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Oil Production And Processing Facilities Training Course

Introduction

Optimize your oil production and processing operations with our comprehensive Oil Production and Processing Facilities Training Course. This program is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential skills to manage, maintain, and enhance oil production and processing facilities, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. In today's demanding energy sector, mastering the intricacies of oil production and processing is crucial for organizations aiming to maximize output and minimize downtime. Our oil production training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply advanced engineering techniques for practical, real-world applications.

This oil production and processing facilities training delves into the core concepts of oil separation, stabilization, and treatment, covering topics such as process flow diagrams, equipment operations, and safety protocols. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to oil production and processing facilities, meeting the demands of modern oil and gas operations. Whether you're a production engineer, operations supervisor, or facilities manager, this Oil Production and Processing Facilities course will empower you to drive strategic operational decisions and optimize hydrocarbon production.

Target Audience:

  • Production Engineers
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Facilities Managers
  • Process Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Field Operators
  • Technical Staff

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of oil production and processing facilities.
  • Master oil separation and stabilization processes.
  • Utilize oil treatment and water management techniques.
  • Implement process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Design and build robust equipment operation and maintenance programs.
  • Optimize production using data analytics and process control systems.
  • Troubleshoot and address common challenges in oil processing facilities.
  • Implement safety and environmental compliance standards.
  • Integrate oil production and processing with overall field operations.
  • Understand how to manage large-scale oil processing facilities.
  • Explore advanced oil processing applications (e.g., digital twins, AI for optimization).
  • Apply real world use cases for oil production and processing in various field scenarios.
  • Leverage oil processing tools and frameworks for efficient operations.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Oil Production and Processing

  • Fundamentals of oil production and processing facilities.
  • Overview of oil separation, stabilization, and treatment principles.
  • Setting up an oil processing facilities management framework.
  • Introduction to oil processing tools and technologies.
  • Best practices for oil production and processing.

Module 2: Oil Separation and Stabilization

  • Mastering oil separation and stabilization processes.
  • Utilizing gravity separation and centrifugal separation.
  • Implementing stabilization and vapor recovery.
  • Designing and building separation and stabilization systems.
  • Best practices for oil separation.

Module 3: Oil Treatment and Water Management

  • Utilizing oil treatment and water management techniques.
  • Implementing desalting and dehydration processes.
  • Utilizing produced water treatment and disposal.
  • Designing and building oil treatment systems.
  • Best practices for oil treatment.

Module 4: Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs

  • Implementing process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Utilizing PFDs for process overview and analysis.
  • Implementing P&IDs for detailed equipment and piping layout.
  • Designing and building process control systems.
  • Best practices for PFDs and P&IDs.

Module 5: Equipment Operation and Maintenance

  • Designing and build robust equipment operation and maintenance programs.
  • Utilizing pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers.
  • Implementing preventive and predictive maintenance.
  • Designing and building maintenance schedules.
  • Best practices for equipment maintenance.

Module 6: Data Analytics and Process Control

  • Optimizing production using data analytics and process control systems.
  • Utilizing SCADA systems and process automation.
  • Implementing data analysis for process optimization.
  • Designing and building process control strategies.
  • Best practices for data analytics.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Oil Processing Challenges

  • Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in oil processing facilities.
  • Analyzing process data and operational issues.
  • Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
  • Resolving common processing errors.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Safety and Environmental Compliance

  • Implementing safety and environmental compliance standards.
  • Utilizing HSE management systems and protocols.
  • Implementing emission control and waste management.
  • Designing and building compliance programs.
  • Best practices for safety and environment.

Module 9: Integration into Field Operations

  • Integrating oil production and processing with overall field operations.
  • Utilizing oil processing in field development and production.
  • Implementing oil processing in pipeline operations.
  • Designing and building integrated field operation strategies.
  • Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Oil Processing Facilities

  • Understanding how to manage large-scale oil processing facilities.
  • Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
  • Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
  • Designing scalable processing solutions.
  • Best practices for facility management.

Module 11: Advanced Oil Processing Applications

  • Exploring advanced oil processing applications (digital twins, AI for optimization).
  • Utilizing digital twins for process simulation and monitoring.
  • Implementing AI and machine learning for process optimization.
  • Designing and building advanced processing systems.
  • Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
  • Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Oil Processing Use Cases

  • Applying real world use cases for oil production and processing in various field scenarios.
  • Utilizing oil processing in offshore platforms.
  • Implementing oil processing in remote field locations.
  • Utilizing oil processing in heavy oil operations.
  • Implementing oil processing in gas-oil separation plants.
  • Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Oil Processing Tools Implementation

  • Leveraging oil processing tools and frameworks for efficient operations.
  • Utilizing process simulation software and databases.
  • Implementing data analytics and visualization tools.
  • Designing and building automated process control systems.
  • Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

  • Implementing oil processing monitoring and metrics.
  • Utilizing process performance indicators and KPIs.
  • Designing and building monitoring systems for processing plants.
  • Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Oil Processing

  • Emerging trends in oil processing technologies and applications.
  • Utilizing advanced sensor and monitoring systems.
  • Implementing digital process control and automation.
  • Best practices for future oil processing.

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
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