1. Visualizing the J-Curve: Financial Foundations of Oil and Gas Projects

2. CAPEX vs. OPEX: Managing Costs Across the Asset Lifecycle

3. Time Value of Money: NPV, IRR and Investment Decisions

4. Basin Analysis and Seismic Hunting: Uncovering Subsurface Potential

5. Wildcat Drilling and Geological Risk: Testing the Unknown

6. Appraisal and Classifying the Prize: Proving Commerciality

7. Concept Selection and FEED: Designing the Development Blueprint

8. Passing the Gates: The Final Investment Decision (FID)

9. Mega-Project Logistics and EPC Contracting: Executing the Build

10. First Oil and Reservoir Management: Maximizing Production

11. Asset Integrity and Local Supply Chain Entry: Sustaining Operations

12. Fiscal Regimes and Revenue Sharing: Following the Money

13. The Economic Limit and Abandonment Triggers: Ending Production

14. Plugging and Abandonment: Engineering for a Clean Exit

15. Asset Retirement Obligations and Escrow: Funding the Cleanup

16. Repurposing and Legacy Liabilities: Beyond Decommissioning

Have you ever wondered how an oil and gas project transforms from a risky exploration venture into a mature, revenue-generating asset and eventually, a major environmental responsibility? This course takes you inside the full lifecycle of an oil and gas asset, revealing the financial realities, technical milestones and shifting power dynamics that define each phase. By the end, you will understand how international oil companies, host governments and local suppliers interact and adapt as an asset moves from high-risk discovery to safe decommissioning. Whether you are starting your career or seeking a deeper understanding of the industry, this course will give you the knowledge to confidently explain each stage and its impact.