Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Oil & Gas Technology and Management

The Post Graduate/Executive Diploma in Oil & Gas Technology Management is a specialized industry-centric programme designed to build expertise in upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas operations, integrated project management, and energy economics. The course offers in-depth understanding of hydrocarbon exploration, production, refining, transportation, trading, and global petroleum markets. It integrates key sustainability frameworks, environmental compliance, digital oilfields, and energy transition strategies.

Participants will gain practical insights through case studies on global energy trends, major oilfield operations, refinery projects, and policy impacts. This programme is ideal for engineers, managers, policy professionals, and consultants aiming to lead or transition into high-impact roles within the oil & gas sector.

Programme Structure:

 Module 1: Global Oil & Gas Industry Overview

• Structure and sectors (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
• Global oil reserves, production, and consumption
• Key players: NOCs, IOCs, and global trading dynamics Case Study: Evolution of Saudi Aramco – From Nationalization to IPO

 Module 2: Hydrocarbon Exploration & Geosciences

• Basics of petroleum geology and basin analysis
• Exploration technologies: seismic, logging, core analysis
• Reserve classification (P1, P2, P3) and basin modelling Case Study: Deepwater discoveries in Brazil’s Santos Basin

 Module 3: Drilling Engineering & Well Operations

• Drilling fluids, casing, cementing, and BOP
• Directional, horizontal, and ERD drilling
• Real-time drilling data monitoring and analytics Case Study: Learning from the Macondo Blowout – BP Deepwater Horizon

Module 4: Reservoir Engineering & Production Systems

• Reservoir drive mechanisms and simulation
• Production techniques and artificial lift
• Well stimulation and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) Case Study: Ghawar Field (Saudi Arabia) – Optimizing Production in a Giant Field

Module 5: Refining Technologies & Petrochemicals

• Refining operations: distillation, cracking, treating
• Petrochemical feedstocks and products
• Emissions control and refinery integration Case Study: Reliance Jamnagar Refinery – World’s Largest Integrated Facility

Module 6: LNG, Transportation & Supply Chain Logistics

• LNG liquefaction, regasification, and storage
• Pipeline and marine transportation systems
• Inventory, terminals, and trading logistics Case Study: Qatar’s LNG Supply Chain Model

 Module 7: Oil Trading, Pricing & Risk Management

• Crude benchmarks: Brent, WTI, Dubai
• Futures, options, hedging strategies
• Price volatility, geopolitical risks, and OPEC+ Case Study: 2020 Oil Price Crash – COVID-19 & Futures Negative Pricing

 Module 8: Health, Safety & Environmental Management (HSE)

• HSE regulations and risk assessments
• Emergency response planning and audits
• Carbon footprint, flaring, and spill management Case Study: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill – Environmental and Legal Impact

Module 9: Digital Oilfield & Energy Transition

• IoT, SCADA, and AI in oilfield operations
• Predictive maintenance and remote monitoring
• Energy efficiency, net-zero, and CCUS Case Study: Shell’s Digital Twin in North Sea Operations

Module 10: Petroleum Economics, Policy & Sustainability

• Oil & gas contracts, PSCs, fiscal regimes
• International energy law and policy frameworks
• ESG in hydrocarbon business and carbon markets Case Study: Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Global Oil Policy

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

– Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.

– Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.

– All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.

– Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.

– At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.

– All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Oil & Gas Technology Management by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the web page as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

Future Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme are equipped to take on roles such as:

• Drilling Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Field Development Analysts
• Refinery Project Managers, Energy Consultants, Oil Traders
• ESG & Sustainability Experts in Energy Transition Initiatives

Top Recruiters Include:

• Exploration & Production: ONGC, Cairn, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Oil India
• Refining & Petrochemicals: Reliance, HPCL, BPCL, Indian Oil
• Consulting Firms: EY Energy Division, Deloitte, Wood Mackenzie
• Policy & Research: PPAC, TERI, DGH, NITI Aayog

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Programme Fee Details

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