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The Master Class for the Petroleum Industry

The A - Z of Best Practices – From Upstream to Downstream

Why Choose The Master Class for the Petroleum Industry Training Course?

The Master Class for the Petroleum Industry Training Course provides a comprehensive foundation for professionals seeking a complete understanding of the modern petroleum value chain. As one of the world’s most influential industries, the petroleum sector encompasses complex technologies, large-scale investments, global market dynamics, and sophisticated operational systems. This training course is designed to simplify these complexities while offering a structured overview of how energy moves from reservoir to consumer.

Participants gain a broad perspective on the upstream and downstream segments, including exploration, production, refining, storage, transportation, and retail distribution. The course introduces the essential technologies, operational workflows, and decision-making considerations that shape daily activities in the petroleum industry. Whether new to the sector or seeking to reinforce existing knowledge, learners benefit from a comprehensive overview that connects all major components of the petroleum business.

The Petroleum Industry Course also highlights the economic and organizational factors that influence performance, competitiveness, and strategic decision-making. By understanding how oil and gas companies operate, participants are better equipped to identify value opportunities, evaluate industry processes, and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The course is especially beneficial for professionals needing a clear, systematic, and application-focused introduction to petroleum operations.

What are the Goals?

The Master Class for the Petroleum Industry Training Course aims to equip participants with an integrated understanding of the petroleum sector, from upstream exploration to downstream refining and product distribution. The course strengthens participants’ ability to interpret industry processes, evaluate operational activities, and recognize the strategic and economic factors influencing petroleum markets. By building this holistic knowledge base, the training supports more informed decision-making across technical and non-technical roles.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify major process operations across upstream exploration and production
  • Analyze refining processes and downstream product manufacturing workflows
  • Recognize industry-wide challenges, market drivers, and global energy dynamics
  • Develop stronger evaluation skills for assessing technical and corporate opportunities
  • Understand the organizational structure of petroleum companies and their operational functions

Who is this Training Course for?

This Petroleum Industry Course is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals seeking a broad understanding of how the petroleum industry functions. It is particularly valuable for individuals who interact with oil and gas operations in engineering, operations, business, compliance, or support capacities. The training is also highly beneficial for new professionals entering the industry or those who require a structured overview to enhance their role-specific performance.

It will greatly benefit:

  • Technologists and technical support professionals
  • Mechanical, safety, and inspection engineers
  • Operations, maintenance, and project engineering personnel
  • Staff working in refineries, petrochemical plants, or upstream facilities
  • Anyone needing a complete understanding of petroleum industry processes and economics

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Master Class for the Petroleum Industry Training Course is delivered through a blend of proven adult learning methodologies to ensure clarity, engagement, and practical understanding. Participants will take part in instructor-led presentations, structured discussions, and interactive exercises that encourage critical thinking and real-world application.

The learning environment is highly participative, allowing participants to share experiences, reflect on concepts, and explore how petroleum operations function across different contexts. Visual materials, case discussions, and practical examples make complex topics easier to grasp, while guided conversations support active involvement and reinforce key concepts. The structured approach ensures that participants complete the course with improved comprehension and enhanced confidence in applying their knowledge within professional settings.

The Course Content

  • Origins of oil & gas
  • Petroleum chemistry
  • Petroleum geology
  • Exploration & production of petroleum
  • Types of Well
  • Development of Oil and gas fields
  • Pipeline geopolitics
  • OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)
  • EIA (Energy Information Administration)
  • Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply
  • Distribution transmission and transportation
  • Tank farms and storage
  • Physical separation – Distillation
  • Chemical conversion processes
  • Blending
  • Refinery Complexity
  • Refining margins
  • Inlet separation, Dehydration/Dewpoint control
  • Contaminants & Pipeline Gas specifications
  • Amine Gas Sweetening
  • Physical Solvent Processes
  • Sulphur Recovery
  • Gas compression & Liquefaction
  • Cost estimation of oil and gas facilities
  • Pricing, Trading, Markets, Risk Management
  • Crude Benchmarks & price estimation
  • Derivatives – Futures, Options and Swaps
  • Climate Change & Renewable Energy
  • Course Exercises, Evaluation and roundup

Certificate and Accreditation

  • An AZTech e-Certificate will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the online training course
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Venue: Online
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Date: 19-23 Jan 2026
Fee: US $3,950
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