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Course Overview

The oil and gas sector is at the center of the global energy transition, facing increasing pressure from climate policies, investors, and markets to reduce emissions and decarbonize operations. Companies must navigate a future shaped by renewable energy, carbon pricing, ESG demands, and technological innovation while sustaining competitive advantage.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, this ten-day course explores pathways for decarbonization, policy and regulatory frameworks, carbon capture technologies, portfolio diversification, and ESG-driven strategies. Participants will analyze case studies of industry leaders, assess transition risks, and apply foresight-driven planning to prepare for a low-carbon future.

The program blends strategic, operational, and governance perspectives, providing a roadmap for oil and gas leaders to align with the global sustainability agenda.

Course Benefits

• Understand global drivers of the energy transition

• Assess strategies for decarbonizing oil and gas operations

• Align transition initiatives with ESG and stakeholder expectations

• Anticipate risks from regulation, markets, and technology shifts

• Apply global best practices for sustainable oil and gas leadership

Why Attend

This course enables leaders to go beyond compliance and view the energy transition as an opportunity for innovation and long-term competitiveness. By mastering decarbonization strategies, participants will strengthen resilience and relevance in a low-carbon world.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Strategic discussions on transition frameworks

• Thematic case studies of decarbonization pathways

• Scenario-based exploration of regulatory and market risks

• Conceptual foresight models for energy strategy

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Define the global energy transition and its implications for oil and gas

• Assess carbon reduction technologies and low-carbon fuels

• Align operations with ESG frameworks and investor expectations

• Anticipate risks from policy, regulation, and market disruption

• Integrate carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) strategies

• Diversify portfolios with renewables and alternative energy

• Strengthen governance of sustainability and climate disclosures

• Apply foresight to anticipate long-term industry transformations

• Evaluate global best practices in decarbonization leadership

• Institutionalize transition frameworks within corporate strategies

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to the Energy Transition

• Global energy transition drivers

• Climate policies and international agreements

• Risks and opportunities for oil and gas companies

• Case perspectives

Unit 2: ESG and Stakeholder Expectations

• Investor and shareholder demands for decarbonization

• ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD)

• Governance of sustainability metrics

• Case studies of ESG leadership

Unit 3: Decarbonization Strategies in Oil and Gas

• Emissions reduction in upstream, midstream, and downstream

• Operational efficiency and energy optimization

• Renewable integration into oil and gas portfolios

• Benchmarking industry strategies

Unit 4: Policy, Regulation, and Compliance

• Carbon pricing, taxes, and trading systems

• Global and regional regulatory frameworks

• Legal and compliance risks in transition strategies

• Case perspectives on policy adaptation

Unit 5: Low-Carbon Fuels and Alternatives

• Hydrogen and biofuels in oil and gas portfolios

• Natural gas as a transition fuel

• LNG, CNG, and hybrid energy solutions

• Governance of low-carbon energy development

Unit 6: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

• CCUS technologies and applications

• Cost, scalability, and investment challenges

• Global CCUS initiatives and policies

• Lessons from industry adoption

Unit 7: Digital Transformation for Decarbonization

• AI and IoT for emissions monitoring

• Smart operations and predictive analytics

• Data governance in decarbonization initiatives

• Case examples in digital efficiency

Unit 8: Portfolio Diversification and Renewables

• Strategic diversification into wind, solar, and bioenergy

• Joint ventures and partnerships in renewables

• Governance of multi-energy portfolios

• Case studies of successful transitions

Unit 9: Risk and Scenario Planning in Transition

• Transition risk identification frameworks

• Scenario planning for carbon-neutral futures

• Strategic foresight in uncertain markets

• Case perspectives in transition risks

Unit 10: Financial and Investment Perspectives

• Capital allocation for low-carbon initiatives

• Financing models for CCUS and renewables

• Risk-adjusted returns in transition projects

• Investor perspectives on oil and gas sustainability

Unit 11: Global Best Practices and Case Studies

• Lessons from oil majors and NOCs in transition

• Comparative analysis of regional strategies

• Benchmarking decarbonization initiatives

• Strategic takeaways for leaders

Unit 12: Designing Sustainable Transition Strategies

• Institutionalizing governance for decarbonization

• KPIs for carbon reduction and sustainability performance

• Continuous improvement and foresight integration

• Final consolidation of insights

Target Audience

• Oil and gas executives and strategists

• ESG and sustainability leaders

• Risk, compliance, and governance professionals

• Policy and regulatory affairs specialists

• Investment and energy transition managers

Target Competencies

• Energy transition strategy and foresight

• Decarbonization technologies and governance

• ESG reporting and stakeholder alignment

• Risk management in low-carbon futures

• Diversification and renewable integration

• Policy and regulatory compliance

• Sustainable oil and gas transformation

Join the Energy Transition and Decarbonization in Oil & Gas Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master the strategies, governance frameworks, and foresight tools that position oil and gas companies as leaders in the global low-carbon economy.