Course Details

Objective

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

1. Gain a strong understanding of the role of production chemistry in oil and gas operations.
2. Identify and diagnose production chemistry challenges, including scaling, corrosion, emulsions, and hydrate formation.
3. Learn to select and apply appropriate chemical treatments for specific production issues.
4. Develop skills to optimize chemical treatment programs and ensure operational efficiency.
5. Understand environmental and regulatory considerations in chemical usage.

Content

Day 1: Fundamentals of Production Chemistry

• Introduction to Production Chemistry
  • Overview of production chemistry in oil and gas operations.
  • The role of production chemists in field operations and asset integrity.
  • Common production challenges related to fluid chemistry.
• Composition of Produced Fluids
  • Chemistry of hydrocarbons and associated production fluids.
  • Properties of crude oil, natural gas, and produced water.
  • Interactions between produced fluids and their impact on production.
• Basic Chemical Reactions in Production Systems
  • Chemical reactions leading to scaling, corrosion, and emulsion formation.
  • Solubility, pH, and temperature effects on production fluid chemistry.
  • Laboratory analysis techniques for fluid characterization.

Day 2: Production Chemistry Challenges

• Scaling and Scale Control
  • Types of scale (e.g., carbonate, sulfate) and their formation mechanisms.
  • Predicting scaling tendencies using water analysis and scaling indices.
  • Chemical treatments for scale inhibition and removal.
• Corrosion in Production Systems
  • Types of corrosion: sweet, sour, and microbial-induced corrosion (MIC).
  • Factors influencing corrosion rates in production environments.
  • Corrosion inhibitors and their application in oil and gas systems.
• Emulsions and Emulsion Management
  • Formation of oil-water emulsions and factors affecting their stability.
  • Chemical demulsifiers and their role in separating emulsions.
  • Challenges in emulsion breaking and optimizing separator performance.

Day 3: Advanced Production Chemistry Issues

• Asphaltene and Wax Deposition
  • Mechanisms of asphaltene and wax precipitation in production systems.
  • Identifying critical points for deposition and its operational impact.
  • Chemical inhibitors and solvents for asphaltene and wax control.
• Hydrate Formation and Prevention
  • Understanding gas hydrates and conditions for their formation.
  • Strategies to prevent hydrates, including thermodynamic and kinetic inhibitors.
  • Managing hydrate plugs in pipelines and subsea systems.
• Chemical Compatibility and Fluid Interactions
  • Importance of chemical compatibility in oilfield applications.
  • Evaluating interactions between treatment chemicals and produced fluids.
  • Laboratory testing for chemical efficacy and compatibility.

Day 4: Chemical Treatment Applications

• Selection of Production Chemicals
  • Criteria for selecting chemicals for specific production challenges.
  • Customizing chemical treatments to reservoir and production conditions.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the performance of chemical treatments.
• Field Implementation of Chemical Treatments
  • Designing and executing chemical injection programs.
  • Operational considerations for chemical storage, handling, and dosing.
  • Real-time monitoring and optimization of chemical treatments.
• Environmental Considerations
  • Environmental regulations governing the use of production chemicals.
  • Best practices for handling, disposal, and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Development of environmentally friendly chemical treatments.

Day 5: Case Studies and Applications

• Case Studies on Production Chemistry Issues
  • Real-world examples of production challenges and their solutions.
  • Analysis of successful chemical treatment strategies in various fields.
  • Lessons learned from operational and chemical treatment failures.
• Interactive Group Exercises
  • Identifying and diagnosing production chemistry problems.
  • Designing chemical treatment programs based on field data.
  • Collaborative problem-solving for complex production chemistry scenarios.
• Future Trends and Course Wrap-Up
  • Innovations in production chemicals and treatment technologies.
  • The role of digital technologies in optimizing chemical treatments.
  • Summary of course learnings and Q&A session.

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 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