Offshore Oil and Gas Development Projects, Concepts and Facilities
Marine & Offshore · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Participants in this training course will gain a good understanding of the concept selection, engineering, functional, processing, construction, project management, and cost aspects of oil and gas production and export facilities. This training course will prepare participants to work with and within multi-disciplinary teams involved in the planning and construction of oil and gas facilities, including in-field gathering equipment, processing plant, pipelines, offshore platforms, and subsea facilities.
Learning Objectives
Have an understanding of the scope, function, cost and selection criteria of the full range of oil and gas plant, equipment, structures and vessels
Have practical skills and work tools that will be of direct use to them in their future project work
Understand the background to the industry, and the underlying science of oil and gas formation
Recognize the importance of effective early planning decisions (concept selection and ‘front-end loading’) in delivering successful projects
Have an overview of the challenges of field development projects, based on a review of case studies of actual projects
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals working in marine and offshore operations, as well as those whose responsibilities require a stronger practical grasp of the subject and its application within their organisation.
Professionals in Offshore Structures
Marine and offshore engineers
Operations and technical personnel
Course Outline
Day 1 — Overview and Context
The industry context . The upstream oil and gas industry from various key ‘perspectives’, such as the oil and gas asset lifecycle, the value chain, the industry players, and the place in society.
The professional context. Overview of the fundamental geoscience and engineering disciplines, which form the basis of the industry and drive the definition of development projects, including geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, well engineering, and facilities engineering.
Project management in the upstream oil and gas industry. Overview of the science, culture, practice, and challenges of project management in the upstream oil and gas sector.
Oil and gas project lifecycle . The important stages, milestones, and decision points that oil and gas projects pass through, including important concepts such as asset (oil field) lifecycle, sanction / final investment decision (FID), project approvals, authorization for expenditure and front-end loading.
Day 2 — Development Concepts and Project Management Principles
Offshore development concepts and their selection. The principal engineering concepts (architectures) that are used to develop oil and gas fields, including fixed and floating platforms, and subsea developments. The reasons why particular concepts are selected, and future trends in offshore production.
Project management . The fundamentals of project management within the context of the upstream oil and gas industry, and the tools and techniques available for planning, scheduling, and controlling activities, resources, and budgets.
Project planning and scheduling software. An overview of how software tools, such as Microsoft Project, are used to assist project management and scheduling.
Project management workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic project management, field development planning, economics and decision-making exercises.
Day 3 — Field Development Planning
Field development planning . How the integrated, team, drawn from all disciplines (commercial, scientific, and engineering) collaborate to identify the best way to develop a reservoir.
Project planning, scheduling, and control. How to express project plans in terms of schedules and Gantt charts by identifying activities to which resources are assigned.
Project management workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic project management, field development planning, economics and decision-making exercises.
Day 4 — Cost Forecasting
Lifecycle costing. Overview of the full scope of costs incurred during oil and gas exploration and production, broken down into underlying classifications, and with representative values, including of: all phases from acquisition through to decommissioning; of internal owner’s costs, consultant costs and contractor costs; and of capital, drilling, operating and decommissioning costs.
Project management guidelines and methodologies. Where to find information on project management best practises, and the main standards and methodologies accepted in the industry, such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Project management workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic project management, field development planning, economics and decision-making exercises.
Day 5 — Safety, Environment and Corporate Responsibility
Corporate responsibility . How oil and gas projects are executed in a safe and sustainable manner, with due respect for the environment, and it a way that benefits the local communities in which activities take place, covering topics such as safety, environmental impact, and social license to operate.
Project management workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic project management, field development planning, economics and decision-making exercises.
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses cover?
The portfolio covers offshore safety and survival, marine and vessel operations, dynamic positioning, port and terminal operations, marine cargo handling, offshore installation and rig operations, and marine inspection and maintenance — aligned with international maritime standards.
Who should attend a marine or offshore course?
These courses suit marine and offshore engineers, vessel and rig crews, port and terminal operations staff, marine superintendents and surveyors, offshore HSE personnel, and logistics or contractor teams supporting offshore installations.
How long are marine and offshore courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can marine and offshore training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa marine and offshore course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.