Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products

INTRODUCTION

This Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products training course covers the transportation, storage, and distribution of oil, gas, and petroleum products. Students will learn about the logistical challenges and solutions associated with the movement of these products from production sites to refineries, storage facilities, and end-users. Topics covered include pipeline transportation, maritime shipping, trucking, rail transport, terminal operations, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.

The Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products involves the movement and storage of these valuable commodities from production sites to refineries, storage facilities, and end-users. Logistics is a critical component of the oil and gas industry, as it ensures that products are transported safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

The transportation modes used in the oil and gas industry include pipeline transportation, maritime shipping, trucking, and rail transport. Each mode has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of transportation mode depends on factors such as the location of production sites, the distance to markets, and the quantity of products to be transported.

In addition to transportation, petroleum terminals play a key role in the logistics of oil, gas, and petroleum products. These terminals are used for storage, blending, and distribution of products, and they are typically located near major transportation routes.

Environmental considerations are also important in the Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products. Regulations are in place to ensure that products are transported and stored safely, and to mitigate the environmental impact of the industry.

This GLOMACS Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products training course will highlight:

• Up-to-date worldwide oil and gas statistics
• Understand the characteristics, significance, and value of oil, gas, and petroleum products in the global energy industry
• Explore the different modes of transportation used in the oil and gas industry, including pipelines, maritime shipping, trucking, and rail transport.
• Examine the advantages, limitations, and operational considerations of each mode
• Learn about petroleum terminals, their role in the supply chain, and the processes involved in handling, storage, blending, and distribution of oil, gas, and petroleum products
• Understand the safety protocols and operational best practices in terminal operations

Objectives

Upon attending and completing this Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products training course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the role of logistics in the oil and gas industry and explain why it is important
• Identify the different modes of transportation used in the oil and gas industry and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each
• Explain the regulations and safety considerations associated with pipeline transportation, maritime shipping, trucking, and rail transport
• Evaluate the different types of petroleum terminals and describe their operations and safety considerations
• Identify and explain the environmental regulations that apply to the oil and gas industry and evaluate the impact of these regulations on logistics.
• Analyze case studies of environmental incidents in the oil and gas industry and evaluate their impact on logistics
• Discuss emerging technologies and future trends in logistics for the oil and gas industry and evaluate their potential impact
• Summarize key concepts covered in the course and explain the implications of logistics on the oil and gas industry

Training Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions as well as case studies will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge, and experience transfer. This Oil & Gas Technology training course on Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products will be intensive but practical and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivate everybody finding the right answers.

The participants will also be encouraged to raise more of their own questions and to share developing the right answers using their own analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance learning. Course material through power point equipped with necessary animation, learning videos and general discussions will be provided.

Organisational Impact

• Bring forth an overview of the oil and gas industry
• The transportation of oil and gas from wellhead or field to refining and then to customer markets is a critical component of the global oil industry value chain.
• Essential knowledge of the oil and gas transportation segment of the global value chain – a segment that is increasingly critical given the lengths and depths the industry goes to find its reserves.
• Gain the essentials of international oil and gas supply, economics, and transportation
• Obtain Technical Summary Investments, Margins, Costs, and Probable Future Developments

Personal Impact

By attending this Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products training course, the participants will:

• Learn the subject of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Obtain a broad understanding of the global oil and gas industry: transportation and supply
• Understand the ideas and techniques of logistics and supply chain management
• Comprehend on how to charter a ship and calculate the profitability, using the World scale reference
• Understand how commercial petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, and fuel) are delivered to the market from refineries

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This GLOMACS Logistics of Oil, Gas and Petroleum Products training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Oil & Gas Field Personnel
• Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Professionals and trainees
• Business Development Managers, Corporate Planning Professionals, and Business Analysts switching disciplines who are required to have a better understanding of this stimulating field
• Energy industry journalists and reporters
• Professional Personnel such as legal, banking, insurance, finance dealing with oil supply and transportation
• Other Support Staff who have an interest in increasing their understanding of the Oil & Gas logistics