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Subsea Production Systems Training Course

Introduction

Master the complexities of deepwater operations with our comprehensive Subsea Production Systems Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to design, operate, and maintain subsea production systems, ensuring safe and efficient hydrocarbon extraction. In today's deepwater exploration and production environments, mastering subsea production systems is crucial for organizations seeking to maximize asset value and minimize operational risks. Our subsea production systems training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply cutting-edge techniques for practical, real-world applications.

This subsea production systems training delves into the core concepts of subsea equipment, flow assurance, and control systems, covering topics such as subsea trees, manifolds, and remote intervention. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to subsea production systems, meeting the demands of modern offshore operations. Whether you're a subsea engineer, operations manager, or project developer, this Subsea Production Systems course will empower you to drive strategic subsea decisions and optimize field performance.

Target Audience:

  • Subsea Engineers
  • Operations Managers
  • Project Developers
  • Marine Engineers
  • Technical Staff
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Regulatory Compliance Officers

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of subsea production systems.
  • Master subsea tree and manifold design and operation.
  • Utilize subsea flow assurance and chemical management techniques.
  • Implement subsea control systems and remote intervention.
  • Design and build robust subsea pipeline and riser systems.
  • Optimize subsea equipment installation and maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot and address common challenges in subsea operations.
  • Implement regulatory compliance and safety standards.
  • Integrate subsea systems with topside facilities.
  • Understand how to manage large-scale subsea development projects.
  • Explore emerging technologies in subsea production (e.g., autonomous systems, remote monitoring).
  • Apply real world use cases for subsea production systems in various offshore fields.
  • Leverage subsea production tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Subsea Production

  • Fundamentals of subsea production systems.
  • Overview of subsea equipment and applications.
  • Setting up a subsea production management framework.
  • Introduction to subsea system design and operations.
  • Best practices for subsea production.

Module 2: Subsea Trees and Manifolds

  • Mastering subsea tree and manifold design and operation.
  • Utilizing horizontal and vertical subsea trees.
  • Implementing manifold design and functionality.
  • Designing and building subsea tree and manifold systems.
  • Best practices for tree and manifold operations.

Module 3: Flow Assurance and Chemical Management

  • Utilizing subsea flow assurance and chemical management techniques.
  • Implementing hydrate and wax management.
  • Utilizing corrosion and scale control.
  • Designing and building flow assurance strategies.
  • Best practices for flow assurance.

Module 4: Subsea Control and Intervention

  • Implementing subsea control systems and remote intervention.
  • Utilizing electro-hydraulic control systems.
  • Implementing remote operated vehicles (ROVs) and intervention tools.
  • Designing and building control system architectures.
  • Best practices for control and intervention.

Module 5: Subsea Pipelines and Risers

  • Designing and build robust subsea pipeline and riser systems.
  • Utilizing pipeline design and installation.
  • Implementing riser design and analysis.
  • Designing and building pipeline and riser layouts.
  • Best practices for pipelines and risers.

Module 6: Installation and Maintenance

  • Optimizing subsea equipment installation and maintenance.
  • Utilizing installation vessels and procedures.
  • Implementing subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM).
  • Designing and building maintenance programs.
  • Best practices for installation and maintenance.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Subsea Challenges

  • Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in subsea operations.
  • Analyzing equipment failures and system anomalies.
  • Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
  • Resolving common operational issues.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Regulatory Compliance and Safety

  • Implementing regulatory compliance and safety standards.
  • Utilizing ISO and API standards.
  • Implementing safety management systems and audits.
  • Designing and building compliance programs.
  • Best practices for compliance.

Module 9: Integration with Topside Facilities

  • Integrating subsea systems with topside facilities.
  • Utilizing topside control and monitoring.
  • Implementing topside processing and utilities.
  • Designing and building integrated systems.
  • Best practices for topside integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Subsea Projects

  • Understanding how to manage large-scale subsea development projects.
  • Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
  • Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
  • Designing scalable subsea solutions.
  • Best practices for project management.

Module 11: Emerging Subsea Technologies

  • Exploring emerging technologies in subsea production (autonomous systems, remote monitoring).
  • Utilizing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
  • Implementing remote monitoring and digital twins.
  • Designing and building advanced subsea systems.
  • Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
  • Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Subsea Use Cases

  • Applying real world use cases for subsea production systems in various offshore fields.
  • Utilizing subsea systems in deepwater developments.
  • Implementing subsea systems in remote and harsh environments.
  • Utilizing subsea systems in tie-back developments.
  • Implementing subsea systems in LNG production.
  • Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Subsea Tools Implementation

  • Leveraging subsea production tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.
  • Utilizing subsea system design software.
  • Implementing flow assurance and simulation tools.
  • Designing and building automated workflows.
  • Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

  • Implementing subsea production project monitoring and metrics.
  • Utilizing operational performance indicators and KPIs.
  • Designing and building monitoring systems for subsea projects.
  • Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Subsea Production

  • Emerging trends in subsea technologies and applications.
  • Utilizing subsea processing and boosting.
  • Implementing all-electric subsea systems.
  • Best practices for future subsea management.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.orgtraining@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.orgtraining@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 14 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
07/04/2025 - 18/04/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $3500 Mombasa
14/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $3000 Nairobi
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi