An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Certificate in International Oil & Gas
Business Management

Augmented Decision-Making from Wellhead to Consumer

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Oil and gas remain two of the world’s most vital resources, forming the backbone of the global economy. The International Oil & Gas Business Management training course offers an in-depth exploration of the sector’s critical role, highlighting the production, processing, and distribution systems that support industries and societies worldwide. Beyond serving as a primary fuel source, petroleum contributes to the creation of countless products essential to modern life.

The processes underpinning oil and gas operations are highly intricate, capital-intensive, and reliant on cutting-edge technologies. Crude oil undergoes extensive refining to produce a range of valuable products, including liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel. As demand for refined products continues to grow at a faster pace than for residual fuels, industry professionals must adapt to changing market dynamics.

The oil and gas industry also faces evolving challenges linked to climate change, alternative energy development, and the declining quality of feedstocks. In response, there is a growing demand for managers equipped with broad, strategic knowledge of the sector, coupled with strong economic evaluation and decision-making skills. The International Oil & Gas Business Management training course is designed to build these competencies, offering professionals a wide-ranging perspective on industry operations and preparing them to take on expanded leadership responsibilities.

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of the International Oil & Gas Business Management training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the complete value chain, from upstream production to downstream delivery to consumers.
  • Analyze the organizational structures that enable the oil and gas industries to operate efficiently and effectively.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of natural gas processing systems.
  • Explore the detailed processes involved in refining crude oil into transportation fuels.
  • Assess the fundamental economic principles governing upstream and downstream operations.
  • Develop critical evaluation and decision-making skills applicable to oil and gas project opportunities.
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This International Oil & Gas Business Management training course is a hands on, stimulating learning experience. It will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment. To ensure the concepts introduced during the training course are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, and open discussion.

This training course will be presented with the use of PowerPoint slides and videos. This will be augmented by case studies and facilitated discussions, to engage the delegates and to encourage the exchange of ideas. Short videos will also be used to reinforce specific points and to relate the material to real-world experience.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations that invest in the International Oil & Gas Business Management training course will benefit from:

  • Staff members gaining a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas industry's structure and operations.
  • Enhanced employee knowledge of the value chain, from exploration through refining and marketing.
  • Teams with a stronger grasp of the fundamental economics driving oil and gas markets.
  • Employees capable of contributing to strategic decision-making and project evaluations.
  • Improved business resilience as a result of better-informed, more strategically minded managers.
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PERSONAL IMPACT

By participating in the International Oil & Gas Business Management training course, individuals will:

  • Deepen their understanding of the full spectrum of oil and gas industry operations and challenges.
  • Build confidence to contribute effectively to corporate strategy and decision-making processes.
  • Acquire analytical skills necessary for evaluating investment and operational opportunities.
  • Gain a strong grasp of organizational and operational structures across the sector.
  • Enhance their understanding of key production processes associated with downstream product development.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy International Oil & Gas Business Management training course will be of interest to:

  • Business Development Professionals
  • Ministerial, governmental, industry bodies and development agency staff
  • Oil & Gas industry analysts, planners, traders, sales, marketing, communications, public relations and commercial personnel
  • Managers in functional areas of the international petroleum and natural gas industry, including the areas of marketing, law, human resources, accounting, and finance
  • Refining technologists and exploration engineers seeking to understand the business side of their value chain
  • New recruits to oil, gas and energy companies
  • Anyone seeking a broad understanding of the oil and gas industry

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Sources, Origin and Nature of Petroleum
  • Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry
  • Origins of Hydrocarbon Deposits
  • Basic Petroleum Geology
  • Exploration Activities
  • Oil and Gas Field Development & Production
  • Well Fluids and Surface Production Operations
Day 2: Oil Companies, Corporate Relationships and Structures
  • Local, National and Multi-national Oil and Gas Companies
  • Integrated and Non-integrated Companies
  • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC)
  • International Energy Agency (IEA)
  • Production Sharing Agreements
  • Transportation and Storage Operations
Day 3: Processing Operations in Oil and Gas
  • Oil Refining Operations
    • Distillation
    • Product Conversion Processes
    • Product Improvement & Blending Processes
  • Gas Processing Operations
    • Inlet Separation
    • Sulfur Removal and Sulfur Recovery
    • Dehydration
    • Dewpoint Control and Byproduct Recovery
    • Gas Compression and LNG Production
Day 4: Evaluation of Oil and Gas Opportunities
  • Estimating the Cost of Oil and Gas Facilities
  • Using Historical Costs
    • Cost Curves
    • Adjusting for Different Sizes
    • Adjusting for Different Time Periods
  • Building Cash Flow Models
  • Using Cash Flow Models to Evaluate Projects
Day 5: Processing Operations and Economics
  • Basic Economics of the Oil and Gas Industries
    • Benchmark Indicators
    • Net Present Value
    • Internal Rate of Return
    • Unit Technical Cost
    • Payback & Maximum Exposure
  • Making Decisions under Conditions of Certainty and Uncertainty
  • Risk & Uncertainty
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

THIS TRAINING COURSE IS ALSO PART OF THE 10-DAY TITLES:

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