Oil and Gas Development Stakeholder and Community Engagement Training

Course Length: 3-4 Days

Course Description

Oil and gas exploration and production impact the environment and people within the influence areas in question. Knowledge
about potential environmental and socio-economic risks and opportunities before opening up areas for petroleum activities or during the early stages of oil and gas development and production is crucial for the government in order to engage with affected communities and make informed decisions. Strategic environmental assessment and mapping represent a systematic approach to deal with these challenges and have become a successful tool for governments around the world. The common ambition for governments is to maximize national value along the petroleum chain, in form of employment, value-addition, and the transfer of technology and knowledge. The objective of the course is to enhance the participants’ understanding of the environmental and social-economic impact of the upstream oil and gas operations and build their knowledge on how to manage the stakeholder engagement which is a prerequisite for a successful outcome for the country of operation.

Who Should Attend :

The course is designed for government personnel, officials at national, regional and local levels, and people from the private sector and civil society organizations, industry associations and other parties with an interest in the matter. Individuals involved in the petroleum industry would particularly benefit from the course in their role as vital stakeholders and in order to build understanding about the framework conditions for being involved in the petroleum sector in the country.

Delivery Model:

The course will be delivered as lectures illustrated by real life examples. Active group work and open dialogue and discussions are used to strengthen understanding and involve the participants.

Course Outline:

Overview of the oil and gas exploration and production process

• Exploration surveying and drilling
• Appraisal, development and production
• Decommissioning and rehabilitation Community engagement and development activities
• Understanding community engagement process and technique
• Community and stakeholder identification and analysis
• Baseline studies and social impact assessments
• Opportunity assessment
• Developing a community engagement and development plan (CE)
• Mentoring and evaluation

Corporate social investment

• Models of measurement
• The value of reporting
• Balance between return on investment and social
• Investment Potential Environmental impact
• Human, socio-economic and cultural impacts
• Aquatic, terrestrial and ecosystem impacts
• Potential emergencies
• Environmental impacts in the context of protection policies and requirements

Regulatory framework, institutional factors, and infrastructure

• International and regional frameworks
• National frameworks

Environmental management in the Oil and Gas Industry.