Digital Oil & Gas Beginner to Intermediate • 28+ Hours
Overview A hands-on program that blends petrophysics with modern machine learning. Learn to analyze well log data, build predictive ML models, and apply clustering techniques for reservoir evaluation. Designed for learners aiming to use Python and AI to enhance subsurface interpretation.
What You'll Learn Preprocess and analyze petrophysical data using Python (Lasio, Welly) Build ML models to predict reservoir properties (permeability, saturation) Perform lithofacies classification using SVM & Random Forest Apply clustering methods to evaluate reservoir heterogeneity Conduct data quality control and log reconstruction using ML Visualize, interpret, and integrate well log, core, and reservoir data Course Curriculum 1 Fundamentals of project management for the petroleum industry
2 Importance of structured management across oil & gas projects
3 Five phases of petroleum project management: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure
4 Roles and responsibilities of petroleum project managers
5 Case study: Analysis of a real-world petroleum project
6 Overview of upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
7 Exploration & Production (E&P) project lifecycle
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Feasibility, engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning stages
9 Understanding project constraints: Scope, Time, Cost, Quality
10 Activity: Create a lifecycle chart for a sample oil & gas project
11 Introduction to Field Development Planning and its components
12 Exploration → Appraisal → Development workflow
13 Onshore, offshore, deepwater & shale field characteristics
14 Production profiles, recovery strategies, and economic considerations
15 Regulatory and environmental compliance in FDP
16 Activity: Build a simplified FDP with key milestones
17 Project scope definition, deliverables & objectives
18 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation
19 Critical Path Method (CPM) and scheduling fundamentals
20 Gantt chart development and timeline optimization
21 Activity: Build WBS + Gantt chart using MS Project / Primavera
22 Economic principles: NPV, IRR, Payback Period
23 Building cash flow models for petroleum projects
24 CAPEX vs OPEX evaluation for field developments
25 Economic assessment techniques for oil & gas fields
26 Sensitivity & scenario analysis for decision making
27 Activity: Perform NPV/IRR evaluation for a field development plan
28 Types of risks: operational, financial, environmental, political
29 Risk identification, evaluation & prioritization methods
30 Mitigation, avoidance, transfer & acceptance strategies
31 Developing a full risk management plan
32 Activity: Prepare a risk management plan for an offshore project
33 Cost estimation methods: Bottom-up, analogous, parametric
34 Structuring CAPEX & OPEX for petroleum projects
35 Cost monitoring, control systems, and EVM (Earned Value Management)
36 Activity: Build cost estimates and budget for a drilling project
37 Procurement workflow in oil & gas projects
38 Contract types: Lump sum, Time & Material, Cost-plus
39 Vendor evaluation and contract performance monitoring
40 Activity: Draft procurement plan + basic contract document
41 Key HSE regulations in petroleum projects
42 HSE risk assessment and mitigation planning
43 Safety audits, emergency planning & HSE compliance systems
44 Activity: Prepare an HSE plan for an oilfield construction project
45 Leadership styles suited for petroleum project environments
46 Effective communication for multidisciplinary teams
47 Conflict resolution & stakeholder engagement strategies
48 Activity: Conflict resolution role-play for project teams
49 Execution methodologies for petroleum projects
50 KPIs & performance-based evaluation systems
51 Monitoring tools such as dashboards, EVM metrics, and trackers
52 Handling scope changes & change-management workflow
53 Activity: Develop a monitoring dashboard for a refinery project
54 Project handover processes and documentation standards
55 Final audits, performance review, and quality assurance
56 Capturing lessons learned & continuous improvement strategies
57 Activity: Prepare a closeout report for a field development project
58 Capstone: Complete petroleum project management plan
59 Integrated assessment covering FDP, economics, risk, cost & execution
