Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
This comprehensive oil & gas training course recognizes the need for professionals to have a comprehensive and broad understanding of the Petroleum Industry from upstream to downstream.
Oil and gas are the world's most important energy resources driving the global economy. The processes and systems required for oil and gas production, refining and distribution are highly complex, capital-intensive and require state-of-the-art technology.
This training course will serve as an introduction to the petroleum industry and will greatly assist those who need to progress to a detailed knowledge of the industry.
Who should attend
Target audience
- 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
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Origins of Petroleum
- Origins of oil & gas
- Petroleum chemistry
- Petroleum geology
- Coffee break
- Petroleum geology (continued)
- Exploration & production of petroleum
- Types of Well
- Development of Oil and gas fields
Day 2
World Energy Markets
- Pipeline geopolitics
- OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
- EIA (Energy Information Administration)
- Coffee break
- EIA (Energy Information Administration) (continued)
- Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply
- Distribution transmission and transportation
- Tank farms and storage
Day 3
Refinery Operations
- Physical separation – Distillation
- Chemical conversion processes
- Blending
- Coffee break
- Blending (continued)
- Refinery Complexity
- Refining margins
Day 4
Gas Processing
- Inlet separation, Dehydration/Dewpoint control
- Contaminants & Pipeline Gas specifications
- Amine Gas Sweetening
- Coffee break
- Amine Gas Sweetening (continued)
- Physical Solvent Processes
- Sulphur Recovery
- Gas compression & Liquefaction
Day 5
Oil and Gas Management
- Cost estimation of oil and gas facilities
- Pricing, Trading, Markets, Risk Management
- Crude Benchmarks & price estimation
- Coffee break
- Crude Benchmarks & price estimation (continued)
- Derivatives – Futures, Options and Swaps
- Climate Change & Renewable Energy
- Course Exercises, Evaluation and roundup
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Masterclass Petroleum Industry cover?
This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 12 - 16 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
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
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Rome, Geneva, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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