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Managing Political Risk in the Oil and Gas Sector Training Course

Managing Political Risk in the Oil and Gas Sector Training Course

Location
Duration
Online / In-class
1 week

Sector:

Oil & Gas – General

Technical Focus Area: 

Oil & Gas Business & Project Management (OG-BIZ)

About the Course

Operating in multiple jurisdictions, oil and gas companies are continuously exposed to political shifts, regulatory uncertainty, and geopolitical instability. Managing these risks is critical not only for safeguarding assets and investments but also for sustaining long-term relationships with host governments and communities.

This course delivers a comprehensive guide to understanding, analyzing, and managing political risk in the context of energy operations. From identifying red flags and deal-breakers to building local alliances and conducting scenario planning, participants will acquire the skills to minimize disruption and maintain continuity in high-risk environments.

By blending academic insights, practical frameworks, and real-world examples, this training is tailored to professionals who play a key role in strategy, risk, external relations, and operational delivery.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Identify and assess evolving sources of political risk in global oil and gas operations.
- Apply proven frameworks and tools to evaluate and mitigate political and regulatory threats.
- Develop effective strategies for engaging with political actors, institutions, and stakeholders.
- Communicate risk insights to executive teams and decision-makers with clarity and precision.
- Build proactive political capital and foster stakeholder alignment around sensitive projects.
- Apply scenario planning techniques to anticipate and prepare for geopolitical disruptions.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for mid- to senior-level professionals involved in global operations, political engagement, or risk governance in the oil and gas industry, including:

- Country and Asset Managers
- Government & External Affairs Officers
- Risk and Compliance Professionals
- Business Development and New Venture Managers
- Project and Operations Managers
- Legal Advisors and Corporate Lawyers
- CSR and Stakeholder Relations Professionals
- Political Risk Analysts and Strategy Consultants

Course Program

Introduction to Political Risk and Industry Exposure

'- Defining political risk in the oil and gas context

- Ethical responsibilities and governance standards in managing political influence

- Transparency, human rights, and compliance obligations

- Global case studies on political interference and regulatory disruption

Course Dates & Prices

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Location
Starting Date
Price
Enrollment
Online
19/10/2025
1799 $
Dubai (UAE)
20/10/2025
2549 $
Dubai (UAE)
20/10/2025
2799$
Cairo (Egypt)
27/10/2025
2549 $
Online
27/10/2025
1799 $
Online
03/11/2025
1799 $
Dubai (UAE)
10/11/2025
2799 $
Muscat (Oman)
10/11/2025
2799 $
Dubai (UAE)
17/11/2025
2799 $
Online
17/11/2025
1799 $
Muscat (Oman)
24/11/2025
2799 $
Online
24/11/2025
1799 $
Online
24/11/2025
1799 $
Dubai (UAE)
01/12/2025
2799 $
Online
01/12/2025
1799 $
Online
01/12/2025
1799 $
London (UK)
01/12/2025
3299 $
Dubai (UAE)
08/12/2025
2799$
Online
08/12/2025
1699 $
Istanbul (Turkey)
15/12/2025
2799 $
Dubai (UAE)
15/12/2025
2799 $
Online
15/12/2025
1799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
22/12/2025
3899$
Doha (Qatar)
22/12/2025
2799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
22/12/2025
3899$
Online
29/12/2025
1799 $
Dubai (UAE)
29/12/2025
2799$
Istanbul
29/12/2025
2549 $
Online
29/12/2025
1799 $
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