You're now visiting the official Saudi
website of GLOMACS International

Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance

Governance, Legality, Compliance and Risk Across the Upstream Petroleum Lifecycle

NASBA
Scheduled Dates
Date Venue Fees
14 - 18 Dec 2026 Casablanca $ 5,950
05 - 09 Apr 2027 Amsterdam $ 5,950
16 - 20 Aug 2027 London $ 5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027 Casablanca $ 5,950

Course Summary

The Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course is designed for professionals seeking a practical understanding of how licensing requirements, contractual obligations, compliance expectations, ESG considerations, safety responsibilities, and decommissioning requirements influence decision-making across upstream oil and gas operations.

This training course enables participants to manage regulatory risk more effectively, engage confidently with regulators and industry partners, and support legally sound decisions throughout the upstream petroleum lifecycle. Through practical examples and clear explanations, participants will examine the regulatory journey from resource ownership and petroleum rights awards through production approvals, environmental management, health and safety requirements, local-content obligations, enforcement actions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and end-of-life asset responsibilities.

The training course is particularly valuable for legal, regulatory, commercial, governmental, and energy-sector professionals seeking a structured understanding of upstream petroleum regulation in operational settings. Participants will strengthen their confidence, improve risk awareness, and develop practical approaches to regulatory decision-making.

This Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course will highlight:

  • Upstream licensing frameworks, approvals, operatorship, and regulatory decision-making
  • Contractual access arrangements such as Production Sharing Contracts and Joint Ventures
  • Key legal, commercial, and governance risks across the petroleum project lifecycle
  • Environmental, climate, ESG, and host community impact obligations in upstream operations
  • Health, safety, emergency response, and major accident risk regulation
  • Decommissioning, enforcement, dispute resolutions such as Arbitration and mediation, and future regulatory trends

Skills & Competencies

From this Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Upstream regulatory framework interpretation
  • Licensing and compliance management
  • ESG and safety governance application
  • Regulatory risk and liability assessment
  • Governance and accountability oversight
  • Dispute resolution and compliance strategy

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand petroleum regulatory and contractual structures
  • Assess licensing obligations and compliance requirements
  • Apply ESG and health and safety responsibilities
  • Evaluate regulatory risks and associated liabilities
  • Develop governance approaches for upstream operations
  • Strengthen dispute resolution and compliance strategies

How You Will Learn

This training course will be delivered through expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, case-study analysis, and applied regulatory exercises. Participants will review practical upstream scenarios involving licensing, contracting, ESG obligations, safety management, decommissioning responsibilities, and compliance risks. Active participation, peer learning, and experience-sharing will be encouraged throughout the training course. Group exercises will provide opportunities to apply regulatory concepts to practical business and operational decisions.

Who should Attend?

This Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course is suitable for a broad range of professionals and will be especially beneficial for:

  • Legal, regulatory affairs, governance and compliance professionals
  • Operations, engineering, exploration and production personnel
  • Risk management, audit, assurance and HSE professionals
  • Commercial, contracts, procurement, project management, and public regulations
  • Professionals overseeing petroleum activities within government and regulatory bodies
Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of upstream petroleum regulation, contracting, and governance

This day explores the upstream petroleum lifecycle, the legal and regulatory environment governing petroleum activities, contractual arrangements, governance principles, and the responsibilities of authorities and operators. The topics covered will include:

  • The upstream petroleum lifecycle and its regulatory context
  • Principles of resource ownership and sovereign rights
  • Legal frameworks governing exploration, development and production
  • Formation of contracts in the upstream sector
  • Contracting: roles and responsibilities of public authorities and operators
  • Relationships between legislation, regulations and contractual obligations
  • Core principles of governance, accountability and transparency
  • Public interest, energy security and sustainable development.
Day 2

Licensing, contracts and regulatory approvals

This day explores petroleum-rights allocation, contractual frameworks, approval processes, partnership governance, and the management of contractual and regulatory obligations throughout upstream operations. The topics covered will include:

  • Frameworks for awarding and maintaining petroleum rights
  • Upstream operations under a joint venture
  • Licensing conditions and contractual commitments
  • Production Sharing Contract structure
  • Upstream petroleum contractual negotiations
  • Allocation of rights, responsibilities and liabilities
  • Regulatory approvals across the upstream lifecycle
  • Governance of partnerships and shared operations
  • Management of regulatory change and contractual uncertainty
Day 3

Operational compliance and responsible petroleum development

This day explores compliance responsibilities during petroleum operations, environmental and safety governance, stakeholder engagement, contractor oversight, reporting requirements, and long-term development obligations. The topics covered will include:

  • Compliance obligations during exploration, development and production
  • Governance of health, safety and environmental responsibilities
  • Environmental protection and resource stewardship principles
  • Stakeholder engagement and host community relations
  • Oversight of contractors and supply chain compliance
  • Production accountability, information management and regulatory reporting
  • Decommissioning obligations and long-term responsibilities
Day 4

Corporate governance, ethics and risk management

This day explores governance structures, organisational accountability, risk management, safety leadership, ethical conduct, compliance culture, and the integration of risk considerations into business decisions. The topics covered will include:

  • Governance structures and organisational accountability
  • Risk management in upstream petroleum projects
  • Major accident hazards and contractor duties
  • Governance failures and lessons from major upstream incidents.
  • Leadership responsibilities and compliance culture
  • Ethical conduct, integrity and conflicts of interest
  • Integration of compliance risk into organisational decisions
  • Internal controls and oversight of compliance performance
  • Escalation of concerns and accountability for corrective action
Day 5

Compliance assurance, dispute resolutions strategy, and future regulation

This day explores compliance assurance systems, dispute resolution mechanisms, enforcement practices, continuous improvement efforts, strategic governance integration, and emerging developments in upstream regulation. The topics covered will include:

  • Design and implementation of compliance management frameworks
  • Disputes between state, regulator, operator and contractors
  • Dispute resolution options: arbitration and litigation risks
  • Compliance monitoring, assurance and performance evaluation
  • Management of non-compliance and regulatory enforcement
  • Continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving requirements
  • Integration of governance and compliance into strategic planning
  • Decommissioning duties; financial security
  • Energy transition, carbon capture, hydrogen and future upstream regulation
Certificates
  • Upon successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

NASBA

In Association With

Options & Brochure
Related Certificates
NASBA

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to tailor upstream regulatory, governance, and compliance practices to their specific operating environment, contractual arrangements, and regulatory obligations. Customisation helps align compliance management, risk oversight, and governance responsibilities with organisational priorities and operational requirements.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Upstream Petroleum Regulations, Governance and Compliance training course:

  • Stronger upstream regulatory compliance practices
  • Enhanced governance and accountability frameworks
  • Improved management of regulatory and contractual risks
  • Better integration of ESG and safety obligations
  • Increased preparedness for audits and regulatory reviews
  • Greater confidence in managing evolving industry requirements
Related Courses
Frequently Asked Question

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

View All Training Locations

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any other related enquiries.

For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at [email protected]

Related Categories & Certificates