Our Offshore Hydrocarbon Development Program provides a comprehensive view of the offshore oil and gas industry, addressing its technical, operational, regulatory and socio-environmental fundamentals.
The training covers all stages of the activity, from exploration to the abandonment of the deposits, and prepares professionals to face the technical, safety and management challenges presented by a strategic sector with high development potential in Argentina.
This proposal addresses the growing demand for specialized professionals , key to energy self-sufficiency, technological innovation, and national offshore development. Don't miss out; be part of the next step.
Academic Objectives
It is the only training program in the country dedicated exclusively to offshore activity , which allows for a depth that does not exist in other programs where the subject appears superficially within the academic plan.
It responds to a specific market need : the gap between the demand for professionals with offshore knowledge and the supply of specialized training in Argentina.
The development of new exploration areas can generate multiplier effects on employment, technology, value chain and innovation , requiring profiles prepared to face the challenges of the sector.
Offshore production continues to be fundamental globally —representing about 30% of the world's supply— even within the framework of the energy transition.
La Universidad Austral offers prestigious faculty, direct links with industry, and ongoing professional development, in addition to a professional network that enhances the development of each participant.
Civil Engineer from the University of Buenos Aires specializing in Structural Engineering and with a Master of Science in Mechanics.
Member of the National Academy of Engineering and Director of its Energy Institute.
Since 1996 he has developed consulting activities in gas and oil at Freyre & Asociados SA, where he is currently vice president and responsible for areas relevant to LNG.
Lawyer, Master in Energy Management, graduate in Public Relations, and Consultant specializing in energy regulation, transition, and sustainability. Energy expert at WaveTransition.
She has over 18 years of experience as a legal and regulatory consultant in energy and sustainability.
La Universidad Austral was once again recognized as the first university in Argentina at the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 (THE WUR 2026), one of the most prestigious and comprehensive assessments in the academic world. It is the second consecutive year that Austral leads among Argentine universities in this global ranking.
Graduates of this postgraduate program will be trained to comprehensively address the particular characteristics of offshore activity and integrate into interdisciplinary teams in both the public and private sectors.
From the academic and scientific field, they will be able to propose adjustments to the regulatory frameworks and improvements in the Environmental Impact Statement processes and citizen participation.
Introduction to the geological and geophysical principles applied to offshore hydrocarbon exploration, including seismic methods and prospecting tools.
Techniques and processes for the identification, evaluation and modeling of reservoirs, with a focus on the analysis and interpretation of seismic data.
Reservoir properties, modeling, simulation, and production analysis to understand the behavior of oil and gas in offshore environments.
Systems, equipment and structures used in drilling and production: fixed, floating and semi-submersible platforms; control and monitoring systems.
Historical evolution, current state and prospects of the country's offshore basins, with special emphasis on the North Argentine Basin.
Regulations applicable to the activity: Law 17.319, jurisdictions, powers, permits, concessions and incentives for exploration and production.
Global treaties, standards and regulations that govern transportation, platform operations, security and international insurance.
Environmental and social impact assessment, interaction with other economic activities and international approaches (Norwegian case).
National and provincial regulatory framework, evaluation procedures, environmental insurance (Law 25.675) and current regulatory criteria.
Mechanisms for citizen participation, early communication, environmental management and decarbonization strategies in offshore projects.
Royalties, taxes, job creation and analysis of the offshore value chain in the national context.
Methodologies for planning, execution and control of offshore projects, including risk management and operational safety.
Analysis of real experiences and applied exercises to integrate the program's technical, regulatory, and management knowledge.
Regasification and liquefaction processes, LNG transport and specific regulations for terminals and ships.
Technological trends, new developments, future challenges and the role of offshore energy in the global landscape.
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