Introduction to Process Safety in Oil & Gas

Introduction to Process Safety in Oil & Gas

Course schedule

Classroom Training:
DateVenueDurationPrice
18 - 22 May 2026London5 days£4,995
3 - 7 Aug 2026London5 days£4,995
19 - 23 Oct 2026London5 days£4,995

Please note: prices shown above are exclusive of VAT (20%).

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Course Overview

Delegates gain a comprehensive understanding of upstream oil and gas operations. The course covers exploration methods, drilling technology, and production processes. Participants learn to manage technical and environmental risks. The programme equips professionals to optimise exploration and production performance.

Who Should Attend

HSE and process professionals maintaining safety, risk, and reliability in oil and gas facilities. Past delegates have included:

  • HSE Managers
  • Process Safety Engineers
  • Risk Analysts
  • Compliance Officers
  • Operations Leaders

Course Outcomes

  • Understand process safety principles and hazard identification methodologies.
  • Implement control and mitigation systems to prevent major accidents.
  • Analyse root causes and learning outcomes from industry incidents.
  • Integrate safety culture and human factors into operational procedures.
  • Comply with international process safety standards and audits.

Course Topics

Principles of Process Safety

  • Understand the key principles of process safety in oil and gas operations.
  • Identify and control process hazards through systematic analysis.
  • Implement process safety management (PSM) frameworks effectively.
  • Promote a safety culture across operational teams and contractors.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

  • Develop robust emergency response and contingency plans.
  • Coordinate crisis management for onshore and offshore facilities.
  • Conduct risk-based drills and emergency scenario training.
  • Collaborate with regulatory bodies for compliance and readiness.

Strategic Risk Assessment in Oil and Gas

  • Identify and evaluate technical, financial, and geopolitical risks.
  • Develop risk registers for upstream and downstream operations.
  • Implement mitigation and contingency planning strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with international safety and environmental standards.

Oil & Gas Project Economics

  • Analyse project financials across exploration, production, and refining stages.
  • Calculate net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period.
  • Model profitability under different fiscal and taxation systems.
  • Apply decision-tree analysis for uncertain investment environments.

Global Oil & Gas Business Trends

  • Monitor evolving global energy demand and trade patterns.
  • Assess technology shifts and innovation in energy exploration.
  • Evaluate policy, regulatory, and environmental drivers affecting oil markets.
  • Explore diversification and strategic positioning in the global energy mix.

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