Oil and Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance Training

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

A specialised technical programme focused on the operation and maintenance of oil and gas pipeline systems, addressing safety, reliability, and international standards to enhance operational efficiency and lifecycle integrity
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Introduction

Pipeline systems form the backbone of oil and gas transportation, where operational continuity and system safety depend directly on effective operation and disciplined maintenance practices. As pipeline networks grow more complex and regulatory demands intensify, pipeline management has evolved into a specialised engineering discipline requiring integrated technical competence
This course equips participants with practical and systematic knowledge of oil and gas pipeline operations and maintenance, covering flow control, pumping and compression systems, material degradation, inspection technologies, and testing practices aligned with recognised international standards.

Targeted Audience

Operations and maintenance engineers in oil refineries and gas facilities
Process, chemical, and mechanical engineers
Operations, technical service, and maintenance professionals
Inspection, integrity, and asset management engineers
Consultants involved in pipeline planning and modernisation

Targeted Skills

Safe and efficient pipeline operation
Flow control and pump/compressor station management
Material degradation and corrosion analysis
Inspection and testing strategy implementation
Maintenance planning and repair execution

Expected Outcomes

Apply safe and efficient pipeline operation principles
Analyse material degradation mechanisms affecting pipeline integrity
Implement inspection and maintenance programmes aligned with best practices
Manage operational risks and detect leaks and failures
Assess operational readiness and remaining service life of pipelines

Training Topics Index

Pipeline characteristics, sizing, and material selection
Flow rates, MAWP, and power requirements
Pumping and compression station operations
Flow control and measurement principles
Design–operation interaction

Corrosion, erosion, and aging mechanisms
Stress corrosion cracking
ECDA and ICDA methodologies
Cathodic protection and coating systems
Inline inspection and intelligent pigging

Safety systems, valves, and protective devices
Transient operations and water hammer effects
Failure prevention and root cause analysis
Leak detection and SCADA surveillance
Risk-based inspection and hydrostatic testing

Preventive and corrective maintenance strategies
Vibration monitoring and support integrity
Advanced repair and segment replacement
Valve and accessory maintenance
Hot tapping and stopple techniques

Hydrostatic testing and pressure requirements
Reliability and availability assessment
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) application
Fitness for Service (FFS) evaluation
Remaining life estimation

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