Introduction:

The oil and gas industry involves high-stakes investments, capital-intensive projects, and complex risk environments. To ensure the financial viability and success of such ventures, professionals must be equipped with advanced knowledge of project finance structures, risk assessment, cash flow modeling, and deal negotiation.

This specialized training program—"Oil and Gas Project Finance"—is designed by Global Horizon Training Center to provide participants with practical tools and insights for structuring and managing project finance transactions within the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The course blends theoretical understanding with real-world applications, addressing both financial and commercial considerations in oil and gas development.

Objectives:

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

• Understand the fundamentals and framework of project finance in oil and gas.

• Identify and evaluate project risks, mitigants, and allocation strategies.

• Structure finance deals and select optimal financing methods.

• Develop and interpret financial models for oil and gas projects.

• Analyze legal, contractual, and regulatory considerations in project finance.

• Engage effectively with lenders, sponsors, and stakeholders.

• Assess project performance using key financial indicators.

Organizational Impact:

Organizations will benefit through:

• Improved capability to structure and negotiate finance deals efficiently.

• Better risk management and mitigation in capital-intensive projects.

• Enhanced project feasibility analysis and investment decision-making.

• Stronger collaboration between finance, technical, and legal teams.

• Better stakeholder management including banks, governments, and partners.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Finance and investment professionals in the oil and gas sector

• Project managers and planners involved in capital projects

• Legal advisors and contract managers

• Bankers and financial institutions engaged in energy financing

• Government officials and regulators overseeing energy concessions

• Engineers and executives transitioning into commercial roles

Outlines:

Day 1: Foundations of Project Finance in Oil & Gas

• Overview of oil and gas value chain and capital needs

• Key features of project finance vs. corporate finance

• Roles of project sponsors, lenders, and other stakeholders

• Stages of project finance transactions

• Introduction to risk allocation and contractual frameworks

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Allocation

• Technical, commercial, and political risks in oil and gas projects

• Contractual tools for risk mitigation: EPC, O&M, offtake, supply

• Government guarantees and political risk insurance

• Role of credit enhancement and security packages

• Risk matrix development and analysis

Day 3: Financial Structuring and Modeling

• Debt-equity structuring and capital stack in oil & gas

• Financial covenants and lender requirements

• Building basic cash flow models (IRR, NPV, DSCR, LLCR)

• Sensitivity and scenario analysis

• Sources of financing: commercial banks, ECAs, DFIs, bonds

Day 4: Legal, Regulatory & Contractual Frameworks

• Host government agreements, concessions, and licenses

• Environmental and social considerations in financing

• Key legal documentation in project finance deals

• Due diligence and documentation negotiation

• International regulatory frameworks and compliance

Day 5: Practical Applications & Deal Case Study

• Integrated project finance case study from feasibility to financial close

• Stakeholder negotiation simulation

• Managing post-financial-close risks (refinancing, construction, operations)

• Monitoring and reporting during project life cycle

• Course wrap-up and Q&A