Day 1
Introduction to Petroleum Sector Regulation
• Overview of the petroleum value chain: Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream
• Significance of regulation in guaranteeing safe and equitable operations
• Principal regulatory bodies and their respective mandates
• Case studies illustrating effective regulatory frameworks
Legal and Institutional Framework
• National and international petroleum laws and treaties
• Roles of institutions: Ministries, agencies, and industry associations
• Processes of licensing and permitting
• Comprehension of contracts: Production Sharing Agreements (PSA), Joint Ventures (JV), and
Service Contracts
Day 2
Midstream Regulation
• Regulation of pipelines, storage facilities, and transportation
• Pipeline integrity management and safety standards
• Monitoring and regulating crude oil and natural gas transportation
• Emergency response planning for midstream incidents
Downstream Regulation
• Refining operations: safety, emissions, and product quality standards. Regulation of fuel storage and
distribution networks. Pricing mechanisms and market regulation. Promoting fair competition and
preventing monopolistic practices.
Day 3
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Regulations
• Implementing HSE policies and standards, conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA),
monitoring emissions, spills, and pollution control measures, and examining case studies related to
managing environmental incidents.
Day 4
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
• Regulatory audits and inspections.
• Risk-based compliance strategies.
• Penalties for non-compliance and dispute resolution.
• Reporting and transparency requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Establishing effective relationships with industry stakeholders; managing public communication and
addressing community concerns; applying conflict resolution and negotiation techniques; and
fostering transparency and accountability.
Day 5
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Analysis of real-world regulatory challenges and solutions
• Developing a sample regulatory framework for a hypothetical petroleum project
• Conducting a simulated regulatory inspection
• Group discussions on enhancing regulatory practices effectiveness

This training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the roles,
responsibilities, and best practices of regulatory authorities in the midstream and downstream
petroleum sectors. It covers critical areas such as policy formulation, compliance monitoring,
safety and environmental regulations, and stakeholder engagement. The program aims to equip
regulators and industry professionals with the necessary knowledge and tools to foster a
transparent, safe, and efficient petroleum industry.

Understand the role and significance of regulatory authorities within the midstream and
downstream sectors.
• Explain the legal and institutional framework that governs petroleum operations.
• Develop and enforce policies and regulations pertaining to pipeline operations, refining, storage,
and distribution.
• Implement standards pertaining to safety, health, and the environment (SHE).
• Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Address issues related to market regulation, pricing policies, and practices ensuring fair
competition.
• Engage with stakeholders, including oil and gas companies, government bodies, and the public.
• Analyse case studies on regulatory best practices and associated challenges.

egulatory Officers, facilities engineers and managers, health and safety professionals,
climate/environmental engineers.