Overview
Introduction:
This training program provides comprehensive insights into the various stages of petroleum production, refining, and distribution. Participants will gain a holistic understanding of upstream exploration and production techniques, midstream transportation and storage, as well as downstream refining and marketing processes.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, the participants will be able to:
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Identify key process operations related to the exploration & production of upstream industry feedstock.
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Analyze the key process operations related to refining and production of downstream products.
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Recognize the total spectrum of the oil and gas industry and the challenges faced.
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Develop skills to assist in the evaluation of corporate opportunities
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Explore the structure of the oil and gas business.
Targeted Audience:
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Technologists.
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Mechanical engineers.
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Safety and Inspection engineers.
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Operations, Maintenance, or project engineers.
Program Outlines:
Unit 1:
Origins of Petroleum:
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Origins of oil and gas.
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Petroleum chemistry and geology.
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Exploration and production of petroleum.
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Types of wells used in exploration.
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Development of oil and gas fields.
Unit 2:
World Energy Markets:
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Geopolitics of pipeline distribution.
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OPEC and its influence on oil markets.
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Overview of the EIA and its role.
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Statistical review of petroleum consumption and supply.
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Distribution transmission, transportation, tank farms, and storage.
Unit 3:
Refinery Operations:
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Physical separation processes (distillation).
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Chemical conversion processes in refining.
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Blending and its importance in refinery operations.
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Refinery complexity and operational challenges.
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Refining margins and their impact on profitability.
Unit 4:
Gas Processing:
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Inlet separation and dehydration/dewpoint control.
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Contaminants and pipeline gas specifications.
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Amine gas sweetening processes.
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Physical solvent processes for gas treatment.
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Sulfur recovery, gas compression, and liquefaction.
Unit 5:
Oil and Gas Management:
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Cost estimation for oil and gas facilities.
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Pricing, trading, and risk management in oil markets.
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Crude benchmarks and price estimation.
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Use of derivatives (futures, options, and swaps).
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Addressing climate change and the role of renewable energy in the industry.