Course overview
Built for practitioners who already know the basics, this advanced course takes Upstream Contracts and Production Sharing Agreements further: complex and non-routine scenarios, advanced analysis methods, troubleshooting, optimisation and the lessons learned from real failures.
Every day combines expert input with hands-on case work drawn from major projects and operating sites, so participants can make better technical and business decisions immediately.
Learning objectives
- Analyse complex, non-routine situations in Upstream Contracts and Production Sharing Agreements
- Select and apply advanced analysis and evaluation methods
- Troubleshoot problems and identify root causes
- Optimise performance, cost and risk
- Transfer lessons learned from real case studies to your own site
Who should attend
Petroleum, process, production and drilling engineers, operators, supervisors and managers in upstream, midstream and downstream companies.
Daily outline
- Day 1Review of key concepts and advanced theory
- Day 2Complex scenarios and advanced analysis methods
- Day 3Troubleshooting, failures and lessons learned
- Day 4Optimisation, performance and decision-making
- Day 5Regional case studies and final assessment
Training methodology
Interactive instructor-led sessions, worked examples, group exercises, real case studies, daily quizzes and pre/post assessments. Online sessions run live with the instructor, with recordings and digital materials. Selected practical skills can be practised in immersive virtual-reality simulations on request.
Certificate: ITQAN Global Training certificate of completion for participants who meet attendance requirements and pass the assessment.
Dates and venues 2027–2030
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–22 Jan 2027 | Dubai | $5,250 | Register |
| 3–7 May 2027 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 13–17 Sep 2027 | Johannesburg | $5,250 | Register |
| 10–14 Apr 2028 | Cape Town | $5,250 | Register |
| 5–9 Jun 2028 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 2–6 Oct 2028 | Abu Dhabi | $5,250 | Register |
| 12–16 Mar 2029 | Rome | $5,250 | Register |
| 16–20 Jul 2029 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 14–18 Oct 2029 | Manama | $5,250 | Register |
| 11–15 Mar 2030 | Seoul | $5,250 | Register |
| 5–9 Aug 2030 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Rome | $5,250 | Register |
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