Oil and Gas Contracts and Production Sharing Agreements
Course overview
Delegates learn to understand and manage the principal contracts that govern how petroleum is explored, produced, and shared between states and companies. The course covers concessions, production sharing agreements, joint operating agreements, and service contracts, together with the fiscal mechanisms inside them. Practical sessions unpack cost recovery, profit splits, and common negotiation points.
What you will gain
- Compare the main petroleum contract regimes
- Explain how production sharing agreements allocate value
- Interpret cost recovery and profit oil mechanisms
- Understand joint operating agreement structures
- Identify key fiscal and commercial negotiation points
- Recognise common areas of contractual dispute
Who should attend
- Commercial and legal professionals
- Contract and negotiation staff
- Government and regulatory officials
- Business development managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
| 8 to 12 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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