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Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

Duke University

The Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets course offers a comprehensive exploration of the oil and gas industry, delving into its operations and markets. This two-week program thoroughly examines the fundamental aspects of the industry and their impact on global markets, financial decisions, and policy-making.

The course comprises two distinct modules: Oil and Gas Operations and Technology, and Oil and Gas Industry Markets. In the first module, learners gain insights into the production process of oil and gas, from exploration to transport. The second module focuses on the market forces driving the industry, including costs, seasonal price impacts, and the role of oil reserves.

  • Gain an overview of the oil and gas industry's operations and markets
  • Understand the production process, exploration tools, and mineral rights acquisition
  • Explore drilling processes, production over time, and natural gas processing
  • Examine market forces, cost components, seasonal price impacts, and the future of oil and gas
  • Participate in quizzes, discussions, and a final project to reinforce learning

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Course Modules

This course consists of two modules: Oil and Gas Operations and Technology, and Oil and Gas Industry Markets. Gain insights into the industry's operations, market forces, and their impact on global markets.

Oil and Gas Operations and Technology

This module provides an in-depth exploration of the operations and technology involved in the oil and gas industry. Learners will gain comprehensive insights into the industry overview, sources, exploration tools, drilling processes, production, refining, and transport. The module also covers enhanced oil and gas production, processing natural gas, midstream operations, and liquefied natural gas.

Oil and Gas Industry Markets

In this module, participants will delve into the market forces driving the oil and gas industry. Topics covered include cost components, well drilling and production costs, revenue sharing, price elasticity, seasonal price impacts, constraints on prices, and types of prices. Additionally, the module explores resources versus reserves, access to conventional reserves, and different types of unconventional resources. Participants will also examine the future of oil and gas and gain insights into oil and gas company profiles.

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