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Course OG-005
Petroleum Project Economics and Risk Analysis
Petroleum projects require massive capital investment, long development cycles, and are highly exposed to market volatil... The outline covers Fundamentals of Petroleum Economics, Investment Appraisal Techniques, Cost Es...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 15Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- €1,978Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
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
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.
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
Fundamentals of Petroleum Economics
- Overview of petroleum project lifecycle
- Structure of upstream oil and gas economics
- Cost classification (CAPEX and OPEX)
- Coffee break
- Cost classification (CAPEX and OPEX) (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Payback period and profitability index (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Building petroleum project cash flow models (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Sensitivity analysis techniques (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Case studies of real oil and gas projects (continued)
- Final project: full economic and risk evaluation exercise
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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