Petroleum Industry: A to Z

Introduction:

This Petroleum Industry: A to Z course addresses the critical need for comprehensive expertise in petroleum industry management, covering the entire value chain from upstream to downstream.

Oil and gas are pivotal drivers of global development. The processes of production, refining, and distribution are complex and capital-intensive, demanding advanced technology.

This Petroleum Industry: A to Z course offers significant advantages for those seeking to advance their careers in this field by providing a thorough understanding of the petroleum industry.

Objectives:

At the end of this Petroleum Industry: A to Z course, students will be able to:

• Map out the major process units employed during the exploration and production of upstream feedstock.
• Examine different stages of refining and other downstream syntheses.
• View the oil and gas industry, its prospects, and associated challenges.
• Acquire the capabilities to analyze industry-related business entities.
• Appreciate the organizational hierarchy of the oil and gas industry.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive presentations
• Case Studies
• Group Discussions
• Work-based scenarios
• Quiz and Answer Sessions
• Role Playing and Simulations
• Workshop courses

Course Outline:

Unit 1: The Origins of Petroleum

• Genesis of oil and gas
• Chemistry of petroleum
• Geology of petroleum
• Exploration and production of petroleum
• Types of wells
• Development of oil & gas fields and environment

Unit 2: The World Energy Market

• Geopolitics of the pipeline
• OPEC
• Energy Information Administration
• Statistics on petroleum consumption and output
• Distribution, transmission, and transport
• Tank farms and reservoir units

Unit 3: Refinery Operations

• Physical separation – Distillation
• Chemical processes of conversion
• Blending
• Refinery complexity
• Refining margins

Unit 4: Gas Treatment in the Gas Industry

• Inlet separation; dehydration/dew point control
• Specified contaminants and pipeline gas specification
• Amine gas sweetening
• Physical solvent processes
• Recovery of sulfur
• Compression and liquefaction of gas

Unit 5: Management of Oil and Gas

• Cost estimates of oil and gas facilities
• Pricing, trading, markets, and risk management
• Price benchmarks in crude oil and their estimation
• Derivatives – futures, options, and swaps
• Global warming and green energy sources