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Introduction to Offshore Operations

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3.3 CEUs, 35 CPEs for TX Accountants, 30 CEs for TDI licensees, 27 CEs for Landmen, and 3 MCLEs for TX Lawyers

Now awarding CEs for Insurers, CPEs for Texas Accountants, and CEs for Landmen!

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Provides an elementary explanation of the environment, logistics, equipment, procedures, and regulations unique to offshore petroleum exploration, drilling, and production; also includes an overview and forecast of the offshore industry; includes a field trip to the Ocean Star Rig Museum. Participants receive handouts and the following PETEX books:

Length: 4 1/2 days

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

  • Geology and geophysics in offshore exploration
  • Offshore lease acquisition
  • Drilling
    • Basic drilling process and terms
    • Well planning and business aspects
    • Special operations
    • Drilling–offshore considerations
  • Offshore production
  • Maritime and state law
  • Offshore regulations
  • Offshore storage and terminals
  • Offshore catastrophes and emergency response
  • Insurance for offshore operation
  • The economics of offshore exploration and development, an investment decision-making view

Recommended For

New employees; attorneys; insurance, and financial employees; secretaries; clerks; or anyone who needs a basic knowledge of offshore operations.

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Dates

  • Mar 29–Apr 2, 2010 - Houston
  • Jul 12–16, 2010 - Houston
  • Oct 18–22, 2010 - Houston
  • Mar 28–Apr 1, 2011 - Houston
  • Jul 11–15, 2011 - Houston
  • Oct 17–21, 2011 - Houston

Cost: $2,310