Crude Oil Pricing Mechanisms, Regional Trade Flows, and Market Dynamics in West, Central and Southern Africa

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Master crude oil pricing, trading strategies, and regional market dynamics across West, Central, and Southern Africa — with case studies and practical tools.

This intensive 5-day training programme delivers a comprehensive understanding of crude oil markets, refining economics, and global trade flows, with a strong focus on Africa’s position as both a major crude exporter and an emerging refining hub.

Through regional case studies — including Akpo Deepwater Field (Nigeria), refinery utilization challenges (Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire), and the Dangote Refinery — participants will explore upstream operations, crude pricing mechanisms, refined product trade, and risk management strategies. The course bridges technical fundamentals with commercial realities, equipping delegates to navigate price volatility, fiscal regimes, and international market integration.

❗ Why this course is important

Africa’s crude oil sector is vital to global trade, yet faces challenges including volatile pricing, low refinery utilization, and dependence on imports. With deepwater projects expanding and new refining capacity coming online, professionals need the ability to:

• • Understand upstream operations and crude oil assays in West Africa.
• • Apply refining economics to optimize margins and utilization.
• • Evaluate pricing benchmarks and contracts (Brent, Bonny Light, Dubai, WTI).
• • Assess refined product trade flows between Africa and global hubs.
• • Use risk management tools — forwards, futures, swaps, and options.
• • Navigate fiscal agreements, royalties, and regulatory frameworks.
• • Position African crude streams competitively in global markets.

🎯 Who should attend

This programme is designed for professionals across the oil and gas value chain:

• • Business Development Managers (NOCs, IOCs, independents)
• • Corporate Planning Professionals
• • Geoscientists & Petroleum Engineers
• • Refinery Operations & Planning Personnel
• • Government Regulators & Policy Makers
• • Finance & Tax Advisors in Oil & Gas

📅 Course Content

• • Day 1: Upstream Operations in West Africa
• • Day 2: Crude Oil Trading & Pricing
• • Day 3: Refined Products & Regional Trade
• • Day 4: Risk Management in Oil Trading
• • Day 5: International Aspects of Oil Trading

👨‍🏫 Course Instructor

With a BSc and PhD from the UK and over 30 years of experience in refinery technology, operations, and management for leading oil companies, the instructor is an internationally respected consultant.

As a Chartered Chemist and member of both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, he combines academic expertise with practical consulting in crude oil valuation, refining, and energy markets.

📜 Certification

Participants will be assessed on:

• • Active participation in sessions
• • Completion of exercises & case studies
• • Performance in assessments

Successful participants will receive:

• • Certificate of Successful Completion
• • Transcript of Marks (performance by grade for each module and overall)

🌟 What participants say

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Invaluable insights into crude pricing.”

“The course helped me understand both global benchmarks and the realities of African crude contracts.”
— Joseph, Business Development Manager, National Oil Company 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Practical and well-structured.”

“The modules on refined product trade and risk management were especially useful for my role.”
— Ama, Corporate Planning Analyst, Downstream Energy Firm 

Course Outline - Crude Oil Pricing Mechanisms, Regional Trade Flows, and Market Dynamics in West, Central and Southern Africa - WA CA SA