Field Operations

PRODUCTION ENGINEER TRAINING Long Duration Training Programs

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OBJECTIVES
To give the technical background necessary in design or operation of Oil & Gas production facilities. ▲ Who should
At completion of the course, participants:
• know the fundamentals of reservoir engineering, drilling techniques, well completion and servicing, and attend?
the main activation techniques.
• acquire a deeper understanding of the thermodynamics applied to the processing facilities. Engineers looking for a
• know the oil, water and gas processing treatments, their operating conditions, and design rules. specialization in the Oil &
• know the technology and operating rules of the static equipment and rotating machinery used in the
production facilities. Gas production activities.
• have information on the offshore development techniques and are sensitive to Flow Assurance problems. The course is particularly
• are aware of the risks relative to the Oil & Gas production facilities and know the main HSE rules adapted to young graduate
• know the main Exploration & Production contracts, cost estimation techniques and project profitability engineers working for the
studies.
• acquire a first experience in field development project.
design or operation of the
Oil & Gas production
facilities.
COURSE CONTENT
FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOSCIENCES
AND RESERVOIR ENGINEERING 5 days
Petroleum geology and geophysics.
Reservoir fluids – Petrophysics.
Well log interpretation – Well testing.
Reservoir engineering and simulation.
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRILLING, WELL
COMPLETION AND SERVICING 5 days ▲ Duration
Fundamentals of drilling.
Connecting the pay zone to the bore hole - Well productivity. 60 days
Equipment of naturally flowing wells and artificial lift techniques.
Overview of well servicing and workover.
ADVANCED OIL & GAS FIELD PROCESSING 15 days
Module I: Thermodynamics applied to well effluent processing.
Well effluent: composition, types and characteristics.
Liquid vapor equilibrium of pure components and mixtures – Mixture separation.
Friction losses through pipes and fittings.
Gas compression.
Module II: Oil & Water treatment.
▲ Dates & Location
Crude oil treatment.
Reject and injection water treatment. January 29 to April 20,
Oil metering.
Module III: Gas treatment. 2007
Gas conditioning and processing.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Rueil-Malmaison (Paris)
Gas metering.
TECHNOLOGY OF OIL & GAS PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 10 days
Module I: Static equipment.
Piping and vessels.
Metallurgy and corrosion.
Thermal equipment.
Storage equipment.
Instrumentation & Process control – Safety systems.
Module II: Rotating machinery.
Pumps: centrifugal and positive displacement.
Compressors (centrifugal and reciprocating) and expanders.
Gas turbines – Electricity and electrical motors.
▲ Tuition Fees
OFFSHORE FIELD DEVELOPMENT –
PIPING & FLOW ASSURANCE 5 days
€ 18,900
Context of offshore developments.
Fixed and floating production structures.
Construction and installation of platforms.
Case of deep offshore developments – FPSO/FSO technology.
Pipelines: technology, laying and operation – Flow assurance.
Safety and environment in offshore facilities. ▲ Course
SCHEMATIZATION OF OIL & GAS PROCESSES 2 days Coordinator
Process Flow Diagrams (PFD).
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (PID). Mohamed Skhiri
Block Flow Diagrams.
PETROLEUM ECONOMICS 3 days
Fundamentals of contracts. Ref. EXP / PRODENG
Project profitability evaluation – Risk analysis of Exploration & Production projects.
Project cost estimation and cost control.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT IN THE OPERATION
OF OIL & GAS FIELD PROCESSING FACILITIES 5 days
Product and equipment related risk – Hazards for personnel.
Safety in production operations and during construction or repair works.
Hazard analysis in plant design and operation – Safety management and responsibilities.
FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 10 days
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