Master's Degree in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries
English
Credits: 60 ECTS
PRESENTATION
This program focuses on the essential characteristics of the Oil & Gas sector as a means of improving understanding of its nature and how it operates worldwide. All of the academic content is based on the most up-to-date insights of the authors, who are leading figures in the industry from international organizations, companies, corporations, manufacturers, and other entities. These experiences and perspectives have been compiled from a wide range of publications (books and magazines) and online sources.
Objectives
The main goals of this program include understanding how these industries operate, their current status and trends, R&D, and their development projections for the coming decades. To this end, extensive academic material will be provided to help students understand the mechanisms for obtaining raw materials, the associated transformation processes for producing high-value products, and the key concepts and phases of project management.In addition, the program explores the engineering and design of industrial plants, the equipment and materials used in these processes, transportation and storage, the markets, types of international trade, contract types, and other management aspects that typically govern these industries.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Historical Evolution of the Oil Industry
Historical Evolution of the Gas Industry
Reserves, Production, and Consumption of Oil and Gas
Geopolitics and Global Factors
International Companies and References
Concept of “commodities”
Value Chain
Oil Value Chain
Gas Value Chain
Vertical Integration and Transfer Pricing
Upstream
Exploration, Drilling, and Production Techniques
Midstream
Downstream
Safety, Risks, and the Environment
O&G traffic
Chartering Arrangements
Charter Policies
Other chartering options
Documentation
Crude Oils (I)
Crude Oils (II)
Crude Oils (III)
Refining Processes (I)
Refining Processes (II)
Refining Schemes (I)
Refining Schemes (II)
Refining Products (I)
Refining Products (II)
Margin and Profitability
Bioenergy
Biofuels
Bioethanol & Biodiesel
SAF & Biogas
Biorefineries
HSE & CO2 Emissions
Oil Industry: Short- and Medium-Term Projections
Crude Oil Markets
Refining product markets
Biofuel Markets
Composition and Properties
Exploration and Production Techniques
Types of Reservoirs and Characterization
Extraction Techniques
Fracking
Natural Gas Value Chain
Gas Processing
Liquefaction
Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas
Regasification
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage
Offshore installations
Gas System and Distribution
Marketing, Regulation, and Markets
HSE and natural gas and natural gas liquids applications
Energy Transition and Global Position
European Green Deal & LATAM Green
Net-zero emissions by 2050
Natural Gas: Central to the Energy Transition
Circular economy. Natural gas and hydrogen
Introduction. Fundamentals of the Petrochemical Industry
Major Petrochemical Compounds
Plastics
Global Petrochemical Outlook
Petrochemical companies
Methane Chain (I). Methanol
Methane Chain (II). Ammonia
Ethylene Chain (I)
Ethylene Chain (II)
Petrochemical Market: Methane and Ethylene Chains
Propylene chain (I)
Propylene chain (II)
Chains of Fractions C4 and C5 (I)
Chains of Fractions C4 and C5 (II)
Petrochemical market. Propylene chains and C4 and C5 fractions
Aromatic Chains
Benzene Chain
Toluene Chain
Xylene Chain
Aromatic Chains Market
Market Positions
Energy Markets
The Market During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Qualities. Benchmarking
Price Formulas
The Oil Refining Business
Current Situation and Outlook for the Industry
Supply to a refining system
Oil Purchase Contracts
Natural Gas Purchase Contracts
Derivative instruments
Futures Markets
Options contract
Non-organized markets
Price Coverage
Organization of a Trading Department
Evolution of Trading Practices
Risk Management
Price Forecasting Techniques
Courses in Chartist and Technical Analysis
What is a project?
Project Definition and Scope
Phases of Project Engineering
Basic diagrams in a project
Construction and Commissioning
Layout, General Information, and Equipment
Distribution of equipment in the plant. On-site layout
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