Downstream Oil & Gas Operations Fundamentals

Introduction

Focuses on upstream activities, from exploration to production, providing a technical foundation for understanding field operations.

Objectives

• Understand upstream workflows
• Learn drilling and production basics
• Identify operational risks
• Support cross-functional coordination

Target Audience

• Engineers
• Operations staff
• Technical support teams
• New graduates

Course Outline (5 Days)

Day 1: Exploration Basics

• Geological concepts
• Seismic surveys
• Prospect evaluation
• Exploration risks

Day 2: Drilling Operations

• Drilling rig components
• Drilling processes
• Well construction
• Drilling safety

Day 3: Well Completion

• Completion types
• Equipment overview
• Testing procedures
• Integrity checks

Day 4: Production Operations

• Artificial lift methods
• Surface facilities
• Production monitoring
• Flow assurance

Day 5: Production Optimization

• Performance indicators
• Loss management
• Field optimization
• Best practices