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FLOW ASSURANCE & PRODUCTION CHEMISTRY

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Date

From Date: 03-Nov-2025
To Date: 07-Nov-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

PROCESS ENGINEERING, WATER DESALINATION & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Introduction

The "Flow Assurance & Production Chemistry" course is a specialized 5-day training program designed to equip oil and gas professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to address flow assurance challenges and apply production chemistry effectively throughout the lifecycle of a well. In the oil and gas industry, ensuring the continuous and efficient flow of hydrocarbons from the reservoir to production facilities is critical for maximizing output and minimizing downtime. This course will provide you with the theoretical background and practical strategies to overcome the most common flow assurance issues and optimize production chemistry.

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the key principles of flow assurance and its impact on hydrocarbon production.
Learn about the role of production chemistry in optimizing well and reservoir performance.
Gain insight into common flow assurance challenges, including hydrate formation, scaling, and corrosion.
Be equipped to select and optimize production chemicals, including scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, and biocides.
Develop skills for monitoring, troubleshooting, and mitigating flow assurance issues in real-time.
Understand the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in flow assurance and production chemistry.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Flow Assurance Engineers: Responsible for preventing and mitigating flow blockages in pipelines and production systems.
Production Engineers and Technicians: Focused on maximizing well productivity and efficiency.
Chemical Engineers and Specialists: Involved in selecting and applying production chemicals.
Operations and Maintenance Personnel: Involved in maintaining smooth, uninterrupted operations of production systems.
Managers and Supervisors: Overseeing production and flow assurance activities.

Content

Day 1: Fundamentals of Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry

Introduction to Flow Assurance
- Definition and importance in oil and gas production.
- Key challenges in maintaining steady flow.
Overview of Production Chemistry
- The role of chemistry in hydrocarbon production.
- Interactions between produced fluids, equipment, and the environment.
Hydrocarbon Fluid Properties
- Phase behavior, viscosity, and density.
- Characterization of produced fluids: crude oil, gas, water, and condensates.

Day 2: Flow Assurance Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

Common Flow Assurance Issues
- Hydrate formation, wax deposition, asphaltenes, and scaling.
- Emulsions and corrosion in pipelines and equipment.
Prevention and Mitigation Techniques
- Thermal insulation, chemical inhibitors, and pipeline pigging.
- Use of drag-reducing agents and hydrate prevention methods.
Case Studies
- Real-world examples of flow assurance challenges and solutions.

Day 3: Production Chemistry Applications

Chemical Treatments in Production
- Scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, and biocides.
- Selection and optimization of production chemicals.
Produced Water Management
- Chemistry of produced water and treatment techniques.
- Environmental considerations and compliance.
Monitoring and Analysis Techniques
- Sampling methods and laboratory analysis of production fluids.
- Real-time monitoring technologies for flow assurance.

Day 4: Integrated Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry Planning

Flow Assurance Modeling and Design
- Software tools for flow simulation and prediction.
- Designing pipelines and systems for optimal flow assurance.
Production Chemistry in System Design
- Integrating chemical treatments during facility design.
- Managing production from unconventional resources.
Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Considerations
- Mitigating risks associated with production chemicals.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Day 5: Troubleshooting, Optimization, and Emerging Trends

Troubleshooting Flow Assurance Problems
- Identifying root causes of blockages, corrosion, and scaling.
- Implementing effective remediation strategies.
Optimizing Chemical Treatments
- Balancing cost-effectiveness with operational efficiency.
- Advanced techniques for scaling down chemical usage.
Emerging Trends and Technologies
- Advances in flow assurance and production chemistry.
- Digital solutions, automation, and real-time monitoring.
Course Wrap-Up and Assessment
- Review of key concepts and participant assessment.
- Certification ceremony.

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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Certificate

Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

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 own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis 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

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