This Effective Government Relations for the Oil & Gas Sector training course from The Energy Training Centre gives participants a comprehensive understanding of the government relations function within the oil and gas industry. It explores the strategic value that effective government relations can deliver throughout every stage of the oil and gas investment cycle — from exploration and production to transportation, trading, processing, and distribution.
Participants will gain insight into how government relations supports winning new business, strengthening reputation, enabling smooth operations, managing change, and resolving disputes.
This The Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:
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Political risk analysis and mitigation
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License to operate
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Stakeholder mapping
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New country entry
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Advocacy and lobbying
By the end of this The Energy Training Centre training course, participants will be able to:
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Apply a strategic approach to government relations to create tangible business value
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Analyse and mitigate political risks that impact operations
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Develop and implement fit-for-purpose government relations strategies aligned to business needs
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Use a wide range of tools and tactics to manage relations with government effectively in diverse situations
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Create synergies between government relations and other functions such as Project Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Public Relations
This training course employs proven adult learning techniques to maximise understanding, retention, and application. It combines interactive workshops, group discussions, and real-world case studies from a variety of countries and situations. One full day will be dedicated to a practical business game based on a realistic scenario, allowing participants to apply concepts in a hands-on environment.
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Improved awareness of best practices in government relations
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Enhanced ability to assess and mitigate political risk
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Greater capability to design and implement effective government relations strategies
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Stronger stakeholder mapping and engagement skills
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Increased ability to advocate for mutually beneficial, win-win outcomes
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Expanded capability to apply diverse government relations tools and strategies
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Increased knowledge of global trends in government relations
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Broader understanding of methods to analyse and mitigate political risk
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Stronger skills in implementing government relations strategies
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Enhanced ability to secure and maintain a license to operate
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals who are interested in learning about government relations for the oil and gas sector:
- Government Relations Managers
- Political Risk Analysts
- Corporate Affairs Managers
- External Relations Managers
- Corporate Social Responsibility Managers
- Public Relations Professionals
- Country Managers
- Asset Managers
- Project Managers
- Operations Managers
- New Venture Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Finance and Tax Professionals
- Lawyers
- Risk Managers
Day One: Introduction to Effective Government Relations
What is effective Government Relations?
- The Business Case for Government Relations
- How important is government to your business?
Ethics and Principles
- How to conduct Government Relations with integrity?
- Legal Aspects
- Reputation Risk
- Trends
Day Two: Political Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- Introduction to Political Risk
- Stakeholders: Agendas and Drivers
- Political Risk Analysis Tools
- Global Issues and Trends
- Strategies for Mitigating Political Risk
Day Three: Effective Applications of Government Relations
New Opportunities
- New Country Entry
- Expanding Existing Operations
- Mergers and Acquisition
Build and Strengthen Reputation
- Stakeholder Mapping
- The License to Operate: Sustainable Relations with Governments and Communities
- Gaining and Maintaining a License to Operate
Managing Change
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- Understanding Government Stakeholder Agendas and Drivers
- Building a Case for Change
Resolving Disputes
- Business Diplomacy
- Resolving Disputes with Government, Local Communities and other Stakeholders
- Conducting Due Diligence
- Creating Win-Win Solutions
Day Four: The Government Relations Toolbox
Strategies and Plans
- Elements of a Government Relations Strategy
- Implementation
- Monitoring Results and Assessing Performance
Tools and Tactics
- High Level Engagement
- Engaging in the Policy Debate
- Joining Forces with Others
- When Things Go Wrong
Synergy with other Functions
- Tax - Role of Media including Social Media
- Role of Corporate Social Responsibility
- Public Relations
Organisation
- Where does Government Relations fit in the company’s org chart?
- What does a fit-for-purpose Government Relations department look like?
- Skills and Experience of Government Relations Managers
Day Five: The Government Relations Business Game
Session 1
- Introducing the Scenario
- Risk Analysis
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Government Relations Strategy
Session 2
- Building the License to Operate
- Implementing the Strategy
- Managing Expectations
- Alignment with the Government
- First Signs of Trouble
Session 3
- Political Instability
- Strikes and Protests
- New Opportunities
- New Partnerships
Session 4
- Defending the License to Operate
- Long Term Outlook
- Divestment or Staying-on?
- Lessons Learned and Conclusions
Concluding Discussion
- What does excellence in Government Relations look like?
- Q&A
