Introduction

This program is designed and developed by Global Horizon Training Center to equip professionals in the oil and gas sector with the skills, tools, and strategies necessary to deliver successful projects in a highly complex, capital-intensive, and risk-sensitive environment. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, industry-specific challenges, stakeholder management, cost and risk control, and effective project execution strategies. Emphasis will be placed on practical application and real-world case studies from oil and gas projects worldwide.

Objectives

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

• Understand the lifecycle and unique challenges of oil and gas projects.

• Apply advanced project management techniques tailored to the industry.

• Plan, execute, and control projects to achieve time, cost, and quality objectives.

• Manage stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory requirements effectively.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful outcomes.

Target Audience

• Project Managers and Project Engineers in the oil & gas sector.

• Operations and Engineering Managers.

• Planning, Scheduling, and Cost Control Specialists.

• Contract and Procurement Professionals involved in oil and gas projects.

• Professionals seeking to enhance their project delivery capabilities within the industry.

Outline

Day 1: Oil & Gas Project Environment and Fundamentals

• Overview of oil & gas industry project types (upstream, midstream, downstream).

• Project lifecycle phases: concept, design, execution, commissioning.

• Unique challenges in oil and gas project delivery: complexity, scale, regulations.

• Success factors and common causes of project failure.

• Exercise: Mapping the lifecycle of a sample oil & gas project.

Day 2: Planning and Scheduling for Success

• Developing effective project scope and work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Scheduling tools and techniques (Gantt, CPM, PERT).

• Integrating cost, schedule, and resource planning.

• Case Study: Planning a large-scale offshore development project.

Day 3: Cost, Contracts & Risk Management

• Cost estimating and budgeting techniques for oil & gas projects.

• Contract strategies: EPC, EPCC, and risk-sharing models.

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks (technical, financial, environmental).

• Workshop: Risk register development for a high-risk project.

Day 4: Project Execution, Monitoring & Control

• Managing project teams and contractor performance.

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and project monitoring tools.

• Change management and handling project deviations.

• Case Study: Turnaround of a delayed refinery upgrade project.

Day 5: Stakeholder Engagement

• Stakeholder identification, engagement, and communication strategies.

• Managing regulatory compliance and community relations.

• Lessons learned and continuous improvement for future projects.