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DYNAMIC CURRICULUM
Our goal is to provide fundamental managerial and
FLC TRAINING CAPACITY
technical skills to consolidate each student’s overall • up to 87,351 hours per year
understanding of the oil and gas industry. Our team • up to 7,772 individuals per year
includes industry experts and instructors from GE and
other leading organizations who cover all aspects of the
oil and gas value chain, from exploration and production
to final utilization. The FLC campus is located at our Turbomachinery
Solutions headquarters, which also features many
Every year, we review and update the curriculum based advanced workshops and testing facilities. With over
on our learning from new equipment designs and 5,000 employees and a history dating back to 1842, this
installed fleet performance. We also analyze evaluations site is an authentic icon in the Tuscan city, and a symbol
from graduates to ensure that our course content and of progress, technology and industrial expertise.
instructors continue to deliver the quality of instruction
and type of insight needed by the individual students State-of-the-art training rooms have flexible setups
and their employing organizations. GE Oil & Gas to accommodate our regular courses as well as
University is a dynamic environment that continually customized training to meet specific customer
evolves with the demanding, fast-paced industry it objectives. Facilities include classroom, meeting room,
serves. lecture theater, flip-boards, whiteboards, projection
systems and teleconference devices. Dedicated IT
DEPTH AND REACH support is available for on-the-spot assistance with
Primarily focused on rotating equipment in its laptop/network configuration and related issues.
early years, the program has grown to provide a
comprehensive perspective of the industry as a whole. The FLC is adjacent to GE’s new Customer Application
It is a truly holistic learning experience providing a Center (CAC) for Measurement & Control technologies.
balanced mix of market insight, technical knowledge The CAC is a great resource for students, with activities
and leadership skills. Every graduate emerges with including training sessions, demonstrations and
a much stronger understanding of the technologies, customization exercises through a series of interactive
processes and marketing activities across the entire interfaces and multimedia presentations aimed at
oil and gas value chain. The experience is a valuable maximizing plant uptime, efficiency and safety. On-site
springboard for individual professional growth and GE domain experts are available to provide one-on-one
future leadership, and our Alumni Network provides support.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Program options include a Resident Course, delivered at the GE Florence Learning Center, and a
Localized Course which offers a condensed version of the Resident Course, delivered at a location
chosen by the customer.
LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP
RESIDENT COURSE LOCALIZED COURSE
5-month course, delivered ENERGY Flexible, condensed schedule
twice a year
ENERGY &
PROCESSES
Program delivered @ GE FLC Program delivered @ location
PROCESSES
chosen by customer
4 modules
EQUIPMENT
Final project to be developed EQUIPMENT
3 modules
by participants
ALUMNI
Live interaction between different cultural, social and professional backgrounds represents for
many participants a truly unique opportunity to meet and work with colleages from other parts
of the world, share their experience and lay the foundations for future international synergies.
Below is a snapshot of our alumni map.
1 LEADERSHIP 2 ENERGY
Advanced Finance 10 Energy Economics 24
Business and Company Strategies 11 Energy Uses and Environmental Impact 25
Capital Budgeting and Company Structure 12 Natural Gas 26
DELS 13 Oil and Gas E&P Contracts and Value Chain 27
Facilitating Effective Meetings 14 Unconventional Oil and Gas Economics 28
Finance Fundamentals 15 Unconventional Oil and Gas Techniques 29
Influencing and Communication Skills 16
Legal Contract Structure 17
Marketing Fundamentals 18
Negotiation Fundamentals 19
Presentation Skills 20
Project Management Fundamentals 21
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• Management competencies
• Financial and legal competencies
• Legal contract structure
• Negotiation skills
• Project management
course hours
Advanced Finance
DESCRIPTION
The training will be delivered using a mix of tools: lecture discussions, business case and financial simulations
(1 year).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Understanding the impact of business decisions (eg. selling prices, selling volumes, cost efficiency, working
capital management: collection terms, payment terms, inventory management) on business profitability.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Measure the impact of business decisions on the profit and cash flow performances of
the business
• Deepening the understanding and use of key value creation drivers of the company and
KPI’s (ROI, ROS, Capital Turnover, ROE)
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts: exercises and business case to support team works, financial model
• Slides related to a company’s KPI’s and their relation to business decisions
• Test-Out to measure participants learning
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DESCRIPTION
The training will be delivered using a mix of tools: incidents/exercises, lecture discussions, business case,
financial models.
Exercises and business case involve small teams (4-5 person per group).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will acquire a deeper understanding of:
• What is Strategy and what is a company Strategy
• What are the key Strategy tools
• How to define a company Strategy and embed it in a Strategy/Business Plan
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Recognize and separate Operational decisions/actions from Strategic decisions/actions
• Identify and use the key steps and tools to set-up a business strategy
• Understand the main drivers for successful Strategy execution
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts: exercises and business case to support team works
• Readings and articles
• Benchmark of successful Strategies in different industries
• Test- Out to measure participants learning
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DESCRIPTION
The training will be delivered using a mix of tools: incidents/exercises, lecture discussions, business case,
financial models.
Exercises and business case involve small teams (4-5 person per group).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
• Understanding the investment/project evaluation process and criteria in a complex and structured
organization
• Evaluating the impact of decisions in the investment/project value creation
• Understand the importance of stakeholders (internal and external) in creating the success of a project/
initiative
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate costs and benefits of a project/investment in a structured way
• Set-up a detailed and comprehensive financial analysis (including risk analysis) of a project
• Navigate organization complexity in order to promote and manage the project/investment
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts: exercises and business case to support team works
• Readings and articles
• Test-Out to measure participants learning
• Simulation models on PC
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DESCRIPTION
In this course, participants focus on several leadership area skills required to effectively lead teams, including
modules on behavioral styles, coaching and developing teams.
This three day interactive workshop is a mixture of activities, exercises, self-assessment and role-plays in
small teams.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will learn and be able to effectively utilize a toolkit of fundamental leadership skills including goal
setting, communication, coaching and team building. This will have immediate impact and benefit for both the
participant and their organization.
DURATION
Three days
OBJECTIVES
Participants will acquire the ability to:
• Utilize style feedback to set personal development goals
• Understand the impact of style on how they lead and interact with others
• Identify appropriate coaching opportunities
• Identify their areas of strength and development as a coach
• Build and maintain a trusting team environment
• Manage conflict within a team
• Set SMART team goals
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following: • Simulation observation form
• Participants’ workbook • Participant DiSC feedback reports blindfolds
• Style descriptions from DiSC wheel • Tangrams and activity descriptions
• Coaching preparation worksheet (Team 1 & Team 2)
• Coaching self-assessment • Sub-arctic simulation participant guide
• “Powerful Coaching Questions” job aid • DiSC style flexing scenarios
• Set of “ASK” “TELL” and “LISTEN TO REFLECT” • Opening coaching activity material
jump cards
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DESCRIPTION
Facilitating Effective Meetings is a one day, classroom workshop providing opportunities to learn, develop
and practice facilitation skills in a variety of different environments. In the workshop, learning comes to life
as participants more fully understand what effective facilitation is and how it helps achieve meeting results.
Participants will learn and practice all the key elements of effective facilitation, including developing meeting
objectives, selecting and using facilitation tools, building an agenda to reach meeting goals and managing
people and conflict in meetings.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will learn tools and tips that are needed to plan and facilitate a meeting and how to follow-up
once the meeting has been held. The learning will be immediately applicable during the remainder of the
GE Oil & Gas University Program and back at work.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
Participants in the course will:
• Develop effective facilitation skills for meeting leaders and neutral facilitators at both face-to-face and
virtual meetings
• Practice meeting facilitation skills, including developing meeting objectives, selecting and utilizing
facilitation tools, building an agenda to reach meeting objectives, and managing people and conflict
in meetings
• Apply the fundamental tools and skills of facilitation and the skills and knowledge learned in scenarios
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ workbook
• Nametags/table tents made up with character names for “Top Flight” activity
• Timer for Introduction activity
• Tennis balls or coosh balls for introduction activity
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DESCRIPTION
The training will be delivered using a mix of tools: incidents/exercises, lectures, business case preparation and
discussion.
Exercises and business case involve small teams (4-5 person per group).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Understanding finance basics in order to be able to read financial reports, measure business performances
(financial statements and main financial parameters).
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand differences and links between Profit & Loss and Cash Flow perspective
• Read and prepare basic financial statements in order to plan and control the business activity
• Recognize and use the concepts of variable/fixed costs and direct/indirect costs
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts: exercises and business case to support team works
• Slides related to a company Financial Statement (Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Statement,
Balance Sheet)
• Qualitative and quantitative Test-Out to evaluate participants learning
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DESCRIPTION
In this course, participants will learn to develop each of the competencies in the Influencing Competency
Model. They will apply the knowledge they gain from the Communication Process and spend time learning
about their personal preferences on how to interact with others and how others prefer to interact with them
through the use of a tool called Interaction Styles.
This one day interactive workshop is a mixture of activities, exercises, self-assessment and role-play in small
teams.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
This course focuses on furthering the development of the skills and knowledge that will support participants
in demonstrating the critical behaviors of influencing. The learning and tools are applicable immediately and
will enable participants to have more fulfilling and rewarding interactions with anyone they need to deal
with.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After attending the course, participants will be able to:
• Develop a self-awareness regarding the impact of their own behavior on the influence process
• Plan an appropriate influencing strategy
• Identify how to use communication skills effectively in the influence process
• Recognize the importance of encouraging differing points of view
• Determine how to present a point of view in a way that enlists other’s support
• Identify how to effectively resolve conflict when it arises
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ workbook
• Lockwood Interaction Style Self-Perception Profiles and Guides
• Competency Model overview
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DESCRIPTION
This interactive workshop provides an overview of the GE Oil & Gas approach to risk management including
an in-depth discussion of the main contractual terms used by GE Oil & Gas and the commercial and legal
rationale for those terms.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The course provides participants with a basic understanding of the legal risks of a deal, how a contract works
and an in-depth appreciation of the main GE Oil & Gas Terms & Conditions.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
At the outcome of the course, participants should:
• Be able to identify the main legal risks of a deal
• Have a preliminary understanding of how to draft a contract to mitigate risks
• Have a working knowledge of GE Oil & Gas standard Terms & Conditions
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participant handouts
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Marketing Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION
The training will be delivered using a mix of tools: lectures, incidents/exercises, discussions, business case.
Exercises and business case involve small teams (4-5 person per group).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
By attending this training, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of Marketing and the Marketing process
• Understand, recognize and use fundamental Marketing tools
• Put the external customer perspective in a better focus
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Realize the impact of Marketing processes in the company and its contribution to the value creation
process, both for the customers and for the company
• Read and contribute to the creation of a Marketing plan
• Put in focus and relate their daily activity to the Marketing strategy of the company they work for
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Business case based on a real business situation
• Format for a Marketing plan
• Test-Out to measure participants learning
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A two-day course providing a common platform of negotiation theory and a toolkit for planning and
optimizing outcomes; the focus is customized on each participant’s style and how they can negotiate better in
business situations where CM may be impacted.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participants will learn more about their individual negotiation style. They will gain the techniques for
facing common situations with customers and suppliers.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
The main goal of the course is to provide a core platform to negotiate contracts as well as contract execution
issues. It is practical course and based on several negotiation simulations and activities.
MATERIALS
During the course, participants will be provided with support material and recommended reading.
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Presentation Skills
DESCRIPTION
This two-day interactive workshop is a mixture of activities, exercises, and practice delivery, some of which
are videotaped for personal review. Participants will focus on preparing effective presentations and practicing
the delivery of a presentation in various business settings. The target audience for this course is anyone who
is required to make business presentations for any reason. The course will be a good starting point for those
who have never presented before and will help experienced presenters improve or refresh their presentation
skills.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The primary objective of this course is to build the personal skill and confidence of each participant to be able
to present with confidence going forward. Benefits include being able to strengthen your presentation skills
with guidance on overcoming nervousness, being concise, controlling your voice, managing the audience,
adapting style to audience and managing equipment.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
Attending this course will allow participants to:
• Identify effective presentation skills
• Demonstrate basic skills in developing and delivering an effective presentation
• Recognize personal development needs related to developing and delivering a presentation by using
feedback provided in class
• Create an action plan to improve personal presentation skills
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ workbook
• Presentation skills job aid
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DESCRIPTION
The course provides an overview of Project Management concepts and processes, including: Introduction,
Framework (Project Life Cycle & Organization), Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management,
Time & Cost Management, HR Management, Procurement, Quality, Communication and Risk Management.
The course is structured around lectures and small group exercises (role plays, etc.).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants acquire basic knowledge of Project Management Concepts and Techniques, in order to meet
project requirements and minimize risks.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
By completing the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the different phases of a project
• Manage planning and controlling tools (Project Charter, Project Plan, etc.)
• Identify project stakeholders
• Describe the expected results of a project and subdivide major deliverables into smaller, manageable
components
• Identify, document and assign project roles, responsibilities and reporting relationship
• Recognize, analyze and effectively respond to risk areas
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Audio/video support
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• Energy economics
• Oil and gas value chain
• Oil and gas contracts
• Natural gas
• Energy uses and environmental impact course hours
• Oil and gas exploration and production contracts
• Unconventional oil and gas
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Energy Economics
DESCRIPTION
This course covers a number of topics related to the energy market and the economic principles which
regulate it, including:
• Main characteristics, driving forces, energy production costs
• Energy supply and demand: present situation, possible scenarios and forecasts
• Energy industry: structure, key factors, crude oil markets, price evolution
• Main actors and their strategies: OPEC, NOCs and IOCs
• Relations between producing and consuming countries
• Energy policies and trends: complementary and competitive aspects of energy
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
After attending this course, participants will have acquired a comprehensive insight into the fundamental
economic features of the oil and gas business, including long term key drivers.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing the course, attendees will be able to:
• Explain the main economic, market, environmental and political forces driving energy demand, supply and
prices
• Connect the key links and terms of the oil and gas industry, from the exploration well to the final products
• Understand the challenges and opportunities affecting the oil and gas markets and their clients (oil and gas
companies)
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Audio/video support used
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DESCRIPTION
This course relies primarily upon lectures and discussions, using case studies for illustration, and consists of
four main topics:
• An introduction to market-based environmental protection
• Carbon markets (including the Kyoto Protocol)
• Market-based approaches for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency
• The international environmental framework for energy (i.e., employed by multilateral institutions such as
the UN, World Bank, etc.).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will gain an understanding of how economics is employed to address environmental concerns,
and of how their companies can respond to governmental and international environmental policies within a
market context.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand the economic theory underlying governmental environmental policies
• Recognize the distinction between emissions allowance and credit markets
• Identify pricing strategies and information sources within such markets
• Participate in international and domestic carbon trading opportunities
• Be aware of procedures required to generate emission reduction credits from individual energy projects
• Understand the structure of markets for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
• Be cognizant of energy components of international Millennium Development Goals and proposed post-
2015 Sustainable Development Goals
MATERIALS
• Handouts of all lecture materials
• Project design documents and methodologies (during presentations)
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Natural Gas
DESCRIPTION
A one day lecture highlighting the economics and the structure behind the gas chain, based on the experience
of the lecturer, quizzes and open interaction with the participants.
This course also introduces the main actors in the regional markets and the different price structures.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participants will get a clear overview and understanding of the economic structure of the gas chain from
production to marketing, including transportation, storage and distribution.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate the importance of natural gas in the world energy balance, and the strategies of the main actors
of the industry
• Identify the main technical, economic and contractual features of the natural gas chain, from the
production well to the final consumer
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Audio/video support
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DESCRIPTION
The course presents, through interactive lectures and hands-on sessions, an executive summary of all concepts of the oil and gas E&P
business.
It analyzes the contractual framework in which the activities of the E&P chain are carried out and the whole decision-making process
followed by managers to analyze risk and assess value. It highlights the role of all the experts and managers in an oil and gas company who
contribute, through teamwork, to creating and managing the E&P value.
The lecture requires the active participation of all attendees, who are asked to play various roles: technical expert, economist, project manager,
lawyer, banker, shareholder, policy-maker, decision-maker ... When challenged about their decisions regarding various scenarios, participants
have to demonstrate they have taken into consideration the necessary elements, such as technology, risk, market, competition, contracts,
finance, state control, economics, politics, etc.
Attendees are also asked to carry out some exercises on various oil and gas contracts individually, and the economic analysis of an oil field
development project in small groups.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participants will be provided the keys to understanding the E&P business with a global map of the milestones in the E&P value chain and
decision process. The course puts their own job and contribution to this value chain in perspective, making them realize what is expected
from all actors in this business.
They will take away the fundamental knowledge and understanding of key contractual and economic criteria for managing oil and gas
projects. This course is for them a useful tool which sums up the concepts necessary to take part efficiently in multidisciplinary project teams
and take up the first steps in business development.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session. participants will be able to:
• Read oil and gas patrimonial contracts and join-operating agreements
• Evaluate lifting entitlement and economic rent sharing for various types of contracts
• Single out important contractual issues that need to be negotiated carefully in order to preserve a win-win situation
• Take part in joint-venture operating committees
• Exchange efficiently in project teams with engineers, economists, lawyers, and negotiators
• Understand, challenge and discuss the results of a project economic evaluation
• Start modeling oil and gas investment projects within their company’s economic analysis team
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Reading material providing detailed information and examples
• Upstream business glossary
• Excel templates to be used in hands-on sessions
• Excel models providing the solutions to the case studies 27
DESCRIPTION
This course uses case studies to discuss the different aspects and economic implications behind
unconventional oil and gas resources. The course introduces participants to:
• Unconventional oil and gas resources & projects panorama (shale gas, tight gas, CMM, hydrates, tight oil,
extra heavy, tar sands)
• Key points for developing unconventional oil and gas projects (including environmental issues and impacts
and population support)
• Production costs
• Scenarios of development
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
This course allows participants to understand and notice the different opportunities and challenges of
unconventional oil and gas.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able to:
• Locate the unconventional oil and gas supply and estimate its production cost
• Define the impact of unconventional oil and gas on global supply and prices
• Describe the environmental risk and societal challenges
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Audio/video support
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DESCRIPTION
The lecture briefly states on what is behind the “unconventional hydrocarbons” denomination, explaining the
difference with conventional reservoirs.
It then focuses on unconventional gas reserves, addressing the production of low permeability formations
(shales, tight reservoirs, coal), with particular attention to shale gas and shale oil production issues.
The hydraulic fracturing and fracture mapping techniques are presented using both laboratory tests and field
examples; state-of-art field production and development are also introduced. The discussion also touches on
environmental and economic impacts.
Participants are faced with short exercises and audience participation throughout the course.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will have a clear idea of what is behind unconventional hydrocarbons resources and how
unconventional gas reserves are produced. They will be aware of their major production challenges and
issues. On a practical point, they will be able to state on the opportunity to produce a particular shale play or
not, considering shale properties and geomechanics.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
Participants will be familiar with unconventional hydrocarbons resources at large and especially with
unconventional gas reserves production issues including environmental and economic impacts (on the basis
of the US experience).
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Video supports
• Rock specimen, propping agent and other materials for illustration
• Participants’ handouts
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• LNG & LNG alternatives
• Oil and gas pipelines
• Refining processes
• Petrochemical processes
• Petrochemical and refinery economics course hours
• Power generation and cogeneration
• Power plant
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DESCRIPTION
This two-day interactive lecture is based on case studies, examples taken from the trainer’s first-hand
experience and quizzes. It introduces the most widespread techniques found in the LNG industry and gives an
overview of the global LNG market, its main players and the volume of their respective investments.
The course also presents new outlets and future opportunities in the LNG segment, such as GTL, micro LNG
and LNG as transportation fuel.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
This course allows participants to consolidate their knowledge base of the economic and contractual aspects
of the LNG value chain and familiarize with emerging outlets in the LNG world (GTL, micro LNG, fuel for
transportation, etc.).
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate the economics of each part of the LNG chain
• Analyze the basic structure of LNG contracts
• Identify the main LNG markets and their evolution
• Understand the new marketing opportunities in the LNG industry
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Audio/video support material
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DESCRIPTION
An overview on the techniques and processes implemented across the entire exploration and production
chain, this course alternates PowerPoint presentations, several teamwork sessions, videos illustrating the
main phases of the chain, interactive challenges and questions based on short case studies. At the end of the
course, teams compete to demonstrate their understanding of the different steps composing the E&P chain.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
This course provides an overview of the E&P chain essentials, its main industrial objectives and allows
participants to acquire a deeper understanding and awareness of where and how their daily job comes into
play.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session the participants will be able to:
• Identify the different stages of the E&P chain
• Identify the main actors and techniques across the entire E&P chain, their main objectives and methods
• Acquire a better understanding of what is required from them in the stage of the chain where they
intervene
• Know the main techniques and vocabulary used by the different actors of the chain
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• Audio/video support material
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Power Generation
DESCRIPTION
The course consists of a lecture and a discussion on the technology and techniques used all along the value
chain to generate electricity. Besides the trainer’s presentation, participants will have the chance to test their
knowledge of the subject through individual exercises.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will benefit from a complete overview of available power generation technology (gas turbines,
steam turbines, combined cycle, solar energy, nuclear, wind, etc.) and will become familiar with examples of
combined cycles calculation. They will also have the opportunity to estimate lifecycle cost/investment cost of
the different technology used.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Have a deeper knowledge about the several ways to produce electricity
• Identify the main parameters for calculating a combined cycle
• Work out a gross estimate of the cost of GT/combined cycle/steam cycle plants
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Presentation material
• Exercise material
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DESCRIPTION
A two-day lecture with open interaction, group exercises and quizzes aimed at enhancing the participants’
knowledge and skills related to the petrochemical and refinery industry segment.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will be better acquainted with refining and petrochemical challenges, fundamentals and
processes, the integration between both businesses, their respective economic environment, economics and
margin concepts.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing the session participants will be able to:
• Describe the refining and chemical economic environment
• Understand refining and petrochemical processes
• Explain key principles of refining and petrochemicals
• Better understand the concepts behind refining margins and its relationship with process units
• Better understand refining and petrochemical integration
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Training course handouts
• Exercises and quizzes handouts
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A deep dive into oil and gas technology with theoretical and basic
information on equipment design, operation and maintenance:
• Drilling and field management equipment • Maintenance and asset optimization
• Compressors, turbines, turboexpanders, • Bently Nevada equipment
pumps and valves • Inspection technologies
• Subsea production systems and equipment • Pumps and control valves
• Pipeline inspection and integrity • Turboexpanders
• Measurement and sensing instrumentation • Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION
The course consists of a lecture with relevant interactive discussion to cover the entire range of drivers
derived from the aero engines that power equipment for the oil and gas industry. Gas turbine performance
specifications, auxiliary systems description and package characteristics are also covered in the course.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participants will benefit from the knowledge of what is the industry trend for the low/medium power
range of drivers. The aero engines are the most efficient and best in class drivers for power/footprint and
power/weight ratio: after the course, the participants will be able to determine when and why aero engines
should be selected for applications in the oil and gas industry.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand the aero engine mechanics and package layout
• Understand instrumentation and auxiliary systems of aero engines
• Familiarize with the aero engine maintenance concepts
• Recognize pros and cons of aeroderivative vs. heavy duty engines
• Understand nomenclature and performance specifications of GE Oil & Gas aero engines
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Slides, videos and interactive schematics on aero engines
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DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of the main features of pumps, in terms of basic design, different types of
pumps and relevant applications. An overview of operation highlights and performance evaluation is also part
of the course.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The course goal is to make participants become better familiarized with pump design, selection and operation
in different type of plants. This course constitutes the starting point to pursue deeper insight into this type of
centrifugal equipment.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, participants will have acquired:
• Become more knowledgeable about the basic design of Centrifugal pumps
• Become more knowledgeable about the different types of pumps and drivers available
• Familiarity with basics of operation and troubleshooting
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handouts
• PowerPoint presentation
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Centrifugal Compressors
DESCRIPTION
The course deals with centrifugal compressor components, their performance and their role in oil and gas
processes. Multiple answer questions are provided individually to students at the end of the lecture.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The goal of the course is to give participants deeper knowledge about the most important equipment in an oil
and gas plant. It helps to figure out how compressors are selected inside a production facility, which are the
main components and how to operate them.
DURATION
Four days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Be more familiar with the concepts of centrifugal compressor selection, performance and operability
• Be more familiar with the main components of the compressor and their impact on the plant
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Course handouts
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DESCRIPTION
The course consists of a lecture and an open discussion involving all participants on the following topics:
• Reliability and availability
• FMEA
• Design for availability
• Cause & Effect analysis
• Compression system description
• Analysis of main troubleshooting and remedial action divided by plant type
• Prevention and lessons learned
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Attendees will become familiar with compression system operation and troubleshooting concepts and they
will be presented with remedial actions taken on real field experience.
Lessons learned from field experience and design for reliability /availability concepts will also be discussed
and analyzed.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify a number of possible operation constrains in different oil plant compression systems
• Discuss the concepts of Availability, Reliability ,FMEA and Cause & Effect analysis
• Specify systems and components allowing for the best availability
• Quote examples of compression sealing system design, gas path protections, etc.
• Fill out a “To Do” list of their most urgent action items related to troubleshooting activities
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Presentation
• Video material
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DESCRIPTION
The course consists of a 2-hour lecture about the machine maintenance theory (which focuses on heavy duty
gas turbines, steam turbines and centrifugal compressors on the first, second and third day respectively).
The lecture covers maintenance time scheduling for different applications (LNG, pipeline, process application,
re-injection), a description of the activities performed during maintenance (minor, major, combustion, hot gas
path) and the components criticality (shaft, pads, seals, etc.).
Theory is then followed by practice, with 6 hours of workshop activities, during which participants can
practice with some of the most important maintenance tasks and understand how to use instruments and
special tools.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Better understand the importance of rotating machines correct maintenance, recognize the critical
components and create a relation between components and drawings.
DURATION
Three days
OBJECTIVES
After the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify a number of essential components
• Discuss basic concepts of maintenance
• Single out the most critical components
• Describe the function of each component identified
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• PowerPoint slides
• Training models
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DESCRIPTION
The course will consist of a lecture providing a high-level description of gas turbines and their performance
and then delve deeper into the details of their components and applications.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The course goal is to give participants a wide overview of gas turbine operating principles and technological
solutions.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After attending the course, participants will be expected to have acquired a deeper knowledge of:
• What is a gas turbine
• Gas turbines operating principles
• Gas turbines performance
• Gas turbine control principles
• Two shaft and variable geometry operation
• Gas turbines main components
• Gas turbines applications
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• PowerPoint presentation
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DESCRIPTION
The course is a comprehensive introduction to ESP principles, designed for novices to the industry or as a
refresher for experienced personnel. The content covers the theory of ESP pumping systems and includes
detailed information on the main components. The course develops the underpinning knowledge, enabling a
higher level understanding of the operations, design and selection of ESP systems.
The format the course follows is primarily a lecture but there is a strong emphasis on delegate interaction
throughout, including exercises and review questions at the end of sessions.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Upon completion of the class, the participants will possess the knowledge to be able to explain, in their
own words, the purpose and principle of operation of an ESP system and the main components. They will
be able to make informed decisions on the use of ESPs in Artificial Lift applications and will have a good
understanding of the selection process required for choosing an ESP for a particular application.
DURATION
Two days
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following: • Training aids (Unit cut-aways)
• Handouts • GE Artificial Lift Product catalogue
• GE Artificial Lift Field Service manual
• GE Artificial Lift components
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DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Drilling consists of multiple lectures accompanied by small group discussions and individual
activities.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The course describes the conditions which impact safety and reliability in deepwater drilling operations, and
identifies the systems and equipment used to facilitate drilling under those conditions. The course creates
an opportunity for participants to become familiar with the theory of operation for each component, and to
develop a high-level understanding of capital drilling equipment and its surface controls.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
• Compare and contrast the factors which impact land and offshore drilling activities
• Identify the types of oil rigs used in different drilling operations
• Identify the major capital drilling equipment required for a deepwater operation
• Describe the component and system operation of capital drilling equipment
• Identify the primary and ancillary components of a multiplex (MUX) blowout preventer (BOP) control system
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• PowerPoint presentations and video clips
• Post-course assessment
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DESCRIPTION
This course gives an overview of the fit and function of Surface Wellheads and the tubulars of the well.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The course will provide participants with a better understanding of how and when certain sections of
wellhead are used in the field.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify the oilfield tubulars used in the oilfield
• Understand the wellhead sections used pertaining to the casing strings being run
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Scaled surface wellhead model
• Flange Slide Rules handouts for wellhead pressure rating selection
• Final test
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DESCRIPTION
The course consists of a lecture, an open discussion in the class and a 2-hour visit of the workshop.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The attendees will have a detailed overview of the main aspects related to steam turbines design and will
understand the impact of customer requirements on the machine design.
Steam turbines will also be treated in the end user’s perspective: main protections, maintenance and basic
operability concepts will be analyzed during the course.
During the visit to the workshop, the participants will have the opportunity to look at the major components
(rotor, casing, blade carrier, valves, etc.) before the final assembly of the machine.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After attending the class, the participants will be able to:
• Understand the basic concepts behind the thermal cycle and the thermodynamics of steam turbines.
• Become more knowledgeable about the differences between impulse and reaction technology,
understanding the impacts on the architecture of the machine and on the design of the main components
(rotor, blades, casings, etc.)
• Become more aware of the main applications of industrial steam turbines (both for mechanical and
generator drive)
• Understand the concepts behind the different train layouts used for different applications
• Identify the main protections required to operate industrial steam turbines and understand the basic
concepts related to the start-up of steam turbines
• Understand the maintenance philosophy of the GE Oil & Gas steam turbines
• Have an overview about the latest research and development programs of the GE Oil & Gas product line
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• The presentation used during the lecture will be distributed
• The knowledge acquired during the course will be evaluated with a final test
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DESCRIPTION
The course conveys a comprehensive overview of the M&C Measurement & Sensing product line.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participant will learn the basic fundamentals of flow, gas, and moisture measurement and sensing
technologies and applications including: ultrasound, para-magnetic, electrochemical, and sample systems.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, participants will have acquired:
• Knowledge of Ultrasonic Flow systems and applications
• Knowledge of Moisture sample systems and applications
• Knowledge of Gas measurement systems and applications
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Presentation of whole lesson
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DESCRIPTION
The course conveys a comprehensive overview of the M&C Inspection Technologies product line.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participant will learn the basic fundamentals of remote visual inspection, radiography, and ultrasonic
inspection technologies and applications including: ultrasound portable flaw detectors, digital and film
radiography and test machines.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, participants will have acquired:
• Knowledge of Ultrasonic inspection systems and applications
• Knowledge of Radiographic inspection systems and applications
• Knowledge of Remove Visual inspection systems and applications
MATERIALS
• Presentation of whole lesson
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DESCRIPTION
The course conveys a comprehensive overview of the M&C Measurement & Sensing product line.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participant will learn the basic fundamentals of flow, gas, and moisture measurement and sensing
technologies and applications including: ultrasound, para-magnetic, electrochemical, and sample systems.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, participants will have acquired:
• Knowledge of Ultrasonic Flow systems and applications
• Knowledge of Moisture sample systems and applications
• Knowledge of Gas measurement systems and applications
MATERIALS
• Presentation of whole lesson
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DESCRIPTION
The course is divided into two parts: design & project management.
The course is based on a presentation on some the most challenging topics (i.e. Design Phases) which are
drilled down based on experience acquired by GE Oil & Gas; the speaker will be supported by photographic
material and one short video.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will get a full understanding of both the advantages and the challenges of modularizing
turbomachinery units, such as GTG and GTC, in order to make the best choices at the beginning of a project
(conceptual/feasibility study level). On top of this, the attendees will be able to understand the role of the
customer, which decisions a customer has to take and when in order to facilitate the design and actively
contribute to the success of the project.
DURATION
The course consists of one day, divided in two parts: design and project management
OBJECTIVES
After completing this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify the CTQ to decide if the modularized solution is the best option for their needs
• Decide what/which items the modularized solution should always include
• Discuss the modularization design process steps and conditions
• Understand the impact in terms of time and cost of some specific requirements/decisions
• Become more knowledgeable about the value proposition concept of modularized solutions
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Presentations/slides
• GE Oil & Gas Modularized Solutions brochure
• Video with example of Module transportation, solutions and yard capabilities
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DESCRIPTION
This course provides an insight into the processes of the oil and gas business, as well a description of the
main technical characteristics of the machines, the equipment and their main applications.
Individual entry and final test will rate the participants’ improvement and growth.
The course is structured around the hydrocarbons value chain, starting with exploration and ending with
distribution.
Interactivity will be dramatically high, with the trainer constantly involving the class, asking the team to
answer guided questions in order to proceed step by step in the understanding of the oil and gas world.
During this path, participants will be introduced both to the processes and the technologies used in the oil
and gas industry; particular care will be dedicated to the emerging “new oil and gas” (Shale Gas, Oil Sand,
Micro LNG, CCS, EOR, ORC) .
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The lecture is designed to overcome the complexity of the subject, simplifying concepts while providing an
exhausting, accurate yet clear overview of the oil and gas world.
DURATION
Five days
OBJECTIVES
After this course, participants will have acquired a set of concepts which will allow them to understand the
oil and gas world through a “simplified layout.”
Participants will possess a better technical understanding of the oil and gas value chain and will be able to
place each product or technology in the right segment/process of the business.
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Presentation will be supported by a useful selection of videos available on the web
• All type of additional material the instructor will deem useful to better understand the course
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DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to provide an overview of pipeline integrity and to introduce the main concepts
relating to pipelines and their assessment. The course starts with pipeline design and will guide attendees
through the design process, describing how pipeline integrity is built in at the design stage. The next stage
describes the defects that can be introduced into a pipeline; both during manufacturing and in-service,
concentrating particularly on internal and external corrosion and corrosion control. Once the defects have
been identified, attendees will study the best methods for inspection, assessment and repair of the defects.
The course will be a mix of lectures (illustrated with examples), individual exercises, group case studies.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Although focused on pipelines, by attending this course the participant will understand the principles of
asset integrity management. When correctly applied, these principles can ensure that an asset can perform
its required function effectively and efficiently whilst protecting health, safety and the environment over the
whole lifecycle of the asset.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to provide the attendees with a basic understanding of the issues relating to oil and
gas pipelines and their integrity. Following the course, each attendee should be able to:
• Understand the major elements of pipeline design and the differences between the design codes
• Recognize the effects of the pipe-manufacturing route on pipeline integrity
• Identify the key pipeline degradation mechanisms
• Select and apply appropriate assessment criteria for pipeline defects
• Understand risk assessment methodologies and the pipeline integrity management processes
• Understand how defects are measured in-ditch and recommend repair methods for pipeline defects
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Participants’ handout of lecture notes/presentation materials
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DESCRIPTION
The course will give the students an overview of reciprocating compressors, starting from typical applications
to thermodynamic principles and components.
One and one half days will be spent in class, discussing the following subjects:
On the second day, the class will move to the workshop to visit large compressor assembly and testing areas.
At the end of the in-class part of the course, students will take a test with questions on the material seen
during the course.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Students will receive the basic knowledge to understand the functioning principles, the international standards
and application limits for reciprocating compressors.
DURATION
Two days
OBJECTIVES
After the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the operating principles of reciprocating compressors
• Recognize the most critical components of reciprocating compressors
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• Presentations
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DESCRIPTION
This course is designed through presentations, models, animations and video to have a general understanding
of subsea drilling and production systems, the role and interfaces the GE Oil & Gas products have in this
industry, including the environment in which these products will function
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
Participants will gain an insight to different GE Oil & Gas business segment and broaden the knowledge and
understanding of the oil and gas industry
DURATION
Three days
OBJECTIVES
Gain understanding and knowledge of the exploration and production industry and GE Oil & Gas subsea
products complementing this market segment
• Set section tests
• Group participation
• Case study
MATERIALS
• Participants’ handouts
• Animation and video
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Turboexpanders
DESCRIPTION
The course illustrates the basic characteristics of turboexpanders, specifically those designed and
manufactured by GE Oil & Gas. The overview is also complemented by thermodynamic basics and
mechanical aspects.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participant will learn the basic aspects of the machine to understand its benefits, how it works and the
main suggestions for purchasing specification.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, participants will have acquired:
• Knowledge of machine service in a process
• Knowledge of machine working principles
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamic and rotordynamic behavior
MATERIALS
• Presentation of whole lesson
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DESCRIPTION
The course illustrates the basic characteristics of control valves and anti-surge valves, specifically those
designed and manufactured by GE Oil & Gas. The overview is also complemented by thermodynamic basics
and mechanical aspects.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The participant will learn the basic aspects of the valve to understand its benefits, how it works and the main
suggestions for purchasing specification.
DURATION
One day
OBJECTIVES
After completing the course, participants will have acquired:
• Knowledge of anti-surge valve service in a process ( CC recirculation)
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamics & International Standards on valves
• Knowledge of basic plant startup procedures to avoid valves failure
MATERIALS
The course materials consist of the following:
• PowerPoint presentation of whole lesson
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