Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview
of the Oil & Gas Industry

This PetroKnowledge training course, "Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry," is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills necessary for managers and supervisors in the oil and gas sector. The training course will cover the foundational aspects of the oil and gas industry, focusing on the nature, formation, and characteristics of fossil fuels, as well as the processes involved in exploration, production, and transportation. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry's operational aspects, including the geopolitical factors influencing global energy markets and the complexities of refining and petrochemical processes. This training course aims to equip participants with the ability to analyze and evaluate key theoretical concepts and practical applications within the oil and gas industry.

Upon successful completion of this Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry training course, the participants will be able to:

• Gain an overview of the global oil and gas industry from discovery to production and consumption.
• Understand the nature and formation of fossil fuels and oil reserves.
• Identify common rocks and minerals and understand ocean environment and plate tectonics.
• Comprehend the processes of generation, migration, accumulation, and exploration of petroleum.
• Evaluate the characteristics, measurement, and properties of petroleum and natural gas.
• Analyse the geopolitics of oil pipelines and the role of organizations such as OPEC.
• Understand the complexities of transportation, including pipelines and oil tankers, and the operations of tank farms.
• Gain insights into the market for crude oil, refining processes, and petrochemical products.

• Working Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Team Leaders, Safety Managers, and Senior Technicians
• Oil and Gas Managers
• Investment Bankers and Fund Managers
• Media Analysts and Commentators
• Exploration, Production and Refinery Managers of the international petroleum and natural gas industry, including the areas of and petrochemical operations
• Marketing, Law, Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance Personnel
• Anyone requiring a broad understanding of the structure, operations and economics of the oil and gas industries

This training course entitled Module 1: Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry is a hands-on highly interactive stimulating learning experience, which facilitates many opportunities to advance the opinions and ideas of the delegates through active discussion. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment that ensures the concepts introduced during the training course are understood and reinforced. This is achieved through a mix of learning methods, including lecture style presentation, open discussion and case studies.

PowerPoint presentations augmented with videos will be used through the course and will include case studies to facilitate discussions. The delegates will be encouraged to exchange ideas.