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Introduction to the course
The growing reliance on fossil fuels has driven continuous efforts to explore and extract petroleum resources. As easily accessible oil reserves have been largely depleted, the industry now faces the challenge of searching in offshore locations and deeper geological formations to maintain supply.
The Fundamentals of Exploration & Production training course provides a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary aspects of petroleum exploration, technological advancements, and production operations in the upstream oil and gas sector.
This training course will equip participants with:
- A solid understanding of the origins of oil and gas, along with fundamental geological concepts related to hydrocarbon reservoirs.
- Insights into the exploration process, from project initiation to full-scale production, covering the field life cycle.
- A broader perspective on the evolving oil and gas industry, its complexities, and stakeholder management strategies.
- An introduction to the fundamental principles of drilling, well completions, and production operations, including primary and enhanced recovery techniques.
- Familiarity with key industry terminology and an understanding of the differences between exploration, appraisal, and development wells.
Course details
By the end of this Fundamentals of Exploration & Production training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic geological principles and their relevance to petroleum formation and exploration.
- Identify key factors that drive exploration activities.
- Recognize various stakeholders involved in the energy supply chain.
- Gain insight into the global oil and gas industry, including the different types of oil companies.
- Explore various fiscal and production-sharing agreements, along with the challenges and opportunities they present.
This Fundamentals of Exploration & Production training course is a participatory learning experience that is both hands-on and interactive and provides the delegates many opportunities to advance their opinions and ideas. The instructor will facilitate a supportive environment ensuring that the concepts introduced during the training course are well understood and comprehended.
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes:
- PowerPoint presentations and Lectures
- Specific points will be reinforced by short videos to relate the material to the real world
- Daily progress will be enhanced by training course exercises
- The training course will be augmented with case studies
- The participants will be encouraged to participate in highly interactive discussions to advance their opinion and ideas
This KC Academy Fundamentals of Exploration & Production training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- New Engineers
- Non-Technical Professionals
- Technical Support Professionals
- Non-Technical Investors and Businessmen
- Accounting and Purchasing Professionals
- Economics, Legal and Finance and Human Resources Professionals
- Management and Administrative Professionals interested in obtaining a general understanding of the upstream petroleum industry
Agenda
- History of Oil and Gas
- The Role of Oil and Gas in Society
- International Oil & Gas Supply
- Basic Petroleum Geology - Where we find fossil fuels?
- Geological Time
- Rock Types & Sedimentary Basins
- Reservoir Description & Type of Wells
- Drilling Operations and Engineering
- Reservoir Fluids and Produced Water
- Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
- Recovery and Production Estimation
- Secondary and Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Ownership of Hydrocarbons - Concessions, Contracts and Joint Ventures
- World Energy Supply and Demand - Oil and Gas Pricing
- International and National Oil Companies, OPEC, IEA and the Future
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.
You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.
Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.
Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.
It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.
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