Modern Gas Production Operations Training
Introduction
Modern Gas Production Operations Training
Course Objectives?
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of production operations in Oil and Gas.
- To equip participants with advanced skills in modern production technologies.
- To enhance proficiency in troubleshooting and operational decision-making.
- To develop advanced knowledge about environmental and safety practices.
- To build leadership capabilities in managing production operations.
Who Should Attend?
- Oil and Gas Production Operators
- Field Production Technicians
- Process and Chemical Engineers
- Production Engineering Technicians
- Facility and Plant Operations Managers
- HSE Officers in the Oil and Gas Industry
Course Outline
Module 1: Reservoir and Production Fundamentals
- Basic reservoir dynamics and fluid properties
- Well completion and equipment
- Production testing and data interpretation
- Artificial lift techniques
- Surface production facilities and operations
Module 2: Advanced Production Technology
- Instrumentation and control systems in oil and gas operations
- Multiphase flow metering and allocation measurement
- Digital oilfield technologies
- Subsurface technologies to maximise recovery
- Automation in well monitoring and production optimisation
- Hydraulic fracturing advances and considerations
- Sand management and control
- Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies
- Well stimulation techniques
- Water management in reservoirs
Module 3: Offshore Production Challenges
- Dealing with harsh offshore environments
- Subsea production systems and their maintenance
- Deepwater production considerations
Module 4: Pipeline Systems and Fluid Transportation
- Pipeline integrity and flow assurance
- Corrosion prevention in pipelines
- Leak detection systems and technologies
- Pipeline repair methods and considerations
- Slug control and mitigation strategies
- Transportation of unconventional hydrocarbons
Module 5: Safety in Oil and Gas Production
- Safety culture and behavioural safety
- Risk identification, assessment, and management
- Emergency response and preparedness
- Safety case development and incident investigation
- Regulatory compliance and international standards
Module 6: Environmental Management
- Best practices in environmental sustainability
- Air emissions control and waste management
- Oil spill prevention and response
- Environmental impact assessments and auditing
Module 7: Production Operations Management
- Planning and scheduling of production operations
- Asset management and optimisation
- Performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Workforce management and development
- Cost control and budget management
- Production allocation and accounting
- Data analytics for decision support
- Integrating management information systems
Module 8: Emerging Energy Trends and Production Implications
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
- The impact of unconventional resources on production
- Hydrogen as an energy carrier and its production
- The role of geopolitics in oil and gas supply
- Latest developments in petrochemical integration
- Future challenges for hydrocarbon production
Module 9: Asset Integrity and Lifecycle Management
- Optimising equipment reliability and maintainability
- Material selection and corrosion management
- Ageing asset management and life extension
- Techniques for inspection, testing and maintenance
- Assessing and managing asset risks
- Turnaround and shutdown management
- Decommissioning strategies and practices
- Developing decommissioning plans and cost estimation
- Sustainable dismantling and recycling
- Managing stakeholders in decommissioning projects
Module 10: Leadership and Skills Development
Module 11: Smart Fields and IoT Implementation
- Integration of Internet of Things (IoT) in oil and gas operations
- Real-time data acquisition and performance monitoring
- Predictive maintenance using IoT sensor data
- Decision-making using big data analytics and AI
- Cybersecurity challenges in smart field environments
Module 12: Transition to Sustainable Energy Practices
- Role of oil and gas companies in the energy transition
- Implementation of renewable energy sources in operations
- Strategies for reducing carbon footprint and GHG emissions
- Investment in sustainable technologies and innovational practices
- Collaboration and partnership models for a sustainable future
Module 13: Advanced Drilling Techniques and Optimisation
- High-precision drilling technologies and directional drilling advancements
- Real-time monitoring and control of drilling operations
- Application of machine learning for drilling optimization
- Innovations in drill bit design and drilling fluids
- Managing drilling hazards and ensuring wellbore stability
Module 14: Asset Performance Management and Digital Transformation
- Digital twin technology for asset lifecycle management
- Utilising blockchain for supply chain and operations transparency
- Data-driven strategies for asset performance improvement
- Integrating augmented reality (AR) for maintenance and training
- Leveraging cloud computing services in oil and gas infrastructures
Module 15: Regulatory Compliance and Legal Aspects
- International laws and regulations impacting oil and gas operations
- Navigating geopolitical factors and trade agreements
- Legal considerations for offshore and unconventional resource development
- Environmental laws and regulatory compliance
- Best practices for managing regulatory inspections and audits
Module 16: Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Effective communication with stakeholders and the public
- Developing CSR initiatives in the oil and gas industry
- Indigenous rights and community relations
- Social licence to operate and local content requirements
- Ethical considerations in exploration and production activities
Module 17: Advanced Reservoir Management
- Reservoir simulation and modelling techniques
- Pressure transient analysis for reservoir characterization
- Advanced techniques in reservoir surveillance
- Integrated reservoir management strategies
- Optimizing water and gas injection projects for enhanced recovery
Module 18: Financial Management and Project Economics in Oil and Gas
- Economic evaluation and risk analysis in projects
- Financial modelling and project valuation techniques
- Cost reduction strategies and value engineering
- Understanding and managing the commodity price volatility
- Fiscal regimes and their impact on investment decisions