An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects

Managing Social Risk, Building Stakeholder Trust & Delivering Sustainable Project Success

Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects

Scheduled Dates

14 - 18 Dec 2026
Barcelona - Spain
$7,500
22 - 26 Mar 2027
Barcelona - Spain
$7,500
25 - 29 Oct 2027
Barcelona - Spain
$7,500

Why Choose this Training Course?

In today's energy, oil and gas, and major infrastructure sectors, achieving technical excellence and regulatory compliance alone is no longer sufficient to guarantee project success. Organisations are increasingly expected to demonstrate responsible environmental, social, and governance practices while maintaining positive relationships with communities, stakeholders, and other interested parties. A strong Social Licence to Operate has become a critical factor in securing long-term project viability, protecting reputation, and sustaining operational continuity.

The Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects Training Course provides participants with a practical understanding of how organisations can build, maintain, and strengthen stakeholder confidence through effective engagement, social risk management, ESG alignment, and sustainable business practices. The training course examines the relationship between social performance and project success, highlighting how trust, credibility, and stakeholder support can influence project outcomes.

Participants will explore methods for identifying and managing social risks, understanding community expectations, addressing stakeholder concerns, and creating long-term value through collaborative partnerships. The training course also examines the role of ESG leadership, sustainability governance, reputation management, and conflict resolution in supporting organisational resilience and maintaining a durable Social Licence to Operate.

This Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects Training Course will highlight:

  • The principles and strategic importance of Social Licence to Operate
  • Social risk identification, assessment, and mitigation techniques
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and community relationship management
  • ESG performance and sustainability considerations within major projects
  • Trust-building strategies that strengthen stakeholder confidence
  • Governance approaches that support long-term social acceptance and project success

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Social Licence to Operate principles and business value
  • Assess stakeholder expectations and social risks
  • Strengthen stakeholder trust and community confidence
  • Support ESG and sustainability objectives
  • Integrate social risk management into project governance
  • Build long-term stakeholder partnerships

Who is this Training Course for?

This Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects Training Course is suitable for professionals involved in stakeholder management, ESG implementation, sustainability, community engagement, project governance, and risk management. It will be particularly beneficial for:

  • ESG and Sustainability Professionals
  • Community Relations and Social Performance Specialists
  • Project Managers and Project Directors
  • Stakeholder Engagement Professionals
  • Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Personnel
  • Risk Management and Governance Professionals
  • Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Practitioners
  • Energy, Oil & Gas Industry Professionals
  • Infrastructure and Major Project Leaders
  • Government Relations and External Affairs Specialists

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects Training Course combines expert instruction, practical case studies, facilitated discussions, group exercises, and real-world industry examples. Participants will examine successful and unsuccessful project experiences, analyse stakeholder challenges, and apply proven frameworks for social risk management and community engagement. The training course promotes practical learning that can be directly applied within energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure project environments.

Organisational Impact

Organisations whose personnel attend this Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects Training Course will benefit from:

  • Stronger stakeholder relationships and improved community engagement outcomes
  • Enhanced capability to identify and manage social risks proactively
  • Improved alignment between ESG objectives and operational performance
  • Greater stakeholder trust, credibility, and organisational reputation
  • Reduced risk of project delays, disruptions, opposition, and conflict
  • More effective governance of social performance and sustainability initiatives
  • Improved operational continuity through stronger community support
  • Increased likelihood of achieving sustainable project success and long-term value creation

Personal Impact

Participants attending this Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects Training Course will gain:

  • A comprehensive understanding of Social Licence to Operate principles and practices
  • Enhanced skills in stakeholder engagement and community relationship management
  • Greater confidence in identifying and mitigating social risks
  • Improved ability to support ESG and sustainability objectives within projects
  • Practical tools for building trust and maintaining stakeholder confidence
  • Stronger communication and conflict resolution capabilities
  • Enhanced understanding of reputation management and social performance measurement
  • Increased professional effectiveness in managing complex stakeholder environments

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Social Licence, Social Risk & Project Success
  • Understanding Social Licence in energy and infrastructure projects
  • Social risk and project performance
  • ESG, sustainability and stakeholder expectations
  • Trust, legitimacy and organizational credibility
  • Lessons from successful and failed projects
Day 2: Community Expectations, Social Impact & Stakeholder Risk
  • Community expectations and social performance
  • Social impact assessment principles
  • Stakeholder risk identification and evaluation
  • Managing community concerns and expectations
  • Social risk mitigation strategies
Day 3: Building Trust, Shared Value & Community Support
  • Stakeholder trust and relationship building
  • Community investment and social value creation
  • Effective consultation and engagement approaches
  • Strengthening local partnerships
  • Building long-term stakeholder support
Day 4: Reputation, Conflict Management & Operational Continuity
  • Managing community opposition and activism
  • Reputation protection in energy projects
  • Addressing grievances and stakeholder disputes
  • Crisis communication and trust preservation
  • Maintaining operational continuity
Day 5: ESG Leadership, Sustainability & Long-Term Social Licence
  • ESG integration and stakeholder accountability
  • Measuring social performance and stakeholder trust
  • Sustainability reporting and stakeholder expectations
  • Governance of Social Licence programmes
  • Developing a Social Licence implementation roadmap

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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