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LS502R: PETROLEUM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

This course provides a detailed overview of key legal and regulatory issues in the development of hydrocarbon resources. Teaching will be by a variety of methods including podcasts, directed reading, and interactive discussion. The course will cover: the physical and technical context of hydrocarbon development; the geopolitical context of hydrocarbon development; energy security in the context of climate change; national oil companies; petroleum licensing; production sharing agreements; fiscal arrangements; international maritime boundaries and joint development agreements.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Eddy Wifa

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course provides a detailed overview of key legal and regulatory issues in the development of hydrocarbon resources. The course will cover: the physical and technical context of hydrocarbon development; the geopolitical context of hydrocarbon development; energy security in the context of climate change; national oil companies; petroleum licensing; production sharing agreements; fiscal arrangements; international maritime boundaries and joint development agreements.


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1000 words essay 30%

Briefing note 50%

Short Answer Questions 20%

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.

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