Course Overview

Measurement and allocation errors remain central as major challenges in the energy industry. According to Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) audit reports 2012-2015, Nigeria lost over $9.89 Billion worth crude oil due to poor metering and allocation. The recent 2021 NEITI report attributed $2.5 Billion representing over 31Million barrels of oil production loss to poor metereing and allocation issues.The urgency to address measurements at the critical points, including at custody transfer and at the well-head is important. This has neccessitated the design and delivery of this course focusing on crafting and proper management of the Hydrocarbon Accounting/Fiscal Metering Variables. Accurate Measurement and Allocation in the energy industry is a common challenge across assets and this course is designed to manage such challenges. Hydrocarbon Accounting principally involves, allocation of volumes, storage of data, effective production deferment administration and data reporting. There are several factors that influence metering but majorly the type of agreements, adopted technology/processes and strong leadership remains the game-changer. Proper definition, selection, design, operation, troubleshooting and management of interfaces remain critical in the HCA framework. Continuous training of strategic leaders and the workforce have been identified as crucial in fully understanding the concept and processes of Hydrocarbon Accounting and Metering.
Hence, this course will elicit the fundamentals of Hydrocarbon Accounting and Metering across assets, while also highlighting the common challenges encountered during this process and how to mitigate them in future. We strongly recommend you attend Module One before attending the module Two Course.

Course Outline

Overview of Hydrocarbon Accounting/Fiscal Metering

• Well Test Systems
• Metering Systems
• Types of Production Allocation
• Production Allocation and Reconciliation
• People & Business Process in Hydrocarbon Accounting
• Best Practices in Hydrocarbon Accounting

Advances in Hydrocarbon Accounting Technology

• Realtime Production Monitoring
• Realtime Production Allocation
• Human Interface in Technology Deployment
• Metering Systems
• Realtime Well Test
• Case Studies

Hydrocarbon Accounting Agreement/Legislation

• Hydrocarbon Accounting Tools/Software Agreement
• Crude-Oil Handling Agreement (Operational Feasibility)
• PIA Component of Hydrocarbon Accounting
• Stakeholder Management
• Managing HCA Teams
• Application Demonstration
• Case Studies

Hydrocarbon Accounting Auditing & Export Operations

• Crude-Oil Export Operations
• SOX Compliance & Control
• Outturn Reports
• Barging (Shipping) Operations
• Export Participating Parties
• Document Instructions (DI)
• Tax Regimes
• Case Studies

Performance Review

• General Course Review
• Assessment of Participants
• Feedback
• Closing Remarks

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the Concept of HCA Management.
• Know the key elements of Framework.
• Provide solutions on identified related Challenges.
• Fully enagage stakeholders in this process.
• Put a structured sustainability model in Hydrocarbon Accounting Management

Relevant Audience

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Senior Engineers
• Hydrocarbon Allocation Managers
• Asset Support Managers
• Project Managers
• Financial Teams, Investors & Auditors
• Production Operations Manager
• Senior Process Engineers
• Field Production Supervisors / Superintendents
• Production Engineers
• Asset Managers
• Snr. Reservoir Engineers
• Planning Managers
• Production Curtailment Managers
• Snr Production Accountants

Delivery Method

The training will be in a workshop format with strong emphasis on industry best practice alongside an interactive approach from all participants.

The training tutors are highly seasoned industry experts and have designed this course to help participants fully understand the concept of Hydrocarbon Accounting and Metering in the present-day Energy Industry. Please feel free to contact us for more details on the course.
To get more details on the course outline and curriculum, please kindly contact us at training@suneses-energy.com or call +234 (0) 909 999 3650.

Other Details

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Cost: ₦1,750,000.00 (US$1,200) per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 26th - 30th May, 2025 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: Accra, Ghane
Cost: US$3,000 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 7th - 11th July, 2025 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Cost: US$3,500 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 11th - 15th May, 2025 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: London, UK
Cost: US$4,000 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 15th - 19th September, 2025 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: Uyo
Cost: ₦1,750,000.00 (US$1,200) per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 20th - 24th October, 2025 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Training Team:
Suneses Energy Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234 (0) 909 999 3650

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