PROJECT EXECUTION FOR THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
Delivering Complex Energy Projects Safely, On Time, and Within Budget
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Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 – 12 Dec 2025 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Executing oil and gas projects demands rigorous planning, coordination, and control due to the sector’s high capital intensity, regulatory complexity, and operational risk. From upstream exploration to downstream processing, project leaders must manage multidisciplinary teams, tight schedules, and fluctuating markets while maintaining safety and quality.
This 5-day intensive course equips professionals in the oil and gas industry with practical tools, methodologies, and leadership capabilities to successfully execute projects of any scale. Participants will explore stage-gate frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and performance tracking to ensure project success across the value chain.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply structured project execution models specific to oil and gas projects
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, and HSE requirements effectively
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Mitigate execution risks and handle project changes
• Ensure successful project delivery through performance monitoring and quality assurance
Key Benefits of Attending
• To deliver capital-intensive projects with greater efficiency and predictability
• To reduce schedule overruns, cost escalations, and compliance failures
• To enhance cross-functional collaboration during execution phases
• To meet stakeholder expectations in complex operational environments
• To align execution with safety, sustainability, and production targets
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project managers, engineers, and execution leads in oil & gas
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) coordinators
• Operations, maintenance, and field development teams
• HSE, quality, and procurement officers involved in project delivery
• Professionals involved in offshore, onshore, and downstream projects
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Project execution planning and interface management
• Contractor supervision and schedule control
• HSE integration and compliance assurance
• Cost control and change order handling
• Practical tools for monitoring KPIs and project health
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved project delivery performance and ROI
• Reduced delays, claims, and rework through proactive control
• Stronger alignment across technical, commercial, and field teams
• Increased operational readiness and safety compliance
• Better management of external interfaces and execution risks
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Oil & gas project lifecycles, execution phases, and critical success factors
• Case Studies – Lessons learned from upstream, midstream, and downstream project execution
• Workshops – Schedule control, risk mapping, and contractor evaluation exercises
• Peer Exchange – Experience sharing across asset types and execution models
• Tools – Execution checklists, interface registers, dashboards, and stakeholder maps
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Project Execution in Oil & Gas
Module 1: Overview of Oil & Gas Project Execution Phases (07:30 – 09:30)
• Stage-gate process and key deliverables by phase
Module 2: Project Scope Definition and Alignment (09:45 – 11:15)
• WBS, interface points, and stakeholder requirements
Module 3: Workshop – Developing a Project Execution Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Elements of a robust PEP with practical templates
Module 4: Governance and Execution Readiness Reviews (02:00 – 03:30)
• Assurance processes, reviews, and documentation
Day 2: Schedule, Cost, and Contract Management
Module 5: Project Scheduling and Progress Tracking (07:30 – 09:30)
• CPM, milestone tracking, and productivity monitoring
Module 6: Budgeting, Cost Estimation, and Forecasting (09:45 – 11:15)
• CapEx/Opex management and cost risk factors
Module 7: Workshop – Managing Change Orders and Variations (11:30 – 01:00)
• Change control and cost impact evaluation
Module 8: Contract Strategy and Execution Interfaces (02:00 – 03:30)
• EPC contracts, vendor coordination, and deliverable tracking
Day 3: HSE, Quality, and Risk Management
Module 9: Health, Safety & Environmental Management (07:30 – 09:30)
• Integration of HSE in project planning and execution
Module 10: Risk Identification and Mitigation Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
• Building and using project risk registers
Module 11: Workshop – Risk Mapping and Control Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Prioritizing technical, logistical, and safety risks
Module 12: Quality Assurance and Inspection Coordination (02:00 – 03:30)
• QA/QC programs, inspections, and compliance checks
Day 4: Resource, Stakeholder & Communication Management
Module 13: Project Team and Resource Management (07:30 – 09:30)
• Workforce planning, rotations, and skills alignment
Module 14: Communication, Reporting, and Documentation (09:45 – 11:15)
• Progress reports, stakeholder engagement, and dashboards
Module 15: Workshop – Stakeholder Mapping and Communication Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Tailoring updates and escalation channels
Module 16: Leadership in Project Execution (02:00 – 03:30)
• Decision-making, accountability, and field leadership
Day 5: Commissioning, Handover, and Lessons Learned
Module 17: Pre-Commissioning and Startup Planning (07:30 – 09:30)
• System completions, handover readiness, and punch lists
Module 18: Project Closeout and Post-Execution Review (09:45 – 11:15)
• Documentation, turnover packages, and lessons learned
Module 19: Workshop – Final Execution Review and KPI Dashboard (11:30 – 01:00)
• Reviewing performance metrics against project goals
Module 20: Final Wrap-Up and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Q&A, feedback, and personal action planning
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Project Execution for the Oil & Gas Industry, validating their expertise in managing project execution phases effectively and aligning delivery with operational, safety, and financial objectives.