Greenfield Oil and Gas Development Planning Training Course

Greenfield Oil and Gas Development Planning Training Course

Introduction

Greenfield Oil and Gas Development Planning Training Course is designed to equip oil and gas professionals with the advanced technical knowledge, strategic planning capabilities, and commercial decision-making skills required to develop new oil and gas fields from initial discovery through project execution and production startup. This comprehensive training course explores field development planning, reservoir characterization, integrated asset modeling, conceptual engineering, front-end engineering design (FEED), facilities planning, production forecasting, and capital investment optimization. Participants will learn how to integrate subsurface evaluation, drilling strategies, production systems, processing facilities, pipeline infrastructure, and export solutions into technically robust and commercially viable development concepts.

The training emphasizes integrated project management, risk-based decision-making, life-cycle cost optimization, production system design, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance throughout the development process. Participants will examine how early-stage decisions influence capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), production performance, project schedules, and long-term asset value. The course also explores the application of digital twins, predictive analytics, advanced simulation, and data-driven decision support in modern field development planning. By the end of the program, participants will be better prepared to contribute to multidisciplinary development teams, strengthen investment proposals, improve project readiness, and support the successful delivery of new oil and gas assets in onshore, offshore, deepwater, and remote operating environments.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the principles and stages of greenfield oil and gas development planning, from discovery appraisal to first oil or first gas.
2. Conduct integrated reservoir characterization and subsurface uncertainty assessment to support development decisions.
3. Evaluate alternative field development concepts using technical, operational, environmental, and commercial criteria.
4. Develop integrated field development plans (FDPs) that align reservoir performance with facilities and production requirements.
5. Apply production forecasting and reservoir simulation techniques to estimate recoverable reserves and long-term production profiles.
6. Optimize well placement, drilling sequences, completion strategies, and well delivery schedules.
7. Assess surface facilities, processing capacity, utilities, storage, and export infrastructure requirements.
8. Apply CAPEX, OPEX, NPV, IRR, and economic sensitivity analysis to evaluate project profitability.
9. Identify and manage technical, commercial, environmental, and execution risks using structured risk assessment methods.
10. Integrate digital oilfield technologies, data analytics, and AI-enabled decision support into development planning workflows.
11. Incorporate carbon management, methane reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability into project design.
12. Develop realistic project execution schedules, procurement strategies, contracting plans, and commissioning frameworks.
13. Prepare and communicate investment-ready development recommendations supported by technical evidence, economic analysis, and risk-based decision-making.

Target Audience

1. Petroleum and Reservoir Engineers responsible for reservoir evaluation, recovery strategies, and production forecasting.
2. Field Development and Asset Planning Managers overseeing integrated development strategies and asset value creation.
3. Drilling and Well Engineering Professionals involved in well design, drilling programs, and completion planning.
4. Facilities and Process Engineers responsible for production facilities, processing systems, and infrastructure design.
5. Project Managers and Project Engineers coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
6. Oil and Gas Economists and Investment Analysts conducting project valuation, economic modeling, and investment assessments.
7. HSE, Environmental, and Sustainability Professionals supporting regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, and emissions management.
8. Oil and Gas Executives, Consultants, and Business Development Specialists involved in project screening, investment decisions, partnerships, and portfolio planning.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Greenfield Oil and Gas Development

• Overview of greenfield, brownfield, and frontier exploration developments.
• Oil and gas project life cycle: discovery, appraisal, concept selection, development, and production.
• Key drivers of field development strategy and commercial viability.
• Roles of subsurface, wells, facilities, operations, commercial, and project delivery teams.
• Development milestones, investment gates, regulatory approvals, and project assurance.
• Case Study: Evaluate a newly discovered onshore oil field and identify the technical and commercial activities required to progress from discovery to a preliminary development concept.

Module 2: Reservoir Characterization and Subsurface Evaluation

• Geological interpretation, seismic data analysis, and structural modeling.
• Petrophysical evaluation, reservoir properties, fluid characterization, and pressure analysis.
• Estimation of hydrocarbons initially in place and recoverable reserves.
• Reservoir uncertainty, data gaps, appraisal well planning, and uncertainty reduction.
• Integration of geological models, reservoir simulation, and production forecasts.
• Case Study: Assess an offshore discovery with uncertain reservoir connectivity and compare appraisal strategies to reduce uncertainty before approving major development expenditure.

Module 3: Field Development Concept Selection and Optimization

• Identification of alternative field development concepts and production strategies.
• Evaluation of onshore, offshore, subsea, platform-based, and floating production solutions.
• Well count, well spacing, production capacity, and recovery strategy optimization.
• Concept screening using technical feasibility, economics, schedule, and risk criteria.
• Application of decision matrices, value-of-information analysis, and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Case Study: Compare a fixed offshore platform with a subsea tieback and a floating production system for a remote oil discovery, considering reservoir size, water depth, distance to infrastructure, and project economics.

Module 4: Well Development, Drilling, and Production Planning

• Development well planning, placement, trajectory design, and drilling sequence optimization.
• Selection of drilling rigs, well construction methods, and completion technologies.
• Well deliverability, production testing, artificial lift, and flow assurance considerations.
• Production forecasting, plateau management, and decline curve analysis.
• Integration of drilling schedules with facilities readiness and first production targets.
• Case Study: Develop a preliminary drilling and production schedule for a gas-condensate field, balancing rig availability, well deliverability, completion costs, and production commitments.

Module 5: Surface Facilities, Processing, and Export Infrastructure

• Preliminary design of oil, gas, and water production and processing facilities.
• Separation, dehydration, compression, gas treatment, and produced-water management.
• Pipeline routing, storage systems, export terminals, and infrastructure connectivity.
• Utilities, power generation, instrumentation, control systems, and facility reliability.
• Capacity sizing, modularization, constructability, and future expansion considerations.
• Case Study: Design a conceptual facilities and export strategy for a remote onshore gas field, comparing an export pipeline with an alternative development concept that includes local processing and gas utilization.

Module 6: Project Economics, Investment Analysis, and Commercial Evaluation

• Development CAPEX estimation, operating cost forecasting, and life-cycle costing.
• Cash-flow modeling, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period.
• Oil and gas price assumptions, fiscal terms, royalties, taxes, and production-sharing arrangements.
• Sensitivity analysis, scenario modeling, break-even prices, and economic uncertainty.
• Investment ranking, portfolio optimization, financing considerations, and final investment decision (FID).
• Case Study: Evaluate two competing field development plans under different oil price, production, and capital-cost scenarios to determine which concept offers the strongest risk-adjusted economic value.

Module 7: Risk Management, Sustainability, and Digital Development Planning

• Identification and quantification of subsurface, engineering, execution, and market risks.
• Quantitative risk analysis, probabilistic modeling, contingency planning, and risk registers.
• Environmental and social impact assessment, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Carbon emissions forecasting, methane reduction, energy efficiency, and carbon management.
• Application of digital twins, AI-enabled analytics, integrated asset models, and real-time decision support.
• Case Study: Conduct a preliminary risk and sustainability assessment for a proposed offshore development, identifying measures to address reservoir uncertainty, schedule delays, methane emissions, and environmental sensitivity.

Module 8: Integrated Field Development Plan and Project Execution

• Preparation of an integrated field development plan and supporting technical documentation.
• Front-end engineering design (FEED), engineering deliverables, and design-basis development.
• Project scheduling, procurement planning, contracting strategies, and supply-chain management.
• Construction, installation, commissioning, operational readiness, and first production planning.
• Project governance, performance monitoring, stage-gate reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Case Study: Develop a preliminary integrated field development plan for a hypothetical greenfield asset, incorporating subsurface assumptions, well count, facilities concept, cost estimates, production forecasts, risk mitigation, and an execution schedule.

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

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Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.