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 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 has 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