Introduction to the Oil Industry

 
     
 

DURATION

1 day

DESIGNED FOR

All personnel who work in any area of the oil and gas industry and can benefit from an understanding of the terminology and processes of the industry. Ideal for personnel in disciplines such as HR, Procurement, Finance, IT, Administration, PR, Marketing and Sales, Operational and Technical Support functions.

COURSE OVERVIEW

A 1-day awareness course providing non-technical personnel with a comprehensive overview of the terms and processes involved in the various branches and disciplines of the petroleum industry.
Beginning with the intriguing question “A Life Without Oil?”, the course takes participants on a fascinating journey starting from “the Nature of Oil and Gas”, passing through Exploration and Drilling, Completions and Production, Refining and Transportation, before concluding with “Industry Structure and Development: The Future”.

COURSE CONTENT

  • The Nature of Oil and Gas:
    crude oil / natural gas / upstream and downstream
  • Exploration:
    formation of oil and gas / finding oil and gas
  • Drilling:
    types of rigs / major rig systems / drilling operations / challenges
  • Completion and Production:
    purpose and types / reservoir drives / recovery methods
  • Refining and Transportation:
    a typical refinery / refining processes / getting product to market
  • Industry Structure and Development:
    early industry / industry structure today / the oil and gas market in the future

DATES

UK

23 February
27 April
29 June
10 August
05 October
09 November
07 December

COST

UK £220 + VAT

USA Available on request

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