About this course
Upstream Oil and Gas Operations gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of petroleum geology and the hydrocarbon value chain and drilling and well completion overview, then builds the skills to apply surface production facilities, separation, treatment and export and upstream economics and HSE in real work. Technical oil and gas training covering upstream, midstream and downstream operations, integrity and production for engineers and operators. One of our most requested courses.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Engineers, operators, supervisors and technical staff in upstream, midstream, refining and petrochemical operations. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Petroleum geology and the hydrocarbon value chain
- Drilling and well completion overview
- Surface production facilities
- Separation, treatment and export
- Upstream economics and HSE
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Petroleum geology and the hydrocarbon value chain
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Drilling and well completion overview
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Surface production facilities
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Separation, treatment and export
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Upstream economics and HSE
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Petroleum geology and the hydrocarbon value chain
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Drilling and well completion overview and surface production facilities
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Separation, treatment and export
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Upstream economics and HSE
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 21 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 18 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027 | Amsterdam | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 7 Feb 2027 to 11 Feb 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 14 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Apr 2027 to 8 Apr 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 2 May 2027 to 6 May 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 13 Jun 2027 to 17 Jun 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 5 Jul 2027 to 16 Jul 2027 | London | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 16 Aug 2027 to 20 Aug 2027 | Barcelona | 5 days | $3,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Upstream Oil and Gas Operations course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Upstream Oil and Gas Operations course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Upstream Oil and Gas Operations course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Upstream Oil and Gas Operations course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.