Oil & Gas Surface Production Operations

This intensive course provides comprehensive training on surface production operations in upstream oil and gas facilities. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of surface production equipment, processes, troubleshooting, and optimization techniques. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, case studies, and hands-on exercises to ensure effective learning.

Audience

This course is designed for:

Production Engineers and Operations Personnel
Field Supervisors and Superintendents
Process Engineers and Technicians
Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
Recently graduated engineers transitioning to production operations
Technical professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of surface facilities

Course objectives

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

Understand the fundamental principles of surface production operations
Analyze and optimize production equipment performance
Troubleshoot common operational problems
Implement best practices for safety and environmental compliance
Make informed decisions about equipment selection and operation
Apply proper maintenance strategies for production facilities

Course contents

Day 1: Fundamentals and Overview

Introduction to upstream operations, production facility setups, and P&IDs.
Wellhead systems, Christmas tree configurations, and flow control safety systems.
Gathering systems, field processing, fluid hydraulics, and production measurements.

Day 2: Separation and Processing

Principles, types, and sizing of two-phase and three-phase separators.
Gas processing fundamentals, including treating, dehydration, and compression.
Liquid processing systems: oil stabilization, emulsion breaking, and storage systems.

Day 3: Production Enhancement and Optimization

Overview of artificial lift systems, surface equipment, and optimization strategies.
Production chemistry: scale and corrosion control, chemical injection, and water treatment.
Process control systems, including instrumentation, SCADA, and optimization techniques.

Day 4: Safety and Environmental Considerations

Process safety management, emergency procedures, and hazard identification.
Environmental protection: emission control, produced water management, and compliance.
Asset integrity through inspection programs, corrosion monitoring, and preventive maintenance.

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Course Conclusion

Emerging technologies: digitalization, remote operations, energy efficiency, and innovations.
Course review, and discussion of lessons learned
final assessment.

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