Oil & Gas Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

Enhancing measurement accuracy and ensuring reliable custody transfer to support financial integrity and regulatory compliance in oil and gas operations
5 Days
Intermediate Level.

Starts On

2 - November - 2026

Ends On

6 - November - 2026

Location

Malaysia - Kuala lumpur

Language

English

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Targeted Audience

  • Custody transfer system technicians and operators
  • Instrumentation and process engineers
  • Measurement and allocation supervisors
  • Inventory and purchasing control personnel
  • Oil and gas operations managers

Targeted Skills

  • Understanding flow measurement principles for liquids and gases
  • Applying custody transfer standards and regulatory requirements
  • Analysing measurement accuracy and uncertainty
  • Selecting appropriate flow measurement devices
  • Integrating measurement systems with operational processes

Expected Outcomes

  • Explain fundamental fluid and gas laws related to flow measurement
  • Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of custody transfer systems
  • Differentiate between flow measurement technologies and their applications
  • Analyse sources of measurement error and uncertainty
  • Select suitable custody transfer systems for operational and commercial needs

Training Topics Index

  • Concept and financial importance of custody transfer
  • Industry best practices in measurement
  • Production allocation and accounting
  • Regulatory frameworks and compliance

  • Accuracy, repeatability, and stability
  • Measurement range and system characteristics
  • Effects of pressure and temperature
  • Meter runs and flow conditioning

  • Differential pressure meters
  • Turbine and positive displacement meters
  • Coriolis flow meters
  • Magnetic and ultrasonic meters

  • Straight run requirements
  • Calibration and verification procedures
  • Proving systems
  • Measurement quality control

  • Flow computers and communication systems
  • Pressure and temperature measurement
  • Custody transfer skids
  • Performance assessment of custody transfer systems