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Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry

An orientation to the whole industry for new entrants and support functions. Covers what hydrocarbons are and how they are formed, the upstream, midstream and downstream value chain, the companies and contracts that make it work, markets and pricing, and the health, safety, environmental and energy transition context.

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Modules
6
Lessons
25
Duration
3h 45m
Level
Beginner
Quizzes
6 graded
Enrolled
131
Industries

Course content

6 modules · 25 lessons · 3h 45m

Where oil and gas appear in daily life, the units and words people use, the main working settings, and where in the world the industry operates.

  • Oil and Gas in Everyday Life
    Preview
    8 min
  • Units, Measures and Industry Language8 min
  • Onshore and Offshore Operations8 min
  • Where in the World Oil and Gas Are Found8 min
  • Getting Started in the Industry quiz8 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

Oil and Gas Industry
Upstream
Midstream
Downstream
Energy

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Oil and Gas Operations · 6 courses

  1. 1Introduction to the Oil and Gas IndustryThis course
  2. 2Oil and Gas Processing FundamentalsFree
  3. 3Surface Production FacilitiesFree
  4. 4Process Plant OperationsFree
  5. 5Production Operations and Artificial LiftFree
  6. 6Gas Processing and Gas ConditioningFree

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