Online introduction to the Petroleum Industry

This comprehensive introduction and overview of the petroleum industry provides insight and facts ranging from global energy statistics to exploration, drilling, wells and production systems. Through engaging, guided tutorials and practical training you’ll develop a skills-set you can implement into your further learning and career. IChemE accredited course (7 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone new to the industry or for non-technical staff who wish to learn about the key activities involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas fields.

Course Price

€ 80

Course length

1 day classroom equivalent.

Identify energy types and units and discuss global oil and gas production and reserves
Explain how reservoirs are formed and list the important rock and fluid properties
Describe the exploration process and the information that can be gained from testing wells
Review how wells are drilled and the type of equipment used to make them safe for production
Explain field development production systems and how these relate to water depth

1. World Energy Overview

Introduction to Power, Energy and Work
Energy types and units
World Energy Overview - Global Consumption
World Energy Overview - Oil Production and Reserves
World Energy Overview - Gas Production and Reserves
QUIZ - World Energy Overview

2. Petroleum Industry Overview

Petroleum Industry history and current oil production
World oil reserves overview
Historical crude oil prices

3. Petroleum Rocks and Fluids

Petroleum geology - introduction and source rock
Petroleum geology - migration and traps
Reservoir rock properties overview
Reservoir fluid properties overview
Crude oil refining
QUIZ - Introduction to the Petroleum Industry (1)

4. Exploration and Drilling

Exploration introduction
Exploration methods
Seismic surveying processing and interpretation
Drilling and wells

5. Well and Production Systems

Well evaluation and testing
Wellbore equipment (completions)
Production systems
QUIZ - Introduction to the Petroleum Industry (2)

6. Production Systems Concepts

Production System Concepts (Part 1)
QUIZ - Production system concepts (1)
Production System Concepts (Part 2)
QUIZ - Production system concepts (2)

7. References

Introduction - World energy overview
Introduction - Petroleum industry overview

8. Final course examination

EXAM - Introduction to Petroleum Production

- Courses:
  
  On completion of the final course exam you will receive a certificate of completion of your course. Recognised by major players in the industry across the world, these certificates will help to confirm your training record and your progress within the profession. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) approved training course.
  
  Learn about certification
- Skills and competencies:
  
  Digital badges are awarded upon the successful completion of a set of skills (micro-credentials) that form a competency set for Production and Reservoir Engineers.
  
  Learn about badges
- Earn credits towards a Masters Degree in Petroleum Production Engineering.
  
  Upon successful completion of a module (set of courses), a certificate will be issued. This can be used as evidence for requesting module exemption under Robert Gordon University’s Recognition of Certified Prior Learning (RCPL) when applying for entry to the M.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering. Please note undertaking these Baobab courses does not guarantee RPCL.
  
  Learn about degree credits

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Ease of use

First of all it is fantastic! The setup is easy to understand and your introduction helps to clarify all open questions. The search function works well. I tested a key words and I always found what I wanted.

Asset Manager, OMV Petrom

Usefulness

I really think the bitesize videos are excellent. They are so easy to dip in and out. It allows me to go exactly to the part I am interested in. It is the perfect tool for on-the-job learning – the perfect virtual colleague who can answer all your quick questions.

Reservoir Engineer, Chevron

Knowledge

The videos are very didactic, short and with concise explanations. I have been using it to remind me of important concepts in the well performance theme and also to learn about some software applications. And definitely I can apply on my day-to-day job. I found it very useful and a fast way of learning, rather than being in a classroom.

Production Engineer, Total

Track your progress as you grow your skills, in your own time. Take interactive assessments to put your new knowledge to the test and prepare for that interview or evaluation, while refreshing your memory with our quick revision videos. Earn badges to demonstrate your new skills or those of your team – and watch your achievements mount up as you go. This is how to learn, in your time.