Description

How does the Oil Sands industry operate? Why is the Alberta Kenney government in apparent conflict with the BC Horgan and the Federal Trudeau governments over transporting oil sands crude and products? What would a carbon-constrained world mean for the oil sands?

There are no simple answers to these questions.  But to begin to deal with the complexity of the industry, you need to grasp some fundamental concepts.

Over two days at Oak Leaf’s oil sands course you will gain a solid understanding of the resource base, recovery techniques, upgrading, refining, and transportation. You will also learn about government policy, industry economics, and the technological, political, and geopolitical forces that determine oil sands development. Not only will you analyze and discuss these issues and information, you will also take home with you a detailed course materials binder to keep at your finger tips. This course provides participants with context and the tools to understand the industry.

Our goal at Oak Leaf Training is to make complex issues and concepts understandable. Our oil sands instructors are effective communicators that have all worked over 30 years in the energy industry and hold specific experience in oil sands. The course is highly interactive — with activities, videos, and discussion all designed to develop practical industry knowledge. At the end of the two days, you will return to your organization with extensive knowledge of the oil sands industry and greater insight into the possible directions the industry could take.

Key Details

April 6-7, 2020 | Edmonton |
Venue: | TBA |
Instructor – Bruce Peachey
Price: CDN$1395 + GST
Early-bird Pricing (up to and including March 6, 2020): CDN$1295 + GST
Course Level: Beginner/Introductory
Catering Included: Yes

May 14-15, 2020 | Calgary |
Alberta Innovates Technology Futures |
Instructor – George Eynon
Price: CDN$1395 + GST
Early-bird Pricing (up to and including April 17, 2020): CDN$1295 + GST
Course Level: Beginner/Introductory
Catering Included: Yes

Recommended Hotels

Calgary Hotels

Hotel Alma: Request Oak Leaf Energy Training, Inc. preferred rate at time of booking to receive 10% off the best available rate.

The hotel is within a 5 minute driving distance or within a 15 minute walk or transit ride to the Calgary course venue.

http://www.hotelalma.ca

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Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Basic Concepts
  3. Oil Sands Industry Overview
  4. Resource Base
  5. Exploration & Drilling
  6. In Situ Bitumen Recovery
  7. Mining & Extraction
  8. Upgrading & Refining
  9. Markets
  10. Transportation
  11. Market Fundamentals
  12. Regulation
  13. Industry Economics
  14. Industry Outlook
  15. The Environment & Other Industry Issues

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand important terms & concepts
  • Gain practical knowledge of all aspects of the oil sands industry, from acquiring land for exploration to pricing for refined oil
  • Learn about drilling technologies used in oil sands recovery
  • Analyse oil sands markets & trends
  • Understand geopolitical, environmental,economic, and other issues that confront the oil sands

Support Materials & Assessment Tools

Full-color, up-to-date materials binder

Quizzes, participant centered activities, and access to videos shown in class

Industry case studies and examples

A certificate of attendance and completion of course

Who Should Attend?

  • People new to the oil sands industry
  • Professionals already involved in the industry looking for more comprehensive knowledge
  • Regulators
  • Government Agencies
  • Investment Firms
  • Consulting Groups
  • Energy Companies
  • Business Development Manager
  • Regional Account Manager
  • Senior Mining Analyst
  • Market Analyst
  • Environmental Coordinator/Specialist
  • Advisor, Regulatory Strategy and Compliance
  • Financial Regulatory Analyst
  • Manager, External Relations
  • Payroll Coordinator
  • Financial Analyst
  • Proposal Coordinator
  • Intergovernmental Officer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Sales Manager
  • Barrister and Solicitor
  • Analyst, Media Relations
  • Industry Relation Officer
  • Trade Policy Officer
  • Director, Dispute Resolution
  • Strategic Policy & Planning Analyst
  • Industry Relation Officer
  • Government Relations Advisor
  • Senior Recruiter
  • Vice President
  • Royalty Analyst
  • Simulation Modeler
  • HR & Payroll Administrator
  • Financial Regulatory Analyst
  • HR Coordinator
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Research Fellow
  • Director, Communications
  • Community Relations Advisor
  • Public Affairs Advisor
  • Director, Customer Relations

Testimonials and Course Rating

“Great background for my job & personal curiosity. Instructor was the best part of the course. He was very knowledgeable & engaging.”
Graham Environmental Coordinator/Specialist
“The specificity was helpful (companies, projects etc.), will help for future reference. Discussions were nice as well, conversations helped to think about issues etc.”
Richard Financial Regulatory Analyst
“Excellent, knowledgeable instruction. Good pace. Videos were good just to break things up.”
Tyler External Relations Manager
“The course was very informative, it covered all aspects of the industry. I liked that it was a small group because it allowed greater interaction.”

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