Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry

By the end of the Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry training course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a broad understanding of the oil and gas industry, from geological formation to end-user consumption
• Explain the origin, classification, and key characteristics of fossil fuels and global oil reserves
• Identify key rock types and minerals relevant to petroleum geology, including oceanographic and tectonic influences
• Describe the fundamental stages of petroleum system development: generation, migration, accumulation, and discovery
• Assess the physical properties and measurement criteria of crude oil and natural gas
• Evaluate the strategic importance of pipeline networks, maritime transport systems, and tank farm operations
• Understand the geopolitical implications of oil distribution and the role of global alliances such as OPEC
• Gain insight into refining processes, petrochemical outputs, and market forces shaping the global energy economy

This training course Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry is a hands-on highly interactive stimulating learning experience, which facilitates many opportunities to advance the opinions and ideas of the delegates through active discussion. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment that ensures the concepts introduced during the training course are understood and reinforced. This is achieved through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, open discussion and case studies.

PowerPoint presentations augmented with videos will be used through the training course to facilitate discussions. The delegates will be encouraged to exchange ideas.

• Working Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Team Leaders, Safety Managers, and Senior Technicians
• Oil and Gas Managers
• Investment Bankers and Fund Managers
• Media Analysts and Commentators
• Exploration, Production and Refinery Managers of the international petroleum and natural gas industry, including the areas of and petrochemical operations
• Marketing, Law, Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance Personnel
• Anyone requiring a broad understanding of the structure, operations and economics of the oil and gas industries