Oil and Gas Business Mastery by Angel Da Silva

The Program

Oil and Gas Business Mastery is an exclusive business program where participants will compete in a simulated oil bidding round. It's a 100% practical and interactive program, designed based on the real experience of a professional who was successful in participating in bidding rounds and building an oil company from scratch. The program combines lessons learned with the theory needed to evaluate and finance oil and gas assets, as well as to successfully participate in a bidding round.

Participants will experience first-hand what it means to build and run an oil company, analyze investment opportunities, evaluate assets, finance projects, negotiate contracts, and resolve conflicts. The program offers a unique opportunity to apply everything taught in an MBA, from the perspective of a CEO of an oil company.

The program focuses on four key areas: 1) how to perform a technical evaluation, 2) how to build a business model, 3) how to secure financing, and 4) how to evaluate risks and resolve conflicts.

Oil and Gas Business Mastery will help participants understand the strategic dynamics of the oil and gas industry, enhance their leadership, creative thinking, and business development skills, and take their careers to the next level.

Strategy

Compete in a oil bidding round

Leadership

Runs an oil company

Management

Resolve conflicts

Negotiation

Negotiate agreements

Finances

Build financial models

100% Practical

Compete in an oil bidding round and build an oil company from scratch.

Real interactions

Exclusively in-person mode. You will interact with Angel Da Silva in person.

Program Content

1. Strategic framework

✓ How to build an oil company from scratch?
✓ Program introduction and teams building
✓ Oil and gas business overview
✓ Key industry players
✓ Oil and gas contracts
✓ Introduction to a simulated Oil Bidding Round

2. Performing a Technical Evaluation

✓ Production and reserves
✓ Drilling and workovers
✓ Surface facilities
✓ Field development plan

3. Building a Business Model

✓ Financial modeling
✓ Income statement
✓ Balance sheet
✓ Cash flow

4. Securing Financing

✓ Sources of financing for oil and gas projects
✓ Financing vehicles
✓ Evaluating financing options

5. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

✓ Risk analysis
✓ Negotiation strategies
✓ Conflict management strategies
✓ Environmental, social, labor and ethical conflicts

The Instructor

Full profile on LinkedIn

Hi, I am Angel Da Silva. I have over 20 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry, with expertise in asset valuation, contract negotiation, project finance, field development planning, reservoir simulation and asset management. I hold a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, an MBA, a master's degree in Banking, Financial Markets, and Wealth Management, as well as a doctorate in Business Administration.

I have been advisor on oil and gas projects in Latin America, United States, Europe and the Middle East. I have also been a professor at the Petroleum Engineering School of the Central University of Venezuela, and the co-founder and CEO of Wayra Energy, an oil company I built from scratch.

At Wayra Energy, I secured three oil contracts in two different bidding rounds, reaching an oil production of over 4,000 barrels per day in less than two years, with operation involving 70 employees. After leaving Wayra Energy, I became an independent advisor to several oil and gas companies, helping them win contracts and secure financing for their projects.

Drawing on the experience I gained from founding Wayra Energy and advising oil and gas companies, I designed Oil and Gas Business Mastery, an exclusive, 100% practical and interactive training program.

FAQs

What is Oil and Gas Business Mastery?

Is a training program developed by Angel Da Silva. The program is focused in simulate an oil bidding round. During the program participants must build an oil company from scratch while learning how to evaluate and finance oil and gas projects.

What is the format of the program?

The program is 100% in-person and lasts 3 days (24 hours).

Is a certificate awarded upon completion of the program?

Yes, and this certificate is endorsed by an educational institution or an oil company in the country where the program is taught.

In what language is the program taught?

The language of each edition of the program will depend on the country where it is taught (english or spanish).

How many participants are in each edition of the program?

We keep a limited number of places per edition. This ensures that participants receive more interactive and personalized attention.

Do I need previous knowledge?

The program is designed for both: junior profiles who don't have work experience yet and those professionals who already have extensive experience in the oil and gas industry.

What are the in-person sessions like?

Each edition of the program have 3 sessions (one per day). Our sessions are hands-on and immersive from the very first day. Participants will work in team to compete in an oil bidding round and build an oil company from scratch. By the end of the sessions, participants must complete assigned tasks. The program demands a great commitment from the participants, the same thing that happens when you participate in an oil round in real life.

Why join the program?

There are many training programs designed to teach the theory behind business, but the only way to achieve success is to put that theory into practice, which is why Angel Da Silva created this program. Our goal is for participants to experience first-hand what it means to run an oil company, participate in an oil bidding round, resolve conflicts, and develop skills that allow them to identify opportunities for their companies.

Who can participate in the program?

Our program is designed for professionals from different areas who work in the oil and gas industry, with profiles such as the following:
✓ Professionals who wish to assume leadership roles in the oil and gas industry
✓ Employees from government dependencies, NOCs, IOCs and service providers
✓ Business development professionals
✓ Managers of functional areas including marketing, law, human resources, accounting and finance

What will you learn in the program?

By participating in this program, attendees will strengthen their business and management skills, and will be able to:
✓ Develop leadership, corporate strategy, negotiation and conflict management skills
✓ Acquire technical knowledge of financial analysis and valuation of oil and gas projects
✓ Understand the dynamics of the oil and gas business today
✓ Have an overview of all phases of an oil round and develop skills for successful participation
✓ Understand the latest trends impacting the exploration and production value chain
✓ Improve the ability to identify opportunities and create value for your company
✓ Prepare for leadership positions in the oil and gas industry

What is the cost of the program?

The cost of each program may vary and depends on the location, or sponsors. When a specific date and location for the course is determined, the cost of the course is published.

Can an edition of the program be held exclusively for my company?

Yes. A company can sponsor an edition of the program and select the participants. If you are interested in discussing this model, please contact Angel Da Silva.

How can I know where the next edition of the program will be?

It is best to follow Angel Da Silva on LinkedIn and keep an eye on his posts to find out about upcoming editions of the program.