Course Details

Objective

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

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

1. Understand the different types of chemicals used in oil and gas operations and their roles in various processes.
2. Follow a systematic approach for selecting chemicals based on operational requirements, performance, and safety.
3. Use appropriate testing methods to evaluate the performance of chemicals in oil and gas operations.
4. Identify and mitigate the environmental and safety risks associated with chemical use.
5. Ensure regulatory compliance and create effective chemical management plans.
6. Address specialized applications of chemicals, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR), fracking, and refinery processes.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Chemicals in Oil and Gas Operations

• • Overview of chemical usage in the oil and gas industry: upstream, midstream, and downstream.
  • Types of chemicals commonly used in oil and gas operations: drilling fluids, production chemicals, corrosion inhibitors, and water treatment chemicals.
  • Importance of chemical selection in optimizing production, enhancing safety, and reducing environmental impact.
  • Chemical properties and classifications: physical and chemical properties, reactivity, and toxicity.
  • Criteria for selecting chemicals based on operational requirements, cost, and environmental considerations.
  • Case study: The impact of improper chemical selection on oil and gas operations.

Day 2: Chemical Selection Process and Criteria

• • Detailed process of chemical selection: identifying needs, conducting tests, and evaluating alternatives.
  • Operational factors influencing chemical choice: temperature, pressure, pH, salinity, and chemical interactions.
  • Chemical compatibility: how to evaluate and ensure compatibility with existing systems and equipment.
  • Performance-based selection criteria: efficiency, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and environmental compliance.
  • Safety considerations in chemical selection: toxicity, flammability, handling, and storage.
  • Reviewing case studies to determine the best chemical selection for specific operational challenges.

Day 3: Chemical Testing and Performance Evaluation

• • Overview of chemical testing methods: laboratory tests, field trials, and simulation testing.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing chemicals in oil and gas operations: stability, solubility, reactivity, and corrosion inhibition.
  • Testing methods for common chemicals: corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, scale inhibitors, and surfactants.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of chemical treatments in real-world conditions: simulations vs. field conditions.
  • conducting basic tests on common chemicals used in the industry.
  • Interpreting chemical testing data and making recommendations for chemical treatments.

Day 4: Chemical Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Considerations

• • Overview of regulatory standards for chemicals in the oil and gas industry: local, national, and international regulations.
  • Environmental considerations: minimizing toxicity, waste disposal, and chemical spill response.
  • Compliance with industry standards: ISO, REACH, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
  • Developing a chemical management plan: selection, testing, storage, and disposal.
  • Case studies on chemical spills and environmental impacts in oil and gas operations.
  • Creating a compliance checklist for chemical selection, testing, and usage.

Day 5: Chemical Selection for Specialized Oil and Gas Applications

• • Chemical selection for specialized applications: enhanced oil recovery (EOR), fracking, and refinery operations.
  • Customizing chemical treatments for specific challenges: paraffin control, asphaltene deposition, and hydrate prevention.
  • Advanced testing techniques for specialized chemicals.
  • Emerging trends in chemical development: biodegradable and eco-friendly chemicals.
  • Future challenges in chemical selection and testing: automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Developing a chemical selection and testing plan for a specific oil and gas operation.
  • Course review, Q&A, and certification distribution.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences.  Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions