The Oil and Gas Project Management and Risk Mitigation course in Geneva is designed to provide professionals with the skills and strategies needed to manage projects and mitigate risks in the oil and gas industry.
From:
15-12-2025
Course Overview
Oil and gas projects are large-scale, capital-intensive, and exposed to risks ranging from cost overruns to safety incidents and geopolitical uncertainties. Effective project management and structured risk mitigation strategies are vital to ensure sustainable success across exploration, production, refining, and distribution projects.
This course provides a holistic framework for project planning, execution, and closure in the oil and gas industry. Participants will explore project lifecycles, stakeholder management, contract strategies, risk assessment, and crisis response, supported by real-world case studies.
At EuroQuest International Training, the course integrates technical, financial, and operational perspectives, ensuring participants can manage complex projects with confidence and resilience.
Key Benefits of Attending
Gain mastery of oil and gas project lifecycle management
Strengthen risk assessment and mitigation capabilities
Enhance decision-making under uncertainty and volatility
Improve safety and compliance in project execution
Develop leadership skills for managing diverse project teams
Why Attend
This course prepares professionals to deliver complex oil and gas projects successfully, balancing cost, schedule, quality, safety, and risk in highly dynamic environments.
Course Methodology
Expert-led lectures and project simulations
Case studies of global oil and gas projects
Group workshops on risk and stakeholder management
Practical exercises on contracts and financial modeling
Interactive project lifecycle simulations
Course Objectives
By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:
Define project management frameworks in the oil and gas sector
Apply risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies
Manage cost, schedule, and quality trade-offs effectively
Lead project teams in challenging operational contexts
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
Implement project governance and stakeholder communication
Evaluate procurement and contract strategies for risk sharing
Develop crisis and contingency management plans
Apply project control systems and performance monitoring tools
Align project delivery with corporate strategies and objectives
Leverage digital tools to improve project performance
Build resilience in long-term project portfolios
Target Audience
Project managers and engineers in oil and gas
Risk and compliance officers
Operations and supply chain managers
Finance and contract management professionals
Executives overseeing energy projects
Target Competencies
Oil and gas project lifecycle management
Risk identification and mitigation
Cost, schedule, and quality optimization
Contract and procurement strategies
Stakeholder engagement and governance
Safety and compliance management
Strategic project leadership
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Oil and Gas Project Management
Project lifecycle in upstream, midstream, and downstream
Key challenges in energy project management
Global trends and project case studies
Role of leadership in project success
Unit 2: Project Planning and Feasibility
Scoping and feasibility studies
Economic and financial evaluations
Project scheduling tools (PERT, CPM)
Aligning projects with business strategy
Unit 3: Risk Management Frameworks in Oil and Gas
Identifying project-specific risks
Risk analysis and prioritization techniques
Developing mitigation and contingency plans
Case studies of risk management failures
Unit 4: Contracting and Procurement Strategies
Contract models (EPC, EPCM, alliances)
Risk allocation in contracts
Vendor and supplier relationship management
Legal and regulatory considerations
Unit 5: Cost, Schedule, and Quality Management
Cost estimation and budget control methods
Scheduling tools and progress tracking
Quality assurance and quality control practices
Managing project scope changes
Unit 6: Safety and Environmental Management in Projects
HSE integration in project planning
Environmental impact assessments
Safety risk assessments and controls
Compliance with international standards
Unit 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
Mapping and managing stakeholders
Governance frameworks for large projects
Communication and reporting strategies
Building trust with regulators and communities
Unit 8: Project Execution and Control
Monitoring and controlling project performance
KPIs for cost, schedule, and quality
Using digital tools for project management
Lessons from global project execution
Unit 9: Crisis and Contingency Management
Developing crisis response frameworks
Business continuity in project execution
Managing political and geopolitical risks
Simulation of crisis scenarios
Unit 10: Oil and Gas Project Financing
Sources of financing for energy projects
Risk-return trade-offs in project finance
Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Investor relations and reporting
Unit 11: Project Closure and Post-Implementation Review
Handover and commissioning processes
Measuring project outcomes and ROI
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Continuous improvement in project portfolios
Unit 12: Capstone Project Management Simulation
Team-based project planning exercise
Risk identification and mitigation workshop
Presenting project strategies to a mock board
Action plan for future project success
Closing Call to Action
Join this ten-day training course to master oil and gas project management and risk mitigation, ensuring your organization delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable energy projects.
The Oil and Gas Project Management and Risk Mitigation Training Courses in Geneva provide professionals with the practical frameworks and strategic competencies needed to manage complex projects across the energy value chain. These programs are designed for project managers, engineers, financial planners, operations leaders, procurement specialists, and decision-makers responsible for delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to required safety and performance standards.
Participants explore the foundational principles of project management in oil and gas development, including project planning, scope definition, stakeholder coordination, cost estimation, scheduling, and contractor oversight. The courses examine how project complexity, dynamic market conditions, and multi-disciplinary collaboration influence planning and execution outcomes. Through case studies and applied learning exercises, attendees gain hands-on experience developing project plans, managing cross-functional workflows, and monitoring performance through structured project control systems.
These project risk management training programs in Geneva emphasize proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across technical, financial, operational, and environmental dimensions. The curriculum covers risk evaluation tools, contingency planning, scenario analysis, and resilience strategies that reduce uncertainty and enhance project stability. Participants also explore how governance structures, communication frameworks, and decision-making protocols support transparency and accountability during project execution.
Interactive workshops allow participants to analyze real project challenges, evaluate supplier and contractor risks, manage scope changes, and develop mitigation plans tailored to project stage and complexity. Discussions on digital project management tools and data-driven performance monitoring further enhance practical capability.
Attending these training courses in Geneva offers the advantage of learning within a global center recognized for energy sector collaboration, professional development, and strategic project leadership. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to lead complex oil and gas projects more effectively, minimize operational and financial risk, and support consistent delivery of safe, reliable, and high-performance project outcomes in evolving global environments.