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An Interactive 10-Day Training Course

Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management

Upstream Through Downstream

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09 - 20 Dec 2024
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The business of oil and gas is a multifaceted, technically complex, highly capital intensive and often confronted with potential risks and uncertainties. Today’s petroleum industry is dealing with ever increasing levels of complexity, price volatility and competition.  The objective of this Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management training course is to provide the participants with extensive exposure to the many complex management issues presently confronting the Upstream and Downstream Petroleum Industry and to strengthen their understanding to manage business successful employing latest innovative technologies.   

The drop in the price of oil impacts negatively to the Upstream but enhances profitability of Downstream operations as Refinery margins improve with cheaper feedstock. Furthermore, the Integration of refining and petrochemicals to achieve greater efficiencies is yet another critical factor in the business.

Managing integrated upstream and downstream businesses with technically intensive areas such as, exploration, drilling, production, refining, petrochemicals, sales, distribution and trading of oil, gas and refined products require several cross-functional skills that are essential to this competitive industry. All these multi-functional skills and business practices are seamlessly covered in this training course. 

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:

  • The basics of Hydrocarbon Value Chain optimization from the prospect to burning tip that fuels the global economy and trade
  • The essential concepts and best production practices of the international oil & gas supply, transportation, manufacturing of refined products, petrochemicals and trade in the petroleum and petrochemical industries
  • Fundamentals of Fiscal terms and conditions, and comparison of World Fiscal Systems enabling participants to grasp the deep business knowledge 
  • Understanding of Upstream Concessionary, Production Sharing, Service and Joint Venture Contracts and Downstream Sales, Marketing, Trading Contracts that run the business of world’s largest commodity – oil  
  • Mastering the petroleum economics, risk analysis, and petroleum project evaluation
  • Demonstration of Upstream business critical factors with “Oil Field Simulator”, and Downstream business critical factors with “Refinery Simulator”, and Market Trading tools used at the World’s Commodity Exchange Centers
  • It seamlessly covers the wide-array of critical business functions, processes, and appropriately deals with the business practices and tactics to build the necessary business acumen in the Upstream and Downstream segments of the Petroleum Industry

This training course is split in two modules:

MODULE I - Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations

MODULE II - Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations

Each modules is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates with will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

By the end of this Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management training course, participants will learn to:

  • Gain broadest perspective of the entire oil, gas and LNG business, from exploration, drilling, production, refining, petrochemicals, sales, marketing and trading
  • Achieve maximum understanding of the industry to reach the highest position on the corporate ladder 
  • Boost your understanding of the technical and economic efficiencies gained in the Upstream and Downstream applied through new technologies
  • Master the petroleum economics, investment analysis, risk analysis and petroleum project evaluation
  • Evaluate Fiscal terms and conditions, and compare the World Fiscal systems to grasp deep business knowledge
  • Gain understanding of Concessionary, Production Sharing, Service and Joint Venture Contracts in Upstream; and Sales, Marketing and Trading Contracts in Downstream
  • Boost your understanding of the fundamentals of downstream business: refined product quality, blending & valuation of oil for trade, freight and netback calculation & refinery margins calculations, vessel chartering, pipelines & terminals, etc.
  • Master the Total barrel economics, Oil market futures, hedging and futures, and price management considerations
  • Evaluate the technical, commercial, legal, safety and environmental aspects of oil business
  • Confidently discuss the technical terms, concepts and buzzwords with your peers and clients

This Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management training course is designed to capture essential Petroleum Industry management skills and core competencies.  This will inspire delegate participation through a combination of group discussion, practical exercises, case studies, and quizzes. It includes an extensive use of technical videos highlighting a wide array of upstream & downstream Hydrocarbon value chain additions from the initial exploration, drilling, production, refining to the sales & marketing and trading of crude, natural gas, LNG, and refined products.

Wide spectrum of this training includes Fiscal regimes in Concessionary, Production Sharing and Joint Venture Contracts; as wells as Sales and Trading Contracts, and HSE considerations to reinforce new knowledge and skills.  There will be discussion of practical issues in participants organizations.

Supplementary training material, tools and techniques include the following:

  • Upstream Oil & Gas Maps – Global and Regional Oil & Gas Fields, World Gas Map, Conventional & Shale Oil Fields, World LNG Map, & World Pipelines
  • World Downstream Maps – Global and Regional, Oil Refineries, Oil Export Terminals, LNG Export & Import Plants, and Renewable Energy Installed Capacity
  • Hands-on Review of Actual Upstream Concessionary, Production Sharing, & JV Contracts and other Documents
  • Hands-on Review of Downstream Sales Contracts, Sales Documents – FOB, CIF, DES Contracts, Futures Contract, Forward Contract, SWAP, Options for Oil, Gas & Refined Products
  • Price-Risk Management review through Futures Contract, Forward Contract, SWAP, Options for Oil, Gas & Refined Products
  • Comparison of World Fiscal Systems – Major producers in North America, Africa, Middle East, Europe
  • Technical Videos – Horizontal Drilling, Cementing & Completion, Hydraulic Fracturing, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Steam Injection, Micellar Flooding, CO2 Injection, Deep Sea Robotics, FLNG, VLCC’s etc.
  • Glossary & Abbreviations in Oil & Gas Industry
  • Oil & Gas Reservoir Simulator – US Department of Energy Tool to demonstrate Oil & Gas Production from a oil & gas well – Production decline time
  • Refinery Simulator – Production of Naphtha, Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuels, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, and Asphalt. Blending to meet specifications
  • Oil & Gas Market Data Trading Simulator – New York, London, Dubai & Singapore Commodity Exchanges

By sending their employees to this Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management training course, the organization will gain a wider range of skills that participants gain and henceforth apply in their workspace that will directly benefits their respective companies:

  • Offers a wider management perspective of global Upstream and Downstream businesses and highlights the success factors in each category of the several business models
  • Defines how innovations in Upstream and Downstream oil & gas energy and renewables are helping to drive the global economic growth and improving the living standards around the world
  • Clarifies how we can achieve these high efficiencies goals while delivering enhanced value to shareholders
  • Inculcates the corporate culture of effectively dealing with the core issues, tactics and essential concepts of successfully running the global petroleum business

Each participant will be able to enhance technical knowledge and business skills of Petroleum Industry that will directly benefit his/her career growth:

  • Master the core competencies of Upstream and Downstream of oil, natural gas, LNG, refined products, petrochemicals, Transportation and Pipeline operations 
  • Sharpen the business skills by learning those technique that improve capital productivity and operational excellence
  • Understand the value chain optimization in Hydrocarbon Industry and apply at the workplace to improve stockholders value
  • Be fully cognizant of success factors in oil, gas, LNG, refined products, petrochemicals operations, and how to effectively deal with price risk uncertainties and manage price risk effectively  
  • Hedging the risk at corporate level, business segment level and at individual transaction level

This Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management training course is designed to train and improve the business knowledge of a wide range of professionals as follows: 

  • Business Development managers
  • Corporate Planning professionals
  • Geoscience & Engineering professionals
  • Refinery professionals
  • Supply Planners & Scheduling professionals
  • Government regulators
  • Law professionals
  • Tax & Finance advisors
  • Auditing personnel  
  • Compliance officers
  • Equity analyst and Bankers
  • Joint Venture officers
  • Negotiators and Contracting professionals
  • Trading professionals
Module 1: Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations

Day One: General Industry Overview & Basic Concepts

  • Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry   
  • Petroleum Industry Dynamics & Future Trends 
  • Oil & Gas Geology
  • Oil & Gas Prospecting (Exploration)
  • Drilling Operations

Day Two: Upstream Success Factors

  • Technological Advances
  • Well Evaluation
  • Well Completions
  • Reservoir Depletion Mechanisms
  • Oil & Gas Surface Facilities
  • Transportation
  • Maintenance of Oil & Gas Facilities
  • Oil & Gas Reserves

Day Three: Profitably Managing Upstream Business

  • Oil & Gas Reserves
  • Reservoir Management
  • Crude Oil Refinery Products & Processes
  • Legal Framework of the Industry
  • Project Economics
  • Oil Price Risk Management 

Day Four: Upstream Production Contracts & Fiscal Systems

  • Relationships between Oil Companies and Host Governments
  • Understanding Petroleum Fiscal Systems
  • Identification of different types of fiscal terms and their application
  • Concession (royalty/tax) Contracts
  • Production Sharing Contracts
  • Service contracts and Joint Venture Contracts
  • Review & Comparison of Different Fiscal Systems in the world for Petroleum Industry 
  • Fiscal options and latest trends for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects

Day Five: Petroleum Economics, Risk Analysis and Project Evaluation

  • Petroleum dynamics – Global, Regional & OPEC production scenarios 
  • Profitability indicators for oil & gas business
  • Comparison and investments selection criteria 
  • Corporate portfolio management and maximize returns   
  • Risk & Uncertainty analysis in capital investments
  • Evaluate projects by risk-based economics
  • Fundamental Considerations in Petroleum Project Evaluation
  • Investment Decision-Making Techniques
Module 2: Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations

Day Six: Petroleum Refining, Refined Products & Petrochemicals

  • Introduction to Petroleum Downstream Industry
  • Physical & Chemical properties of crude oil
  • Crude oil selection criteria for refinery    
  • Essential of Petroleum Refining Industry
  • Major refinery processes and refinery units
  • Simple Hydroskimming Refinery
  • Deep Conversion Coking Refinery    
  • Refinery Optimization

Day Seven: Global Oil Supply and Petroleum Economics

  • Making Downstream connection with Upstream Industry
  • Essence of International Oil Supply – Global Reserves, Production & Trade 
  • Fundamentals of Oil Economics
  • Fundamentals of Crude Oil Transportation – Tankers and Chartering
  • Basic Principles in Pricing and Overview of Markets
  • Crude Oil Markets
  • Global Crude Oil Supply-Demand balance, and its impact on prices
  • 50-Years history of Crude Oil Pricing, and its current pricing dynamics  
  • Marker crudes and crude oil Benchmarks

Day Eight: Downstream Value Chain Optimization

  • Essential Elements in Crude Oil Sales Contracts to Refineries
  • Basic Crude Oil Refining and Advanced Refinery Upgrades
  • Importance of Petrochemicals and its impact  
  • Refining and Petrochemicals Integration
  • Value Chain Optimization and Maximizing Return on Investment 
  • Managing Contractual and Environmental Risks 
  • Pipelines, Storage and Transportation Logistics in Downstream
  • Refinery Economics and Optimization of Downstream

Day Nine: Downstream Market Structures and Trading

  • Introductory Concepts in Oil Trading
  • Interface with retailers
  • Downstream Supply Chain management
  • Total Barrel Economics
  • Oil Market Derivatives – Futures, Forwards, Swaps, Option
  • Price Volatility Exposure and its Defensive Practices 

Day Ten: Downstream Petroleum Dynamics and Risk Management

  • Hedging – Risk Management
  • Pricing Management
  • Derivatives
  • Examples of Oil & Gas Futures Contracts, Swaps, and Options
  • Common mistakes by Oil & Gas Companies in Hedging
  • A Guide to Developing A Corporate Fuel Risk Management Policy
  • Challenges to Petroleum Industry and Trends in New Technology

Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management Training Course FAQ's

WHY ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE?

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Our industry leading training courses cover the entire energy ecosystem, from conventional energy, to renewables. Regardless of where you are in the renewable sector, from start-up to NOC – our goal is to provide our clients with future-proof professional training and development to help you lead in navigate the energy transition. We are supporting clients within the conventional energy industry, such as those in oil gas adopt and implement effective strategies and systems to reduce their carbon footprint and emissions. We also deliver training and run bespoke programs for clients who may be making a larger scale transition into the renewable energy market. For those organisations who are growing or are fully established in the renewable energy space we offer professional development training to further their knowledge and skills, and ensure they are up-to-date with industry standards and regulations.

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We offer multiple international training venues, which can be accessed via the following link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
 
Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

While we do not provide job placement services after the training course, we are confident that our programme equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.

The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to [email protected]. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

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