OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING

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Private educational institution of additional professional education

“Academy of Oil and Gas Engineering”

(License А No 0000419) offers MSc

OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING

from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland,

delivered in Sochi

WHO CAN APPLY

Specialists with University degrees (Natural Science graduates – degrees in Physics and

Mathematics, Oil and Gas graduates – degrees in Geology, E&P, Drilling), with a high GPA and

excellent command of English, age 35 or younger.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the ambition to receive an excellent foreign

education that will prepare them for exciting and high-paying jobs in global and Russian

offshore sector.

ABOUT THE COURSE

In August 2013, Oil and Gas Engineering Academy launched MSc “Offshore Oil and Gas

Engineering”. The programme was designed by the Robert Gordon University and relies upon

Scotland’s years-long expertise in field-development in the North Sea. The MSc is a

collaboration between academia and industry professionals with significant experience in

offshore oil and gas.

Classes are taught by RGU instructors in Sochi, Russia. The language of instruction is

English. The programme spans 13 months; mode of delivery: on campus. All instructors are

experienced offshore specialists.

RGU was founded in 1750. For the last 40 years, RGU has been training professionals for

the oil and gas sector, specifically for oilfield development in the North Sea. In 2013, RGU was

recognized as the best university in the UK for 97,7% graduate employment resulting from

market-oriented teaching. Today, 15,000 full and part-time students from 120 countries are

enrolled in RGU’s various courses.

The aim of this project is to train Russia’s offshore engineering specialists

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The participants will acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills connected with

offshore engineering and project management, as well as innovative thinking skills necessary to

address complex multidisciplinary tasks. This course will equip the participants with sufficient

competences to start a career in offshore oil and gas engineering.

The course will enhance initiative and creative approach, analytical and communication

skills. The course content is designed so as to allow Academy alumni to specialize in offshore

design, construction or operation.

Upon successful completion of the course, the graduates will obtain an MSc from RGU

and a professional diploma from the OGE Academy.

MSc includes a 5-week intensive English course for Oil and Gas professionals, 8

modules and an Individual Project. Each module results in a Course Work allowing to keep track

of the participants’ current performance. Each module includes approximately 80 hours of

lectures and tutorials, as well as extensive private study.

№ Module titles Workload

1. Intensive English Course for Oil and Gas professionals 5 weeks

Semester 1. General modules 576 hours

2. Subsurface

3. Wells

4. Facilities

5. Business Essentials

Semester 2. Special modules 576 hours

6. The Oceans, Operability and Humans in the Ocean

7. Subsea Systems

8. Processing and Pipelines

9. Materials and Corrosion Science

Semester 3. Individual Engineering Research Investigation 14 weeks

Content of MSc OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING

SEMESTER 1

Subsurface (ENM200)

Aims of Module

The module integrates knowledge of petroleum geology and the properties of petroleum fluids to develop

an understanding of reservoir engineering and formation evaluation and demonstrate how the value of a

hydrocarbon accumulation is created.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able

to:

1. Apply fundamental geological concepts that will allow them to understand how hydrocarbon

accumulations occur, how different reservoirs are formed, what considerations must be taken into account

in the development and production from specific types of reservoirs encountered.

2. Apply the essential tools available for finding and characterizing hydrocarbon accumulations and

obtain essential knowledge related to reservoir’s economics’ potential valuation parameters and

conditions. Appreciate the basic principles and concepts of reservoir simulation.


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3. Relate field observations to geological structure and petroleum production potential and have acquired

the fundamental vocabulary and understanding that will allow them to successfully communicate these

concepts with industry participants.

4. Master the essentials of reservoir and fluid properties from surface and down−hole measurements and

analysis and estimation of initial and remaining reserves.

5. Appraise and justify the importance of Formation Evaluation as part of accessing and producing

hydrocarbons; apply the principles of formation evaluation to oilfield development.

Indicative Module Content

Principles of geology and their application to the origin, entrapment, exploration and extraction of

hydrocarbons.

Concepts of reservoir engineering; properties of reservoir rock, fluid distribution and properties,

porosity systems and permeability and production chemistry.

Dynamics of fluid flow in reservoirs, static pressure and well−test analysis and PVT analysis.

Determination of hydrocarbon volumes, estimation/classification of reserves and essentials of

recovery methods.

Concepts of formation evaluation and geophysical prospecting methods.

Mode of Delivery

The module will be delivered by means of lectures, tutorials, and guided self−study.

Assessment

Component 1 is coursework, which will assess the LOs in the context of typical situations encountered in

the exploration and development of oil and gas resources (50%)

Component 2 is a closed book examination, which will assess all of the LO’s with an emphasis on the

knowledge and understanding of the basic principles (50%)

Indicative Bibliography

1. Stoneley, R., Introduction to Petroleum Exploration for Non-Geologists (OUP,1995,ISBN

0198548567)

2. Archer, J.S., Wall, C.G., Petroleum Engineering: Principles and Practice (Graham &

Trotman,1986,ISBN 0860106659)

3. Jahn, F., Cook, M., Graham, M., Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production (Elsevier,1998,ISBN

0444829210)

4. Dake, L.P.,The Practice of Reservoir Engineering (Elsevier,2001)

5. Economides, M. J., Hill A. D., Ehlig-Economides, C.; Petroleum Production Systems (Prentice Hall,

1994)

Wells (ENM201)

Aims of Module

This module provides a broad understanding of the essential principles of Well Construction, specifically

from a perspective of engineering integrity. It presents a systematic approach to improve the safe

planning and the design of wells (in particular: Well performance evaluation and control, Casing and

Cementing, borehole stability and fluid rheology among others).

It provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic methods, concepts and technology used to deduce

potential hole problems before producing a final well plan.



to:

1. Describe and explain the function of primary rig components, and primary drilling and completion

hardware, the principal elements of BOP equipment and control systems, their components, limitations

and design philosophy. Determine BOP stack arrangements, and carry out routine drilling

equipment related calculations.

2. Using a systematic design process, develop a basic completion design recommendation, specifying

both sandface and tubing string components, justifying their selection in place of alternatives for a given


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scenario and indicating particularly where “life−of−field” well operations considerations have influenced

choices.

3. Compare the relative sensitivity of a well performance model to various input data, determine what the

key input parameters are, suggest reasonable error margins for output data and identify critical completion

design choices that will have an impact on well performance.

4. Understand and discuss the basic chemistry and characteristics of well fluids. Recommend appropriate

fluid properties for given well scenarios. Understand the principles of fluid mechanics and the basics of

non−Newtonian fluid behaviour and fluid system pressure drops.


Introduction

History

People

Well Lifecycle

Rig Components

Drilling Process & Design

Drilling Process

Casing String

Well Control

Barriers

Pressures

Fluids (Muds & Cements)

Drilling Fluids

Cements & Cementing

Drillstring & Ancillaries

BHA & Toolstring

Introduction to Rock Bits

Rock Stresses & Pressures

Cement Basics & Chemistry

Corrosion

Material Propeties & Specifications

Fundamentals of Corrosion

Types of Corrosion

Sweet & Sour Corrosion

Completion Essentials

Completion Function, Operations & Design Process

Completion Architecture & Equipment Selection

Tubing Specification & Equipment Material Selection

Safety Systems and Life of Well Integrity Management

Well Intervention Equipment, Operations, Fluids & Filtration

Perforation and Sand Control

Well production performance & nodal systems analysis

Well Inflow Performance and Skin

Multiphase Flow & Vertical Lift Performance

Artificial Lift Options

Mode of Delivery

The module will be delivered by means of direct and online lectures, tutorials, self guided study and

fieldwork.

Assessment

Component 1 is a coursework which will be in the form of a case study.

Component 2 is an examination.


1. AADNOY, B.S. 1997. Modern Well Design. Gulf Publishing Company

2. BOURGOYNE et Al. 1984. Applied Drilling Engineering. SPE Publications

3. ECONOMIDES, M J et Al. 1998. Petroleum Well Construction. John Wiley and Sons


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4. PETROLEUM PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, A COMPUTER-ASSISTED APPROACH by

Guo, Lyons &Ghalambor, published by Elsevier (Gulf Professional Publishing)

5. KING, G. E., 1998. An Introduction to the Basics of Well Completions, Stimulations and

Workovers. Tulsa, OK: George E. King

6. RABIA, H. 1985. Oilwell Drilling Engineering, Graham and Trotman

7. WORLD OIL, 2003. Modern Sandface Completion Practices Handbook. Houston, Texas: Gulf

Publishing Company

8. Petroleum Engineering Handbook 2006/2007 Volume 2, Drilling Engineering and Volume 4

Production Operations Engineering. SPE Publications

Facilities (ENM202)

Aims of Module

This module aims to develop an ability to identify and appraise the requirement for various components

of surface and subsea petroleum production facilities and, working with other specialists as necessary, the

ability to optimise the design and performance of both the individual components and the full system over

the life−cycle of the facility.



to:

1. Evaluate the selection and combination of components for production facilities, either onshore,

offshore or subsea.

2. Describe and compare operational, maintenance, and safety systems for production facilities.

3. Use appropriate design methods for the selection and sizing of components for production facilities.

4. Evaluate decommissioning options and techniques by applying relevant decommissioning legislation.


Fluid Processing

Hardware

Measurement and Control

Field Development

Integrity Management

Decommissioning

Mode of Delivery

This module will be delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and student−centred learning activities.

Assessment

Component 1 is coursework. The coursework will involve preparation of a short report presenting critical

analysis and

evaluation of facts.

Component 2 is a closed book examination


1. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, Miscellaneous Recommended Practices, Specifications &

Bulletins from Series 2 “Offshore Structures”, Series 14 “Offshore Safety & Anti-Pollution” and Series

17 “Subsea Production Systems”. Washington: API/ISO

2. ARNOLD, K.E., ed. 2007. Petroleum Engineering Handbook Vol III Facilities and Construction

Engineering. Richardson, TX:SPE

3. GAS PROCESSORS SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION. 2004. GPSA Engineering Data Book. 12th ed.

Tulsa, Oklahoma: GPSA

4. MATHER, A. 2000. Offshore Engineering: An introduction, 2nd ed. London: Witherby& Co Ltd.


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Business Essentials (ENM203)

Aims of Module

To develop an understanding of safety and environmental processes and legislations relevant to the Oil

and Gas Industry. To develop behavioural skills and an initial understanding of team working and project

engineering processes



to:

1. Describe basic safety and environmental evaluation and management processes and exemplar

legislation.

2. Appraise and discuss the fundamentals of project engineering and planning in the context of the oil and

gas industry.

3. Discuss the concepts of risk and risk evaluation as applied to engineering tasks.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of business economics and project finance.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of human behaviour and of basic psychological models.


Health, safety and environmental system principles, processes and management.

Safety management systems, roles and responsibilities of participants. Development of a safety

culture.

Project engineering and planning. Costs and CTRs.

Introduction to Team working, role and responsibilities of project manager and team members.

Types of team players, group dynamics.

Psychological models, behavioural styles and type assessment.

Communication, report writing, listening and coaching skills.

Understanding of uncertainty, risk and risk evaluation processes.

Risk mitigation processes and strategies.

Introduction to project planning, understanding of motivation, conflict resolution.

Business process and economics. Profit and Loss. Financial valuation and accounting. NPV and

related concepts.

Analysis of project failures and disasters, identifying key lessons to be learned.

Knowledge Management.

Mode of Delivery

This is a lecture and tutorial based full time course, with case study work, plus private study and

discussion.

Assessment

Component 1 is a coursework, requiring an engineering report on a specified topic.

Component 2 is a closed book examination.


1. KUO,C.,1992. Business Fundamentals for Engineers,(McGraw-Hill)ISBN 0-07-707423-8

2. TURNER,R.J.,1993. The Handbook of Project based Management,(McGraw-Hill).

SEMESTER 2

The Oceans, Operability and Humans in the Ocean (ENM215)

Aims of Module

It is essential that those working in the ocean understand the ocean. This module equips students with that

understanding.


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The module also covers aspects of intervention that are dominated by understanding the ocean − such as

diving and vessel operability



to:

1. Critically analyse the relationship between wind and waves, and apply relevant techniques to develop

wave fields and spectral descriptions of wave fields.

2. Evaluate and justify the spectral descriptions of vessel motions by performing motion analysis in a

given sea state and developing short term extreme values.

3. Critically analyse and discuss diver physiology and the systems and equipment used for saturation

diving.


Oceans: Circulation, Chemistry, Marine Life and Fouling

Oceans: Winds, Waves & Tides

Sea Spectra

Individual Waves: Distributions and Extremes

Measuring the Oceans, Forecasting and Hindcasting

Basics of Spectral Motion Analysis

Operability Analysis

Diving Physics

Diving Physiology

Gases and Diving Systems

Diving Regulations and Constraints

Mode of Delivery

The module is delivered as a lecture and tutorial based full time course, with case study work, plus private

study and discussion.

Assessment

Component 1 is coursework and will normally involve preparation of a short individual report combined

with on−line student centred learning activities. Supervision will be available throughout coursework, but

the emphasis will be on students to identify missing information and carry out further independent

research where necessary.



1. OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2000.Waves, Tides and Shallow-water Processes (Oceanography).2nd

Revised ed. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

2. OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2004. Seawater: Its Composition, Properties and Behaviour. 2nd Revised ed.

Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

3. OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2004. The Ocean Basins: Their Structure and Evolution (Oceanography). 2nd

Revised ed. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

4. OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2005.Marine Biogeochemical Cycles.2nd Revised ed. Butterworth-

Heinemann Ltd.

5. OPEN UNIVERSITY, 2001.Ocean Circulation.2nd Revised ed. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd.

Subsea Systems (ENM227)

Aims of Module

To provide the student with fundamental knowledge and understanding of the exploration, production and

IRM technologies associated with subsea oil and gas field development from a technical and economic

perspective.

The aim is to provide a broad view of subsea engineering fundamentals, the majority of which will be

studied in more depth in other modules.


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to:

1. Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of subsea exploration and production systems.

2. Explain how a subsea well is constructed and completed including the functions of the specialist

equipment.

3. Select subsea production equipment to meet specific technical and economic challenges related to

reservoir fluids, field size and adjacent infrastructure.

4. Appraise various options for the development of subsea oil and gas fields.


Overview of subsea well construction, field development and operation.

Bottom−supported/ floating exploration and production units; motion compensation.

Technical and economic field development challenges presented by reservoir fluids, field size, water

depths, access to existing infrastructure, marginal green/brown fields, flow assurance.

Subsea production systems and field architecture; mud−line wellhead systems, horizontal and

conventional trees, flexible jumpers, satellite/ cluster configurations; manifolds, drill centres,

flowlines (pipelines), PLETs/PLEMs risers, controls systems; Installation, workover and IRM

equipment and control systems.

Mode of Delivery

The module is delivered as a lecture and tutorial based full time course, with case study work, plus private

study and discussion.

Assessment

Component 1 is coursework and will normally involve preparation of a short individual report combined

with on−line student centred learning activities. Supervision will be available throughout coursework, but

the emphasis will be on students to identify missing information and carry out further independent

research where necessary.


Indicative Bibliography 1. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, Miscellaneous Recommended Practices, Specifications &

Bulletins from Series 17 "Subsea Production Systems". Washington:API/ISO

2. ARNOLD, K.E., Ed. 2007. Petroleum Engineering Handbook, Vol III Facilities and Construction

Engineering, Ch14. Richardson, TX:SPE

3. BAI, Y., BAI, Q., 2005. Subsea Pipelines and Risers.Oxford:Elsevier

4. CHAKRABARTI, S. 2005. Handbook of Offshore Engineering, Vol II.Oxford:Elsevier

5. MATHER, A. 2000. Offshore Engineering: An Introduction. 2nd Ed. London: Witherby& Co. Ltd.

6. MITCHELL, R.F., Ed. 2006. Petroleum Engineering Handbook, Vol II Drilling Engineering.

Richardson, TX:S

Processing and Pipelines (ENM232)

Aims of Module

To develop an understanding of the principles and practice of pipeline design and installation, for onshore

and offshore environments.

To understand subsea production system control strategies and processes.

To understand field process facilities design and operation.



to:

1. Discuss and analyse essential pipeline and bundle design constraints, the limitations of each and define

a selection process.

2. Analyse and discuss subsea pipeline design, environmental loads and installation issues.


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3. Discuss the principles of pipeline flow dynamics, slugging effects and produce an outline of the

essentials of multi−phase flow models and flow assurance.

4. Justify the design, operation and control of in−field processing facilities.


Pipeline design

Bundles and Risers technologies and design/limitations

Pipeline route selection

Offshore pipeline design & installation

Hydrodynamics

Subsea wellheads, production trees

Pipe Installation

Pipeline Flow models (Slugging, Slug catchers, Pig launchers, pig handling)

Transport Operations. Product metering. Flow proportioning and Controls

HSE considerations.

Mode of delivery


discussion.

Assessment

Component 1 is a coursework.



1. FRICK, T., Petroleum Production Handbook. SPE ISBN 0-89520-206-9

2. BRAESTRUP, M. W. et al, 2005, Design and Installation of Marine Pipelines. Oxford: Black well

Publishing Co.

3. BAI, Y. and BAI, Q., 2005, Subsea Pipelines and Risers. Kidlington, Oxford: ElsevierLtd.

4. GUO, B. et at, 2005, Offshore Pipelines. Burlington, MA: Gulf Professional Publishing.

Materials and Corrosion Science (ENM233)

Aims of Module

To develop an understanding of the properties of materials used within the oil and gas industries, their

uses, limitations and design constraints.

To develop an understanding of corrosion science and mechanisms, with particular reference to the oil

and gas industry.



to:

1. Analyse and discuss the properties, design constraints and limitations of the principal materials used

within the oil and gas industry.

2. Critically evaluate the properties and characteristics of steels, its phases and its principal alloys.

3. Appraise the principal corrosion mechanisms relevant to oil and gas industry equipments and

processes.

4. Critically evaluate corrosion prevention and control strategies.


Properties of materials. Metals and Alloys. Ceramics, polymers and composites.

Structure of materials, characterisation and clasification of materials.

Fundamentals of structures.

Steel composition and properties.

Phase diagrams. Treatment processes.

Alloy compositions


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Corrosion principles and mechanisms.

Corrosion management.

Prevention and mitigation, Cathodic protection

Environmental effects. SSC, SCC.

Corrosion control – by design and management, Material selection, surfactants and inhibitors,

coatings.

Porbaix and Evans diagrams

Failure Analysis. Fatigue life prediction. Safe life and fail safe design.

Mode of Delivery


discussion.

Assessment

Component 1 is a piece of coursework.



1. CALLISTER, W. ; ‘Materials Science and Engineering : An Introduction (Wiley, 2006) 7th Edition.

ISBN 0-47-173696-1

2. FONTANA, M. ; ‘Corrosion Engineering’ (McGraw Hill, 1986) 3rd Edition.

3. GORDON, P. ; 'The New Science of Strong Materials', (Pelican, 1976) ISBN 0-14-020920-4

4. GORDON, P. ; 'Structures'. (Penguin, 1991) ISBN 0-14-013628-2

5. JONES, D.A. : Principles and Prevention of Corrosion, 2nd Edition, Longman, 1995 (ISBN 0-1335-

999-30)

6. SHIGLEY J.E. ; ‘Mechanical Engineering Design’ (McGraw-Hill, 2003) ISBN 0-07-123270-2

7. TRETHEWEY K.R. & CHAMBERLAIN J. ; Corrosion for Science & Engineering (Longman,

1995) ISBN 0-582-238692

Individual Engineering Research Investigation

Aims of Module

To develop skills in the investigation and analysis of engineering problems and creativity in devising

effective solutions, through the detailed research of one selected topic.



to:

1. Integrate material from the different areas of the course within the project work area.

2. Analyse, plan, execute and critically review a major project based on a brief drawn from the context of

the course.

3. Report in writing and orally on the work undertaken and the approach adopted.


The project constitutes a major component of the course of study for the MSc. Following a detailed

literature review of the chosen research topic and a successful transition through the taught stage of the

programme, the students will begin on the detailed project programme.

Students are required to identify and source a project, subject to the approval of the University.

Once a particular topic has been approved, student encouragement will be given by the project

supervisor(s) to produce a project brief and planning programme of events for consideration. The student

should also make every effort to establish industrial contacts at an early stage and keep the designated

supervisor up to date on progress.

Early attention should be devoted to the establishment of the project as a viable concern through a

detailed literature review and summary of the importance aspects of the proposed study.

On completion of the programme, the student is expected to:

produce a detailed written report to specified standards and to present findings;


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produce a poster, again to specified standards, detailing the important aspects of the work

undertaken;

give an oral presentation.

Mode of Delivery

The project will be carried out on an individual basis, with the student having access to a supervisor (s) to

provide support, as required.

Assessment

Component 1 is an oral presentation and poster.

Component 2 is the project report.


1. CREAM P. and LEA M. 2000. Writing at University – A Guide for Students. OpenUniversityPress

2. DAVIES J. 1996. Communication for Engineering Students. AddisonWesleyLongman

3. HUCKLIN T. and OLSEN L. 1991. Technical Writing and Professional Communication for Non-

native Speakers of English. McGraw-Hill

4. MALMFORS B. GARNSWORTHY P. and GROSSMAN M. 2000. Writing and Presenting

Scientific Papers. NottinghamUniversityPress

5. RGU MSc Energy Programme, "The Energy Programme MSc Project Handbook" and "Frequently

Asked Questions" documents. (All Energy programme MSc project students are issued with copies of

these documents)

Additional Notes

Extensive specialised reading is required (project determined).

Where necessary, arrangements can be made to protect commercial confidence.

KEY INSTRUCTORS

Laurie Power. B Met (Hons), M Met, CEng, MIMMM, FEI

Programme leader, MSc “Offshore Oil and Gas Engineering”

Over last 10 years Laurie has been involved in the the design of customised

training programmes in the oil and gas industry.

Laurie was the Programme Leader for the MSc Drilling and Well Engineering

and the MSc Petroleum Production Engineering courses delivered to students of

PdVSA in Caracas, Venezuela.

He was the Course Leader for the three “Shell” courses: the BSc in Well

Services Engineering, the MSc in Well Design and Engineering, the MSc in Completions and Well

Service Engineering: I led the development and validation of these courses with Shell in Aberdeen and

The Hague. He was the Course Leader (2004-2008) for the successful MSc in Asset

Management Programme for Sonatrach, Algeria. Laurie teaches at undergraduate and

postgraduate level. His areas of expertise include: Metallurgy, Materials, Failure Analysis, Corrosion

Engineering.

Clive Ninnes PhD

Module “Subsurface”

Dr Clive Ninnes is a Reservoir/Petroleum Engineer with 30 years’

international experience gained with Shell UK Expro, Aminex plc, and through

consulting.

Clive specialises in petroleum evaluations and reservoir development

projects and has provided both technical and management expertise for offshore

and onshore projects in the UKCS, Europe, USA, Africa, the Far East and the

FSU. His diverse experience Clive implements in teaching; he was involved in RGU’s MSc programmes

in Venezuela and Algeria.


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Gordon Botterill BSc (Hons) Oil Technology, Imperial College ARSM,

Imperial College HND Mechanical Engineering, Borough Polytechnic

Module “Wells”

Associate lecturer at the Robert Gordon University on Drilling

Operations Management, Subsea Systems and Business Essentials.

More than 40 years in: Managing exploration and development drilling

operations in both frontier and mature areas, on and offshore; Drilling

engineering, including all phases of well design, planning and operations; Project

management, with experience in upgrading onshore and offshore drilling units and the preparation and

implementation of management systems for drilling and workover activities; Providing technical input to

the contracting of drilling rigs, drilling materials and services; Technical training.

Managed development and exploration in the southern and northern sectors of the North Sea. Engineered several development and exploration wells in the southern and northern sectors of the North

Sea. Experience managing semi-submersible and jack-up rigs.

Paul Spurr BSc

Module “Facilities”

More than 35 years’ experience with BP as Petroleum Engineer, auditor,

project manager. Paul was the Programme Manager for water projects at the

Wytch Farm Oilfield in Dorset.

Supervised a multidisciplinary team optimizing production and at the

same time managing HSE aspects & cost challenges at Harding field, BP's first

venture into heavy oil in the North Sea. This project was recognized as having

“best practice” in the field of production optimization, because of the unique relationship Paul pioneered

between the offshore control room staff, the sub-surface team & the production team. Paul ran the

production team and was in charge of tanker scheduling & loading, process engineering, production

chemistry, the offshore lab & hydrocarbon accounting.

First Class Honours Degree in Physics

Bassam Bjeirmi BSc(Hons), MBA, PhD

Module “Business Essentials”

His main area of expertise is in generic project management and

construction where he has delivered training programs in the UK and overseas

for companies including Shell, Sonatrach, and ADNOC in Nigeria, Algeria and

the Arabian Gulf respectively.

Over the years he has provided consultancy to a number of private and

public organizations on project implementation, monitoring and control. Other

areas included the capture of knowledge, its dissemination and its effect on organizational learning.

Before becoming the Associate Head of School, Bassam had comprehensive tertiary level

education experience in the role of tutor, module leader, as well as a researcher. He has considerable

experience in supervising research projects both at postgraduate and PhD level and as a referee for a

number of industry journals.

His current research interests include: Role of Project management in knowledge creation and

learning, Client operational style and its effect on the contractor’s ability to innovate, Leaders and

learning within organizations, Project management competencies for the energy sector.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE AT OUR WEBSITE

www.AcademyOGE.ru

I look forward to receiving your applications.

Sincerely yours,

prof. Konstantin Fedorov Principal of the OGE Academy, D.Sc.,

Associate member of RANS.

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