The Oil and Gas Production Technology course provides a foundation of knowledge used in this industry, including safety, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, print reading, troubleshooting and communication and the chemical technology needed for working in various petroleum operations.   

This course is a broad introduction to oil and gas development. It conveys a background understanding of the origins of oil and gas, how subsurface developments are decided and how these link with the selection of the surface facilities development.

Primary surface oil and gas production systems are covered including export systems from pipelines to oil terminals and tankers.

Both onshore and offshore production systems are described and the offshore systems include fixed structures, floating systems and subsea systems.

The course includes an introduction to the basic principles of project development including handling uncertainties, HSE and managing risk. It also provides a basic understanding of the role of operations in managing the reservoir, wells and facilities through field life.

Who should attend? 

• Facilities or process engineers, either a graduate or a more experienced technical professional looking to develop theoretical competence
• Project managers who seek greater understanding of the process and mechanical design of plants
• Operations engineers looking to deepen their knowledge of the design principles of the plants
• Engineer seeking to broaden their technical knowledge

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will be able to: 

• Understanding of the different types of oil and gas reservoirs and how they can be developed.
• Link the selection of the subsurface development to the choices for the surface handling and product export facilities.
• Appreciate the technical differences between the major concepts for offshore production systems; fixed structures, floating systems and subsea systems.
• See examples of typical onshore production systems and learnt about pipelines, export terminal and tanker transport.
• Have an introduction to the principles of project development including handling uncertainties and risk and the basics of HSE management.
• Appreciate the important role of Operations and managing the wells and reservoir production throughout field life.
• Describe the components and processes involved in the drilling and producing of oil and gas.
• Explain exploration, production, and operation concepts associated with the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrate competency with the operation of electrical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid dynamics equipment; pumps and compressors; oil and gas instrumentation equipment; and oil and gas processing equipment.
• Effectively diagnose, communicate, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Demonstrate and apply skills necessary to gain employment in the drilling, production, service and safety segments of the oil industry.
• Be able to apply critical thinking in making decisions and solving problems.

• Origins of oil & gas.
• Production process short overview.
• The oil & gas lifecycle.
• Formation of Oil and Gas
• Accumulation of Oil and Gas
• Geologic Classification of Petroleum Reservoirs
• Exploration & appraisal.
• Sub-surface development.
• Estimating volumes of reserves.
• Reservoir recovery mechanisms.
• Secondary, tertiary & enhanced oil recovery.
• Primary production systems.
• Oil processing (stabilisation, dehydration, desalting).
• Water processing.
• Water injection.
• Gas processing.
• Offshore structures.
• Floating systems.
• Basics of flow assurance.
• Subsea engineering.
• Onshore plants.
• Export systems.
• Project development.
• Health safety & environment.
• Handling uncertainties.
• Managing risk.
• Operations & maintenance.
• Well & reservoir management.