OIL & GAS 101

Summary

Invest in Your Team's Industry Knowledge
Whether you're onboarding new hires, developing emerging professionals, or helping employees gain a broader understanding of the energy value chain, Oil & Gas 101 provides a practical, high-level introduction to the oil and gas industry.

Hosted by Energy Workforce's Emerging Executives Committee, this two-day educational seminar is designed to help professionals understand the processes, technologies, and market drivers that power the industry.

Through presentations from experienced industry leaders, attendees will explore the full oil and gas value chain, from geology and drilling to completions, production, midstream operations, refining, energy markets, supply chain, and emerging technologies. Each session is designed to provide a broad understanding of the topic, making the program accessible to professionals with little or no prior industry experience.

Who Should Attend?
Oil & Gas 101 is ideal for:
HR, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Legal, and Administrative professionals supporting energy organizations
Early-career professionals seeking a broader industry perspective
Business Development, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations personnel seeking a deeper understanding of customer operations
Employees transitioning into new roles or business functions
New hires entering the oil and gas industry
Course Content
Presentations focus on foundational concepts, industry context, key terminology, and practical applications rather than highly technical deep dives. Industry experts will provide an overview of each topic, helping attendees understand what it is, why it matters, and where it fits within the broader energy ecosystem.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
Recognize how oil and natural gas move through the energy value chain
Become familiar with common industry terminology and concepts
Learn the purpose and function of key equipment, technologies, and processes
Understand how individual business functions contribute to the broader energy ecosystem
Communicate more confidently about the industry with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
Why Companies Send Teams to Oil & Gas 101
Organizations use Oil & Gas 101 to strengthen industry knowledge across departments and provide employees with a shared understanding of the energy value chain.

The two-day seminar helps participants better understand their customers, colleagues, and the broader industry, resulting in stronger collaboration, improved communication, and more informed decision-making.

Agenda Includes:
Energy Market Outlook
History of the Industry
Geology and Seismic
Rig System and Drilling the Well
Completions and Flow Equipment
AI, Data Centers and Power Demand
Energy Sources that Power the Oilfield
Subsea Infrastructure
Midstream
Refining
Supply Chain
Energy Expansion – What You Do Matters