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About Energy School Group

The Energy School Group and its business is conceptualised and formed by oil and gas industry professionals based in London and Middle East to drive Industry solutions and to bridge the large talent gap in the Industry. The business consists of two verticals’; The Energy School Pvt Ltd (ES)and The London School of Energy Studies Pvt Ltd (LSES). The Energy School runs the consulting business with emphasis on Competency Management and Drilling disciplines while The London School of Energy Studies is a unique finishing school with training programs for Oil & Gas businesses and industry professionals and Post Graduate Programs for individuals seeking domain knowledge and an entry into the Oil & Gas Industry.

What We Offer LSES Consulting aims to be the preferred consulting service provider for drilling project management for oil and gas industry. Also to be a strategic partner for ambitious companies to harness the powers of globalization.

LSES Training delivers world-class training courses for professionals in Oil and Gas industry. The innovative nstructional training programmes of LSES Training are tailored to address theneeds of the industry.

LSES Post Graduate Programmes in Oil and Gas domain. LSES PG courses are designed specifically to mould young graduates and executives with varying levels of experience into domain specialists in Oil and Gas industry.

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Oil and Gas Trainings1. Post Graduate Diploma Oil &Gas Management (6 months)

OverviewGlobally, the oil and gas industry is facing an acute shortage of skilled professionals. The Post Gradu-ate Diploma in Oil and Gas Management is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of the oil and gas industry as well as the leadership skills required to function at a management level. This is a fast track program with training levels on par with the corporate world.

Course StructureThe programme is offered through full time mode of study, and designed for completion over 6 months. As part of the curriculum, students ar given practi-cal trainings, soft skill trainings, simulator trainings, opportunities to attend seminars, interact with visit-ing faculties and industry veterans and are also taken on an industrial visit to the UAE. In order to gauge the understanding of the topics covered, the course concludes with the inclusion of an independent final project.

Course Content• Fundamentals of Oil and Gas • Oil and Gas Trading and Marketing • Oil and Gas Project Management • Petroleum Policy and Economics • International Strategy in Oil and Gas

2. Post Graduate Programme (PGP) Drilling Engineering

OverviewA drilling engineer designs, develops, plans supervises the procedures necessary to drill oil and gas wells as economically as possible. They are involved in all aspects of drilling, which include well design, costing and testing. They also confirm the presence of oil or natural gas in the location selected by the geologists and geophysicists.

Drilling engineers work closely with other profession-als, such as the drilling contractor (the operator of the rig and its crews), service contractors, geoscientists and compliance personnel, as well as the other mem-bers of the internal team. The role of a drilling engi-neer involves managing complex drilling operations as well as supervising the crew on site.

Course StructureThe programme is offered through full time mode of study and designed for completion over 12 months .Each year is made of three semesters (two main semesters and one semester for industrial experience tour and Project). While the first term courses are generic in nature; the courses in the second term have been specially designed to emphasize the concepts of drilling Engineering. As part of the curriculum, stu-dents are given practical trainings, soft skill trainings,simulator trainings, opportunities to attend seminars, interact with visiting faculties and industry veterans and are also taken on an industrial visit to the UAE.

In order to gauge the understanding of the topics covered, the course concludes with the inclusion of an independent final year project.

Course Content1st Term• Introduction to oil and gas industry (LSES701)• Petroleum Geoscience (LSES702)• Health, Safety and Environment Management (LSES 703)• Oil and Gas Project Management (LSES714)• Professional and Personnel development (LSES706)• Technical English and Report Writing (LSES 725)• Seminars and Guest Speakers (LSES 707)• (Modules 5, 6 &7 will be completed over the period of 12 months)2nd Term• Rig Engineering and Operations (LSES704)• Well Engineering (LSES 714)• Casing Design and Cementing (LSES 716)• Well Control and Blowout prevention (LSES715)3rd Term• Industry Experience tour to Middle East (1 month)• Individual Project and Dissertation

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3. PGP Petrochemical Engineering

OverviewPetrochemicals are chemicals produced from petroleum as the raw material. These products are widely used in our day to day life thus, making it all the more impor-tant. The engineering discipline in this field focuses on the derivation of the finished products from the raw material as economically as possible. It involves de-signing of processes and the study of various facilities and production operations.Petrochemical engineers are sought after for their sound and niche knowledge of the domain. The courses here will make the student adept in all the verticals of petrochemicals to make them flex-ible and knowledgeable for a job in any department.

Course StructureThe programme is offered through full time mode of study and designed for completion over 12 months.Each year is made of three semesters (two main semes-ters and one semester for industrial experience tour and Project). While the first term courses are generic in na-ture; the courses in the second term have been specially designed to emphasize the concepts of Petrochemical Engineering. As part of the curriculum, students are given practical trainings, soft skill trainings, simula-tor trainings, opportunities to attend seminars, interact with visiting faculties and industry veterans and are also taken on an industrial visit to the UAE. In order to gauge the understanding of the topics covered, the course concludes with the inclusion of an independent final year project.

4. GENERAL AND COMMERCIAL Short term Courses (5 days)

4A. Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry (LSES701)

OverviewIt is targeted towards providing a broad understanding to personnel from all sectors of the oil and gas industry and newcomers to the industry and non-technical personnel from other sectors with little or no knowledge of the industry. This module provides an overview to the various aspects of oil and gas industry. It is designed to provide an understanding of how the industry works from reservoir fundamentals, to exploration to industry operations with additional over-view of the pricing and accounting of oil and gas.

Learning outcomes•Enhance your previous knowledge on oil and gas industry•Develop the ability to apply existing and newly ac-quired knowledge and experience to complex business issues•Understand the new technologies and methodologies being used in the industry•Develop advanced knowledge of the industry and related fields, its management and the environment in which it operates •Acquire knowledge on how the industry impacts the society and the environment•Operate and manage in a global environment

Course Content1st Term• Introduction to oil and gas industry (LSES701)• Petroleum Geoscience (LSES702)• Health, Safety and Environment Management (LSES703)• Oil and Gas Project Management (LSES714)• Professional and Personnel development (LSES706)• Technical English and Report Writing (LSES 725)• Seminars and Guest Speakers (LSES 707)2nd Term• Introduction to process system engineering• Petroleum Production operations• Process Measurement systems• Facilities Engineering3rd Term• Industry Experience tour to Middle East (1 month)• Individual Project and Dissertation

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4B. Petroleum Geoscience (LSES702)

OverviewUnderstanding the geology and geochemistry of metal deposits. This module focuses on petroleum genera-tion, entrapment and degradation processes; sedimen-tology of petroleum-bearing sequences, features of sedimentary rocks, introduction to clay Field minerals; structural and stratigraphic traps, coal bed methane, oil shale and other non- Work conventional petroleum sources; geological setting of petroleum basins; explo-ration and evaluation of petroleum deposits, including an introduction to geophysical techniques

Learning outcomes•Understand the relation between oil & gas and the energy sector•Make informed decisions of exploration•Understand the factors that control the formation of hydrocarbons•Gain awareness of production and economic aspects of exploration•Make detailed sedimentological analysis•Develop knowledge geophysical imaging and interpretation, geochemistry, petroleum economics and risk analysis

4C. Health, Safety and Environment Management (LSES 703)

OverviewThis module is designed to develop a general understanding of safety, health Contact and environmental management systems (SHEMS), principles of risk assessment and risk management, human factors and an understanding of a safety culture and its measurement and development.

Learning outcomes•Define and prioritize risks•Promote prevention of incidents in the workplace•Plan for emergencies•Use Proactive measures on safety management

4D. Oil and Gas Project Management (LSES718)

OverviewThis promotes an understanding of the principles, fundamental concepts and strategies of project management, and of the benefits to organizations. This will enable learners to practice and carry out Field essential project planning and execution. Oil and gas industry works majorly on project basis, the knowledge of which is essential for anyone within or looking to enter the industry.

Learning outcomes•Understand how projects are managed in the oil and gas industry•Apply the various tools and techniques of project management•Define, scope and schedule a project

•Be able to identify a project, track it and bring it to completion•Understand the roles and responsibilities of a project manager

4E. Petroleum Policy & Economics (LSES 713)

OverviewThe main aim is to equip the students with an under-standing of how economic analysis can help inform and understand the international oil and gas industry. This requires the students to be familiar both with the relevant economic analysis and technical dimensions of the industry. In addition the course enables the student to become familiar with current issues in the industry.

Learning outcomes•Gain understanding of economics in the petroleum industry•Become familiar with economic theories •Perform basic economic and financial evaluations•Confidentially assess cash flow •Understand probability

4D. Alternative Energy and Sustainability (LSES 804)

OverviewThe greatest challenge globally is getting access to safe and sustainable energy. This module covers topics on energy, sources and the provisions made to meet the demands of the ever increasing need for energy. It will focus on the unconventional as well as renewable sources of energy providing a holistic view of the energy scenario.

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Learning outcomes•Gain knowledge of current sources of energy•Become aware of global concerns and environmental issues•Demonstrate innovative thinking•Become aware of energy sustainability issues at a global level

4E. Oil and Gas Trading and Marketing (LSES 803)

OverviewOil and gas management requires an understanding of the drivers that impact the industry. The objective of this module is to help understand how trading activi-ties work in every major oil market around the world. It will help students understand the issues and find probable solutions which play a critical role in the success in any organization.

Learning outcomes•Understand the relationship between demand and supply•Know marketing theories and frameworks •Make strategic decisions•Develop the need to understand the ever changing business environments•Understand Fair trading practices

4F. International Strategy in Oil and Gas (LSES 724)

OverviewThis module is designed to understand and implement the strategies that will make a difference to the oil and gas industry. It prepares the students to take on man-agement roles within international organizations. The

5. DRILLING AND WELL

5A. Rotary Drilling Process and Rig Engineering and Operations (LSES704)

OverviewThis course is taught from a practical view with the aim that students will learn how to streamline and optimize rig operations and gain the technical skills to provide cost-effective solutions to common rig problems associated with day-to-day operations. The understanding of the types of rigs and the selection criteria is of paramount importance as it is the first step from where it goes to the drilling bits and der-ricks and blowout preventers.

course also focuses on the problems faced by organizations when during globalization and how to tackle them. An additional focus will be on the energy geopolitics and diplomacy of the countries.

Learning outcomes•Understand what is strategy, including the conditions that can lead to innovative thinking tprocesses•Develop competitive advantage •Be familiar with key implementation issues and find suitable solutions•Understand international strategies used by various global organizations•Gain knowledge of the international business environment•Ability to solve complex issues with innovative decision making techniques

Indicative Module ContentRotary Drilling ProcessTypes of drilling rigsClassificationsRig selection criteriaPowering and transmission system Hoisting system & Circulating SystemRotary systems - including top-driveRotary drilling bit classification and selection. Derrick design and selectionWell Control and Monitoring SystemOffshore drilling technology - including anchoring systems, surface motion. Compensation systems, marine risers, riser tensioning systems. Blow-out preventers - including selection and stack

5B. Well Engineering Fundamentals (LSES 714)

OverviewThe objective of this course is to expose engineers to advanced well control concepts and apply those skills to individual projects. Right from well design process-es and data gathering to the physics and mathematics involved to the functions, this course will cover each and every aspect of well engineering.

Indicative Module ContentWell Design: Design process, Offset wells analysis & Data Gathering.Introduction to Fluid Mechanics• Introduction to Fluid Systems• Fluid Characterization : Newtonian and non−Newtonian Fluid Technology• Hydrostatics and Hydrodynamic Forces• Equation of Motion

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• Flow through conduits• Gas LawsPressure Evaluation• Pore Pressure• Fracture Pressure (Theoretical/Field Determination)Drilling Fluids and Cements• Functions, Properties/Measurements, Types• Factors of Selection• Basic wellbore pressure drop calculationsDrilling System Design Process• Drill pipe and drill collar selection• Rheological Characterization• Brine Systems formulation and handling• Materials, corrosion consideration• Volume Calculation• Fundamentals of Drilling Fluids Dynamics and applications to wellbore clean−up including cuttings transport and fluids displacement• Drilling Hydraulics and its optimization: Design for minimum annular velocity, Conditions for maximum bit hhp and maximum impact force; Nozzle selection, etcCementsBasic wellbore pressure drop calculations

5C. Casing Design and Cementing (LSES 716)

OverviewThe objective of this course is to expose engineers to casing design and cementing techniques and ap-plythose skills to individual projects. Casing is one of the most important parts in a drilling project. Its engi-neering is complex in nature and requires understand-ing of the types and properties of the casing. Cement-ing is, again, very important for the safety of the well and the rig. The gulf of Mexico incident was a result of failure of cementing, which is why the module puts

primary focus on it.

Indicative Module ContentCasing DesignTypes of Casing• API properties of casing and casing couplings. Per-formance properties of casing under load conditions • Tension, burst pressure, collapse pressure, biaxial loading and buckling. Principles of casing design for vertical, deviated and horizontal wells • Setting depth design procedures, casing string sizes, and selection of casing weight, grade & couplings. Preparation of casing programs for different well types. Optimization of casing programCementing • Basics of cement - Manufacture, composition and standardization. Measuring and controlling cement properties. Cement additives. Slurry design • Mixing (water quality & quantity, types of mixers)• Wellbore temperatures, retardation, density, filtration control, strength stability, viscosity/suspension, gas migration theory and control, cement job simulation, ‘wait-on-cement’ time. • Pumping (displacing the drilling mud, pumping the cement, casing accessories)Cementing calculations • Primary cementing, plug balancing, and squeeze cementing. Rheology and types of flow• Calculating Open-hole capacity • Rheological models, types of flow, and flow in pipes & annuli. Mechanism of mud removal by cement • Well preparation, mud conditioning, running casing, mud displacement. Cementing equipment,Planning, conducting and monitoring primary and secondary ce-menting jobs. Post-job considerations and evaluation.

5D. Well Control and Blowout Prevention (LSES715)

OverviewThe objective of this course is to expose engineers to advanced well control concepts and apply those skills. Well control and blowout prevention is very important from the perspective of the safety and control of the well.

Indicative Module ContentBasic concepts and procedures in well control; Advanced theory and mathematical applications; Preliminary equipment designs; Advanced equipment designs and applications; Onshore and offshore scenarios for advanced well design.

5E. Drilling Fluids Design

OverviewFluids play a big part in all the aspects of drilling. The focal point of this course is to understand each of these functions and accordingly classify the drilling fluids. There are calculations involved which will be taught during the course. A major function of the fluid is the transport of the drill cuttings for which one must be aware of the proportions and gradient involved in the well. The drilling fluids work closely with pres-sure, making it important to understand the well pres-sure and how to work with it in preparing the perfect fluid.

Indicative Module ContentFunctions of a Drilling FluidClassification of Drilling Fluids

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Testing Drilling Fluid Properties (Standard API tests)Controlling Drilling Fluid Properties and Drilling Fluid additivesHow to mix a Bentonite water system.Mud Hydrostatic and Gradient CalculationsDifferential Sticking Cutting Transport Importance of Solids ControlOptimum Solids ConcentrationSolids Control by DilutionSolids Removal Equipment Proper usage of Solids Control Equipment ( Shale shakers, cyclones and centrifuges)Assuming the course participants already know, or have learned ‘Classifications of drilling fluids, drill-ing fluid functions and mixing and testing of drilling fluids’ in their basic drilling course, the drilling fluids hydraulics will be explained.Drilling fluid properties Parasitic pressure losses; Equivalent Circulating PressureEstimating parasitic pressure losses by power law model and Bingham plastic model.Bit hydraulics and why do we need to maximize bit hydraulicsUpon completion of this practical session, the instruc-tor will go over the solutions.Surge and Swap pressure predictions and Maximum tripping speeds to avoid swap.Cutting transport in inclined holes and hole cleaningSolids control and optimum solids content.Mud properties and borehole instabilityUpon completion of this practical session, the instruc-tor will go over the solutions.

5F. Drill Bits Design and Optimization

Drill bits is the fundamental instrument required for drilling and the understanding of its engineering is necessary in order to use it efficiently. The designing and types and classifications of drill bits will be taught in the course.

Indicative Module ContentDrill Bits and IADC ClassificationsRolling Cutter Bit and its ComponentsMilled Tooth BitsInsert BitsNatural Diamond BitsPolycrystalline Diamond BitsThermally Stable Polycrystalline Diamond CompactsBi-centric BitsBit Operating Procedures and Best PracticesDull Bit GradingBit RecordsHow to perform a proper ‘drill-off’ test How to produce a ROP vs WOB chartConstructing Bingham’s Drilling Efficiency DiagramEvaluating drilling efficiency Bit selection with no prior experience and Cost per foot formulaBit selection with Graphical Method based on previ-ous bit runsGalle & Wood and Young & Bourgoyne ROP models. Estimating drill bit lifeDrill bit optimizations and optimum operational pa-rameters Operational considerations and best practices with Rolling Cutter, PDC bits.Upon completion of this practical session, the instruc-tor will give excell solution of the same.

5G. Directional Drilling

OverviewDirectional drilling is a recent technological advance-ment as opposed to the normal vertical drilling. Com-panies are increasingly moving towards the employ-ment of this technology as the age of easy oil and gas is rapidly diminishing. It is important to understand the types of directional wells and angles and devia-tions which along with other important contents will be covered in the course.

Indicative Module ContentDirectional Drilling and TerminologyTypes of Directional WellsDeviations with a whip stock, a bend sub and a down hole motorsTransposing Measured Depth to TVD and TVD to MDBasic Principles of Well SurveyingDifferences in basic survey methods How to determine 2D & 3D Dog-leg severity Designing Directional wells: Slant, S-type and Double Build and Horizontal Wells.How to generate a ‘section view’ of directional well.

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Transposing TVD to MD and MD to TVD.Rule of thumbs in directional well planning.Important considerations in a 3-D well planning.Target intersection.Upon completion of the practical session, the instruc-tor will go over the solutions. All participants will have the corrected wellbore trajectory for their as-signed cases.What we mean by ‘Monitoring a directionally drilled well’.What do we survey Surveying tools.True North, Magnetic North and Grid North.Survey calculations: Tangential Method, ROC and Minimum Curvature MethodsHow to generate a ‘Horizontal (plane) view’ of a directional well.Circle of uncertainty in directional calculations. Survey computations by using popular computer soft-ware packages.

5H. Drill String Stresses and Design

OverviewThe drill string is sensitive and under a lot of stress and strain. Its design is important to avoid any mis-haps. Drill hole problems will be taken up during the course to help the student understand the practicality of drill strings.

Indicative Module ContentDog legs and Lubinski’s bending stresses.Surface running loads and dog leg running loads.Drill string design for directional wells.Upon completion of the practical session, the

instructor will go over the solutions.Drilled Hole ProblemsDog legs, key seats and ledgesH2STorque and DragPick up drag and slag off dragEffect of mud lubricicity on dragMaximum Available Weight on BitStuck Pipe and Free Point TestDifferential StickingSlug volume to free a differentiall stuck pipe.Safe fishing under uni-axial loading (pull only). Safe fishing under combined loading; simultaneous torque, tension and pressure loading.How to compute von Misses’ stress and how to avoid failures while fishing.Buckling in inclined holes and estimating the Critical Buckling Load

6. PETROCHEMICAL/PROCESS ENGINEERING

6A. Introduction to Process System Engineering

OverviewOn successful completion of this module the student will be able to demonstrate a systematic understand-ing of the concept of process systems engineering and apply competently the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer and chemical engineering to analyze typical process systems.

Indicative Module Content•Process systems engineering concepts•process engineering fundamentals: •process control fundamentals:

•process measurement fundamentals: •flow phenomena: •heat transfer:

6B. Petroleum Production Operations

OverviewOn completion of this module, students will be able to identify best practice in measurement system design and compare strengths and weaknesses of various primary devices.Also prepare a strategy for managing corrosion in a producing asset, considering corrosion of produced fluids, inhibition treatments and monitoring of param-eters that can influence the integrity of facilities.

Indicative Module Content• Production Measurement • Production Database Management • Production Chemistry & Flow Assurance • Corrosion & Material Science • Well Intervention & Treatment

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6E. Process Measurement Systems

OverviewThe course will focus on the following main areasTechnologies, Operational Issues for Process MeasurementMethods for Transmission and TelemetrySelection of Instrumentation Systems, In – situ and ex – situ processes.

Indicative Module Content•Process monitoring requirements•Closed channel flow measurement•Stand/in-situ calibration•Installation effects•Multiphase flow measurement•Open channel flow measurement•Calculation of uncertainty

6F. Facilities Engineering

OverviewThis module sets out the requirements for process facilities for both onshore and offshore oil and gas production systems. It develops an understanding of current and projected process facilities concepts and the principles involved in their selection and design.

Indicative Module ContentFacilities Design: •Oil and Gas separators; •Oil and Water Treatment; •Gas conditioning and treatment; •Pumping systems; •Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers. Pipelines: •Design principles;

• Routing; • Installation - surface and subsea; • Pumping and compression requirements.

Process Management• Fluid processing; • Power generation; • Utilities; • Oil and gas measurement; • Management of HSE.

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