Oil & Gas Value Chain

About the Course

The oil & gas industry operates through a highly interconnected value chain that spans upstream exploration, midstream logistics, and downstream refining and distribution. Each link in this chain plays a critical role in ensuring energy-efficient, profitable, and safe delivery to global markets. For professionals working across technical, commercial, or strategic functions, a clear understanding of how these segments interact is essential for making informed decisions that impact production efficiency, cost control, market positioning, and overall value creation. As the sector faces changing market forces, including supply disruptions, pricing shifts, regulatory demands, and margin pressures, seeing the whole picture from resource to revenue has become more critical.

This 5-day Oil & Gas Value Chain training course is designed to equip delegates with a practical and structured understanding of the oil & gas value chain from end to end. It provides a focused look into the operational flow, economic linkages, and commercial interdependencies that define value creation across upstream, midstream, and downstream functions. Delegates will develop a systems-level perspective of how physical operations, contract structures, pricing mechanisms, and risk management practices shape business performance. Across roles in exploration, logistics, trading, refining, or finance, delegates will gain the clarity needed to align technical execution with strategic outcomes and improve cross-functional collaboration in real-world energy environments.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Define the key stages and components of the oil & gas value chain from exploration to end-product delivery
• Explain the technical and economic functions of upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
• Identify how operational decisions in one segment affect value creation across the entire chain
• Analyse the commercial linkages between production, transportation, refining, and pricing activities
• Evaluate the role of contractual, logistical, and pricing mechanisms in enabling efficient value chain performance
• Assess risk factors and compliance considerations that impact integrated oil & gas operations
• Apply a systems-thinking approach to align technical execution with strategic and commercial outcomes

Training Approach

This training course uses a structured, instructor-led approach supported by visual aids, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to reinforce understanding of the oil & gas value chain. Delegates will engage in interactive sessions emphasizing cross-functional linkages, commercial reasoning, and operational awareness. Designed to promote practical application, the sessions enable delegates to connect technical knowledge with strategic business outcomes across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.

The Attendees

The delegates attending this training course typically represent cross-functional teams responsible for aligning field-level execution with broader value delivery objectives across the energy sector.

It will be valuable to the professionals, but not limited to the following:

• Upstream Engineers
• Geoscientists
• Project Managers
• Supply Chain Specialists
• Production and Operations Managers
• Midstream Logistics and Infrastructure Coordinators
• Downstream Refinery and Petrochemical Personnel
• Commercial and Trading Analysts
• Energy Economists and Financial Analysts
• HSE and Regulatory Compliance Officers

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: EXPLORATION AND UPSTREAM OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

• Upstream Asset Lifecycle: From Access to Abandonment
• Seismic Surveys and Reservoir Evaluation Techniques
• Drilling Operations and Well Completion Activities
• Production Facilities and Flow Assurance Considerations
• Upstream Commercial Agreements and Licensing Terms

DAY TWO: CRUDE OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Field Development Planning and Economic Drivers
• Artificial Lift and Enhanced Recovery Methods
• Well Integrity, Maintenance, and Asset Reliability
• Oil & Gas Separation, Processing, and Metering
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance in Operations

DAY THREE: MIDSTREAM TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE SYSTEMS

• Pipeline Infrastructure and Crude/Gas Transmission
• LNG Liquefaction, Regasification, and Shipping Logistics
• Storage Terminals and Inventory Management Practices
• Marine Loading, Tanker Operations, and Export Interface
• Commercial Models in Midstream Agreements and Tariffs

DAY FOUR: DOWNSTREAM REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL OPERATIONS

• Crude Oil Assay and Feedstock Selection for Refineries
• Refining Configuration and Product Yield Management
• Blending, Storage, and Product Quality Control
• Petrochemical Integration and Value Diversification
• Downstream Energy Economics and Market Supply Balance

DAY FIVE: MANAGING VALUE AND RISK ACROSS THE INTEGRATED OIL & GAS CHAIN

• Value Chain Interactions Across Upstream to Downstream
• Crude and Product Pricing Mechanisms and Benchmarks
• Operational and Financial Risk Management in the Chain
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Contractual Interfaces
• Performance Measurement and Margin Optimisation Levers

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from XCalibre Training Centre, acknowledging their accomplishment. This certificate serves as a testament to their dedication to developing their skills and advancing their expertise in their respective fields.