologies used in well construction and production
• Understand field development planning and operational challenges
• Appreciate safety, environmental, and economic considerations in upstream projects

DAY 1

Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry and Upstream Sector

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Energy Landscape and Industry Structure
• Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Overview
• Upstream Value Chain: Exploration to Production
• Onshore vs. Offshore Environments
• Exercise

DAY 2

Exploration and Reservoir Evaluation

• Geological Concepts and Basin Formation
• Exploration Methods: Seismic, Mapping, and Geophysical Surveys
• Well Logging and Core Analysis Basics
• Reservoir Properties and Hydrocarbon Indicators
• Appraisal Drilling and Resource Assessment
• Exercise

DAY 3

Drilling and Well Construction

• Drilling Rigs and Rig Systems Overview
• Drilling Process: From Spud to Total Depth
• Drilling Fluids and Wellbore Stability
• Casing, Cementing, and Well Integrity
• Drilling Safety and Blowout Prevention
• Exercise

DAY 4

Completion and Production Operations

• Well Completion Types and Equipment
• Artificial Lift Methods (ESP, Gas Lift, Rod Pumps)
• Production Systems and Flow Assurance Basics
• Surface Facilities: Separators, Compressors, Pumps, Tanks
• Production Optimization Concepts
• Exercise

DAY 5

Field Development, Safety, and Course Wrap-up

• Field Development Planning and Project Stages
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Introduction
• Key Safety and Environmental Considerations
• Operational Challenges in Mature Fields
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony