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Why Choose this Course?

This comprehensive course recognizes the need for professionals to have a comprehensive and broad understanding of the Petroleum Industry from A to Z - from upstream to downstream.

Oil and gas are the world's most important energy resources driving the global economy. The processes and systems required for oil and gas production, refining and distribution are highly complex, capital-intensive and require state-of-the-art technology.

This course will serve as an introduction to the petroleum industry and will greatly assist those who need to progress to a detailed knowledge of the industry.

This course will feature:

Details of oil & gas processing including exploration, refining, storage transportation and retailing
Understanding of the value chain from the well to consumer
Understanding of the fundamental technologies of both upstream and downstream oil & gas industries
Understanding of the ways the oil & gas industries are organized to operate effectively and efficiently
Develop the necessary skills to evaluate and make effective decisions related to the oil & gas industry

What are the Goals?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify key process operations related to the exploration & production of upstream industry feedstock
Analyze the key process operations related to refining and production of downstream products
Recognize the total spectrum of the oil and gas industry and the challenges faced
Develop skills to assist in the evaluation of corporate opportunities
Understand the structure of the oil and gas business

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for both technical and non-technical personnel as well as operational staff at professional levels employed in refineries, petrochemical, and oil and gas process industries. The course is designed to be of substantial benefit to personnel within the Oil and Gas Industries such as:

Technologists
Mechanical engineers
Safety and Inspection engineers
Operations, Maintenance or project engineers
Anyone requiring a broad understanding of the structure, operations and economics of the oil and gas industries

How will this be Presented?

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This programme is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience that is highly interactive, with many opportunities to advance ones opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment that ensures that the concepts introduced during the programme are understood.

The Course Content

Day One

Origins of Petroleum

Origins of oil & gas
Petroleum chemistry
Petroleum geology
Exploration & production of petroleum
Types of Well
Development of Oil and gas fields

Day Two

World Energy Markets

Pipeline geopolitics
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
EIA (Energy Information Administration)
Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply
Distribution transmission and transportation
Tank farms and storage

Day Three

Refinery Operations

Physical separation – Distillation
Chemical conversion processes
Blending
Refinery Complexity
Refining margins

Day Four

Gas Processing

Inlet separation, Dehydration/Dewpoint control
Contaminants & Pipeline Gas specifications
Amine Gas Sweetening
Physical Solvent Processes
Sulphur Recovery
Gas compression & Liquefaction

Day Five

Oil and Gas Management

Cost estimation of oil and gas facilities
Pricing, Trading, Markets, Risk Management
Crude Benchmarks & price estimation
Derivatives – Futures, Options and Swaps
Climate Change & Renewable Energy
Course Exercises, Evaluation and roundup

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