Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course OG-012
Strategic Project Risk & Decision Analysis for Energy Sector Professionals
Energy projects are characterized by high capital exposure, long execution timelines, and complex technical and market u... The outline covers Strategic Risk Fundamentals in Energy Projects, Quantitative Risk Analysis fo...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 17Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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17 sessions
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17 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Energy projects are characterized by high capital exposure, long execution timelines, and complex technical and market uncertainties. Strategic decisions made early in the project lifecycle have a direct impact on profitability, safety, and operational success.
This course equips professionals with advanced risk and decision analysis techniques to support strategic planning, investment evaluation, and project execution in uncertain environments. It enables participants to move beyond qualitative risk identification toward structured, evidence-based decision-making.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply strategic risk analysis techniques in energy projects
- Evaluate complex project decisions under uncertainty
- Integrate risk thinking into strategic planning and investment decisions
- Use structured frameworks for multi-criteria decision analysis
- Assess project alternatives based on risk-adjusted outcomes
- Improve decision quality in high-stakes environments
Who should attend
Target audience
- Project Managers and Senior Engineers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Strategy and Planning Managers
- Investment and Portfolio Analysts
- Technical and Operational Leaders in energy sector
- Professionals involved in capital project decision-making
Methodology
Learning approach
- Real-life energy and oil & gas case studies
- Facilitated group discussions and decision workshops
- Scenario-based simulations and strategic exercises
- Application of structured analytical frameworks
- Practical tools for immediate use in projects
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
Strategic Risk Fundamentals in Energy Projects
- Understanding strategic risk in energy sector projects
- Sources of uncertainty in large-scale energy investments
- Risk management frameworks and governance structures
- Identifying and structuring strategic risks
- Coffee break
- Identifying and structuring strategic risks (continued)
- Developing a strategic risk register
- Qualitative risk analysis and prioritization techniques
Day 2
Quantitative Risk Analysis for Strategic Decisions
- Introduction to quantitative risk thinking
- Probability concepts applied to project risk
- Sensitivity analysis and key risk drivers
- Introduction to simulation-based thinking (Monte Carlo concepts)
- Coffee break
- Introduction to simulation-based thinking (Monte Carlo concepts) (continued)
- Evaluating uncertainty in cost, schedule, and performance
- Interpreting risk outputs for decision support
Day 3
Decision Analysis Frameworks
- Decision-making under uncertainty principles
- Decision trees and expected value analysis
- Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)
- Risk appetite and strategic trade-offs
- Coffee break
- Risk appetite and strategic trade-offs (continued)
- Evaluating investment alternatives
- Case study: Energy project investment decision
Day 4
Scenario Planning & Strategic Risk Modeling
- Scenario development for energy projects
- Stress testing and extreme scenario analysis
- Modeling dependencies and interrelated risks
- Strategic portfolio risk considerations
- Coffee break
- Strategic portfolio risk considerations (continued)
- Risk mitigation and optimization strategies
- Practical workshop: scenario-based decision modeling
Day 5
Embedding Risk into Strategic Decision-Making
- Integrating risk analysis into strategic planning
- Governance and executive risk reporting
- Communicating uncertainty to senior stakeholders
- Enhancing decision quality in capital projects
- Coffee break
- Enhancing decision quality in capital projects (continued)
- Industry best practices from energy sector
- Final case study and group presentations
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Strategic Project Risk & Decision Analysis for Energy Sector Professionals (OG-012) 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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Project Managers and Senior Engineers, Risk Management Professionals, Strategy and Planning Managers
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 Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, London, Vienna, Cape Town, Munich, Amsterdam, Paris.
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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