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Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Business Ethics in Oil & Gas

Managing Integrity Risks Across Licensing, Procurement, Joint Ventures and Operations

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Why Choose This Course

Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Business Ethics in Oil & Gas Training Course provides professionals with the vital tools and knowledge needed to protect energy operations from compliance failures, legal violations, and reputational harm. Oil and gas companies regularly operate in high-risk environments, interacting with government authorities, national oil companies, joint venture partners, contractors, and local intermediaries. The risk of bribery or corruption frequently arises when bidding for exploration rights, securing permits, moving equipment through customs, selecting contractors, or renegotiating contracts. High commercial pressure can make questionable requests seem routine, particularly when shipments face delays or major project milestones are at risk.

This Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Business Ethics in Oil & Gas Training Course helps participants recognize critical compliance scenarios and execute effective responses. It follows the key commercial and operational decision points where integrity controls matter most, from appointing local agents and evaluating bids to approving invoices and overseeing joint venture expenditure. Participants closely examine how to manage gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, facilitation payment requests, sponsorships, and community investment proposals within international standards.

Through realistic case studies, role-play scenarios, and a practical final simulation, participants gain experience conducting proportionate due diligence, documenting decision trails, escalating compliance concerns, and responding to allegations. Enrolling in this Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Business Ethics in Oil & Gas Training Course ensures professionals leave equipped with an actionable framework for strengthening internal controls and maintaining ethical excellence across their operations.

Why Choose Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Business Ethics in Oil & Gas
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

By attending this course, participants will gain practical insights into managing anti-bribery standards, conducting third-party due diligence, and protecting corporate integrity throughout energy sector operations.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify bribery, corruption, and ethics risks across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
  • Assess integrity risks when dealing with public officials, state-owned entities, joint venture partners, and intermediaries.
  • Apply robust due diligence and continuous monitoring controls to agents, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Recognize procurement manipulation, hidden conflicts of interest, and suspicious payment arrangements.
  • Document and escalate ethical concerns effectively under intense commercial and operational pressure.
  • Develop practical action plans to strengthen anti-bribery controls and measure their long-term effectiveness.

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals across the oil and gas value chain who manage operational, financial, legal, or commercial relationships where bribery, corruption, and business ethics risks occur.

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Compliance Officers, Ethics Managers, and Legal Counsel
  • Procurement, Contracting, and Supply Chain Specialists
  • Commercial Managers, Business Development Executives, and Joint Venture Managers
  • Country Managers, Asset Managers, and Field Operations Leaders
  • Internal Auditors, Risk Management Professionals, and Financial Controllers
  • Government Relations Officers and Local Content Managers
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course utilizes a dynamic, highly practical learning environment that balances core concepts with real-world energy sector applications. Participants actively engage with the material to build confidence in handling high-pressure ethical dilemmas.

The training presentation methods include:

  • Interactive lectures covering key regulatory frameworks, international compliance standards, and industry best practices.
  • Practical case studies analyzing real-world corruption risks, procurement red flags, and joint venture oversight failures.
  • Structured group workshops focused on handling facilitation payments, evaluating third-party risks, and reviewing tender files.
  • Realistic role-playing and simulation exercises designed to practice escalating concerns and managing emergency situations.
  • Guided action-planning sessions to help participants build tailored control improvement strategies.

Participants are encouraged to share operational challenges, discuss sector-specific scenarios, and collaborate on immediate solutions to reinforce learning outcomes.

The Course Summary & Outline

  1. Day 1
    Bribery, Corruption and Ethical Decision-Making
  2. Day 2
    Third-Party Due Diligence and Joint Venture Governance
  3. Day 3
    Procurement Integrity and Payment Controls
  4. Day 4
    Speak-Up Culture, Investigations and Remediation
  5. Day 5
    Designing and Testing an Anti-Bribery Programme
Recognition

Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Business Ethics in Oil & Gas training course are awarded the Wallstreet Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their achievement and commitment to professional development. Participants receive 25–30 credits, with the final allocation based on their verified attendance throughout the course.

Each Guided Learning Hour represents 60 minutes of attendance. Attendance is documented in line with the quality management principles of ISO 9001:2015, supporting accurate and consistent record-keeping.