Day 1 :- ENERGY
Basics on energy consumption and supply. Review of main energy sources. Oil & gas within the global
energy picture
– OIL & GAS EXPLORATION
Hydrocarbon’s definition and uses. Basics on hydrocarbon formation process, geology & geophysics, and exploration drilling.

Day 2 :
– OIL & GAS PRODUCTION
Basics on field development and production processes for both onshore and offshore environments, i.e.: production mechanisms, wells, treatment facilities
– PETROLEUM HISTORY
Review of the main events which influenced petroleum industry

Day 3 :
– DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Industry’s definition of resources and reserves. Reserves renewal strategies. Review of main contractual
schemes. Basics on field development plans and related economics
– NATURAL GAS
Basics on natural gas production chain. Review of worldwide gas markets and of some major gas
development projects.

Day 4 :
– NON CONVENTIONAL RESOURCES
Definition of non-conventional resources. Basics on development and production techniques for such resources
– TEST
A multiple choice questions (MCQ) test is proposed to the participants in order to appreciate the skills they have acquired

Day 5 :
– SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Review of main sustainable development issues for oil and gas industry. Possible outlooks for the industry’s future.
– CONCLUSION
Recap of main topics covered during the whole session. Feedback from the participants.