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Providing Financial Support to Upstream, Midstream  and  Downstream Oil, Gas  and  LNG Projects

26 – 30 May 2025Abu Dhabi08 – 12 Sep. 2025Dubai27 – 31 Oct. 2025Abu Dhabi

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the financial principles and challenges specific to upstream, midstream, and downstream oil, gas, and LNG projects.
2.Learn to assess and manage financial risks across different project stages and sectors.
3.Develop skills in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting for oil and gas operations.
4.Gain expertise in evaluating project viability and securing funding for large-scale energy projects.
5.Enhance their ability to communicate financial insights and strategies to stakeholders.

Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Fundamentals of Financial Support in Oil, Gas, and LNG Projects
1.Overview of the Oil, Gas, and LNG Value Chain
2.Financial Structures in Energy Projects
3.Understanding Energy Market Economics
4.Workshop: Mapping Financial Elements Across the Value Chain

Day 2: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Energy Projects
1.Budgeting for Large-Scale Energy Projects
2.Cost Analysis and Allocation
3.Financial Planning Tools and Techniques
4.Case Study: Preparing a Budget for a Midstream LNG Project

Day 3: Risk Management and Funding Strategies
1.Financial Risk Management in Energy Projects
2.Project Financing and Funding
3.Evaluating Project Viability
4.Workshop: Conducting Financial Risk Analysis for an Oil and Gas Project

Day 4: Financial Reporting and Performance Monitoring
1.Key Financial Metrics and KPIs
2.Financial Reporting for Energy Projects
3.Technology in Financial Management
4.Case Study: Analyzing Financial Reports for an Upstream Oil Project

Day 5: Strategic Financial Support and Continuous Improvement
1.Integrating Financial Support with Strategic Goals
2.Lessons Learned and Best Practices
3.Capstone Project: Designing a Comprehensive Financial Support Plan “Participants develop and present a financial strategy for an oil, gas, or LNG project