COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is centered on the legal and commercial transfer of ownership of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons between two parties. Custody transfer metering represents the "cash register" of the oil and gas industry, where even minute errors in measurement can lead to significant financial discrepancies. This program provides a high-level technical foundation for understanding the contractual obligations and metrological requirements that govern these critical transactions.

The scope of this course details the engineering design and operational protocols required to maintain the highest levels of accuracy and repeatability. Participants will explore the rigorous verification processes, including proving systems and validation cycles, that are mandatory for fiscal-grade metering. The training addresses the integration of various sensor technologies and the computational logic required to convert raw signals into standardized commercial units under varying process conditions.

Coverage includes the administrative and regulatory frameworks that ensure transparency and trust between buyers and sellers. Attendees will examine the role of independent inspectors, the documentation of bills of lading, and the resolution of measurement disputes through scientific analysis. By focusing on the intersection of technical precision and commercial law, the course prepares professionals to manage custody transfer points with total accountability and technical excellence.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the legal and commercial requirements of custody transfer.
• Distinguish between fiscal measurement and general process control.
• Apply international standards such as OIML, API, and ISO to metering.
• Evaluate the suitability of ultrasonic and Coriolis meters for custody transfer.
• Interpret flow computer reports and audit trails for transaction verification.
• Manage the validation and proving of liquid and gas meters.
• Identify potential sources of measurement bias and financial risk.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors during loading and unloading operations.
• Calculate the financial impact of measurement uncertainty on a contract.
• Design a redundant metering architecture to prevent transaction downtime.
• Execute standardized procedures for meter zeroing and span verification.
• Resolve measurement discrepancies using established reconciliation methods.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Measurement Engineers, Commercial Managers, Pipeline Operators, Quality Assurance Professionals, and Regulatory Compliance Officers who oversee the transfer of hydrocarbons.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.