An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Fundamentals of Exploration & Production
The Essential Techno-Commercial Introduction for
New Engineers & Non-Technical Professionals in the
Oil & Gas Industry
Course Overview
The impact of fossil fuels on our modern world and our ever increasing dependence on it has resulted in an endless quest for its exploration and production. The easy to find oil is now a phenomenon of the past and is therefore necessary to traverse the planet both off shore and to greater depths, to secure supplies.
This highly interesting GLOMACS Fundamentals of Exploration & Production training course examines the multi-disciplinary nature of petroleum exploration, technology and production operations in the upstream oil and gas business.
This GLOMACS training course will feature:
- Develop an appreciation and understanding of the origins of oil and gas and identify the basics of geology in relation to oil and gas reservoirs
- Understand the exploration activities from project inception through to implementation and production i.e. the field life cycle
- Appreciate the evolving nature of the Oil and Gas industry and its many facets and identify and manage key stakeholder’s expectations
- Understand the fundamentals of drilling, well completions and production operations and examine the basics of primary and enhanced recovery operations
- Recognize and learn the terminology as applied to the Oil and Gas industry and appreciate the difference between exploration, appraisal and development wells
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction - Oil Production Life Cycle
- History of Oil and Gas
- The Role of Oil and Gas in Society
- International Oil & Gas Supply
- Global Reserves, Production & Trade
- The Nature and Formation of Fossil Fuels and Oil Reserves
- Fundamentals of the Chemistry of Petroleum
DAY 2: Petroleum Geology
- Basic Petroleum Geology - Where we find fossil fuels?
- Geological Time
- Rock Types & Sedimentary Basins
- Exploration Activities
- Geophysical Methods: Gravity and Magnetic Surveying
- 2D, 3D and 4D Seismic
DAY 3: Understand Different Functions Related to Oil Operations
- Reservoir Description & Type of Wells
- Drilling Operations and Engineering
- Reservoir Fluids and Produced Water
- Oil Water Separation
- Field Appraisal & Volumetric Estimation
- Well Stimulation and Completion
DAY 4: Reservoir and Well Dynamic Behavior
- Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
- Recovery and Production Estimation
- Secondary and Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Unconventional Petroleum Deposits
- Tight Oil, Shale Oil and Shale Gas Tar Sands
- Hydraulic Fracturing
DAY 5: Geopolitics, Fiscal Regimes, IOC’s and NOC’s
- Ownership of Hydrocarbons - Concessions, Contracts and Joint Ventures
- World Energy Supply and Demand - Oil and Gas Pricing
- International and National Oil Companies, OPEC, IEA and the Future
- Peak Oil
- Carbon Capture
- Safety and the Environment
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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