Energy Sector Contracts and Joint Ventures
Energy projects are held together by agreements between parties who each carry different risk. This course covers the main agreement types and how costs, liabilities and decisions are shared across a venture.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why energy projects are structured as ventures
- 02The main agreement types and what each governs
- 03Cost sharing, revenue allocation and accounting procedures
- 04Operating committees, voting and decision rights
- 05Cash calls, billing, audit rights and disputes over cost
- 06Default, withdrawal, assignment and transfer of interest
- 07Where ventures fall into dispute and how to avoid it
What you will gain
- Explain the main agreements used in energy ventures
- Understand how costs and revenues are shared
- Interpret operating agreements and voting arrangements
- Manage cash calls, billing and audit rights
- Handle default, withdrawal and transfer of interests
- Recognise where disputes commonly arise
Who should attend
- Commercial and contracts staff in energy
- Joint venture and finance professionals
- Legal advisers supporting energy ventures
- Project managers on shared developments
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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