Course Overview:
This comprehensive course offers participants an in-depth understanding of the upstream petroleum lifecycle—from geological exploration to well drilling, completion, and production operations. Designed for technical and non-technical professionals, the course emphasizes key processes, technologies, equipment, and operational practices critical for the efficient and safe extraction of hydrocarbons.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the full lifecycle of upstream oil and gas operations
- Identify exploration techniques and interpretation methods
- Explain drilling systems, rig components, and well design
- Understand well completion strategies and equipment
- Analyze production systems and surface facility operations
- Recognize safety, environmental, and economic considerations throughout the process
Who Should Attend:
- Engineers and Technical Professionals (Geologists, Petroleum, Drilling, and Production Engineers)
- Operations and Field Personnel
- Energy Analysts and Project Managers
- Professionals New to the Oil & Gas Industry
- Regulatory and HSE Personnel
- Support staff involved in upstream activities
Exploration and Reservoir Evaluation
- Global Overview of Oil & Gas Exploration
- Petroleum Geology and Basin Analysis
- Seismic Surveying and Data Interpretation
- Exploration Drilling and Appraisal Well Concepts
- Estimating Reserves and Risk Assessment
Drilling Engineering and Rig Operations
- Types of Drilling Rigs and Rig Components
- Rotary Drilling Principles and Drill Bit Selection
- Casing and Cementing Operations
- Directional and Horizontal Drilling Techniques
- Drilling Fluids and Wellbore Stability
- Blowout Prevention and Well Control Basics
Well Completion Techniques
- Objectives of Well Completion
- Types of Completions (Open Hole, Cased Hole, Multilateral)
- Perforating, Gravel Packing, and Fracturing Techniques
- Production Packers, Tubing, and Safety Valves
- Intelligent Well Technology and Sand Control
- Completion Design Considerations Based on Reservoir Type
Production Operations and Optimization
- Surface Production Equipment and Flow Systems
- Artificial Lift Methods (ESP, Gas Lift, Rod Pump, etc.)
- Well Testing and Performance Monitoring
- Production Logging and Troubleshooting
- Flow Assurance and Paraffin/Hydrate Management
- Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Recovery
Safety, Environmental and Economic Considerations
- Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Standards in Upstream Operations
- Environmental Impact and Mitigation Strategies
- Economic Evaluation of Exploration and Production Projects
- Field Development Planning and Project Life Cycle
- Future Trends: Digitalization, Remote Operations, and Sustainability in Upstream