GEO-3120 Management of Petroleum Resources
The course is aimed at Master’s students in petroleum related studies or with an interest in petroleum related issues. The course will teach about the Norwegian model for management of oil & gas revenues, give students a comprehension of the Norwegian petroleum resources in a national and international perspective, and insights in the discussions about the future of Norwegian petroleum resources in the High North.
The course will be taught by experts from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, and is highly recommended for those with direct and indirect connections to the petroleum sector through studies or interests.
When: | The autumn semester 2016 |
Duration: | Session-based, a total of 60 hours of lectures and exercises |
Start date: | To be announced |
Venue: | UiT, campus Tromsø |
Assessment: | Two home-assessments (40%) and a home exam (60%) |
Credits: | 10 ECTS |
Application: |
Applicants from Nordic countries must apply by 1 June 2016. UiT students must follow internal deadlines to register for the course. |
Course contents: |
Norway is one of the few countries globally that has managed its natural resources, especially oil & gas, to the common best for the Nation and future generations. The Norwegian Model will be discussed, and especially the relationship between the private / company interests and the State`s interest in oil and gas activities is elaborated. The candidate is to be able to know the fiscal frames for oil & gas in Norway, and this industry`s role for the Norwegian economy. Energy systems related to oil & gas, and this compared to other types of energy carriers, is discussed. The course views the Norwegian petroleum resources in a national but also international and especially Arctic framework. Arctic operations is commented in a both historic and potential future perspective. Objectives of the course: Knowledge: The student can:
Skills The student can:
Competence The student can:
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