ONLINE: Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry (INT908)
- To be announced for 2022
Description
This wide-ranging and practical industry overview covers each key phase of the exploration and production industry. It offers oil and gas professionals the opportunity to gain a technical and commercial understanding of the industry fundamentals.
Course Structure: 5 modules of max. 2 hours each, delivered over 2½ days
To allow for introductions the first session will run for 2½ hours followed by four x 2 hour sessions. Each session will have a short break and allow time for questions and discussions.
Course Level: Foundation
Duration: 3 days
Instructor: Drew Leitch
Course Structure: 5 modules of max. 2 hours each, delivered over 2½ days
To allow for introductions the first session will run for 2½ hours followed by four x 2 hour sessions. Each session will have a short break and allow time for questions and discussions.
Course Level: Foundation
Duration: 3 days
Instructor: Drew Leitch
Designed for you, if you are...
- Working in any sector of the oil and gas industry: government agencies, authorities, operators, contractors or service companies
- A newcomer to the industry or non-technical personnel working in areas like HR, Finance, IT, Contracts or Administration who feels you could benefit from gaining a wider appreciation of the ‘big picture’
How we build your confidence
This course has been designed to be delivered via a Remote Instructor-Led platform and consists of 5 modules.The benefits from attending
By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:- The scientific origins of oil and gas
- The commercial issues underpinning hydrocarbon exploration and development
- The role of government and its agencies
- Oil and gas terminology
- The technological process of exploration
- The technological process of drilling
- The technological process of production
- The challenges of decommissioning
Topics
Petroleum Geology - The Origins of Hydrocarbons- Key definitions and brief industry history
- The formation of petroleum
- Oil and gas reservoirs
- Reservoir rock and fluid properties
The Big Picture
- Ownership & control of Hydrocarbons
- Joint Ventures
- World energy supply and demand
- Classification of reserves
- Oil pricing and market issues
Exploration, Appraisal and Drilling
- Geological and commercial factors necessary for successful exploration
- Seismic surveys
- Drilling rigs
- Equipment and processes involved in drilling a well
Field Development, Economics and HSE
- Onshore/offshore developments
- Shallow/deep water developments
- Key economic indicators used in field development decision making
- Health, Safety and Environmental considerations
Production, Decommissioning and the Future
- Reservoir production including Artificial Lift
- Production and treatment of reservoir fluids
- Maintenance and logistics
- Decommissioning
- Future issues and challenges
Customer Feedback
"Instructor has done a very good job in delivering the course. Very interactive online training course." - Officer at Ministry of EnergyHOT Engineering GmbH Tel: +43 3842 43 0 53-0 Fax +43 3842 43 0 53-1 hot@hoteng.com
