COURSE OVERVIEW:

Chemical management is vital for maintaining flow assurance and protecting the structural integrity of oil and gas assets. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the chemical challenges faced in the field, including the formation of scale, corrosion, wax, asphaltenes, and hydrates. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and monitor chemical treatment programs that are both effective and cost-efficient.

The curriculum covers the chemistry behind these phenomena and the mechanisms by which inhibitors and dissolvers work. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on chemical injection system design, including pump selection, nozzle placement, and automation. A significant focus is placed on field monitoring techniques such as corrosion coupons and water analysis—to verify that chemical dosages are optimized for changing field conditions.

The course also addresses the safety and environmental aspects of chemical handling, emphasizing the shift toward "green" chemistry. By the end of the program, engineers and chemists will be able to manage complex production chemistry portfolios, troubleshoot flow assurance issues, and minimize the risk of equipment failure and production loss.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the primary chemical threats to production and asset integrity.
• Explain the thermodynamics of scale and hydrate formation.
• Describe the mechanics of CO2 and H2S induced corrosion.
• Design a comprehensive chemical injection program for a field.
• Select appropriate inhibitors for scale, corrosion, and paraffin.
• Understand the role of demulsifiers and de-oilers in processing.
• Monitor chemical performance using field data and lab analysis.
• Optimize chemical dosages to reduce OPEX without compromising safety.
• Troubleshoot chemical injection system failures and plugging.
• Manage the challenges of chemical incompatibility and interference.
• Implement "green" chemistry standards and environmental compliance.
• Design a fluid sampling and analysis program for flow assurance.
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis for chemical treatment strategies.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Chemists, Production Engineers, Flow Assurance Engineers, and Integrity Specialists.

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.