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 staff seeking a broader industry perspective.
• Business analysts and consultants new to the energy sector.
• Non-technical professionals in oil and gas organizations.
• Managers transitioning to roles in the oil industry.

• 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 oil industry value chain from exploration to distribution.
• Identify key technologies and processes in upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
• Evaluate operational and economic challenges in the oil industry.
• Apply basic frameworks for analyzing oil industry operations.
• Recognize the role of sustainability and innovation in the industry.

DAY 1

Introduction to the Oil Industry

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of the oil industry: History and evolution
• The oil value chain: Upstream, midstream, downstream
• Key players: IOCs, NOCs, and service companies
• Global trends and challenges in the oil industry
• Group discussion

DAY 2

Upstream Operations

• Exploration: Seismic surveys and drilling technologies
• Reservoir management and production techniques
• Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations
• Case study
• Workshop

DAY 3

Midstream and Downstream Operations

• Midstream: Transportation, storage, and pipelines
• Downstream: Refining, petrochemicals, and distribution
• Supply chain management in the oil industry
• Case study
• Group exercise

DAY 4

Economics and Regulation

• Oil industry economics: Costs, revenues, and profitability
• Regulatory frameworks and compliance
• Market dynamics: Supply, demand, and pricing
• Risk management in oil operations
• Workshop

DAY 5

Future of the Oil Industry

• Role of renewables and energy transition in oil
• Technological innovations: Digitalization and automation
• ESG and sustainability in the oil industry
• Final team project
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony