Oil and Gas Contracts and Production Sharing Agreements
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.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Comparing the main petroleum contract regimes
- 02Explaining how production sharing agreements allocate value
- 03Interpreting cost recovery and profit oil mechanisms
- 04Understanding joint operating agreement structures
- 05Identifying key fiscal and commercial negotiation points
- 06Recognising common areas of contractual dispute
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 | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 5 to 9 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 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
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
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