Fundamentals of Oil and Gas: From Rock to Revenue

Introduction

The Fundamentals of Oil & Gas course is a comprehensive introduction to the upstream segment
of the petroleum industry. It provides a foundational understanding of how hydrocarbons are
generated, trapped, explored, and extracted from the subsurface. Participants will explore the
geological, technical, and operational aspects of oil and gas production, including the types of rocks
involved in hydrocarbon generation and accumulation, exploration techniques, drilling processes,
and the types of equipment used in the field. This course bridges scientific principles with practical
industry practices to build a strong conceptual grasp of how the oil and gas industry works; from
the source rock to surface production

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:
 New entrants to the oil and gas industry
 Administrative, support, and non-technical staff working in energy organizations
 Business development, HR, and finance professionals in oil and gas companies
 Government agencies, journalists, and policy makers seeking industry insight
 Technical professionals from other disciplines seeking cross-functional knowledge

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 Explain how crude oil and natural gas are formed and accumulated in the subsurface.
 Identify and describe the types of rocks and geologic structures critical to hydrocarbon
systems.
 Outline the major steps in petroleum exploration and production.
 Understand the principles of seismic surveys and subsurface mapping.
 Differentiate between types of drilling rigs and drilling technologies.
 Identify basic drilling and well completion equipment.
 Gain awareness of industry terminology, processes, and workflows from exploration to
surface production

Organizational Benefits

✓ Improved employee wellbeing, resilience and self-management

✓ Healthier workplace relationships and team climate

✓ Reduced stress-related performance challenges and conflict

✓ Stronger engagement, psychological safety and sustainable performance

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry
Module 2: Origin and Generation of Crude Oil
Module 3: Petroleum Geology and Rock Types
Module 4: Hydrocarbon Exploration
Module 5: Drilling Fundamentals
Module 6: Drilling and Well Equipment
Module 7: Well Completion and Production Basics
Module 8: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Considerations
Concluding remarks, action planning and wrap-up

Duration

This is a three to five (3 – 5) days course but can be customized based on client’s needs

Delivery

Onsite | Online | Hybrid