Mastering Hydrocarbon Production Operations Training Course

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

This course addresses the fundamentals of hydrocarbon production in the oil and gas industry, providing an integrated understanding of fluid behaviour, production facilities, and key operational challenges to enhance operational efficiency and technical decision-making.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Intermediate – Advanced

Introduction

Hydrocarbon production operations are characterised by increasing technical and operational complexity, spanning from the reservoir through gathering systems and surface processing facilities to the end user. Effective performance in this domain requires an integrated understanding of rock and fluid properties, recovery mechanisms, production equipment, and operational risks
This course delivers a structured overview of hydrocarbon production operations, integrating engineering, operational, and economic perspectives. It emphasises the role of modern technologies in improving production efficiency, extending field life, and ensuring safe and reliable operations.

Targeted Audience

Technicians
Mechanical engineers
Safety and inspection engineers
Operations, maintenance, and project engineers
Surface facility professionals
Anyone requiring a broad understanding of oil and gas structure, operations, and economics

Targeted Skills

Understanding the hydrocarbon production life-cycle
Rock and fluid property analysis
Surface production facility knowledge
Operational efficiency improvement
Safety and operational risk assessment
Integration of technical and economic perspectives

Expected Outcomes

Gain a comprehensive understanding of hydrocarbon production operations throughout the reservoir life cycle
Analyse rock and fluid properties and their impact on production performance
Understand surface production facilities and processing equipment
Evaluate artificial lift and recovery enhancement techniques
Recognise operational and safety challenges in onshore and offshore fields
Link technical operations with petroleum economics and risk analysis

Training Topics Index

Global energy statistics
Industry components
Upstream operations
Exploration and seismic surveys
Drilling, completion, and production challenges

Rock properties
Porosity and permeability
Reserve estimation
Reservoir drive mechanisms
Primary, secondary, and tertiary recovery

Wellheads and manifolds
Oil and gas separation
Emulsion treatment
Storage and transportation
Gas treatment and processing

Heat exchangers
Measurement and control
Pipelines and pigging
Valves, pumps, and compressors
Operational troubleshooting

Safety and accident prevention
Production problems
Corrosion and cathodic protection
Scale prevention and treatment
Petroleum economics and risk analysis

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code