Course description
This self-paced introductory training course provides delegates with an overview of principal activities in the international upstream, midstream and downstream petroleum industry.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
The course will benefit personnel from a range of technical, non-technical and commercial backgrounds with varying levels of experience. This includes:
- Those seeking a broader knowledge of the oil, gas and energy industry and markets
- New recruits to oil, gas and energy companies
- Analysts, planners, traders, sales, marketing, engineering, refining, communications, public relations and commercial personnel
- Those requiring an understanding of the oil, gas and energy value chain
- Financial and legal professionals
- Ministerial, governmental, industry bodies and development agency staff
- Consultants providing services to oil, gas and energy organisations.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Participants in this course will:
- Understand the role of oil and natural gas in the global energy supply mix
- Appreciate the oil and gas value chains and the key characteristics of the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the industry
- Be introduced to oil and gas pricing and the economics of the industry
- Review key recent trends in the industry and consider future challenges and opportunities.
Training Course Content
Module 1 – Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry
- Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry
- The oil and gas value chains – upstream, midstream, downstream
- Oil and Gas Markets – supply and demand
Module 2 - The Upstream Oil and Gas Sector
- Formation of Oil and Gas/
- Exploration and Production/
- Reserves and Reserves Certification
Module 3 - The Midstream Oil and Gas Sector
- Transport and Distribution of Oil and Gas
- Pipelines
- LNG
- Terminals and Storage
Module 4 - The Downstream Oil and Gas Sector
- Introduction to Refining Processes and Economics
- Introduction to Petrochemicals
Module 5 - The Economics of the Oil and Gas Industry
- Overview of Economic Concepts
- Cost Estimating and Project Economics
- Upstream Economics - PSCs and Concessions
- The Economics of Refining
- Overview of Oil and Gas Pricing
Expenses
- Non-Member - £400.00
- Member - £300.00
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