Fundamentals of the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
This course gives non-technical and new entrant professionals a clear picture of how the upstream sector finds and produces hydrocarbons. Delegates follow the value chain from exploration and drilling through reservoir management to production operations and abandonment. The programme demystifies the terminology, technology, and economics so that support staff can engage confidently with technical colleagues.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Describing the full exploration and production value chain
- 02Explaining how reservoirs are found and evaluated
- 03Outlining drilling and well construction basics
- 04Understanding production operations and surface facilities
- 05Interpreting the terminology of the upstream sector
- 06Recognising the economics of a producing asset
What you will gain
- Describe the full upstream exploration and production value chain
- Explain how reservoirs are found and evaluated
- Outline drilling and well construction basics
- Understand production operations and facilities
- Interpret common industry terminology
- Recognise the economics of a producing asset
Who should attend
- New entrants to the oil and gas sector
- Finance, legal, and commercial staff
- Suppliers and service providers
- Support and administrative professionals
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 |
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
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- 5 Days
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- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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