Deepwater Exploration Management


Trainer(s): Gary Ingram
Duration: 1-2 days

 

Setting the scene for success

Scope & intent of the course

Personal introductions & Expectations

Strategic Approach for Deepwater exploration – Setting the Scene

  • Recognising the need for Deepwater exploration
  • ESG and its influence on Deepwater Exploration Strategy
  • Setting strategic goals and recognising the scale of the challenge

Long term planning

  • What do you want from Deepwater exploration?
  • What timeline/urgency is required
  • What is the critical concern – CAPEX or Schedule?
  • Setting up joint ventures
  • Planning for appraisal in the event of a discovery
  • Contracting and procurement considerations

Portfolio management exercise (breakout in teams)

  • Team exercise to model the contribution from deepwater exploration
  • Portfolio simulation with simple stochastic tool
  • Recognise the outcomes with and without Deepwater exploration

Technical critical success factors

  • Data quality and richness
  • Seismic data – acquisition & processing
  • Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators
  • Non-seismic data
  • Pressures and Seals
  • Reservoir identification
  • Petroleum systems modelling

Leadership

  • Deepwater exploration Leadership – key requirements
  • Managing upwards the risks and outcomes of Deepwater
  • Managing costs and aligning CFO

Organisation & Operating Model

  • Exploration Organisations & Competitor analysis
  • Partnerships & Joint Ventures
  • Operator or Non-Operator
  • Capability in-house or outsourced

Capability & Competence Management

  • Skills & Competence required for Deepwater exploration
  • Developing competence

Closing session

  • Lessons learned
  • Reflect on expectations for the course

 

  1. Learning Methods or Course Approach
  • Lectures
  • Plenary discussions
  • Breakout Sessions

 

  1. Target Audience / Industry

Team Leaders, Managers, and advisors in Exploration, New Ventures and Business Development.

 

Course Level

Intermediate and Advanced.