COURSE OVERVIEW:

Corrosion Management for Oil and Gas Production Systems is a specialized course designed to provide a comprehensive roadmap for protecting metal assets in the upstream environment. Corrosion is a pervasive threat that can lead to catastrophic failures, environmental damage, and significant economic losses. This course moves beyond basic chemistry to focus on the "Management System" approach, where monitoring, mitigation, and inspection are integrated to ensure the long-term integrity of wells, flowlines, and processing facilities.

The scope of this training includes the study of various corrosion mechanisms such as CO2 (sweet) corrosion, H2S (sour) corrosion, and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC). Participants will learn to evaluate the corrosive potential of produced fluids by analyzing water chemistry and gas composition. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on the selection of materials and the design of chemical inhibition programs, helping attendees understand the trade-offs between expensive Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA) and carbon steel protected by inhibitors.

Coverage also extends to the latest technologies in corrosion monitoring and data interpretation. Attendees will learn how to use weight-loss coupons, ER probes, and ultrasonic thickness measurements to track metal loss in real-time. By applying the principles of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), participants will be able to prioritize maintenance activities and optimize chemical injection rates. This course ensures that professionals can develop proactive corrosion management plans that balance operational costs with the imperative of safety and environmental stewardship.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the primary corrosion mechanisms in oil and gas environments.
• Analyze the impact of temperature, pressure, and velocity on corrosion rates.
• Distinguish between Sweet (CO2) and Sour (H2S) corrosion profiles.
• Evaluate the risks of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in water systems.
• Select appropriate materials based on NACE and international standards.
• Design and optimize chemical corrosion inhibition programs.
• Interpret data from corrosion coupons and electronic monitoring probes.
• Apply Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) principles to corrosion management.
• Explain the role of Cathodic Protection (CP) for buried and submerged assets.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal and external coatings and liners.
• Perform basic corrosion rate calculations using industry-standard models.
• Manage the integrity of aging assets through periodic corrosion audits.
• Investigate corrosion-related failures to determine root causes.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Integrity Engineers, Production Engineers, Materials Specialists, Maintenance Supervisors, and Facilities Managers responsible for asset protection.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise 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.