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Course Overview

Upstream oil and gas activities involve some of the most complex, capital-intensive, and high-risk operations in the energy sector. From geological surveys and seismic exploration to drilling, reservoir management, and production, success depends on a combination of technical expertise, financial discipline, and strong governance.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, this ten-day course explores exploration techniques, drilling and well operations, reservoir engineering, production optimization, and risk mitigation frameworks. Participants will analyze global case studies, review emerging technologies, and apply foresight-driven strategies to ensure resilience and competitiveness in upstream operations.

The program blends technical depth, commercial awareness, and governance insights, ensuring professionals can align upstream projects with corporate goals and energy transition imperatives.

Course Benefits

• Gain a holistic understanding of upstream exploration and production activities

• Strengthen technical knowledge of geology, drilling, and reservoir management

• Anticipate risks and challenges in upstream project development

• Align upstream operations with HSE, regulatory, and ESG frameworks

• Apply global best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Why Attend

This course empowers participants to integrate technical expertise with strategic foresight. By mastering upstream operations and risk management, organizations can enhance operational performance, safeguard investments, and sustain resilience in volatile energy markets.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Strategic discussions on upstream project management

• Thematic case studies from exploration and production projects

• Scenario-based exploration of risks and uncertainties

• Conceptual foresight frameworks for upstream planning

Course Objectives

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

• Define upstream oil and gas exploration and production processes

• Apply geological and geophysical exploration methods

• Plan and oversee drilling and well operations

• Manage reservoirs for maximum recovery and efficiency

• Ensure compliance with HSE and environmental regulations

• Evaluate risks in exploration and production projects

• Integrate digital and emerging technologies into upstream operations

• Anticipate shifts in global upstream markets and energy transition impacts

• Analyze global case studies of upstream successes and failures

• Institutionalize sustainable upstream operations frameworks

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Upstream Oil and Gas

• Overview of the oil and gas value chain

• Strategic importance of upstream operations

• Global upstream market dynamics

• Governance frameworks

Unit 2: Geological and Geophysical Exploration

• Basin analysis and geological surveys

• Seismic data acquisition and interpretation

• Exploration drilling and appraisal wells

• Risk and uncertainty in exploration

Unit 3: Drilling and Well Engineering

• Well planning and design

• Drilling technologies and techniques

• Well integrity and safety frameworks

• Case perspectives on drilling operations

Unit 4: Reservoir Engineering and Management

• Reservoir characterization and modeling

• Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods

• Reservoir monitoring and optimization

• Governance of reservoir operations

Unit 5: Production Operations and Optimization

• Production systems and flow assurance

• Artificial lift and production enhancement

• Maintenance and integrity management

• Case studies in production optimization

Unit 6: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management

• HSE risks in upstream operations

• International standards and compliance frameworks

• Environmental protection and sustainability in E&P

• Lessons from global incidents

Unit 7: Risk Management in Exploration and Production

• Risk categories in upstream operations

• Risk assessment and mitigation techniques

• Insurance and financial risk strategies

• Scenario planning and foresight

Unit 8: Technology and Innovation in Upstream

• Digital oilfields and IoT applications

• AI and machine learning in E&P operations

• Remote sensing and automation technologies

• Cybersecurity in upstream systems

Unit 9: Economics of Exploration and Production

• Cost structures of upstream projects

• Break-even analysis and project economics

• Oil price volatility and investment decisions

• Governance of upstream financials

Unit 10: Regulatory and Policy Frameworks

• Global and regional upstream regulations

• Licensing and concession systems

• ESG compliance and reporting

• Policy shifts in the energy transition

Unit 11: Global Case Studies and Best Practices

• Successful upstream projects and lessons learned

• Failures and recovery strategies in E&P

• Benchmarking against industry leaders

• Strategic takeaways

Unit 12: Designing Sustainable Upstream Strategies

• Institutionalizing governance frameworks

• KPIs for upstream operational performance

• Continuous improvement and innovation

• Embedding foresight in upstream planning

• Final consolidation of insights

Target Audience

• Exploration and production managers

• Petroleum engineers and geoscientists

• Risk and compliance officers in upstream operations

• Oil and gas executives and strategists

• Policy and regulatory professionals in energy

Target Competencies

• Exploration and seismic survey knowledge

• Drilling and well operations management

• Reservoir engineering and production optimization

• HSE governance in upstream projects

• Risk management and foresight in E&P

• Economics of upstream project evaluation

• Sustainable upstream strategy design

Join the Upstream Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master the technical expertise, governance frameworks, and foresight strategies that ensure resilient, efficient, and sustainable upstream operations.