Basic Petroleum Technology Training Course

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

This course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the oil and gas industry, covering exploration, drilling, production, downstream operations, and petroleum economics, equipping participants with a solid foundational understanding of petroleum technologies and operations.
Duration: 5 Days – Level: Beginner.

Starts On

9 - November - 2026

Ends On

13 - November - 2026

Location

Malaysia - Kuala lumpur

Language

English

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Targeted Audience

  • Non-petroleum professionals
  • Administrative and secretarial staff
  • Human resources and finance personnel
  • Legal and procurement staff
  • Accountants and economists
  • Field support staff
  • Individuals seeking a general understanding of the oil and gas industry

Targeted Skills

  • Understanding oil and gas industry fundamentals
  • Knowledge of core petroleum operations
  • Linking technical and economic concepts
  • Awareness of operational risks and challenges
  • Understanding safety and sustainability principles

Expected Outcomes

  • Explain global oil and gas reserves, production, and consumption statistics.
  • Distinguish between upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
  • Identify key petroleum operation facilities.
  • Understand exploration, drilling, and production technologies.
  • Recognise artificial lift and enhanced recovery concepts.
  • Understand basic petroleum economics and risk analysis.
  • Identify technical and environmental challenges in the industry.

Training Topics Index

  • Energy sources
  • Global statistics
  • Oil and gas reserves and production
  • Importance of oil and gas
  • Upstream operations
  • Origin of hydrocarbons
  • Reservoir types
  • Seismic exploration

  • Exploration drilling
  • Directional drilling
  • Offshore drilling
  • Well testing and completion
  • Well stimulation and workover
  • Rock and fluid properties

  • Oil and gas production
  • Artificial lift methods
  • Recovery mechanisms
  • Reservoir simulation
  • Pressure maintenance
  • Enhanced oil recovery
  • Surface facilities

  • Downstream operations
  • Oil storage and transportation
  • Gas treatment and processing
  • Refining operations
  • Refinery products
  • Petrochemical industry

  • Role of technology
  • Health, safety, and environment
  • Corrosion protection
  • Future industry challenges