Training on Oil & Gas Project Finance & Investment Appraisal
Learn practical techniques for financing, evaluating, and managing oil and gas investments to maximize project value and profitability.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This advanced programme is designed to equip oil and gas professionals with the financial, analytical, and strategic skills required to evaluate, finance, and manage energy projects effectively. Participants will gain practical knowledge in project financing structures, investment appraisal techniques, financial modeling, risk analysis, capital budgeting, and economic evaluation of upstream, midstream, and downstream projects. Through industry case studies, practical exercises, and real-world applications, the programme enables participants to make informed investment decisions, optimize project value, and support sustainable growth in the dynamic oil and gas sector.
Who Should Attend
- Project managers and engineers
- Finance and investment professionals
- Business development managers
- Petroleum economists
- Financial analysts
- Operations managers
- Energy consultants
- Government and regulatory officials
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand project finance principles in the oil and gas industry.
- Conduct financial and economic evaluations of energy projects.
- Apply investment appraisal techniques to support decision-making.
- Assess project risks and financing options.
- Develop financial models for oil and gas investments.
- Optimize project value through effective financial planning.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Project Finance
- Project finance principles
- Oil and gas project lifecycle
- Sources of project funding
- Case Study: Financing major energy projects
Module 2: Financial Accounting for Oil & Gas Projects
- Financial statements and analysis
- Cost structures in oil and gas operations
- Capital and operating expenditures
- Practical: Financial statement interpretation
Module 3: Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions
- Capital budgeting techniques
- Time value of money
- Project cash flow estimation
- Practical: Investment decision analysis
Module 4: Financial Modeling
- Building financial models
- Revenue forecasting
- Cost estimation techniques
- Practical: Developing project financial models
Module 5: Investment Appraisal Techniques
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Payback Period
- Profitability Index
- Practical: Comparing investment alternatives
Module 6: Risk Analysis and Project Valuation
- Financial risk identification
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis
- Monte Carlo simulation concepts
- Case Study: Managing investment uncertainty
Module 7: Project Financing Structures
- Equity and debt financing
- Joint ventures and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Lender requirements and financial covenants
- Practical: Selecting financing options
Module 8: Fiscal Regimes and Economic Evaluation
- Petroleum taxation
- Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs)
- Royalties and fiscal systems
- Practical: Economic evaluation of petroleum projects
Module 9: ESG, Sustainability and Investment Strategy
- ESG considerations in project finance
- Sustainable investment practices
- Climate-related financial risks
- Case Study: Financing low-carbon energy projects
Module 10: Project Finance Strategy and Implementation
- Investment decision frameworks
- Portfolio management
- Project financing roadmap
- Practical: Developing an investment appraisal report
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Enhanced expertise in project finance and investment appraisal.
- Improved financial modelling and project evaluation skills.
- Stronger capacity to support strategic investment decisions.
Organizational Impact
- Improved project selection and investment performance.
- Enhanced financial risk management and capital allocation.
- Increased project profitability through robust financial planning.
- Strengthened investment governance and decision-making.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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