Introduction to Exploration and Production for New Engineers and Non-Technical Professionals in Oil & Gas

This 2-day introductory course will enable new engineers and non-technical professionals get acquainted and be familiar with the terms, language, technology as well as equipment specification and processes in the Upstream Oil & Gas sector (E&P). The course will provide the participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technical jargon, acronyms and appreciation of the various pieces of equipment for an overall “big picture” of the industry value chain, while gaining an excellent foundation that leads the way to smoother communication and increased efficiency in inter-department project team efforts.

1. INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES 2. HISTORY OF HYDROCARBON EXPLOITATION 3. BASIC PETROLEUM GEOLOGY 4. WORLD ENERGY DEMAND AND SUPPLY 5. THE FIELD LIFE CYCLE 6. SHOOTING AND INTERPRETING SEISMIC SURVEYS 7. GETTING READY TO DRILL THE WELL 8. TYPE OF WELL PROFILES 9. WELL COMPLETIONS TYPES, & BASIC COMPLETION EQUIPMENT 10. CONNECTING TO THE RESERVOIR 11. PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 12. MAINTENANCE 13. REFINING OF CRUDE OIL