Introduction to the Oil & Gas Industry

SUITABLE:

Non geologist, HR, finance and administrative staff working for or liaising with oil and gas organizations.

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, delegates will:

• Understand how hydrocarbons were created, trapped and formed hydrocarbon reservoirs;
• Be familiar with various geological and geophysical exploration methods;
• Be familiar with all engineering and development aspects of the industry;
• Be able to define the meaning of common petroleum industry vocabulary, etc.

SUMMARY:

• How the earth was formed
• Petroleum origins, accumulation, exploration contacts and regulations
• Reservoir performance
• Drilling, formation evaluation
• Well completions, artificial lift
• Surface facilities
• Natural gas refining and petrochemicals
• Petroleum marketing
• Health, safety and environment, etc