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Course Overview

The upstream sector forms the backbone of the oil and gas industry, involving the discovery, evaluation, and extraction of petroleum resources. Effective management of exploration and production operations requires technical expertise, project planning, and risk control to ensure efficiency, safety, and profitability.

This course offers a comprehensive framework for managing upstream activities. Participants will explore exploration methods, drilling technologies, reservoir engineering, production systems, and operational safety. They will also examine global market dynamics and the role of digital innovations in enhancing upstream performance.

At EuroQuest International Training, the course blends technical depth with strategic insights, ensuring participants gain the competencies to manage upstream operations in a dynamic and competitive sector.

Key Benefits of Attending

• Gain a holistic understanding of upstream exploration and production

• Master drilling and reservoir management techniques

• Strengthen operational efficiency and production optimization

• Ensure safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship

• Apply digital tools and innovations to upstream operations

Why Attend

This course equips professionals to lead exploration and production projects effectively, balancing technical, financial, and environmental considerations in upstream oil and gas.

Course Methodology

• Expert-led technical and strategic sessions

• Case studies from global upstream operations

• Practical workshops on drilling and reservoir analysis

• Group simulations of exploration projects

• Interactive discussions on market and technology trends

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the upstream oil and gas lifecycle and value chain

• Apply exploration techniques including seismic and geophysical surveys

• Evaluate reservoir potential and design development strategies

• Manage drilling operations and well engineering

• Optimize production systems for efficiency and reliability

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulations

• Apply risk assessment in exploration and production activities

• Leverage digital technologies such as IoT and AI in upstream operations

• Forecast production performance and resource estimates

• Integrate upstream strategies into corporate objectives

• Manage stakeholder and regulatory relations effectively

• Develop resilience in upstream operations amid market volatility

Target Audience

• Petroleum engineers and geoscientists

• Drilling and production managers

• Reservoir and field development specialists

• Operations and HSE professionals

• Executives overseeing upstream projects

Target Competencies

• Exploration and reservoir evaluation

• Drilling and well engineering

• Production optimization and operations management

• Safety and environmental compliance

• Risk and project management

• Digital innovation in upstream oil and gas

• Strategic leadership in exploration and production

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Upstream Oil and Gas

• Role of upstream in the petroleum value chain

• Global upstream market dynamics

• Exploration and production lifecycle overview

• Key challenges and opportunities

Unit 2: Exploration Fundamentals

• Geological and geophysical surveys

• Seismic acquisition and interpretation

• Exploration workflows and planning

• Exploration risk assessment

Unit 3: Reservoir Characterization and Evaluation

• Reservoir rock and fluid properties

• Petrophysical analysis and core studies

• Reservoir simulation techniques

• Reserves estimation and classification

Unit 4: Drilling Engineering and Technologies

• Well design and drilling operations

• Drilling fluids and well control

• Directional and horizontal drilling techniques

• Safety in drilling operations

Unit 5: Well Completion and Testing

• Completion design principles

• Well stimulation and hydraulic fracturing

• Production testing methods

• Evaluating well performance

Unit 6: Production Systems and Optimization

• Surface facilities and flow assurance

• Artificial lift systems

• Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods

• Monitoring and optimization tools

Unit 7: HSE in Exploration and Production

• Health and safety management frameworks

• Environmental compliance and monitoring

• Spill prevention and emergency response

• Case studies of HSE incidents

Unit 8: Risk Management in Upstream Projects

• Identifying exploration and drilling risks

• Risk assessment methodologies

• Contingency planning and mitigation

• Decision-making under uncertainty

Unit 9: Economics of Exploration and Production

• Cost structures in upstream projects

• Break-even analysis and project valuation

• Fiscal regimes and taxation

• Linking economics to investment decisions

Unit 10: Digital Transformation in Upstream Operations

• Data analytics in exploration and drilling

• IoT and sensors for production monitoring

• AI and machine learning applications

• Digital twins for upstream assets

Unit 11: Global Trends in Exploration and Production

• Energy transition impacts on upstream sector

• Geopolitics and resource access challenges

• Emerging exploration frontiers

• Sustainability and decarbonization pressures

Unit 12: Capstone Exploration and Production Project

• Group-based reservoir and drilling strategy simulation

• Designing a production optimization plan

• Presenting project recommendations to stakeholders

• Action roadmap for upstream application

Closing Call to Action

Join this ten-day training course to master upstream oil and gas exploration and production, equipping yourself with the skills to lead projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably.