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OGE 154B - Local Content Management (10 Days)
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGE 154B | 23 June 2025 | 10 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| OGE 154B | 18 August 2025 | 10 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| OGE 154B | 13 October 2025 | 10 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| OGE 154B | 08 December 2025 | 10 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
Local Content refers to the development of local skills, technology transfer, and the utilization of local manpower and industries within the oil and gas sector. This 10-day training program provides in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for building local workforce and supplier capacity, integrating local content into business strategies, and successfully monitoring and evaluating local content programs.
This course is designed to help participants develop and implement effective local content policies that align with economic, regulatory, and industry-specific objectives. Through real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and strategic planning exercises, participants will gain valuable insights into what works best for their region and industry needs.
Course Objectives
- Understand and apply key local content provisions in contractual and regulatory frameworks.
- Develop and implement local content strategies tailored to oil and gas projects.
- Analyze economic, political, and industrial factors influencing local content policies.
- Integrate local content requirements into procurement, workforce, and supplier development.
- Monitor, measure, and report local content performance using key metrics and assessment tools.
- Address challenges in supplier development, workforce localization, and compliance.
- Explore local content best practices from global case studies and emerging industry trends.
Who Should Attend?
- Petroleum Engineers
- Managers from the Oil & Gas sector
- Legal & Contracts Specialists
- Procurement & Supply Chain Officers
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Local Content in the Global Context
- Historical background and economic principles of local content.
- The role of local content in national economic development.
- Global trends in local content policies across oil and gas industries.
- Challenges and successes of local content programs worldwide.
- The political economy of local content laws and enforcement.
Day 2
- Developing a Fit-for-Purpose Local Content Strategy
- Key principles and methodologies for local content policy development.
- Essential components of an effective local content strategy.
- How local content impacts international trade agreements and investments.
- Aligning local content with industry best practices.
- Identifying economic and social benefits of local content initiatives.
Day 3
- Analyzing Local Content Supply and Demand
- Understanding supply chain dynamics in the oil and gas industry.
- Local content forecasting methodologies and market assessment.
- Mapping local industrial capacity and workforce potential.
- Identifying gaps in skills, technology, and infrastructure.
- Case study analysis of local content laws and policies.
Day 4
- Developing and Implementing a Local Content Plan
- Creating a structured local content plan aligned with project needs.
- Contracting and tendering strategies that support local content.
- How to integrate local content requirements into procurement procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with national/local content laws.
- Risk management and mitigation strategies in local content implementation.
Day 5
- Measuring and Evaluating Local Content Performance
- Data governance and collection methods for local content tracking.
- Selecting relevant KPIs and impact measurement tools.
- Analyzing the economic impact of local content initiatives.
- Developing reporting frameworks for regulatory and corporate requirements.
- How to conduct audits and compliance reviews for local content.
Day 6
- Communicating Results & Stakeholder Engagement
- Interpreting and presenting data effectively for decision-making.
- Building strong communication strategies for local content results.
- Engaging key stakeholders: government, companies, and communities.
- Leveraging technology for better transparency and accountability.
- Case study analysis of successful local content reporting.
Day 7
- Supplier Development and Evaluation
- Supplier evaluation and capacity-building strategies.
- Using digital tools and online portals for supplier pre-qualification.
- Assessing local workforce skills and qualifications.
- Bridging gaps in supplier capabilities through targeted training.
- Ensuring fair competition and transparency in supplier selection.
Day 8
- Financial and Technical Support for Local Suppliers
- Evaluating supplier financing needs and available funding mechanisms.
- Incentivizing innovation and entrepreneurship in local supply chains.
- Aligning local training institutions with industry workforce needs.
- Developing partnerships between government and private sectors.
- Implementing sustainable models for supplier development.
Day 9
- Designing and Implementing Workforce Development Programs
- Creating structured workforce training programs.
- Aligning skills development with industry demands.
- Ensuring diversity inclusion in local content programs.
- Reviewing local content achievements in renewable
Day 10
- Best Practices and Lessons Learned
- Reviewing real-world success stories in local content implementation.
- Addressing common challenges in supplier and workforce development.
- Identifying future trends in local content management.
