Navigating Complexity: Oil and Gas Project Management (PMI or PRINCE2 aligned) Training Course

Introduction

Oil and gas projects, from complex exploration campaigns and mega-scale infrastructure developments to intricate refinery expansions and decommissioning initiatives, are characterized by their immense scale, high capital investment, technical complexity, extended timelines, and inherent risks. Successfully delivering these projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards demands highly specialized project management expertise. Traditional project management methodologies must be adapted to address the unique challenges of the oil and gas sector, including volatile market conditions, stringent regulatory environments, and diverse stakeholder landscapes.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of project management principles, aligned with either PMI (Project Management Institute) or PRINCE2 methodologies, specifically tailored for the oil and gas industry. From exploring project lifecycle phases and scope management to mastering risk assessment, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring, you will gain the expertise to lead and manage complex oil and gas projects effectively. This empowers you to enhance project predictability, optimize resource utilization, mitigate risks, and strategically contribute to the successful execution and profitability of capital projects in this critical sector.

Target Audience

  • Project Managers and Project Engineers in Oil & Gas.
  • Project Controls Professionals (Planners, Schedulers, Cost Controllers).
  • Engineering Managers and Discipline Leads.
  • Procurement and Contracts Professionals.
  • Construction Managers and Supervisors.
  • Business Development Managers involved in Project Bidding.
  • Risk Management Specialists.
  • Senior Management seeking to improve Project Delivery.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of project management as applied to oil and gas projects.
  • Grasp the key phases of the oil and gas project lifecycle (e.g., Feasibility, FEED, EPC, Commissioning).
  • Analyze various project management knowledge areas (e.g., scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality).
  • Comprehend the importance of effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Evaluate different project delivery models common in the oil and gas industry.
  • Develop practical skills in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
  • Navigate the complexities of risk management and change control in large-scale projects.
  • Formulate robust strategies for leading successful oil and gas projects, aligned with industry best practices.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Oil and Gas Project Management
  • Definition of a project and project management in the oil and gas context.
  • Characteristics of oil and gas projects: complexity, capital intensity, risk, long duration.
  • Overview of project management methodologies (PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2 principles).
  • Project success criteria in the oil and gas industry.
  • Role of the Project Manager and project team.
  1. Oil and Gas Project Lifecycle
  • Concept/Feasibility Study: initial idea, economic screening.
  • Front-End Engineering Design (FEED): detailed scope, cost estimate, schedule.
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC): detailed design, procurement, fabrication, installation.
  • Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU): testing, handover.
  • Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Decommissioning.
  • Decision Gates and project stage-gates.
  1. Project Integration Management
  • Developing the project charter and project management plan.
  • Directing and managing project work.
  • Monitoring and controlling project work.
  • Performing integrated change control.
  • Closing the project or phase.
  1. Project Scope Management
  • Defining project scope and requirements.
  • Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Scope validation and control.
  • Managing scope changes and creep.
  • Deliverables management.
  1. Project Schedule Management
  • Defining activities and sequencing.
  • Estimating activity durations.
  • Developing the project schedule: Gantt charts, Critical Path Method (CPM).
  • Schedule compression techniques.
  • Schedule control and progress reporting.
  1. Project Cost Management
  • Estimating costs: conceptual, FEED, definitive estimates.
  • Budgeting and cost baseline.
  • Cost control and earned value management (EVM).
  • Contingency and management reserves.
  • Life Cycle Costing (LCC).
  1. Project Risk Management
  • Identifying project risks: technical, commercial, environmental, political.
  • Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
  • Risk response planning: mitigation, avoidance, transfer, acceptance.
  • Monitoring and controlling risks.
  • Risk registers and risk workshops.
  1. Project Procurement Management
  • Planning procurement: make-or-buy decisions.
  • Conducting procurements: tendering, contracting.
  • Contract types: Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Unit Rate, EPC, EPCM.
  • Administering and closing procurements.
  • Supply chain management in oil and gas projects.
  1. Project Quality Management and HSE
  • Planning quality: quality standards, metrics.
  • Performing quality assurance and quality control.
  • Quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
  • Integrating HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) into project management.
  • Safety in Design (SID).
  1. Project Communication, Stakeholder, and Human Resource Management
  • Planning and managing project communications.
  • Identifying and engaging project stakeholders.
  • Managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Project team acquisition, development, and management.
  • Leadership and team building in complex projects.
  • Future trends: Digitalization, AI in PM, Agile methodologies in oil & gas.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

Navigating Complexity: Oil And Gas Project Management (pmi Or Prince2 Aligned) Training Course in Luxembourg
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