Course Details

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

• New professionals in the oil and gas industry.
• Managers transitioning to energy sector roles.
• Business analysts and consultants in oil and gas.
• Technical staff seeking a broader business perspective.
• Executives looking for a comprehensive industry overview.

• 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 operations of the oil and gas industry.
• Analyze economic and market drivers in the energy sector.
• Evaluate operational and strategic challenges in oil and gas.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Apply business frameworks to support decision-making.

DAY 1

Introduction to the Oil and Gas Business

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

DAY 2

Upstream Business Operations

• Exploration and production: Technologies and processes
• Reservoir management and drilling operations
• Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations
• Case study
• Workshop

DAY 3

Midstream and Downstream Business

• Midstream: Pipelines, storage, and transportation
• Downstream: Refining, distribution, and retail
• Supply chain and logistics in the oil industry
• Case study
• Group exercise

DAY 4

Economics and Strategy

• Oil and gas economics: Costs, revenues, and profitability
• Market dynamics: Supply, demand, and pricing
• Strategic planning and competitive positioning
• Risk management in oil and gas business
• Workshop

DAY 5

Future of the Oil and Gas Business

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