Oil Production and Processing Facilities

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Course Introduction

The Oil Production and Processing Facilities Training Course offers a comprehensive and practical understanding of how hydrocarbons are produced, processed, and prepared for export at surface facilities. It provides participants with a clear view of how production systems function, how fluids behave at surface conditions, and how facilities ensure product quality, operational safety, and regulatory compliance. The content is structured to help learners understand the full lifecycle of production—from the wellhead to export—using industry‑standard terminology and real‑world concepts.

Oil and gas production facilities serve as the essential link between the reservoir and downstream transportation, refining, and marketing networks. A strong grasp of separation processes, crude oil treatment, gas handling, and measurement principles is vital for making informed technical and operational decisions. This oil production facilities training highlights system integration, facility fundamentals, and the interaction between reservoir performance and surface operations, enabling participants to better support field development and production optimization.

This training course will feature:

  • Overview of oil production systems and surface facilities
  • Separation and produced water handling fundamentals
  • Crude oil treating, desalting, and stabilization concepts
  • Gas handling, compression, and basic processing
  • Oil measurement and hydrocarbon allocation principles

Objectives

By the end of this Oil Production and Processing Facilities Training Course, participants will gain a solid understanding of how surface production systems operate and how hydrocarbons are processed for export. They will develop the ability to interpret facility behavior, evaluate operational constraints, and support effective production decisions.

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role of production and processing facilities in upstream operations
  • Explain how reservoir fluids are handled and conditioned at surface facilities
  • Describe oil, gas, and water separation principles and equipment
  • Understand crude oil treatment, stabilization, and gas handling fundamentals
  • Interpret oil measurement techniques and hydrocarbon allocation concepts

Training Methodology

This training course applies a blended learning approach that combines structured presentations, technical explanations, and practical field examples. Participants are guided through each stage of the production workflow, ensuring they understand both the theory and the operational realities of surface facilities. Visual aids, simplified process diagrams, and real‑world case insights help reinforce key concepts.

Interactive discussions and scenario‑based learning encourage participants to apply their knowledge to real operating challenges. The methodology emphasizes practical understanding, integrated system behavior, and the connection between reservoir performance and facility operations. This ensures that learners gain both technical clarity and operational confidence

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals involved in or supporting upstream oil and gas production who require a practical understanding of surface facilities and processing systems. It is also valuable for individuals transitioning into production operations or seeking broader exposure to facility workflows.

This course is suitable for:

  • Production, operations, and facilities engineers
  • Petroleum, reservoir, and drilling professionals seeking surface operations exposure
  • Operations supervisors and field personnel
  • Technical support, maintenance, and asset management teams
  • Commercial, planning, and reporting professionals involved in production data

Course Outline

Day 1: Overview of Oil Production Systems & Facility Fundamentals

  • Overview of upstream oil and gas operations
  • Reservoir fluids and production mechanisms
  • From reservoir to export: production system overview
  • Introduction to nodal analysis and artificial lift concepts
  • Wellstream composition and surface facility impact

Day 2: Separation Systems & Produced Water Handling

  • Multiphase flow and separation principles
  • Production separator types and internals
  • Three-phase oil, gas, and water separation
  • Produced water characteristics and treatment
  • Disposal, reinjection, and regulatory considerations

Day 3: Crude Oil Treating

  • Emulsion treatment and dehydration
  • Electrostatic treaters
  • Crude oil desalting fundamentals
  • Stabilization and vapor pressure control
  • H₂S and acid gas management

Day 4: Gas Handling and Processing

  • Associated gas handling systems
  • Gas compression and compressor types
  • Gas dehydration and sweetening
  • NGL recovery overview
  • Flow assurance challenges

Day 5: Oil Measurement & Hydrocarbon Allocation

  • Hydrocarbon measurement fundamentals
  • Tank gauging and flow metering systems
  • Custody transfer principles
  • Hydrocarbon allocation methodologies
  • Allocation reconciliation and reporting

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificate

  • Copex Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course.

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