Decision Making in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Decision Making in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry

The Know-How in Creating High Quality Decisions in Complex Upstream Projects

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
20 - 24 Oct 2025 London $ 5,950
10 - 14 Nov 2025 Dubai $ 5,950
22 - 26 Dec 2025 Dubai $ 5,950
05 - 09 Jan 2026 Kigali $ 5,950
02 - 06 Feb 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 London $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

Participants on this training course will gain a good understanding of how management functions and project teams within oil and gas companies collaborate to make good (high quality) decisions.

This Decision Making in the Oil & Gas industry training course highlights the contributions of the wide range of scientific, technical, commercial and business disciplines that contribute to making complex decisions, involving very large investments, while dealing with large amounts of uncertainty.

This training course is designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals, from all disciplines, for working within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams on international development projects, and for future oil business leadership roles.

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will:

  • Understand how critical decisions, involving large numbers of variables, and large amounts of uncertainty, are made by multi-disciplinary teams within international oil and gas companies
  • Have practical skills and work tools that will be of direct use to them in their future project work
  • Understand the background to the industry, and the underlying science of oil and gas formation
  • Recognise the importance of effective early planning decisions (concept selection and ‘front-end loading’) in delivering successful projects

Training Methodology

The training course is both practical and theoretical, and is delivered by means of:

  • Interactive presentations and tutorials
  • Team and individual workshop exercises
  • Onscreen worked examples
  • Videos and posters
  • Debates and discussions
  • Guided self‐study and research
  • Quizzes
  • Case studies

While performing the workshop exercises, participants will gain experience in the use of online (cloud) team collaboration information tools and strategies that are becoming key to professional development in this era of fast-evolving technology, fast-track projects, online collaboration, joint decision making, and ‘information overload’.

Who should Attend?

The training course is relevant to early and mid-career professionals, from all backgrounds, who wish to prepare for working with or within oil company project teams or strategic management functions, and for future business leadership roles.

This training course is particularly suitable for oil and gas professionals who want to:

  • Prepare for greater involvement and leadership roles in field development, strategic management and decision making
  • Equip themselves for working within close-knit, value-focused, multi-disciplinary, fully-integrated asset development teams working on complex, large-scale projects
  • Gain an understanding of the very broad scope of field development engineering, and the complexity and challenges of facilities engineering on mega projects
Course Outline
Day 1

Overview and Context to Decision making in the Upstream Sector

  • The industry context to decision making. The upstream oil and gas industry from various key ‘perspectives’, such as the oil and gas asset lifecycle, the value chain, the industry players, and the place in society.
  • The professional context to decision making. Overview of the fundamental geoscience and engineering disciplines, which form the basis upon which decisions are made, including geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, well engineering and facilities engineering.
  • Decision making in the upstream oil and gas industry. Overview of the science, culture, practice and challenges of decision making in the upstream oil and gas sector, including dealing with incomplete information and uncertainty.
Day 2

Decision Making, Field Development Planning and Economics

  • Multi-scenario field development planning as basis for decision making. How the integrated, team, drawn from all disciplines (commercial, scientific and engineering) collaborate to identify the candidate development scenarios, which become the input to the decision making process.
  • Petroleum economics for decision making. The role of petroleum economics in the analysis of oil and gas development scenarios, in order to identify the most profitable, and the one with the best fit to the company business, including the use of cash flow analysis, time value of money and investment indicators.
  • Decision making workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic field development planning, economics and decision making exercises.
Day 3

Decision Analysis and Portfolio Management

  • Decision Analysis. How the integrated field development team make complex decisions, involving many different types of input parameters, in order to ensure that very large investments are made rationally and efficiently, using tools such as expected value, sensitivity analysis, decision trees and Monte Carlo simulation.
  • Portfolio Management. Advanced economics and decision making methodologies, originating in the financial (stocks and shares) industry, increasingly finding application for the strategic management of portfolios of oil and gas assets, including: Portfolio Theory, Options Theory and Preference (Utility) Theory.
  • Decision Making Workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic field development planning, economics and decision making exercises.
Day 4

Types of Production Contract and their Relevance to Decision Making

  • Production contracts & licences. The legal, fiscal and contractual conditions under which an oil company acquires the right to produce oil or gas, and the way that the revenue and wealth is shared with the host country.
  • Petroleum resources management. How quantities of oil and gas in the reservoir (reserves and resources) are calculated, classified and reported in a consistent manner for management, regulatory and investment and purposes.
  • Decision making workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic field development planning, economics and decision making exercises.
Day 5

How Safety and Environmental issues impact Decision Making

  • Corporate responsibility. How oil and gas projects are executed in a safe and sustainable manner, with due respect for the environment, and it a way that benefits the local communities in which activities take place, covering topics such as: safety, environmental impact and social licence to operate.
  • Decision making workshop. Participants work individually, or in teams, on realistic field development planning, economics and decision making exercises. 
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

KHDA
NASBA

In Association With

Petroknowledge

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Frequently Asked Question:

GLOMACS offers both online andperson training options. You can choose from interactive virtual sessions or attend one of our globally locatedperson training courses. The flexibility ensures that learning fits your schedule and preferences.
Yes, GLOMACS provides customized training solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of organizations. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses that address their unique challenges and objectives.
Our courses are structured to provide a balanced mix of theory and practical application. They typically include presentations, case studies, group discussions,on activities, and interactive Q&A sessions to maximize learning outcomes.
For detailed information about specific courses, including course content, schedules, and instructors, you can visit our website or contact our customer service team. They will be happy to provide all the information you need to make an informed decision.
You can register for a GLOMACS training course by visiting our website, selecting the course of your choice, and following the simple registration process. You can also contact our support team for assistance with the registration process.
Attending a GLOMACS training course offers numerous benefits, including enhanced professional skills, increased employability,recognized certification, networking opportunities with peers and experts, and the chance to apply practical knowledge directly to your workplace.
GLOMACS is a globally recognized leader in professional training and development, with a reputation for deliveringquality,driven training courses. We offer a broad spectrum of training courses taught by expert trainers, flexible delivery options (both online andperson), and accredited certifications that add real value to your career.

Yes, upon successful completion of any of our training courses, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. This certificate is a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and is recognized across various industries.

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