1. Introduction to the Energy Transition

• Global shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy

• Key drivers: climate change, policy, technology, and market dynamics

• The evolving role of oil & gas professionals in a net-zero future

2. Overview of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

• Hydrogen fundamentals: properties and production methods

• Types of hydrogen: grey, blue, and green

• Applications in transport, power generation, and industrial use

3. Hydrogen Production Technologies

• Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) and Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS)

• Electrolysis using renewable electricity

• Emerging production methods (biomass gasification, methane pyrolysis)

4. Hydrogen Storage and Transportation

• Challenges in hydrogen compression and liquefaction

• Pipeline transport and blending with natural gas

• Storage technologies: underground, cryogenic, and metal hydrides

5. Integration of Renewables with Oil & Gas Operations

• Solar and wind power for upstream and downstream facilities

• Hybrid energy systems for remote operations

• Case studies of renewable-powered oilfields

6. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

• Importance of CCUS in decarbonizing oil & gas operations

• CO₂ capture technologies and storage methods

• CCUS value chains and project examples

7. Energy Transition Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

• Diversification into renewable energy portfolios

• Reducing emissions from existing assets

• Collaboration and investment in clean technology startups

8. Economic and Policy Perspectives

• Global and regional energy transition policies (EU, US, Middle East, Asia)

• Incentives, carbon pricing, and green financing

• Economic opportunities and challenges in transitioning portfolios

9. Skills and Competencies for the Future Workforce

• Emerging skills in hydrogen and renewable project management

• Cross-disciplinary knowledge: engineering, sustainability, and digitalization

• Reskilling pathways for oil & gas professionals

10. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration

• Linking sustainability with corporate strategy

• Reporting and performance measurement frameworks

• Stakeholder engagement and transparency

11. Case Studies and Industry Best Practices

• Hydrogen and renewable integration projects from global operators

• Lessons learned from successful energy transition initiatives

• Comparative analysis of energy transition models

12. Module Summary and Workshop

• Recap of hydrogen, renewables, and energy transition concepts

• Group exercise: designing a low-carbon strategy for an oil & gas company

• Q&A and reflection session