Integrated Exploration & Petroleum Engineering Training Program
Duration: 3 Weeks (15 Working Days)Delivery Mode: In-Person / Live Online / Hybrid Target Audience: - Petroleum Engineers & Reservoir Engineers - Exploration Geologists & Geophysicists - National Oil Company (NOC) Technical & Regulatory Staff - Ministry of Petroleum Professionals Program OverviewThis intensive 3-week training course is designed to build both foundational knowledge and practical skills for professionals in the oil and gas upstream sector. It is specially tailored to meet the operational, regulatory, and strategic needs of regional NOCs and government agencies involved in exploration and production decision-making. Program Objectives- Strengthen technical capabilities in petroleum systems, seismic interpretation, and basin modeling - Build proficiency in reservoir engineering, production systems, and field development planning - Provide tools for project economic evaluation, fiscal analysis, and bid round preparation - Enhance understanding of risk management, licensing frameworks, and HSE responsibilities Program Structure
Detailed Course Content Week 1: Exploration & Basin Evaluation- Petroleum System Elements and Play Fairways - Seismic Interpretation and Structural Mapping - Basin Modeling Techniques (Demo: PetroMod) Risk and Uncertainty Analysis in Prospecting - Portfolio Maturation and Prospect Screening Week 2: Petroleum Engineering & Field Development- Rock and Fluid Properties; Recovery Mechanisms - Well Design, Drilling Techniques, and Safety - Production Optimization and Artificial Lift - Integrated Field Development Planning (FDP) - Technology Applications in Marginal Fields Week 3: Economics, Risk, Licensing & HSE- Cash Flow Analysis, NPV, IRR, Payback Models - Fiscal Regime Structures: Royalty, PSC, Hybrid - Licensing Rounds, Bid Evaluation, Negotiation Prep - Petroleum Agreements and Legal Clauses - HSE Management Systems and ESG Integration Delivery Format- Instructor-led lectures and technical workshops - Regional case studies and interactive exercises - Software demonstrations (Petrel, PetroMod, Excel Models) - Group problem-solving and final assessment Special Customization for Regional NOCs- Includes legal and fiscal case examples from MENA &Africa - Tailored licensing round simulation exercises - Optional site visits to local oilfields or regulatory agencies Trainer Profile- Senior reservoir and exploration engineers from IOCs and NOC’s - Former advisors to government ministries - Experts in petroleum contracts and economic modeling CertificationParticipants will receive a Certificate of Completion and a performance report including assessment outcomes and instructor feedback. |