🛢️ Introduction to Petroleum Exploration and Production

Overview

🔎 Course Description

This course provides a thorough, accessible introduction to the oil and gas upstream sector. Participants will gain a clear understanding of exploration methods, drilling processes, reservoir development, production techniques, and economic considerations. It is ideal for technical and non-technical professionals new to the industry or those needing a comprehensive refresher.

🎯 Learning Objectives

✅ Understand the fundamentals of petroleum geology and the hydrocarbon system
✅ Learn exploration workflows, seismic interpretation basics, and prospect generation
✅ Grasp the drilling process from planning to well completion
✅ Explore principles of reservoir engineering and production techniques
✅ Appreciate project economics and lifecycle management in E&P

👥 Who Should Attend

New hires in oil and gas companies
Professionals in finance, HR, legal, or support functions
Technical staff transitioning into E&P roles
Suppliers and service providers seeking industry context

🗂️ Training Format

✅ Lectures by experienced industry professionals
✅ Group exercises on exploration and drilling scenarios
✅ Practical sessions on well planning and field development
✅ Case studies of successful and failed E&P projects
✅ Interactive Q&A to clarify concepts

📅 Detailed Daily Agenda with Time Breaks

📅 Day 1: Introduction to the Petroleum Industry & Upstream Value Chain

Time	Topic
08:30 – 09:00	Registration, Welcome, and Course Overview
09:00 – 10:30	The Oil and Gas Industry: Structure & Value Chain
10:30 – 10:45	☕ Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:15	Hydrocarbon Formation and Petroleum Geology Basics
12:15 – 13:15	🍽 Lunch
13:15 – 14:45	Overview of Upstream Activities
14:45 – 15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30	Case Study: Global Exploration Hotspots

📅 Day 2: Petroleum Geology and Exploration Methods

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Sedimentary Basins and Play Concepts
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Seismic Data Acquisition and Interpretation Basics
12:15 – 13:15	🍽 Lunch
13:15 – 14:45	Prospect Identification and Risk Assessment
14:45 – 15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30	Exercise: Interpreting Seismic Cross-Sections

📅 Day 3: Drilling and Well Construction

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Drilling Rig Components and Well Design
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Drilling Fluids, Casing, and Cementing
12:15 – 13:15	🍽 Lunch
13:15 – 14:45	Well Control Principles and Safety
14:45 – 15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30	Exercise: Planning a Basic Drilling Program

📅 Day 4: Reservoir Engineering and Production Operations

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Reservoir Properties and Drive Mechanisms
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Reservoir Development Planning
12:15 – 13:15	🍽 Lunch
13:15 – 14:45	Production Systems: Artificial Lift & Surface Facilities
14:45 – 15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30	Case Study: Production Challenges in Mature Fields

📅 Day 5: Field Lifecycle, Economics, and Wrap-Up

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Field Development Lifecycle and Decline Management
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	E&P Project Economics and Decision Making
12:15 – 13:15	🍽 Lunch
13:15 – 14:45	Introduction to Reserves Reporting and Classification
14:45 – 15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30	Group Exercise: Building a Field Development Plan & Course Conclusion

📦 Materials Provided

✅ Course manual covering all topics
✅ Exercises on seismic, drilling, and reservoir planning
✅ Glossary of key industry terms
✅ Certificate of Completion

Target audiences

Reservoir Engineers, Geologists

$ 5,950

Course Features

Lecture 0
Quiz 0
Duration 5 days
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 40
Assessments Yes