Petroleum Engineering for Financiers

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Two day interactive workshop that unfolds the mysteries behind the science of oil and gas explorations for financiers

 
As the world's demand for oil and gas increases, so does the demand for professionals with the knowledge to manage oil and gas projects. Navigator's Petroleum Engineering for Financiers course will help financiers to understand the science behind oil and gas exploration, as well as the key considerations when managing operational risks.

• Understand the inherent factors affecting the oil and gas industry
• Discover the science behind complex processes and how they affect the recovery of oil and gas
• Learn what engineers look for when planning oil and gas explorations and how reserves are determined
• Get to know the latest in drilling technology and equipment
• Assess the economics and risk analysis of petroleum engineering

How will this course help you and your team?

• Understand the science and behaviour of hydrocarbon substance
• Acquire a good understanding of key terms and industry jargon
• Understand what goes on behind an oil and gas exploration from start to finish
• Be familiar with the ways reserves are measured
• Gain in-depth knowledge about oil and gas production and refining options
• Be aware of the safety issues surrounding exploration wells
• Perform petro-economics and risk analysis

Who should attend

This course has been designed to suit an audience from a wide range of professions. It can also be further tailored to suit your needs, regardless of the area or industry that you work in.

Day 1

The Market

• Overview of the global petrochemical market and energy types
• Global oil and gas related statistics such as reserves, production, export and consumption  

Physicals

• Backgound on the origin of oil and gas 
• Reservoir types and formation
• Rock and fluid properties
• The various methods used to explore 

Extraction

• Overview of drilling and equipment
• Well testing and completion
• Well stimulation and workover
• Reserves determination
• Pressure Maintenance

Day 2

Production

• Recovery mechanisms and methods
• Oil and gas production
• Surface processing operations - artificial lift methods
• The wellhead manifold
• Oil and gas separation
• Oil treatment, storage and transportation

Processing

• Gas treatment, processing and transportation
• Refining options
• Production problems such as corrosion and scale
• The economics and risk analysis of petroleum projects 

There will be a continual emphasis on explaining the various industry terminology, the implications on project risk and valuation and the common operational and economic risks.

This course is only available as an in-house course.

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Australasian course bookings: +61 2 9229 7400
EMEA / South American / US & Canada course bookings: +44 20 3402 6034
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