Petroleum Project Economics and Risk Analysis

Course OG-005

Petroleum Project Economics and Risk Analysis

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16 sessions
5 - 9 October 2026 €2,175 Register
16 - 20 November 2026 €2,425 Register
7 - 11 December 2026 €2,875 Register
21 - 25 December 2026 €2,175 Register
18 - 22 January 2027 €3,230 Register
15 - 19 February 2027 €4,425 Register
15 - 19 March 2027 €2,875 Register
19 - 23 April 2027 €2,425 Register
21 - 25 June 2027 €3,230 Register
19 - 23 July 2027 €2,175 Register
16 - 20 August 2027 €2,425 Register
20 - 24 September 2027 €2,875 Register
18 - 22 October 2027 €2,175 Register
15 - 19 November 2027 €3,230 Register
20 - 24 December 2027 €4,425 Register
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Introduction

Course overview

Why Attend

Petroleum projects require massive capital investment, long development cycles, and are highly exposed to market volatility, technical uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. Effective economic evaluation and risk analysis are essential for making sound investment decisions in the oil and gas industry. This course equips participants with the tools to evaluate project feasibility, assess financial returns, and manage risk across the project lifecycle. It is designed to help professionals improve investment decision-making, optimize capital allocation, and enhance project profitability.

Course Methodology

This course combines petroleum economics theory with practical, industry-based case studies. Participants will work through real project valuation scenarios, risk modeling exercises, and investment decision simulations. Workshops will focus on cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment techniques. Interactive discussions and group exercises will reinforce understanding of upstream project economics and uncertainty management.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand fundamentals of petroleum project economics
  • Evaluate upstream oil and gas project feasibility
  • Apply investment appraisal techniques such as NPV, IRR, and payback period
  • Analyze cost structures and cash flow models in petroleum projects
  • Identify and assess technical, financial, and market risks
  • Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis
  • Optimize investment decisions under uncertainty
  • Support strategic capital allocation decisions

Target Audience

  • Petroleum Engineers and Project Engineers
  • Finance and Investment Analysts in Oil & Gas
  • Project Managers and Cost Engineers
  • Reservoir and Production Engineers
  • Business Development and Strategy Professionals
  • Consultants and Energy Sector Professionals

Target Competencies

  • Petroleum economic evaluation and modeling
  • Investment appraisal and capital budgeting
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Cash flow and financial forecasting
  • Sensitivity and scenario analysis
  • Decision-making under uncertainty
  • Strategic investment planning

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Understand fundamentals of petroleum project economics
  • Evaluate upstream oil and gas project feasibility
  • Apply investment appraisal techniques such as NPV, IRR, and payback period
  • Analyze cost structures and cash flow models in petroleum projects
  • Identify and assess technical, financial, and market risks
  • Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis
  • Optimize investment decisions under uncertainty
  • Support strategic capital allocation decisions

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Petroleum Engineers and Project Engineers
  • Finance and Investment Analysts in Oil & Gas
  • Project Managers and Cost Engineers
  • Reservoir and Production Engineers
  • Business Development and Strategy Professionals
  • Consultants and Energy Sector Professionals
  • Target Competencies
  • Petroleum economic evaluation and modeling

Methodology

Learning approach

  • This course combines petroleum economics theory with practical, industry-based case studies. Participants will work through real project valuation scenarios, risk modeling exercises, and investment decision simulations. Workshops will focus on cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment techniques. Interactive discussions and group exercises will reinforce understanding of upstream project economics and uncertainty management.

Course content

Five focused days of learning and application

Day 1

Fundamentals of Petroleum Economics

  • Overview of petroleum project lifecycle
  • Structure of upstream oil and gas economics
  • Cost classification (CAPEX and OPEX)
  • Revenue streams in petroleum projects
  • Time value of money in energy investments

Day 2

Investment Appraisal Techniques

  • Net Present Value (NPV) analysis
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Payback period and profitability index
  • Cash flow modeling fundamentals
  • Decision criteria for project selection

Day 3

Cost Estimation and Financial Modeling

  • Capital cost estimation methods
  • Operating cost analysis
  • Building petroleum project cash flow models
  • Production profiles and decline curves
  • Economic life of oil and gas assets

Day 4

Risk and Uncertainty Analysis

  • Types of risks in petroleum projects
  • Technical, operational, and market risks
  • Sensitivity analysis techniques
  • Scenario planning and decision trees
  • Monte Carlo simulation overview

Day 5

Strategic Decision-Making and Case Studies

  • Portfolio management in petroleum investments
  • Risk-adjusted decision-making
  • Break-even analysis and price volatility impact
  • Case studies of real oil and gas projects
  • Final project: full economic and risk evaluation exercise

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Petroleum Project Economics and Risk Analysis (OG-005) 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 5 - 9 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

Petroleum Engineers and Project Engineers, Finance and Investment Analysts in Oil & Gas, Project Managers and Cost Engineers

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?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Istanbul, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich.

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 accredited training hours.