Laboratory Analysis  for Oil and Gas Production

An Intensive 5-Day Online Training Course

Laboratory Analysis
for Oil and Gas Production

Crude oil & Natural Gas Analysis

Scheduled Dates

13 - 17 Nov 2023 Online $3,950
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Why Choose this Training Course?

This PetroKnowledge Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production online 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 online 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.

What are the Goals?

At the end of this 5-day intensive Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production online 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

Who is this Training Course for?

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production online 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

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This PetroKnowledge online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of your choice location

Organisational Impact

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production online 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

Personal Impact

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production online 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

Daily Agenda

Day One: ISO 17025 in Oil and Gas Laboratories:

  • Laboratory Management System ISO 17025
  • Laboratory Quality Control Assurance
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Laboratory Organisation
  • Management Requirements
  • Health and Safety considerations

Day Two: Laboratory Organisation, Sampling & Quality Control:

  • Method Validation
  • Tests and Calibrations
  • Reporting- Accuracy & Precision
  • The importance of representative sampling
  • Sampling in different environments and Conditions
    • Pressurized Sampling (oil and gas)
    • Ultra-low temperature sampling
    • Atmospheric Sampling
  • Storage of Chemical and samples

Day Three: Crude oil Assaying I

  • Analysis and Specifications
  • Crude oil Assaying
  • Base Sediment & Water
  • Water in Oil by Karl Fischer
  • Oil in Water Testing
  • Density (Specific Gravity)

Day Four: Crude oil Assaying II:

  • Distillation ASTM D 2892 (TBP, True Boiling Point)
  • Light Hydrocarbons
  • Sulfur Content
  • Determination of Reid Vapour pressure
  • Carbon Residue, Asphaltene Content
  • Viscosity and Pour Point
  • Metallic Constituents
  • Wax Content

Day Five: Natural Gas Analysis:

  • Natural Gas Analyses
    • Composition Analysis
    • Hydrocarbon determination
    • Calorific Content
    • Wobbe Index
    • Non hydrocarbon/ impurities determination
      • Total Sulfur / H2S
      • CO2
      • Nitrogen
      • Mercury and other trace metals
      • Other Tests
  • Produced Water Testing
  • Microbiological Analysis
  • Oilfield Chemicals

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this online training course, a PetroKnowledge E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for a training course?

  • To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
  • You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
    +971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com

When and how do I arrange payments?

  • Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
  • Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
  • Invoices will be sent via email/courier to the ID/name and address provided.
  • The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.

When should I expect to receive confirmation of registration?

Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.

Is there a discount for more than one registrant/course?

For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.

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