Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Petroleum Brownfield Development

• Understand the difference between Brownfield and Greenfield projects in the petroleum industry.
• Recognize the challenges and risks associated with brownfield modifications, including:
• Working in live operating facilities.
• Space constraints and infrastructure limitations.
• Integration with existing equipment and systems.
• Identify key drivers for brownfield projects, such as:
• Production optimization.
• Capacity expansion.
• Regulatory compliance and safety improvements.

2. Planning and Execution Strategies for Brownfield Projects

• Develop structured approaches to brownfield project planning:
• Site assessment and data collection.
• Feasibility studies and risk evaluation.
• Engineering change management.
• Define execution strategies based on project scope, complexity, and operational constraints.
• Learn how to manage interface coordination between project, operations, and maintenance teams.

3. Engineering and Design Considerations

• Address key design challenges in brownfield petroleum projects, including:
• Tie-ins with existing pipelines, process units, and infrastructure.
• Structural integrity and load limitations.
• Equipment modifications and system retrofitting.
• Utility and process integration.
• Understand best practices for:
• Conducting as-built verification.
• Laser scanning for accurate plant modifications.
• Constructability reviews to optimize execution.

4. Brownfield Construction and Execution in Live Operating Facilities

• Develop strategies for minimizing disruptions to ongoing petroleum operations.
• Learn about:
• Work permit systems, hot work management, and confined space entry.
• Shutdown and turnaround coordination for major modifications.
• Pipeline tie-ins, flare system integration, and offshore/onshore facility upgrades.
• Implement best practices for commissioning and startup in a brownfield environment.

5. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Considerations

• Identify key safety hazards in petroleum brownfield projects, including:
• Fire and explosion risks (ATEX zones, hydrocarbon leaks).
• H₂S exposure and hazardous material handling.
• High-pressure systems and process risks.
• Learn best practices for:
• Risk assessment and hazard mitigation.
• Regulatory compliance (OSHA, API, ISO, local environmental laws).
• Waste management, emissions control, and sustainability considerations.

6. Procurement and Supply Chain for Petroleum Brownfield Projects

• Learn procurement strategies for brownfield modifications, including:
• Managing long-lead items and spare parts procurement.
• Selecting vendors and contractors for specialized petroleum modifications.
• Logistics planning and material movement in constrained environments.
• Understand contract management challenges in petroleum brownfield execution.

7. Project Execution, Commissioning, and Startup

• Define pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup requirements for petroleum brownfield projects.
• Develop functional testing procedures to validate modifications and system integration.
• Implement best practices for:
• Documentation and compliance certification.
• Training and operational handover.
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement strategies.

8. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Analyze real-world brownfield project challenges and solutions in the petroleum sector.
• Learn systematic problem-solving approaches for delays, cost overruns, and safety incidents.
• Apply best practices from successful petroleum brownfield projects to improve future project execution.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in petroleum brownfield development, maintenance, and execution, including:

1. Engineering & Project Management Teams

2. Operations & Maintenance Teams

3. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Professionals

4. Procurement & Supply Chain Teams

5. Senior Leadership & Decision Makers