Name: Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance Training Course
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Scheduled Dates

14 - 18 Dec 2026

Casablanca - Morocco

$5,950

05 - 09 Apr 2027

Amsterdam - The Netherlands

$5,950

16 - 20 Aug 2027

London - UK

$5,950

13 - 17 Dec 2027

Casablanca - Morocco

$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

The Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course is designed for professionals who need a clear understanding of how licensing requirements, contractual commitments, compliance obligations, ESG considerations, safety requirements, and decommissioning responsibilities influence decision-making in the upstream oil and gas sector.

This training course equips participants with the knowledge needed to manage regulatory risk, engage effectively with regulators and industry partners, and make legally sound decisions throughout the upstream petroleum lifecycle. The training course combines straightforward legal concepts with practical examples to simplify complex regulatory responsibilities and support their effective application and communication. Participants will examine the complete upstream regulatory framework, from resource ownership and the award of licences or Production Sharing Contracts through to production approvals, environmental regulation, health and safety obligations, local content requirements, enforcement actions, dispute resolution processes, and end-of-life asset responsibilities.

The training course is particularly beneficial for professionals working in legal, regulatory, commercial, governmental, and energy-sector roles who require a practical and structured understanding of upstream petroleum regulation in real-world projects. Participants will leave with enhanced confidence, improved awareness of regulatory risks, and practical approaches to informed decision-making.

This Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course will highlight:

Upstream licensing systems, approvals, operatorship, and regulatory decision-making
Contractual access mechanisms including Production Sharing Contracts and Joint Ventures
Major legal, commercial, and governance risks throughout the petroleum project lifecycle
Environmental, climate, ESG, and host community obligations affecting upstream operations
Health, safety, emergency response, and major accident risk regulation
Decommissioning, enforcement, dispute resolution methods including arbitration and mediation, and emerging regulatory developments

What are the Goals?

At the end of this Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course, you will be able to:

Understand upstream petroleum regulatory and contractual frameworks
Analyse licensing and compliance requirements
Apply ESG and safety obligations
Evaluate regulatory risks and liabilities
Develop effective governance and dispute resolution strategies

Who is this Training Course for?

This Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals and will be particularly valuable for:

Legal, regulatory affairs, governance, and compliance professionals
Operations, engineering, exploration, and production personnel
Risk management, audit, assurance, and HSE professionals
Commercial, contracts, procurement, project management, and public regulation professionals
Professionals responsible for overseeing petroleum activities within government and regulatory authorities

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course is delivered through expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, practical case studies, and applied regulatory exercises. Participants will review real upstream industry scenarios involving licensing, contracting, ESG, safety management, decommissioning, and compliance-related risks. The facilitator will promote active participation through questions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning. Group-based activities will enable delegates to apply regulatory concepts to practical business and operational decisions.

Organisational Impact

The organisation will gain the following benefits:

Strengthened regulatory and contractual compliance across upstream operations
Improved governance and accountability throughout petroleum operations
Enhanced identification and management of regulatory risks
Better integration of compliance requirements into operational decision-making
Stronger audit preparedness and regulatory reporting capabilities
Improved oversight of contractor and partner compliance activities

Personal Impact

At the end of this training course, participants will gain:

A deeper understanding of upstream petroleum regulatory and contractual frameworks
Practical skills for interpreting and applying regulatory requirements
Greater confidence in identifying and evaluating risks
Enhanced ability to address complex governance challenges
Stronger capabilities in compliance monitoring and reporting
Broader expertise that supports career advancement and leadership development

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Foundations of upstream petroleum regulation, contracting, and governance

The upstream petroleum lifecycle and its regulatory context
Principles of resource ownership and sovereign rights
Legal frameworks governing exploration, development and production
Formation of contracts in the upstream sector
Contracting: roles and responsibilities of public authorities and operators
Relationships between legislation, regulations and contractual obligations
Core principles of governance, accountability and transparency
Public interest, energy security and sustainable development.

Day 2: Licensing, contracts and regulatory approvals

Frameworks for awarding and maintaining petroleum rights
Upstream operations under a joint venture
Licensing conditions and contractual commitments
Production Sharing Contract structure
Upstream petroleum contractual negotiations
Allocation of rights, responsibilities and liabilities
Regulatory approvals across the upstream lifecycle
Governance of partnerships and shared operations
Management of regulatory change and contractual uncertainty

Day 3: Operational compliance and responsible petroleum development

Compliance obligations during exploration, development and production
Governance of health, safety and environmental responsibilities
Environmental protection and resource stewardship principles
Stakeholder engagement and host community relations
Oversight of contractors and supply chain compliance
Production accountability, information management and regulatory reporting
Decommissioning obligations and long-term responsibilities

Day 4: Corporate governance, ethics and risk management

Governance structures and organisational accountability
Risk management in upstream petroleum projects
Major accident hazards and contractor duties
Governance failures and lessons from major upstream incidents.
Leadership responsibilities and compliance culture
Ethical conduct, integrity and conflicts of interest
Integration of compliance risk into organisational decisions
Internal controls and oversight of compliance performance
Escalation of concerns and accountability for corrective action

Day 5: Compliance assurance, dispute resolutions strategy, and future regulation

Design and implementation of compliance management frameworks
Disputes between state, regulator, operator and contractors
Dispute resolution options: arbitration and litigation risks
Compliance monitoring, assurance and performance evaluation
Management of non-compliance and regulatory enforcement
Continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving requirements
Integration of governance and compliance into strategic planning
Decommissioning duties; financial security
Energy transition, carbon capture, hydrogen and future upstream regulation

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

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