1. Understanding Concessionary Systems in Upstream Oil and Gas

2. Production Sharing Contracts: Structure and Negotiation

3. Windfall Taxes and Resource Nationalism in Oil Economics

4. Crude Oil Markets and Downstream Price Drivers

5. Refining Schemes: Product Yields and Profitability

6. Operational Costs and Margin Analysis in Refining

7. Blending Constraints and Refinery Simulation

8. Optimization Tools: Linear Programming in Oil and Gas

9. Scheduling Operations: From Commercial Plan to Daily Execution

10. Investment Evaluation: Economic Analysis of Capital Projects

Have you ever wondered how a single dollar moves from deep underground reservoirs to the gas pump? This course unpacks the economic and legal forces that shape every stage of the oil and gas value chain. The program guides you through the major fiscal regimes, teaches you to evaluate both government and corporate interests and equips you with practical tools for analyzing refinery margins and investment decisions. By the end, you will have the confidence and skills to interpret contracts, optimize operations and make informed financial decisions in the global energy sector.