Introduction to Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: non-technical language
Course overview
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas exploration and production industry from a historical, current and future perspective for both non-technical and technical staff. The principles of exploration, development and production will be covered and complemented by what is happening in the industry and what the future holds. The full lifecycle of exploration to product delivery will be covered.
The course is designed for
- Professionals who need to learn about the industry
- Personnel within the industry
- Technical support staff entering the industry
- Technical staff who want to expand their understanding of the industry
- Students considering the industry as a career
Course outline
Field development and production
Field development planning
Lifecycle costing
Economic analysis
Development drilling
Facilities and production
Abandonment
The big picture
Upstream
Midstream
Downstream
Health, Safety and Environment
Health considerations
Safety considerations
Environmental considerations
Alternatives
Unconventionals
Alternatives to oil and gas
Carbon capture and storage
(CO2 sequestration)
The future
Peak oil
Where will we find oil and gas in the future
The role of oil and gas in society
The nature of oil and gas
Uses for oil and gas
Petroleum Geology
Geological time
Rock types
Sedimentary basins
Mapping
Plate tectonics
Source rocks
Reservoirs
Traps and seals
History of oil and gas
Pre-history
1800s to the great wars
Post war to present
Exploration
Gravity and magnetic surveying
2D, 3D and 4D seismic
Field valuation
Field appraisal
Drilling
Drilling basics
Drilling, casing and completing
a well
Sampling and testing
| Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | Trainer | Book |
| Upon request | £1,150 | Anastasis Kokkinos / Andrew Wadsley | Make enquiry |
"The Introduction to Oil and Gas was overall good – thank you."
- Anna Hancock, Geoguide
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