Pideya Learning Academy

Exploration and Production Technologies Overview

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
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Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
04 Aug - 08 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
15 Dec - 19 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
27 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
23 Jun - 27 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

The global energy ecosystem continues to face unprecedented demand growth, environmental scrutiny, and operational complexity. Within this dynamic landscape, upstream oil and gas activities—encompassing exploration, reservoir appraisal, drilling, completion, and production—remain fundamental to energy security and economic stability. At the heart of these operations are cutting-edge technologies, integrated project workflows, and cross-disciplinary coordination that enable resource development in increasingly challenging geological and geopolitical contexts. To address these challenges, Pideya Learning Academy proudly presents the Exploration and Production Technologies Overview training program, tailored to equip industry professionals with a robust, up-to-date understanding of upstream oil and gas technologies and processes.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global upstream oil and gas investment surpassed $500 billion in 2023, reflecting its pivotal role in supplying over 60% of the world’s energy needs. With exploration expanding into deeper waters, tighter formations, and frontier basins, companies are under mounting pressure to deploy efficient, safe, and sustainable development strategies. Meanwhile, global upstream capital expenditure still accounts for more than 60% of total oil and gas spending, underlining the importance of technical literacy in ensuring project success and return on investment. The Pideya Learning Academy course directly addresses this gap by focusing on both foundational knowledge and emerging trends relevant to upstream professionals.
This course demystifies the core elements of E&P operations—providing participants with clarity on reservoir behavior, well design and integrity, field development planning, production systems, and surface facility configurations. What sets the Exploration and Production Technologies Overview apart is its integrated approach: participants will not only grasp the physical and engineering aspects of upstream operations but also understand their economic, environmental, and strategic implications. The program’s multidisciplinary perspective is designed for geoscientists, engineers, project managers, financial analysts, and HSE professionals alike, creating a shared vocabulary and understanding across departments.
Key highlights of the course include simplified, jargon-free explanations of upstream oil and gas technologies that are easy to apply in real-world projects; a structured overview of both conventional and unconventional resource development; and exposure to case studies from different geographies that reflect the breadth of upstream operations. Participants will explore the latest in digital oilfield innovations, production analytics, and carbon-conscious technologies, ensuring relevance in today’s evolving regulatory and sustainability-driven environment. Additionally, the training delves into the design principles of surface facilities—demonstrating how processing, compression, and treatment systems impact both performance and cost.
To promote practical understanding without physical demonstrations, scenario-based discussions will guide participants in evaluating technology trade-offs, project risks, and cost-efficiency strategies. By the end of the course, attendees will not only have improved their knowledge of key E&P technologies but also gained confidence in engaging with cross-functional teams, interpreting technical data, and supporting informed decisions throughout the upstream value chain.
This Pideya Learning Academy training ensures:
Clear, jargon-free explanation of upstream oil and gas technologies
Emphasis on both conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon development
Integration of case studies from diverse geographic and operational contexts
Insights into risk mitigation strategies and economic evaluation methods
Coverage of emerging trends such as digital oilfield technologies and carbon management
Structured learning to facilitate multidisciplinary knowledge transfer
Real-world examples demonstrating the impact of facility design on project viability
Through this well-structured and immersive course, Pideya Learning Academy empowers professionals with the strategic and operational knowledge essential to excel in upstream oil and gas operations—now and into the future.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn:
The foundational concepts behind upstream oil and gas operations
Key methods and workflows for exploring and evaluating hydrocarbon resources
The role and selection criteria of drilling, completion, and production technologies
Design principles of surface facilities including separation, compression, and treatment systems
How to assess the economic and operational impact of technology choices
Risk factors affecting exploration and development projects
Current global trends and innovations in upstream oil and gas
The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in E&P project execution
Techniques for evaluating field development scenarios and production forecasts
Strategic approaches to balancing cost, performance, and sustainability

Personal Benefits

Broader understanding of exploration and production technologies
Ability to interpret upstream project workflows and facility requirements
Increased confidence in cross-disciplinary communication
Enhanced awareness of project risks and evaluation techniques
Improved decision-making in technology deployment and resource management

Organisational Benefits

Enhances organizational capability in upstream project planning and execution
Supports informed investment decisions through technology awareness
Encourages cross-functional collaboration between technical and commercial teams
Strengthens operational risk management and cost control practices
Improves alignment with international standards and sustainability goals

Who Should Attend

Petroleum, reservoir, and drilling engineers seeking broader project insight
Geoscientists involved in exploration and field development planning
Operations and production personnel managing upstream assets
Project managers overseeing E&P activities
Technical support staff assisting exploration and development workflows
Commercial and financial analysts evaluating upstream investments
Facility engineers responsible for surface design and optimization
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) professionals supporting upstream operations
Business development and strategy teams in oil and gas companies
Corporate staff or new entrants looking to understand the upstream oil and gas value chain

Course Outline

Module 1: Geological Foundations of Hydrocarbon Systems
Structural configurations of petroleum-bearing formations Basin analysis and predictive modeling techniques Petrophysical characteristics of reservoir rocks Thermodynamic properties of petroleum fluids Quality concerns in petroleum production (e.g. sulfur content, acid gases) Pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) behavior of reservoir fluids Reserve estimation methods for oil and gas assets Classification systems for hydrocarbon reserves (1P, 2P, 3P) Comparative analysis of conventional and unconventional reserves
Module 2: Surface and Subsurface Exploration Technologies
Gravity and magnetic survey techniques for early-stage exploration Utilization of satellite imagery and remote sensing data Detection of hydrocarbon seepages using surface geochemical methods Electromagnetic and resistivity-based prospecting Fundamentals of 2D and 3D seismic survey design and execution Technological advancements in seismic data acquisition and imaging Seismic interpretation for structural and stratigraphic analysis Seismic amplitude and offset analysis for hydrocarbon detection Integration of shear wave (4C) seismic and ocean bottom cable systems Time-lapse (4D) seismic monitoring of reservoir dynamics Immersive 3D seismic visualization environments Enhanced imaging under complex geological conditions (e.g. subsalt, salt domes) Microseismic monitoring applications in low-permeability reservoirs Reservoir property prediction through geophysical inversion
Module 3: Drilling Engineering and Borehole Technologies
Overview of drilling operations and well types Classification and selection of drilling rigs Benefits of pad drilling in multi-well development Directional drilling and well path design Drilling fluid systems and performance characteristics Selection and design of drill bits for various formations Casing and completion hardware (e.g. expandable tubulars) Techniques in horizontal and multilateral well drilling Engineering considerations for extended-reach wells Side-track drilling and managed pressure drilling (MPD) Coiled tubing applications in well construction Deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling technologies Role of petrophysical evaluation in well planning Acquisition and interpretation of wireline logging data Real-time formation evaluation using MWD and LWD tools Formation pressure testing and fluid sampling procedures Vertical Seismic Profiling (VSP) and ahead-of-bit imaging
Module 4: Integrated Field Development and Reservoir Productivity
Planning and design of field development strategies Forecasting production profiles and reservoir drive mechanisms Application of reservoir simulation models in development planning Surface processing requirements for oil and gas sales quality Perforation techniques and completion system selection Artificial lift methods and mechanical pumping technologies Hydraulic fracturing and chemical reservoir stimulation Secondary recovery methods: waterflooding and gas injection Enhanced oil recovery (EOR): thermal, chemical, and miscible gas options Implementation of steam flood and SAGD for heavy oil reservoirs Engineering techniques for shale gas and tight gas recovery Production optimization in coal bed methane (CBM) systems
Module 5: Offshore Production Systems and Flow Assurance
Flow assurance challenges: wax, scale, hydrate formation Design and operation of fixed and floating offshore production units Functional design and utilization of FPSO vessels Subsea architecture: wellheads, manifolds, flowlines Engineering considerations in subsea pipeline installation Riser configurations and dynamic design options Integration of subsea production with floating systems Advanced subsea technologies for deepwater operations Subsea separation and boosting systems Technical barriers in deepwater pipeline and flow assurance
Module 6: Reservoir Characterization and Simulation Techniques
Core analysis and formation evaluation for reservoir understanding Integration of petrophysical, geological, and seismic data Static and dynamic reservoir modeling workflows Upscaling techniques for reservoir heterogeneity Use of simulation software for production forecasting Uncertainty analysis and history matching approaches
Module 7: Environmental and Regulatory Considerations in E&P
Overview of environmental risks in exploration and production Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for oil and gas projects Regulatory compliance in offshore and onshore operations Emissions control and flaring minimization strategies Spill response planning and mitigation protocols
Module 8: Future Trends and Digital Innovation in E&P
Digital oilfield technologies and real-time data analytics Role of machine learning in seismic interpretation Predictive maintenance using IoT and sensor data Automation in drilling and production operations Emerging technologies in carbon capture and storage (CCS) Role of artificial intelligence in reservoir management

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