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 metering 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 necessitated 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 Hydrocarbon Accounting (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

• Overview of Metering Process
• Overview of Production Planning
• Overview of Production Allocation
• Overview of Production Reports
• Overview of Data Management
• Overview of Production Deferment
• OVerview of HCA Value Tracking

Hydrocarbon Stocks Nomination & Export Cargo Administration

• Generating Hydrocarbon Accounting Production Impact Plan
• Production Business Plan, Short-Term Plan & Medium-Term Plan
• Hydrocarbon Accounting impact on the Production Business Plan
• Principles of Stocks Nomination
• Export Cargo Management
• Strategies for effective Production deferment management
• Crude-oil Stocks Management
• Impact of Fiscalised Crude-oil Volumes at Point-of-Sale
• Hydrocarbon Export Forecasting & Nominations

Digitalising (Automating) Hydrocarbon Accounting Workflow

• Fundamentals of Digital Transformation (Technology Implementation)
• Realtime Well Test Business Process
• Realtime Production Monitoring
• Realtime Production Allocation
• Human Interface in Technology Adoption (Bulls-Eye Concept)
• Technology Deployment in Metering Systems
• Case Studies

PIA 2021 & Hydrocarbon Accounting Auditing Process

• SOX Controls & Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Company-Specific Auditing Process
• Petroleum Industry Act 2021 Component of Hydrocarbon Allocation
• Petroleum Industry Act 2021 Impact on Hydrocarbon Metering
• 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.
• Clarity on Elements of Hydrocarbon Accounting Framework..
• Provide sustainable solutions on identified related HCA challenges.
• Fully engage stakeholders in the Hydrocarbon Accounting space.
• Proffer 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
• Commercial & Legal Teams
• Asset Support Managers
• Project Managers
• Investors & Auditors
• Production Operations Manager
• Senior Process Engineers
• Field Production Supervisors / Superintendents
• Production Engineers
• Asset Managers
• Hydrocarbon Accounting Managers
• Snr. Reservoir Engineers
• Planning Managers
• Production Curtailment Managers
• Snr Production Accountants
• Production Schedulers & Curtailment Teams
• Snr Production Chemist

Delivery Method

This is a Masterclass delivered 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.
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: ₦2,500,000.00 (US$1,650) per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 25th - 29th May, 2026 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Cost: US$3,000 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 6th - 10th July, 2026 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Cost: US$3,500 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 10th - 14th August, 2026 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: London, UK
Cost: £4,000 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 14th - 18th September, 2026 (0900-1600hrs daily)

Location: Uyo
Cost: ₦2,500,000.00 per participant (Large-Pool Registration attracts discount)
Date: 19th - 23rd October, 2026 (0900-1600hrs daily)

THE COURSE FEE COVERS:
Experts Facilitation, Buffet Lunch, Tea breaks, Course Manual, Branded Writing Materials, Certificate, Optional Tour (only in Uyo), Branded Souvenir, and Worldclass Conducive Learning Environment.

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

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