Document Control and Management in Oil and Gas Projects

Objectives:

• Understand the importance of document control in oil and gas projects.
• Learn the processes and systems used in document management.
• Explore industry standards and best practices for document control.
• Gain practical skills in handling project documentation effectively.

Introduction to Document Control in Oil and Gas Projects

• Definition and significance of document control.
• Key roles and responsibilities of document controllers.
• Types of documents in oil and gas projects (e.g., contracts, technical documents, drawings).
• Overview of project phases and documentation requirements.
• Challenges faced in document control and management.

Document Management Systems (DMS) and Tools

• Overview of Document Management Systems (DMS) and their benefits.
• Features of effective DMS for oil and gas projects.
• Integration of DMS with project management tools.
• Cloud-based vs. on-premise solutions.
• Document indexing, categorization, and version control.

Industry Standards and Best Practices

• International standards for document control (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 15489).
• Regulatory requirements for documentation in the oil and gas sector.
• Best practices for document review, approval, and distribution.
• Risk management and compliance in document control.
• Case studies of successful document management in oil and gas projects.

Practical Skills in Document Control

• Document lifecycle management: creation, review, approval, and archiving.
• Handling document revisions and version control.
• Secure document storage and retrieval systems.
• Tracking and auditing document workflows.
• Effective communication with project teams and stakeholders regarding documents.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        7th – 10th Apr, 2026      

2ND BATCH:       4th – 7th Aug, 2026

3RD BATCH:       1st – 4th Dec, 2026