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The Energy Transition and Decarbonization in Oil & Gas in Zurich is a forward-looking training course designed to help professionals navigate the shift toward sustainable energy practices.

Zurich

Fees: 11900
From: 22-12-2025
To: 02-01-2026

Energy Transition and Decarbonization in Oil & Gas

Course Overview

The oil and gas industry faces a defining challenge: how to balance continued energy demand with the urgent need to decarbonize. Energy transition requires companies to rethink portfolios, reduce carbon footprints, and adopt cleaner fuels and technologies while ensuring profitability and resilience.

This course delivers a strategic and operational framework for managing decarbonization in oil and gas. Participants will explore carbon reduction technologies, policy drivers, renewable integration, and corporate sustainability strategies. They will also gain tools to lead change and engage stakeholders in the transition to a low-carbon future.

At EuroQuest International Training, the course integrates global best practices, case studies, and scenario planning to equip participants with actionable strategies for sustainable energy leadership.

Key Benefits of Attending

  • Understand global trends in energy transition and net-zero commitments

  • Evaluate decarbonization technologies and strategies in oil and gas

  • Align operations with ESG and regulatory requirements

  • Build resilient, future-ready energy business models

  • Enhance leadership and stakeholder engagement in sustainability

Why Attend

This course empowers professionals to lead their organizations through the energy transition, balancing competitiveness with sustainability while meeting climate and regulatory commitments.

Course Methodology

  • Expert-led lectures on transition frameworks and technologies

  • Case studies from leading oil and gas companies

  • Group workshops on carbon reduction strategies

  • Scenario planning for transition pathways

  • Interactive simulations on policy and market shifts

Course Objectives

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

  • Define energy transition challenges and opportunities in oil and gas

  • Assess decarbonization pathways and low-carbon technologies

  • Analyze the impact of global climate policies and regulations

  • Integrate renewables and cleaner fuels into portfolios

  • Develop carbon management and offsetting strategies

  • Strengthen ESG performance and sustainability reporting

  • Manage stakeholder expectations and investor pressure

  • Balance profitability with environmental responsibilities

  • Apply risk management to transition uncertainties

  • Design organizational strategies for long-term resilience

  • Communicate transition goals effectively to stakeholders

  • Lead cultural and organizational change for sustainability

Target Audience

  • Oil and gas executives and managers

  • Energy strategists and planners

  • Sustainability and ESG professionals

  • Risk and compliance officers

  • Policymakers and regulators in the energy sector

Target Competencies

  • Energy transition strategy development

  • Carbon and emissions management

  • Renewable and alternative energy integration

  • ESG and sustainability leadership

  • Risk and regulatory compliance

  • Strategic stakeholder engagement

  • Organizational change leadership

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Energy Transition in Oil & Gas

  • Global energy transition drivers

  • Role of oil and gas in the future energy mix

  • Industry challenges and opportunities

  • Case studies of transition leaders

Unit 2: Climate Policy, Regulation, and ESG

  • Global climate agreements and targets

  • Regional policy frameworks (EU, US, Asia)

  • ESG reporting and investor expectations

  • Linking compliance with competitiveness

Unit 3: Carbon Footprint and Emissions Management

  • Measuring Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions

  • Tools and frameworks for carbon accounting

  • Setting reduction targets and KPIs

  • Case studies of carbon intensity reduction

Unit 4: Decarbonization Technologies in Oil & Gas

  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

  • Hydrogen as a clean fuel

  • Biofuels and synthetic fuels

  • Advances in electrification of operations

Unit 5: Renewable Integration in Energy Portfolios

  • Solar, wind, and geothermal in oil and gas

  • Hybrid energy solutions for operations

  • Partnerships with renewable developers

  • Investment models for diversification

Unit 6: Energy Efficiency and Operational Optimization

  • Reducing flaring and methane emissions

  • Energy efficiency in refining and logistics

  • Digitalization and AI for efficiency gains

  • Best practices in operational decarbonization

Unit 7: Financing the Energy Transition

  • Investment trends in low-carbon technologies

  • Accessing green finance and climate funds

  • Risk-return analysis for transition projects

  • Engaging investors in transition strategies

Unit 8: Risk Management in Transition Strategies

  • Identifying transition risks and uncertainties

  • Market volatility and demand shifts

  • Stranded assets and portfolio risks

  • Scenario analysis and stress testing

Unit 9: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Communicating sustainability commitments

  • Building trust with regulators and communities

  • Managing investor and shareholder expectations

  • Transparency in reporting and disclosures

Unit 10: Organizational Change and Leadership

  • Embedding sustainability in corporate culture

  • Leadership skills for driving transition

  • Workforce reskilling for new energy roles

  • Overcoming resistance to change

Unit 11: Strategic Roadmaps for Net-Zero Goals

  • Designing transition strategies and pathways

  • Short-term vs long-term initiatives

  • Balancing financial performance with climate goals

  • Global benchmarks and best practices

Unit 12: Capstone Transition and Decarbonization Project

  • Group-based scenario planning workshop

  • Drafting an organizational decarbonization strategy

  • Presenting transition plans to stakeholders

  • Action roadmap for implementation

Closing Call to Action

Join this ten-day training course to master energy transition and decarbonization in oil and gas, equipping yourself to lead sustainability, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Energy Transition and Decarbonization in Oil & Gas

The Energy Transition and Decarbonization in Oil & Gas Training Courses in Zurich offer professionals an in-depth understanding of the strategies, technologies, and management practices shaping the shift toward low-carbon and sustainable energy systems. Designed for engineers, sustainability leaders, policy advisors, project managers, and executives, these programs equip participants with the knowledge required to navigate the evolving landscape of decarbonization while maintaining operational performance across the oil and gas value chain.

Participants explore the key drivers of the energy transition, including climate objectives, technological innovation, shifting market dynamics, and the growing role of renewable energy. The courses examine practical pathways for reducing emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and integrating low-carbon technologies such as carbon capture, hydrogen solutions, digital optimization, and electrified operations. Through detailed case studies and applied analytical exercises, attendees gain the skills to evaluate decarbonization opportunities, assess environmental impacts, and build strategies that align operational requirements with long-term sustainability goals.

These energy transition and decarbonization programs in Zurich highlight both technical and strategic dimensions of transformation within the oil and gas sector. Participants learn how to manage change across organizations, engage stakeholders, prioritize investments, and monitor performance using sustainability metrics and international reporting standards. The curriculum also addresses the integration of digital tools, innovation ecosystems, and emerging business models that support a successful transition to a lower-carbon future.

Attending these training courses in Zurich provides a unique opportunity to learn in a global hub known for its leadership in sustainability, engineering excellence, and strategic innovation. The diverse perspectives and expertise shared by instructors and international peers enrich the learning environment. By completing this specialization, participants will be well-prepared to drive decarbonization initiatives, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute meaningfully to the broader energy transition shaping the future of the oil and gas industry.