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Who is this course for?
This Introduction to Oil & Gas Training course is aimed at personnel from all sectors of the Oil and Gas Industry – government agencies, authorities, operators, contractors and service companies. It is especially valuable for newcomers to the industry and non-technical personnel working in areas like HR, finance, IT, contracts and administration who feel they could benefit from gaining a wider appreciation of the ‘bigger picture'.
Is previous experience required?
You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role
How will this course benefit me?
By introducing the history of oil and gas, giving an overview of the industry and presenting each key phase of the field life cycle..
How will this course benefit my company?
By ensuring employees have a basic understanding of the industry and are aware of each key phase
What standards are referred to in this course?
OSPAR Convention
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
• Give an overview of the origins of hydrocarbons
• Explain how oil and gas reservoirs are formed
• Give an overview of the costs involved in oil and gas production
• Give an overview of the processes and methods used to search for oil and gas
• Give an overview of the equipment and processes involved in drilling a well
• Identify different types of oil and gas structures
• Explain reservoir production mechanisms
• Explain the process of refining oil and gas
• Give an overview of decommissioning obligations and solutions
• Give an overview of future energy demand
End of course assessment with an 80% pass mark.
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size – none
• Audio – requires device speaker or headphones


