Rig School™–Intro to Offshore Operations–A PETEX Legacy for Over 35 Years!

Rig School will return July 2026. Sign up for course updates.

Course Content:

• Geology and geophysics in offshore exploration.
• Offshore lease acquisition.
• Offshore drilling production.
• Well planning and business aspects.
• Maritime and state law and offshore regulations.
• Offshore storage and terminals.
• Offshore catastrophes and emergency response.
• Insurance for offshore operation.
• Economics of offshore exploration and development.

Recommended For:

• New employees.
• Attorneys.
• Insurance, finance, and administrative personnel.
• Anyone who needs a basic knowledge of offshore operations.
• Recommended book: A Dictionary for the Oil and Gas Industry, 2nd edition.

Included with Course:

• For in-person classes only: Catered lunch daily; beverages and snacks provided.
• Industry field trips.
• Course materials including instructor presentations.
• Publication: A Primer of Offshore Operations, 3rd edition.
• University of Texas at Austin Digital Badge of Completion.

3.3 CEUs, 35 CPEs for Texas Accountants, 27 CEs for Texas Landmen, and 2.75 MCLEs for Texas Lawyers. 

Now awarding CPEs for Texas Accountants, and CEs for Landmen!

Length: 4.5 days

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