Estimating, Planning, and Scheduling of Oil & Gas Projects
About the Course
Estimating, Planning & Scheduling of Projects for Oil and Gas Production is a comprehensive 5-day course designed to equip professionals with the essential tools, methodologies, and leadership skills required to manage complex oil and gas projects from concept to successful delivery. Given the high-risk, capital-intensive nature of the energy sector, effective planning and scheduling are critical to ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business objectives.
This course explores the full project lifecycle in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on project sanctioning, stakeholder engagement, financial modeling, and risk management. Participants will examine real-world case studies, analyze reasons for project success and failure, and develop practical skills in estimating, scheduling, and communication.
Emphasis is also placed on project approval processes, feasibility assessments, and the development of business cases tailored to the regulatory and economic environments of oil and gas projects. Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain the capability to lead projects effectively, manage resources, and deliver measurable value in highly dynamic and challenging environments.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand project management fundamentals specific to the oil and gas industry, including project life cycles, stage gates, and approval processes.
- Develop strategic project business cases and apply decision-analysis techniques to support exploratory and investment decisions.
- Assess the macro-environment and stakeholder landscape to evaluate project feasibility, regulatory requirements, and institutional factors.
- Apply project financial modeling techniques, including structuring finance deals, evaluating credit risk, and performing DCF and rate-of-return analysis.
- Identify common reasons for project failure and develop strategies for successful project delivery, integration, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Define project success criteria and KPIs, create project charters, and effectively capture and manage project requirements.
- Enhance leadership and communication skills, guiding project teams toward collaboration, performance, and profitability.
- Engage stakeholders effectively, use project dashboards, and present project decisions clearly and persuasively to project boards.
- Utilize industry-relevant estimating and planning techniques, including work breakdown structures and accurate scope development.
- Prepare for project delivery, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations, clear definition of needs, and robust project control mechanisms.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals involved in planning, managing, or executing oil and gas projects who seek to enhance their project delivery capabilities. It is especially beneficial for:
- Project Managers and Project Engineers
- Planning and Scheduling Engineers
- Cost Estimators and Cost Controllers
- Oil & Gas Executives and Decision-Makers
- Financial Analysts and Project Finance Professionals
- Operations Managers and Asset Managers
- Business Development and Strategy Professionals
- Regulators and Government Officials involved in energy project approvals
- Consultants and Advisors in the energy and infrastructure sectors
No prior experience in detailed project estimation or scheduling is required, but a basic understanding of oil and gas operations or project environments will help participants fully benefit from the course content.
Course Program
- 1. Concepts of Project Management & Intricacies of Project Approval in Oil & Gas Industry:
• Projects and Programs
• Project Life Cycles and Stage Gates
• Project Sanctioning and Approval Process. (PSAP) for the Oil & Gas Industry
• Development of the Strategic Project Business Case
• Project Identification–Awareness of accountability of Project Ideas
• Exploratory decision-analysis.
Picture | Starting Date | Price | Location | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14/07/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
21/07/2025 | 2249 $ | Istanbul | ||
21/07/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
28/07/2025 | 2999 $ | London (UK) | ||
28/07/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
04/08/2025 | 2499 $ | Dubai (UAE) | ||
11/08/2025 | 2499 $ | Dubai (UAE) | ||
11/08/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
18/08/2025 | 2249 $ | Cairo (Egypt) | ||
18/08/2025 | 2499 $ | Muscat (Oman) | ||
25/08/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
25/08/2025 | 2249 $ | Istanbul (Turkey) | ||
01/09/2025 | 2499$ | Dubai (UAE) | ||
01/09/2025 | 3699$ | Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||
07/09/2025 | 2499 $ | Doha (Qatar) | ||
15/09/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
21/09/2025 | 2249 $ | Cairo (Egypt) | ||
22/09/2025 | 2999 $ | London (UK) | ||
29/09/2025 | 2499 $ | Dubai (UAE) | ||
06/10/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
13/10/2025 | 2499 $ | Muscat (Oman) | ||
13/10/2025 | 1499 $ | Online | ||
19/10/2025 | 2499 $ | Doha |