Introduction to Oil and Gas (US)

Course Goal:

This course aims to provide an introduction to each key phase of the exploration and production industry in the US.

Learning Objectives 

1. History of the Oil and Gas Industry 

LO1 Give an overview of the origins of hydrocarbons

LO2 Explain how oil and gas reservoirs are formed

LO3 Identify types of reservoir rock and fluid properties

LO4 Explain the difference between Upstream vs. Downstream 

2. Energy Supply and Demand 

LO5 Give an overview of oil and gas supply and demand 

LO6 Give an overview of the costs involved in oil and gas production

LO7 Identify global oil and gas fields 

3. Field Life Cycle

LO8 Give an overview of the stages involved in the exploration and production process

LO09 Give an overview of the processes and methods used to search for oil and gas

LO10 Explain how oil and gas discoveries are developed

LO11 Explain the purpose of seismic technology

LO12 Describe the differences between onshore and offshore developments

LO13 Give an overview of how offshore platforms and pipelines are installed

LO14 Give an overview of the equipment and processes involved in drilling a well

LO15 Explain how to complete a well and prepare it for production

LO16 Identify different types of oil and gas structures

LO17 Describe what is meant by ‘shallow water’ and ‘deep water’ developments

LO18 Explain reservoir production mechanisms

LO19 Give an overview of artificial lift systems

LO20 Explain what is meant by well stimulation 

LO21 Explain the process for the production and treatment of reservoir fluids

LO22 Identify the main methods used to transport offshore oil and gas onshore 

LO23 Explain the process of refining oil and gas 

LO24 Provide an overview of well workover operations

LO25 Give an overview of decommissioning obligations and solutions 

The Future

LO26 Give an overview of future energy demand

LO27 Explain how to ensure security of supply