Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day course focuses on optimizing oil and gas facilities design and operations. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of infrastructure planning, equipment selection, process optimization, and economic evaluation techniques. The course covers both upstream and downstream operations, emphasizing practical applications and industry best practices.
Learning Objectives
- Develop strategies for optimizing oil and gas facility design and operations
- Understand key components of oil and gas infrastructure and their interrelationships
- Master techniques for equipment selection and process optimization
- Learn economic evaluation methods for facility design and operational decisions
- Gain insights into emerging technologies and industry trends
Course Modules
Day 1: Oil & Gas Infrastructure Overview
- Field processing facilities
- Water injection systems
- Power generation and distribution
- Refining facilities
- Lifecycle cost analysis
Day 2: Equipment and Processes
- Flowlines and pipeline systems
- Crude separation and treatment
- Gas handling and compression
- Oil pumping and transportation
Day 3: Water Management
- Seawater treatment and injection
- Produced water handling and reinjection
- Pump selection and optimization
- Water quality control
Day 4: Midstream Operations
- Transportation infrastructure
- Pump and compressor stations
- Storage facilities
- Monitoring and control systems
Day 5: Gas Operations and Economic Evaluation
- Gas processing and treatment
- LNG facilities
- Economic analysis of facility designs
- Optimization strategies and case studies
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to identify and implement cost-effective facility design improvements
- Enhanced skills in optimizing operational efficiency and production output
- Improved decision-making capabilities for facility investments and upgrades
- Network with industry professionals and gain insights into best practices
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
