1. Overview of the Oil & Gas Industry

• Global significance of the oil and gas sector

• Key players: operators, service companies, regulators

• Role in energy supply and economic development

2. Understanding the Value Chain Concept

• Definition of the value chain in oil and gas

• How upstream, midstream, and downstream activities are interconnected

3. Upstream Sector: Exploration and Production

• Geological surveys and seismic studies

• Drilling operations and well completion

• Production and recovery methods

• Onshore vs. offshore operations

4. Midstream Sector: Transportation and Storage

• Crude oil and natural gas gathering systems

• Pipelines, tankers, and LNG transport

• Storage terminals and safety considerations

• Role of logistics and infrastructure

5. Downstream Sector: Refining and Marketing

• Refining processes and conversion of crude oil to products

• Petrochemical production and product distribution

• Marketing and retail (fuel stations, end-users)

6. Supporting Industries and Services

• Equipment manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance

• HSE management and quality assurance

• IT, finance, and human resource support

7. Economic and Environmental Considerations

• Market trends and global energy demand

• Environmental challenges and sustainability efforts

• Transition towards renewable energy

8. Key Regulatory and Safety Standards

• International oil and gas regulations

• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) frameworks

• Importance of compliance and corporate responsibility

9. Emerging Technologies and Future Outlook

• Digitalization, automation, and AI in oil & gas

• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

• The role of innovation in the energy transition

10. Module Summary and Knowledge Check

• Review of key concepts

• Interactive Q&A or short quiz