Your complete guide to a successful career in Oil & Gas from Udemy

Dear student,

Welcome to this online course on Oil & Gas.

This course is designed to give you a complete understanding of the Oil & Gas industry for a successful career.

The course uses up-to-date global statics and is organized into 6 parts :

>> PART 1 :..)

Major companies (ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, Total...)

Producing countries (OPEC and non-OPEC)

Provide a quick review of the scale of investments and profitability in the oil industry

>> PART 2 :..)

Review their main specifications and how these specifications evolved over time and for different countries

Describe the standard quality control tests performed in refineries and petrochemical plants, highlights the tests significance and the accuracy of the methods

Analyse the place of each petroleum product, the associated market trends and forecasts future prospects for production and demand

>> PART 3 :..)

>> PART 5 :..) and petroleum products (LPG, Gasoline, Gas oil, Fuel oil...)

Explain the role of various processing units in a refinery

Describe the main manufacturing schemes encountered in petroleum refining

>> PART 6 :

These documents contain everything you need to know about the Oil and Gas industry (Global trends, crude oil characteristics and properties, petroleum products properties and specifications, refining and petrochemical process schemes, layouts and much more...)

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So with no further ado, check out the free preview videos and the curriculum and we look forward to see you in the first section.

Also remember, as enrolled student you will have unlimited access to this material and one-on-one instructor support. So feel free to interact with us by email or simply ask us for help in the Q&A section. It will be our pleasure to help you and provide assistance.

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Learning objectives

Course #1 : gain a broad perspective of the global oil and gas industry and understand the role of oil in our life
Course #1 : discover the history of the oil industry from its earliest development at the end of the 19th century to the current situation
Course #1 : interpret the evolution of the factors affecting the energy supply and demand (crude prices, technology, reserves, geopolitics, geography, environment...)
Course #1 : identify the actors of the energy scene and their strategic guidelines (producer and consumer countries, national, independent and international oil companies, international organizations (opec, iea...))
Course #1 : describe the different types of energy resources (conventional, unconventional, renewable & fossil)
Course #1 : understand and appreciate the future energy challenges in terms of production and demand
Course #2 : grasp the main characteristics of petroleum products and their relevance for end-users
Course #2 : list the key properties for automotive fuels (now and in the future)
Course #2 : identify recent changes and future trends for the petroleum products’ specifications, markets and demand
Course #2 : identify the main trends of fuel evolution due to: new regulations and/or new motor technologies
Course #2 : understand how the main properties of each petroleum products are measured, checked and controlled using standard quality control tests
Course #2 : understand the tests significance and accuracy of the methods
Course #3 : review the different oil trading markets by type of transaction
Course #3 : summarize the operation of the physical and financial oil markets
Course #3 : review the different types of contracts: long term, spot and forward
Course #3 : understand how crude oil and petroleum products are traded
Course #3 : understand the pricing mechanism of crude oil and petroleum products
Course #3 : analyze the parameters which influence prices of crude oil and prices of petroleum products
Course #3 : review the different exchanges and their organization: the cases of nymex and ice
Course #3 : comprehend hedging techniques available for protection against fluctuations in prices
Course #3 : understand the principle of financial derivative products like swaps and options
Course #4 : gain a broad perspective of the global oil and gas business : supply and transportation

Course #4 : understand logistics and supply principles and practices
Course #4 : use worldscale reference to charter a ship and to calculate the profitability
Course #4 : understand how the commercial petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, fuel) are dispatched from the refineries to the market
Course #5 : comprehend the basic differences between exploration, refining and petrochemicals
Course #5 : understand the basics of the various refining processes
Course #5 : learn what crudes are made of and understand the chemical properties of their hydrocarbon components like paraffins, naphthenes, aromatics...
Course #5 : learn how the major refining processes work and interact with each other (distillation, isomerization, alkylation, catalytic reforming, hydrotreater, sulfur plant, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, delayed coking, asphalt/lube plant...)
Course #5 : understand how the main petroleum products are made (lpg, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, heating oil, heavy fuel, asphalts, lubricants...)
Course #5 : appreciate that aromatics are important to the petrochemical industry even though refineries are trying to minimize these in gasoline due to their toxic properties
Course #5 : appreciate that olefinic and aromatic petrochemical precursors are specialty chemicals produced by the refining processes
Course #6 : comprehend the basic differences between petroleum refining and petrochemicals
Course #6 : review the interactions with refining (objectives, advantages, flow and services exchanges…)
Course #6 : situate the petrochemical industry in its energy and geographic environment
Course #6 : explain the different steps of the petrochemical industry
Course #6 : understand the operating principles of the steam cracking process
Course #6 : know the origin and uses of the main olefinic and aromatic intermediates
Course #6 : know the main markets for olefins, c4 cuts and aromatics
Course #6 : know the opening on the petrochemistry of the main plastics
Course #6 : know the outlets and main industrial uses of olefinics, diolefinics and aromatics hydrocarbons
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Course #1 : gain a broad perspective of the global oil and gas industry and understand the role of oil in our life
Course #1 : discover the history of the oil industry from its earliest development at the end of the 19th century to the current situation
Course #1 : interpret the evolution of the factors affecting the energy supply and demand (crude prices, technology, reserves, geopolitics, geography, environment...)
Course #1 : identify the actors of the energy scene and their strategic guidelines (producer and consumer countries, national, independent and international oil companies, international organizations (opec, iea...))
Course #1 : describe the different types of energy resources (conventional, unconventional, renewable & fossil)
Course #1 : understand and appreciate the future energy challenges in terms of production and demand
Course #2 : grasp the main characteristics of petroleum products and their relevance for end-users
Course #2 : list the key properties for automotive fuels (now and in the future)
Course #2 : identify recent changes and future trends for the petroleum products’ specifications, markets and demand
Course #2 : identify the main trends of fuel evolution due to: new regulations and/or new motor technologies
Course #2 : understand how the main properties of each petroleum products are measured, checked and controlled using standard quality control tests
Course #2 : understand the tests significance and accuracy of the methods
Course #3 : review the different oil trading markets by type of transaction
Course #3 : summarize the operation of the physical and financial oil markets
Course #3 : review the different types of contracts: long term, spot and forward
Course #3 : understand how crude oil and petroleum products are traded
Course #3 : understand the pricing mechanism of crude oil and petroleum products
Course #3 : analyze the parameters which influence prices of crude oil and prices of petroleum products
Course #3 : review the different exchanges and their organization: the cases of nymex and ice
Course #3 : comprehend hedging techniques available for protection against fluctuations in prices
Course #3 : understand the principle of financial derivative products like swaps and options
Course #4 : gain a broad perspective of the global oil and gas business : supply and transportation
Course #4 : understand logistics and supply principles and practices
Course #4 : use worldscale reference to charter a ship and to calculate the profitability
Course #4 : understand how the commercial petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, fuel) are dispatched from the refineries to the market
Course #5 : comprehend the basic differences between exploration, refining and petrochemicals
Course #5 : understand the basics of the various refining processes
Course #5 : learn what crudes are made of and understand the chemical properties of their hydrocarbon components like paraffins, naphthenes, aromatics...
Course #5 : learn how the major refining processes work and interact with each other (distillation, isomerization, alkylation, catalytic reforming, hydrotreater, sulfur plant, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, delayed coking, asphalt/lube plant...)
Course #5 : understand how the main petroleum products are made (lpg, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, heating oil, heavy fuel, asphalts, lubricants...)
Course #5 : appreciate that aromatics are important to the petrochemical industry even though refineries are trying to minimize these in gasoline due to their toxic properties
Course #5 : appreciate that olefinic and aromatic petrochemical precursors are specialty chemicals produced by the refining processes
Course #6 : comprehend the basic differences between petroleum refining and petrochemicals
Course #6 : review the interactions with refining (objectives, advantages, flow and services exchanges…)
Course #6 : situate the petrochemical industry in its energy and geographic environment
Course #6 : explain the different steps of the petrochemical industry
Course #6 : understand the operating principles of the steam cracking process
Course #6 : know the origin and uses of the main olefinic and aromatic intermediates
Course #6 : know the main markets for olefins, c4 cuts and aromatics
Course #6 : know the opening on the petrochemistry of the main plastics
Course #6 : know the outlets and main industrial uses of olefinics, diolefinics and aromatics hydrocarbons
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Syllabus

ABOUT THIS COURSE BUNDLE

Overall introduction

COURSE #1 : ABOUT THE COURSE

Introduction

COURSE #1 : OIL IN OUR ECONOMIC LIFE

Oil in our economic life : Introduction

The role of oil in our economic life

COURSE #1 : THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OIL INDUSTRY

Centers of production and demand

Exploration risks

The importance of capital investment

Associations between companies

The concentration of production

COURSE #1 : A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE OIL INDUSTRY AND PETROLEUM REFINING

The beginnings of the oil industry

The Rockefeller era

The development of the oil industry

The world oil order before 1960

The formation of the OPEC and the 2 oil shocks

The consequences of the 2 oil shocks

The 1986 oil counter shock

The Gulf Crisis

The current situation

COURSE #1 : ENERGY, OIL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Energy equivalence

The world energy balance

Regional energy balances

Energy consumption and wealth

Energy consumption and price

COURSE #1 : ENERGY CONSUMPTION FORECAST

Energy consumption forecast

COURSE #1 : ENERGY RESOURCES

Energy resources

COURSE #1 : PRODUCTION OF OIL AND GAS

The historical development

The current position

Future prospects

The production of natural gas

COURSE #1 : THE PLAYERS OF THE OIL SCENE

The consuming countries

OPEC

The major oil companies

COURSE #1 : INVESTMENTS

Facts and figures

COURSE #1 : PROFITABILITY

COURSE #1 : CONCLUSION OF PART 1

Conclusion of part 1

COURSE #2 : ABOUT THE COURSE

COURSE #2 : PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Many products, many applications

Various classifications

Specifications

COURSE #2 : THE DEMAND FOR OIL PRODUCTS

Current consumptions

How consumption changed - Overview

How consumption changed by market sector

How consumption changed - Automotive fuels

Demand for automotive fuels

The automotive vehicle fleet

Gasoline or Gas Oil ?

Future demand for gasoline and gas oil

Consumption of automotive fuels - Income and price

COURSE #2 : GASOLINE

Octane number

Vapor pressure

Relative density

Various gasoline grades with # octane numbers

Unleaded gasoline

US oxygenated and reformulated gasolines

Europe : The Auto Oil Programme

COURSE #2 : GAS OIL

Main characteristics

Auto-ignition and Cetane Index

Cold temperature performance

Sulfur content

Appearance

COURSE #2 : HEATING GAS OIL

Generalities

The market for heating gas oil

COURSE #2 : HEAVY FUEL OIL

Heavy fuel oil consumption

COURSE #2 : LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS - LPG

LPG production

The market for LPG

COURSE #2 : NAPHTHA AND PETROCHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS

Naphtha and petrochemical feedstock

COURSE #2 : JET FUEL

The market for jet fuel

COURSE #2 : LUBRICATING OIL

The market for lubricating oil

Some technical aspects

COURSE #2 : BITUMEN / ASPHALTS

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores the history of the oil industry, which is standard in this field

Teaches the fundamentals of the oil and gas industry, which helps learners understand the global energy landscape

Examines the supply and transportation of oil and gas, which is highly relevant to the global economy

Provides a comprehensive overview of petroleum products and their applications, which is useful for understanding the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry

Covers the basics of refining and petrochemicals, which is foundational for understanding the midstream sector of the oil and gas industry

Taught by WR Training, who are recognized for their work in the oil and gas industry

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Your complete guide to a successful career in Oil & Gas with these activities:

Organize and Summarize Key Concepts and Formulas

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Promotes active learning and knowledge consolidation.

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Review lecture notes, assignments, and quizzes
Identify key concepts and formulas
Create a structured document summarizing these concepts and formulas

Follow Tutorials on Oil and Gas Exploration Techniques

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Provides hands-on practice and deepens understanding of exploration methods.

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Search for online tutorials on oil and gas exploration techniques
Follow a tutorial on seismic exploration methods
Complete a tutorial on well logging techniques

Participate in a Study Group on Petroleum Refining

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Provides opportunities for peer learning, knowledge exchange, and improved understanding of downstream processes.

Browse courses on Petroleum Refining

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Join or establish a study group with peers
Review assigned chapters on petroleum refining
Engage in group discussions on key concepts and processes

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Assist Newer Students in Understanding Petrochemical Processes

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Reinforces own understanding while helping others grasp complex concepts.

Browse courses on Chemical Engineering

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Review and refresh knowledge of petrochemical processes
Pair up with a newer student or join a tutoring program
Provide guidance and assistance in understanding petrochemical reactions and processes

Develop a Presentation on the Environmental Impacts of Oil and Gas Production

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Synthesizes knowledge of environmental impacts and empowers students to communicate effectively on critical industry issues.

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Research various environmental impacts of oil and gas production
Identify case studies or industry examples
Develop a structured presentation outlining key findings and recommendations
Deliver the presentation to a small audience or submit it for review

Career center

Learners who complete Your complete guide to a successful career in Oil & Gas will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Refinery Operator

Refinery Operators operate and maintain refineries that produce gasoline, diesel fuel, and other products from crude oil. They use their knowledge of chemistry and engineering to ensure that refineries operate safely and efficiently. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the operation and maintenance of refineries.

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Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from the earth. They use their knowledge of geology and engineering to find and evaluate oil and gas reservoirs. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the design and operation of oil and gas wells.

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Oil and Gas Consultant

Oil and Gas Consultants provide advice to oil and gas companies on a variety of topics, including exploration, production, and refining. They use their knowledge of the oil and gas industry to help companies make informed decisions. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the provision of consulting services to oil and gas companies.

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Oil and Gas Analyst

Oil and Gas Analysts study the oil and gas industry. They use their knowledge of economics, engineering, and geology to analyze the supply and demand of oil and gas, as well as the financial performance of oil and gas companies. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the analysis of the oil and gas industry.

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Energy Economist

Energy Economists study the economic impact of energy, including oil and gas. They use their knowledge of economics and engineering to analyze the costs and benefits of different energy sources. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the analysis of the economic impact of energy.

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Energy Regulator

Energy Regulators regulate the energy sector, including the oil and gas industry. They use their knowledge of the energy sector to ensure that energy markets are fair and competitive. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the regulation of the oil and gas industry.

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Petrochemical Engineer

Petrochemical Engineers design and develop processes for the production of petrochemicals, which are used to make a wide range of products, including plastics, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. They use their knowledge of chemistry and engineering to design and optimize production processes. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the design and optimization of production processes for petrochemicals.

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Oil and Gas Lawyer

Oil and Gas Lawyers provide legal advice to oil and gas companies on a variety of topics, including contracts, regulations, and litigation. They use their knowledge of the oil and gas industry to help companies comply with applicable laws and regulations. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the provision of legal services to oil and gas companies.

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Piping Designer

Piping Designers design and layout piping systems for a variety of industries, including the oil and gas industry. They use their knowledge of fluid dynamics and engineering to ensure that piping systems are safe and efficient. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the design and layout of piping systems for oil and gas production, transportation, and refining.

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Oil and Gas Trader

Oil and Gas Traders buy and sell oil and gas on the spot and futures markets. They use their knowledge of the oil and gas industry to identify and execute profitable trades. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the trading of oil and gas.

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Process Engineer

Process Engineers design and develop processes for the production of chemicals, fuels, and other products. They use their knowledge of chemistry and engineering to design and optimize production processes. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the design and optimization of production processes for oil and gas refining.

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Oil and Gas Investment Banker

Oil and Gas Investment Bankers provide financial advice to oil and gas companies on a variety of topics, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and project financing. They use their knowledge of the oil and gas industry to help companies raise capital and make sound investment decisions. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the provision of investment banking services to oil and gas companies.

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Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineers design, build, and operate plants that produce chemicals, fuels, and other products. They use their knowledge of chemistry and engineering to develop new and improve existing processes. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the design and operation of chemical plants that produce these products.

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Energy Policy Analyst

Energy Policy Analysts develop and implement policies that affect the energy sector, including the oil and gas industry. They use their knowledge of the energy sector to develop policies that promote economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the development and implementation of energy policies.

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Energy Analyst

Energy Analysts study the supply and demand of energy, including oil and gas. They use their knowledge of economics and engineering to forecast future energy prices and trends. The course will help build a foundation in the basics of the oil and gas industry, including the different types of petroleum products, their properties, and how they are used. This knowledge can be applied to the analysis of energy supply and demand.

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