Laboratory Analysis
for Oil and Gas Production

This PetroKnowledge Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course will introduce how a field laboratory is vital for the operation and production of oil and gas. Oil and gas production requires many steps before they can be brought to market. An Oil and Gas production laboratory is therefore vital in maintaining control of field operations. Managers; technicians; production engineers: chemists and others will gain a good understanding of the capabilities and boundaries of a laboratory so that they can control and optimize production.

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course will highlight:

• The role of Oil and Gas Laboratory Chemists
• Laboratory sampling and analysis in oil and gas production
• Laboratory Management on how to efficiently run an Oil and Gas Production laboratory.
• Crude oil Assay
• Produced fluid analysis.

At the end of this 5-day intensive Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course, you will learn to:

• Understand the function, importance, and operation of oil and gas laboratories.
• Understand how to optimize the day-to-day operation of the oil and gas laboratory
• Gain an insight into how Quality Management is important within and Oil and Gas Laboratory
• Understand how the results obtained from the laboratory can enhance the operation of the processing system and contribute to the integrity of plant and equipment
• Understand how process chemicals function and how to utilize them effectively
• Understand how metering systems operate and how laboratory data contributes to accurate metering and tanker loading (custody transfer)
• Learn how to efficiently run an Oil and Gas Production laboratory
• Produce and report accurate and reliable results
• Provides early warning of potential plant problems
• Determination of product quality and fiscal measurements
• Laboratory Quality Management

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

•  Field production engineers and chemists
• Professionals who are required to have a good understanding of the abilities and limitations of a field laboratory
• Laboratory Chemists and Fuel Quality Specialists
• Operation and Process Engineers
• Senior Operation Personnel
• Technical Supervisory Staff
• Measurement and Quality Control Operators

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive presentations, as well as case studies that will result in the active participation of all delegates in discussions and teamwork.

• Interactive presentations and tutorials
• Team and individual workshop exercises
• Onscreen worked examples
• Videos and posters
• Debates and discussions

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course will enable the organizations laboratory to provide accurate results and hence improve their competitiveness in the market:

• This course will emphasize the chemistry of crude oil and oilfield chemicals.
• Many aspects of crude oil production operations and management can be improved including, production, monitoring, and safety.
• This course will guide the participants to develop key concepts and techniques for the upstream processes and crude oil laboratory technologies.
• Grasp key concepts that can be utilized to make operating decisions that hence improve the overall performance.
• Apply effective lab management techniques and improve their knowledge of quality assurance and uncertainty of measurements and test results

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course will enhance participants skills as follows:

• Understand crude oil and production fluid chemistry
• Improve participants resource management and analytical skills
• Apply useful criteria for the selection of instrument and supplies
• Increase understanding in safety as well as how to sample in different environments, pressurized, ultra-low temperature and ambient conditions
• Improve On-Time performance while reducing operational expenses
• Develop an awareness of the importance of representative sampling