Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry

Oil, Gas & Petroleum · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 2,500

Overview

This training course, "Fundamental Concepts and Operational Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry," is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills necessary for managers and supervisors in the oil and gas sector. The training course will cover the foundational aspects of the oil and gas industry, focusing on the nature, formation, and characteristics of fossil fuels, as well as the processes involved in exploration, production, and transportation.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an overview of the global oil and gas industry from discovery to production and consumption.
• Understand the nature and formation of fossil fuels and oil reserves.
• Identify common rocks and minerals and understand ocean environment and plate tectonics.
• Comprehend the processes of generation, migration, accumulation, and exploration of petroleum.
• Evaluate the characteristics, measurement, and properties of petroleum and natural gas.
• Analyse the geopolitics of oil pipelines and the role of organizations such as OPEC.
• Understand the complexities of transportation, including pipelines and oil tankers, and the operations of tank farms.
• Gain insights into the market for crude oil, refining processes, and petrochemical products.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for working managers, supervisors, engineers, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• Working Managers
• Supervisors
• Engineers
• Team Leaders
• Safety Managers
• Senior Technicians
• Oil and Gas Managers
• Investment Bankers and Fund Managers
• Media Analysts and Commentators
• Finance Personnel

Course Outline

Day 1 — The Nature and Formation of Fossil Fuels and Oil Reserves

• The Nature and Formation of Fossil Fuels and Oil Reserves
• The Chemistry of Petroleum
• Characteristics of Fossil Fuels
• Assay and Properties

Day 2 — Generation, Migration, Accumulation and Exploration of Petroleum

• Identification of Common Rocks and Minerals
• Ocean Environment and Plate Tectonics
• Traps and Trapping Mechanisms
• Geophysical & Geochemical Surveys

Day 3 — Distribution Transmission and Transportation

• Geopolitics and World Energy Markets
• The Geopolitics of Oil Pipelines
• OPEC and The Future Role of a Cartel
• Overview of World Petroleum Consumption, Supply, and Prices

Day 4 — Transportation

• Pipelines
• Oil Tankers
• Storage
• Tank Farms

Day 5 — Introduction to The Petroleum Industry

• The Market for Crude Oil
• The Price of Crude
• The Refining Process
• Product & Specifications

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
13–17 December 2026	Jeddah, KSA	Public	5 days	4,500
21–25 December 2026	Online / Virtual	Virtual	5 days	2,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses cover?

The portfolio spans the full value chain: upstream exploration, drilling and well control; midstream processing, pipelines and gas treatment; and downstream refining and petrochemicals — plus process safety management (PSM), HAZOP studies, corrosion control and plant operations. Trainers are practitioners from the sector.

Who should attend an oil, gas and petroleum course?

These courses suit process, production and petroleum engineers, plant and field operators and supervisors, maintenance and inspection staff, HSE and process safety professionals, and technical or commercial staff joining the sector from another industry.

How long are oil, gas and petroleum courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum 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 oil, gas and petroleum training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum 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.

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