An intensive professional development training course on
A - Z of the
Petroleum Industry
From Upstream to Downstream
Why Choose this Training Course?
This extensive oil and gas training course is designed to provide professionals with a thorough understanding of the petroleum industry, covering every aspect from upstream to downstream operations.
Oil and gas are crucial to the global economy, serving as the primary energy resources driving it. The processes involved in their production, refining, and distribution are complex, capital-intensive, and reliant on cutting-edge technology.
The course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of the petroleum industry and lay a solid foundation for those aiming to develop a deeper, more detailed knowledge of the sector.
This AZTech training course will feature:
- Details of oil & gas processing including exploration, refining, storage transportation and retailing
- Understanding of the value chain from the well to consumer
- Understanding of the fundamental technologies of both upstream and downstream oil & gas industries
- Understanding of the ways the oil & gas industries are organized to operate effectively and efficiently
- Develop the necessary skills to evaluate and make effective decisions related to the oil & gas industry
What are the Goals?
By the end of this AZTech training course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key process operations related to the exploration & production of upstream industry feedstock
- Analyze the key process operations related to refining and production of downstream products
- Recognize the total spectrum of the oil and gas industry and the challenges faced
- Develop skills to assist in the evaluation of corporate opportunities
- Understand the structure of the oil and gas business
Who is this Training Course for?
This training course is designed for both technical and non-technical personnel as well as operational staff at professional levels employed in refineries, petrochemical, and oil and gas process industries. The course is designed to be of substantial benefit to personnel within the Oil and Gas Industries such as:
- Technologists
- Mechanical engineers
- Safety and Inspection engineers
- Operations, Maintenance or project engineers
- Anyone requiring a broad understanding of the structure, operations and economics of the oil and gas industries
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This course is a hands-on, stimulating learning experience that is highly interactive, with many opportunities to advance ones opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment that ensures that the concepts introduced during the course are understood.
The Course Content
Day One: Origins of Petroleum
- Origins of oil & gas
- Petroleum chemistry
- Petroleum geology
- Exploration & production of petroleum
- Types of Well
- Development of Oil and gas fields
Day Two: World Energy Markets
- Pipeline geopolitics
- OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
- EIA (Energy Information Administration)
- Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply
- Distribution transmission and transportation
- Tank farms and storage
Day Three: Refinery Operations
- Physical separation – Distillation
- Chemical conversion processes
- Blending
- Refinery Complexity
- Refining margins
Day Four: Gas Processing
- Inlet separation, Dehydration/Dewpoint control
- Contaminants & Pipeline Gas specifications
- Amine Gas Sweetening
- Physical Solvent Processes
- Sulphur Recovery
- Gas compression & Liquefaction
Day Five: Oil and Gas Management
- Cost estimation of oil and gas facilities
- Pricing, Trading, Markets, Risk Management
- Crude Benchmarks & price estimation
- Derivatives – Futures, Options and Swaps
- Climate Change & Renewable Energy
- Course Exercises, Evaluation and roundup
The Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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