COURSE OVERVIEW:

Integrated Field Development Planning (FDP) represents the strategic blueprint for maximizing the value of a hydrocarbon asset from discovery to abandonment. This course examines the multidisciplinary synergy required to align reservoir engineering, drilling, facilities, and commercial strategies into a single, cohesive development plan. Participants will explore how various technical constraints and environmental factors influence the initial conceptualization of an oil or gas field.

The process of concept selection is a critical phase where various development scenarios such as subsea tie-backs versus standalone platforms—are evaluated against rigorous economic and technical criteria. This course details the decision-making framework used to narrow down a "long list" of options to a preferred "select" case. Coverage includes the assessment of infrastructure capacity, export routes, and the integration of subsurface uncertainty into the facility design margin.

By focusing on the lifecycle of the asset, the training highlights the importance of flexibility and scalability in the chosen development concept. Attendees will learn how to conduct trade-off studies that balance capital expenditure against operational efficiency and long-term recovery factors. The course emphasizes the role of the FDP as a living document that must adapt to new data while maintaining a clear path toward the project’s final investment decision and subsequent execution.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core components and stages of a comprehensive Field Development Plan.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from geoscience, drilling, and facilities teams.
• Evaluate various surface facility concepts based on water depth and environmental conditions.
• Conduct a structured concept selection process using multi-criteria decision analysis.
• Integrate subsurface uncertainty and range of recovery into facility sizing.
• Analyze the economic impact of phased development versus full-field expansion.
• Assess the viability of different hydrocarbon export options and infrastructure sharing.
• Calculate the Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return for competing concepts.
• Identify the critical technical and commercial risks associated with greenfield projects.
• Determine the optimal well count and placement to maximize reservoir sweep efficiency.
• Evaluate the environmental footprint and carbon intensity of different development scenarios.
• Prepare a robust project execution plan that aligns with the chosen concept.
• Utilize value of information techniques to decide on appraisal well requirements.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Project Managers, Development Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Asset Managers, and Economists involved in the early-stage planning and evaluation of upstream assets.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.