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Gas Processing Operations in Upstream O&G: From Wellhead to Sales

This comprehensive training program focuses on gas processing operations in upstream oil and gas facilities, covering both associated and non-associated gas handling and treatment. The course provides participants with detailed understanding of gas processing principles, equipment, operations, and optimization techniques essential for modern upstream facilities.

Audience

This course is designed for:

  1. Process Engineers and Operations Engineers
  2. Field Operations Supervisors and Technicians
  3. Facility Engineers and Project Engineers
  4. Production Engineers and Production Technologists
  5. Technical Support Personnel in Gas Processing Facilities
  6. Early to mid-career professionals seeking specialization in gas processing.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand fundamental principles of natural gas processing and behavior
  2. Evaluate and optimize gas processing equipment and operations
  3. Apply troubleshooting techniques for common processing issues
  4. Interpret process flow diagrams and P&IDs for gas processing facilities
  5. Implement best practices in gas treatment and conditioning
  6. Assess safety considerations in gas processing operations

Course contents

Day 1: Fundamentals and Gas Characterization

  1. Gain an overview of natural gas processing, its properties, and the processing train.
  2. Understand gas phase behavior, including phase diagrams, vapor-liquid equilibrium, and hydrate prevention.
  3. Learn gas flow measurement techniques and principles of initial gas-liquid separation.

Day 2: Gas Treating and Contaminant Removal

  1. Study acid gas removal processes, focusing on H2S and CO2 removal via amine treating.
  2. Explore dehydration systems, including glycol and solid desiccant dehydration methods.
  3. Delve into mercury and sulfur removal technologies, such as molecular sieve beds and sulfur recovery units.

Day 3: Gas Conditioning and Processing

  1. Understand gas compression principles, compressor types, and performance optimization.
  2. Learn about gas cooling systems, heat exchanger selection, and energy efficiency in cooling.
  3. Study NGL recovery methods, including turboexpander technology and fractionation basics.

Day 4: Process Control and Safety

  1. Examine process control systems, including control loops, DCS, SCADA, and alarm management.
  2. Understand safety systems, including emergency shutdowns, flare systems, and fire detection.
  3. Address environmental considerations, such as emission monitoring, flaring reduction, and green technologies.

Day 5: Optimization and Troubleshooting

  1. Focus on process optimization, performance monitoring, and efficiency improvements.
  2. Learn troubleshooting methodologies for operational issues.
  3. Analyze real-world case studies to apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.
  4. Summarize the course, participate in evaluations, & final Assessment.