Introduction

This conference, designed and organized by Global Horizon Training Center, is tailored to address the growing need for effective governance in the oil and gas sector. As one of the most capital-intensive and geopolitically sensitive industries in the world, oil and gas organizations face unique governance challenges. These include regulatory compliance, transparency, operational integrity, environmental and social accountability, and stakeholder management.

Through this conference, participants will explore governance principles, frameworks, and best practices that promote sustainable value creation, risk mitigation, and ethical leadership. The program will bring together senior executives, legal professionals, compliance officers, and regulators to engage in strategic discussions, case studies, and knowledge exchange aimed at enhancing governance standards across the sector.

Objectives

By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key principles of corporate governance as they apply to the oil and gas industry.

• Identify risks, opportunities, and ethical dilemmas in governance frameworks.

• Evaluate the impact of global regulatory trends on national energy governance policies.

• Analyze real-world failures and successes in governance through case studies.

• Recommend governance structures and processes that support compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.

Course Methodology

The conference will feature a blend of:

• Expert-led keynote presentations

• High-level panel discussions with industry leaders

• Interactive workshops and breakout sessions

• Case studies from multinational oil and gas corporations

• Group activities focused on governance challenges and mitigation strategies

Organizational Impact

Organizations that send delegates to this conference will benefit by:

• Gaining insights into building transparent and accountable governance frameworks.

• Enhancing decision-making and risk management across operations.

• Aligning governance practices with international standards and ESG expectations.

• Fostering a compliance-driven culture that upholds integrity and sustainability.

• Establishing strategic partnerships and knowledge-sharing with industry peers.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• Board members and executive management in oil & gas companies

• Legal advisors and corporate counsel

• Compliance officers and governance professionals

• Risk management and audit teams

• Government energy policy makers and regulators

• Joint venture managers and stakeholder engagement officers

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Governance in Oil and Gas

• Overview of corporate governance in extractive industries

• Stakeholder roles: board, shareholders, management, regulators

• Transparency and accountability challenges in oil & gas

• International governance benchmarks and reporting frameworks

• Global Horizon case presentation: Governance transformation success story

Day 2: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Governance

• Regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions

• Anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and compliance programs

• Ethics in oil and gas: conflict of interest, whistleblowing, and accountability

• Role of corporate legal departments in governance

• Interactive workshop: Designing a governance policy for a new oil company

Day 3: Risk, Compliance & ESG Integration

• Governance and enterprise risk management (ERM) integration

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting: tools and expectations

• Oil spills, emissions, and community risks: who is accountable?

• Compliance culture and internal controls

• Group activity: Mapping governance failures and prevention strategies

Day 4: Strategic Governance and Performance

• Linking governance to strategy execution and performance

• Managing joint ventures and partnerships

• Digital transformation and data governance

• Governance in upstream vs. downstream operations

• Panel Discussion: Governance in National Oil Companies vs. Private Entities

Day 5: Global Trends and the Future of Governance

• Future challenges: energy transition, climate policy, cyber threats

• Governance in the age of renewables and decarbonization

• Boardroom dynamics and decision-making during crises

• Final session: Executive roundtable – Developing a governance action plan

• Closing ceremony and certification distribution.