By the end of this programme participants will:
- Understand how oil and gas is formed and describe the common rock types in which reservoirs are found.
- Show where the major reserves of hydrocarbons can be found and describe the relationship between the international oil companies (IOCs) and the national oil companies (NOCs).
- Describe and explain the key differences in operations across the E&P life cycle (exploration, appraisal, development, production, abandonment and decommissioning).
- Describe the supply chain relationships across the upstream E&P oil and gas industry and describe the operations and services offered across the supply chain
DAY 1
Introduction to Petroleum Geology and Global Energy Dynamics
Petroleum Geology: The Origins of Hydrocarbons
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- Formation and characteristics of petroleum
- Overview of oil and gas reservoirs
- Properties of reservoir rocks and fluids
World Energy Supply and Demand
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- Global oil and gas supply and demand dynamics
- Classification and estimation of reserves
- Oil pricing trends and market considerations
- Emerging energy sources: unconventional oil, gas, and renewables
DAY 2
Reserves Ownership, Exploration, and Drilling Processes
Ownership and Exploitation of Reserves
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- Licensing and concession frameworks
- Joint venture agreements and their implications
- Production-sharing contracts: structure and benefits
Exploration and Appraisal
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- Geological and commercial factors for exploration success
- Techniques: seismic surveys and data interpretation
Drilling Operations
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- Overview of drilling rigs and associated equipment
- Key processes: drilling, well completion, and production readiness
- Advanced techniques: horizontal drilling and workover operation
DAY 3
Field Development, Economics, and HSE Considerations
Field Development Planning
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- Onshore vs. offshore developments
- Challenges of shallow and deep-water projects
- Gas field development strategies
- Well and facility design considerations
Petroleum Economics
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- Decision-making in field development
- Key economic indicators and their applications
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
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- Safety standards and best practices
- Environmental considerations in petroleum operations
DAY 4
Production Processes and Decommissioning
Petroleum Production and Treatment
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- Reservoir production mechanisms
- Artificial lift systems and their applications
- Well stimulation techniques: fracturing, acidizing, and sand control
- Treatment and processing of oil and gas reservoir fluids
Decommissioning
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- Exploring decommissioning solutions
- Scope and management of decommissioning obligation
DAY 5
Maintenance, Logistics, and Future Challenges
Maintenance and Logistics
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- Well and facility maintenance practices
- Principles of reliability-centered maintenance
- Corrosion management and control strategies
- Logistics: personnel and material transportation
Future Issues and Challenges
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- Addressing future energy demand
- Ensuring environmental sustainability in operations
- Security of energy supply and risk mitigation
