Petroleum Economics Masterclass: Strengthen Your Commercial Decision-Making
Every major decision in the oil & gas industry is influenced by economics. From evaluating investment opportunities and selecting development concepts to assessing project returns and optimising portfolios, petroleum economics provides the foundation for making informed commercial decisions. For professionals involved in Field Development Planning and Portfolio Planning, understanding how projects are evaluated, how PSC […]
Advanced HPHT Well Engineering: From Well Design to Operational Execution
In high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments, conventional well engineering approaches are often not enough. The combination of narrow drilling margins, abnormal pressures, elevated temperatures and complex well behaviour creates significant challenges across well design, drilling, well control, integrity and completion operations. Successfully delivering an HPHT well requires more than understanding individual engineering disciplines. Engineers must be […]
Build Advanced Competency in Well Abandonment
In well decommissioning, plugging and abandonment (P&A) is one of the most technically demanding and cost-critical stages of the asset lifecycle. With decommissioning activity increasing in Malaysia and globally, the ability to effectively plan, design and execute well abandonment activities has become increasingly important. In Malaysia alone, decommissioning plans for the next three years include […]
Master Flow Assurance: From Flow Dynamics to Production Performance
Uninterrupted flow from the reservoir to surface facilities is essential for safe, reliable and profitable hydrocarbon production. However, challenges such as slugging, hydrates, waxes, asphaltenes, emulsions, scale and corrosion can disrupt production, restrict flow and affect the overall performance of production systems. SEMARAK Training’s Flow Assurance – Managing Flow Dynamics and Production Chemistry programme is […]
AI Might Be Fueling a New Leadership Crisis
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday workplace decision-making. But as organisations embrace AI tools, a new question is emerging: could over-reliance on AI affect how leaders think, communicate, and manage their teams? A recent Fast Company article by David Rock, co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute, highlights a potential leadership challenge emerging […]
SEMARAK H2 2026 Team Townhall: Reflecting, Realigning & Moving Forward Together
At SEMARAK, we believe that strong teams are built through clear communication, shared goals and taking the time to move forward together. Last week, our team came together for the H2 2026 Team Townhall, creating a valuable opportunity to reflect on our journey so far and align on what lies ahead. The session brought together […]
Master the Complexities of Well Abandonment
In well decommissioning, plugging and abandonment (P&A) is one of the most technically demanding and cost-critical stages of the asset lifecycle. With decommissioning activity increasing in Malaysia and globally, the ability to effectively plan, design and execute well abandonment activities has become increasingly important. In Malaysia alone, decommissioning plans for the next three years include […]
Optimise Flow, Strengthen Production: Advance Your Flow Assurance Expertise
Uninterrupted flow from the reservoir to surface facilities is essential for safe, reliable and profitable hydrocarbon production. However, challenges such as slugging, hydrates, waxes, asphaltenes, emulsions, scale and corrosion can disrupt production, restrict flow and affect the overall performance of production systems. SEMARAK Training’s Flow Assurance – Managing Flow Dynamics and Production Chemistry programme is […]
Master the Decisions Behind High-Performance Well Completions
In complex oil and gas operations, well completion design is more than a technical exercise. A poor completion decision can lead to production losses, integrity issues, costly interventions and significant Non-Productive Time (NPT). In complex offshore environments, the financial impact of NPT can reach upwards of $1 million per day. The challenge is not simply […]
Beyond Operations: Navigating the Complexities of Offshore Decommissioning
Offshore oil and gas installations will eventually reach the end of their operating life. However, decommissioning is not simply the final activity in an offshore project. It is a complex process that involves regulation, planning, engineering, cost estimation, stakeholder management, removal and long-term liability. It can also involve significant expenditure with no direct commercial return. […]
Fundamentals of Well Abandonment: Building the Foundation for Safe and Effective Well Closure
As oil and gas fields mature, the safe and effective abandonment of wells is becoming an increasingly important responsibility for operators, regulators and well engineering teams. Well abandonment is more than placing cement plugs and closing a well. It requires careful planning, appropriate barrier design, regulatory compliance, effective verification and sound operational decision-making to ensure […]
AI Is Frying Our Brains — What Leaders Need to Do About It
AI is transforming the workplace, helping employees automate tasks, analyse information and work more efficiently. But are we actually becoming more productive or simply taking on more work? Recent research highlighted by Fortune suggests that AI can sometimes increase cognitive load and intensify workloads, rather than simply reducing them. Employees may spend more time prompting […]
SEMARAK Training Successfully Conducts Sand Production Prediction and Control Programme in Kuala Lumpur
Date: 8–10 September 2026Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala LumpurParticipating organisations: Petrofac (Malaysia – PM304) Limited, ConocoPhillips Sabah Gas Ltd, PTTEP Sarawak Oil Limited, AMSPEC Inspection Malaysia Sdn Bhd, PTTEP JDX & PC JDA Joint Operations Sdn Bhd and Hibiscus Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited SEMARAK Training successfully conducted the Sand Production Prediction and Control in Oil […]
Navigating Offshore Decommissioning: Strategies, Challenges and Solutions
Offshore oil and gas installations will eventually reach the end of their operating life. However, decommissioning is not simply the final activity in an offshore project. It is a complex process that involves regulation, planning, engineering, cost estimation, stakeholder management, removal and long-term liability. It can also involve significant expenditure with no direct commercial return. […]
HPHT Well Engineering Excellence: Design, Planning and Operational Execution
In high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments, conventional well engineering approaches are often not enough. The combination of narrow drilling margins, abnormal pressures, elevated temperatures and complex well behaviour creates significant challenges across well design, drilling, well control, integrity and completion operations. Successfully delivering an HPHT well requires more than understanding individual engineering disciplines. Engineers must be […]
Advanced Well Completion: Optimise Design, Maximise Production
In complex oil and gas operations, well completion design is more than a technical exercise. A poor completion decision can lead to production losses, integrity issues, costly interventions and significant Non-Productive Time (NPT). In complex offshore environments, the financial impact of NPT can reach upwards of $1 million per day. The challenge is not simply […]
Developing Practical Expertise in Well Abandonment
As oil and gas fields mature, the safe and effective abandonment of wells is becoming an increasingly important responsibility for operators, regulators and well engineering teams. Well abandonment is more than placing cement plugs and closing a well. It requires careful planning, appropriate barrier design, regulatory compliance, effective verification and sound operational decision-making to ensure […]
Master the Economics Behind Oil & Gas Investment Decisions
Every major decision in the oil & gas industry is influenced by economics. From evaluating investment opportunities and selecting development concepts to assessing project returns and optimising portfolios, petroleum economics provides the foundation for making informed commercial decisions. For professionals involved in Field Development Planning and Portfolio Planning, understanding how projects are evaluated, how PSC […]
PETRONAS Accelerates Malaysia’s Upstream Growth by Unlocking Stranded Resources
Malaysia’s upstream sector is entering a new phase of resource development, with PETRONAS stepping up efforts to unlock marginal and stranded hydrocarbon resources while accelerating exploration and production. Through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), PETRONAS has awarded the Estuary Cluster Small Field Asset Production Sharing Contract (SFA PSC) to Harvester Energy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and handed […]
Connecting Expertise, Expanding Opportunities: SEMARAK Training Joins EIC
SEMARAK Training is pleased to announce that we have joined the Energy Industries Council (EIC), a global trade association representing companies across the energy supply chain. This membership marks another step forward in SEMARAK Training’s commitment to strengthening our connections within the global energy industry and creating greater opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and professional […]