Course Objectives:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the onshore oil and gas industry, offering participants an understanding of the industry’s core business aspects, including exploration, production, operations, and the economic, environmental, and regulatory factors that shape the sector. By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the onshore oil and gas value chain, from the initial exploration phase through to the production and marketing of hydrocarbons, as well as the broader business environment in which onshore oil and gas operations occur.

1. Overview of the Onshore Oil and Gas Industry

• Introduction to Oil and Gas: Understanding the fundamental principles behind the extraction and production of oil and gas resources.
• Onshore vs Offshore: Overview of the differences between onshore and offshore oil and gas operations in terms of technology, costs, and environmental considerations.
• The Global Oil and Gas Market: Key players, trends, and the role of onshore oil and gas in the global energy landscape, with a focus on key regions.
• The Value Chain of Onshore Oil and Gas: Introduction to the main stages of the value chain: exploration, drilling, production, refining, and distribution.

2. Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration

• Exploration Process: Learn about the stages of oil and gas exploration, from seismic surveys and geophysical studies to well drilling and formation testing.
• Geological and Geophysical Surveying: Understand the tools and methods used in seismic exploration and subsurface mapping.
• Exploration Drilling: Overview of the drilling process and technologies, including vertical drilling, horizontal drilling, and drilling rigs.
• Finding and Evaluating Reserves: Introduction to the techniques used to assess the potential of new reserves and the evaluation methods used to confirm the presence of hydrocarbons.

3. Onshore Drilling and Production

• Drilling Technologies: Learn about the various drilling techniques and equipment used in onshore operations, such as rotary drilling, mud logging, and well logging.
• Production Technologies: Introduction to the technologies used to extract oil and gas from wells, including pump jacks, artificial lift systems, and gas compression.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Overview of EOR techniques such as water flooding, CO2 injection, and thermal recovery used to maximize production from mature fields.
• Well Completion and Testing: Learn the process of well completion (installing the necessary equipment to bring oil and gas to the surface) and production testing to ensure optimal production rates.

4. Onshore Oil and Gas Operations Management

• Well Management: The importance of well integrity, maintenance, and workovers in maintaining production throughout the life cycle of the well.
• Field Development: Introduction to the process of designing and developing an onshore field, including the selection of infrastructure, equipment, and personnel required.
• Facility and Infrastructure Design: Learn about the design and construction of key infrastructure such as processing plants, pipelines, and storage tanks for handling produced oil and gas.
• Production Optimization: Techniques and strategies for maximizing the efficiency and output of oil and gas fields, including the use of real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.

5. Environmental and Safety Considerations

• Environmental Impact: Understand the environmental risks associated with onshore oil and gas operations, including water usage, air emissions, and soil contamination.
• Regulations and Compliance: Learn about key regulations governing the industry, such as environmental protection, safety standards, and land use.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE): Overview of the importance of HSE in the oil and gas industry, and the strategies for ensuring a safe working environment, managing risks, and ensuring compliance.
• Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Discussion of the growing emphasis on sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the role of oil and gas companies in community development and environmental stewardship.

6. Economics of Onshore Oil and Gas

• Cost Structures: Understanding the cost breakdown of onshore oil and gas operations, including exploration costs, drilling costs, production costs, and capital expenditures.
• Oil Pricing and Revenue: Learn how oil prices are determined, including the impact of supply and demand, OPEC decisions, and geopolitical factors.
• Economic Feasibility Studies: Introduction to the methods used for economic evaluation of oil and gas projects, including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and payback period.
• Investment and Risk Management: Study the importance of capital investment, managing financial risks, and the role of banking, finance, and insurance in supporting oil and gas ventures.

7. Onshore Oil and Gas Industry Challenges

• Declining Reservoirs and Aging Infrastructure: Understand the challenges posed by mature fields, including declining production rates, equipment wear, and the need for refurbishment.
• Geopolitical and Regulatory Risks: Discuss the potential impacts of geopolitical instability, government regulations, and global policies on onshore oil and gas operations.
• Technology and Innovation: Study the role of innovation in the industry, including advances in drilling technologies, reservoir management, and data analytics.
• Economic and Market Fluctuations: Learn about the impact of market volatility and economic downturns on onshore operations, and strategies for managing market risks.

8. Future of Onshore Oil and Gas

• Technological Advancements: Explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of onshore oil and gas, such as automated drilling, artificial intelligence (AI) for reservoir management, and robotics for equipment maintenance.
• Digital Transformation: Learn how the digitalization of oil and gas operations is improving efficiency through technologies like IoT, big data, and cloud computing.
• Energy Transition: Study the growing role of onshore oil and gas in the global energy transition, focusing on carbon capture and the integration of renewable energy sources.

9. Case Studies and Real-World Applications

• Case Study 1: A deep dive into the development of an onshore oil field, from exploration to production, highlighting challenges, strategies, and lessons learned.
• Case Study 2: A review of a successful production optimization project, showcasing how the integration of advanced technology and data analytics improved production efficiency.
• Case Study 3: An analysis of a real-world HSE incident and the lessons learned, focusing on risk management and safety improvements.

10. Conclusion and Future Trends

• A summary of key learning points and discussion of the future outlook for the onshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for individuals who are new to the onshore oil and gas industry or who wish to broaden their understanding of the sector. The target audience includes:

• Engineers and Technicians
• Operations Managers
• Safety Officers and HSE Professionals
• Project Managers
• Geologists and Geophysicists
• Financial and Commercial Analysts
• Regulatory and Compliance Officers