International Petroleum Business Strategy
INTRODUCTION
The petroleum industry remains a cornerstone of the global energy market, providing essential fuels, chemicals, and products that power economies worldwide. With increasing market volatility, shifting geopolitical influences, technological innovation, and the global energy transition, effective leadership and strategic thinking in the petroleum sector have never been more crucial.
Managing petroleum operations — from exploration and production to refining, trading, and policy — requires an integrated understanding of technical, commercial, and strategic dimensions. Leaders must navigate complex fiscal regimes, competitive market structures, and the growing role of renewables in shaping future demand.
The *International Petroleum Business Strategy* programme equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and leadership capabilities to excel in petroleum sector management. Through real-world case studies, applied economics, and strategic planning exercises, delegates will gain a comprehensive view of the petroleum value chain and the commercial drivers shaping its future.
This training course will highlight:
* The complete petroleum industry value chain, from upstream to downstream
* Technological advancements transforming exploration, production, and refining
* Global oil and gas market dynamics and pricing mechanisms
* Economic evaluation of petroleum projects and investment opportunities
* Fiscal regimes, contracts, and negotiation strategies
* Integration of refining and petrochemicals for competitive advantage
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Understand the organisational and operational structure of the petroleum industry
* Recognise game-changing technologies such as horizontal drilling, fracking, GTL, and EOR
* Evaluate renewable energy trends and compare their costs with petroleum sources
* Conduct petroleum economics analysis using NPV, IRR, and other decision yardsticks
* Assess and negotiate petroleum contracts and joint venture agreements
* Analyse global markets, pricing, and trading strategies
* Develop strategies for integrating refineries with petrochemical operations
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This programme combines:
* Instructor-led lectures with industry-specific examples
* Group discussions and strategic workshops
* Case studies from global petroleum projects
* Practical exercises in economic evaluation and decision-making
* Q\&A sessions for interactive engagement
ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT
Organisations will benefit from:
* Enhanced capability in petroleum business decision-making
* Improved project evaluation and investment risk management
* Stronger strategic positioning in global markets
* Increased operational efficiency and profitability potential
PERSONAL IMPACT
Participants will:
* Gain a complete understanding of petroleum industry dynamics
* Acquire practical tools for economic and strategic evaluation
* Build stronger negotiation and contract management skills
* Enhance career prospects through advanced sector knowledge
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
* Petroleum sector executives and managers
* Policy makers and regulators in the oil and gas industry
* Engineers and geoscientists moving into leadership roles
* Energy economists and financial analysts
* Professionals in refining, petrochemicals, and trading
COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1: Sources, Origin and Nature of Petroleum
* Industry overview and global importance
* Chemistry of fossil fuels
* Petroleum geology and hydrocarbon origins
* Exploration methods and activities
DAY 2: Well Evaluations, Drilling & Reservoir Management
* Types of wells and drilling operations
* Well completions and reserve estimates
* Volumetric calculations and reservoir depletion mechanisms
* Decline curve analysis and reserves case study
DAY 3: Conventional & Unconventional Production
* Shale oil & gas, tight gas, heavy oil recovery
* Primary, secondary, and tertiary recovery methods
* Enhanced oil recovery techniques
* Reservoir management for maximum recovery
DAY 4: New Field Development & Economic Evaluation
* Petroleum economics fundamentals
* NPV, IRR, profitability index, unit technical cost
* Economic limit analysis
* Case study: oil & gas field development
DAY 5: Petroleum Contracts & Joint Ventures
* NOC–IOC collaboration models
* Concession, PSA/PSC, and technical service agreements
* Joint ventures and service agreements
DAY 6: Petroleum Fiscal Regimes
* Fiscal system comparisons
* Revenue and profit division methods
* Royalties, taxes, bonuses, and state participation
* Lease bidding and unitisation
DAY 7: Petroleum Chemistry & Refining Processes
* Crude oil fractions and refining operations
* Refinery configurations: separation, conversion, treatment
* Pipelines, storage, blending, and utilities
DAY 8: Refining Economics & Environmental Aspects
* Refinery economics and integration with petrochemicals
* Global reserves, production, and trade flows
* Netback pricing and refining margins
* Environmental considerations
DAY 9: Oil & Gas Trade and Transportation
* OPEC, IEA, and other global bodies
* Crude pricing regimes and logistics
* Major pipelines, terminals, and chokepoints
DAY 10: Pricing, Trading, Markets & Risk Management
* Crude benchmarks and pricing
* Oil trading strategies and derivatives
* Hedging and exposure management
* Course summary and final strategic outlook
CERTIFICATION
Participants will receive:
* **KELeaders Certificate of Completion**
* **CPD Certification** (1 CPE credit per 50 minutes of training)
* Personalised CPD certificate meeting international CPD standards
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