Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Production Chemistry

• Understand the role of chemistry in oil & gas production.
• Identify key production chemistry challenges:
• Scaling and deposition.
• Corrosion and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).
• Emulsions and water separation.
• Asphaltene and wax deposition.
• Learn how production chemistry impacts flow assurance and asset integrity.

2. Formation Water Chemistry and Its Impact on Production

• Analyze formation water properties (salinity, pH, TDS, sulfate, bicarbonates, and chloride content).
• Identify reservoir souring risks due to sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB).
• Implement water treatment and reinjection strategies.

3. Scaling in Oilfield Operations

• Identify common oilfield scales (calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, strontium sulfate, iron sulfide, etc.).
• Understand scale formation mechanisms and thermodynamic influences.
• Select chemical inhibitors and mechanical removal techniques for scale prevention.
• Optimize scale control strategies for wells, pipelines, and production facilities.

4. Corrosion and Asset Integrity Management

• Understand corrosion mechanisms in production systems.
• Differentiate between carbon dioxide (CO₂) corrosion, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) corrosion, and MIC.
• Select corrosion inhibitors and monitoring techniques.
• Implement cathodic protection and materials selection for corrosion mitigation.

5. Emulsion and Water Separation Chemistry

• Study emulsion formation mechanisms in crude oil production.
• Analyze demulsifier selection and dehydration techniques.
• Optimize water treatment for oil-water separation efficiency.

6. Paraffin, Wax, and Asphaltene Management

• Identify paraffin and asphaltene deposition risks in reservoirs and flowlines.
• Apply thermal, mechanical, and chemical treatment solutions.
• Optimize inhibitor selection for wax and asphaltene control.

7. Chemical Treatment Programs and Optimization

• Develop chemical selection criteria for field applications.
• Understand batch vs. continuous chemical dosing strategies.
• Monitor chemical performance and optimize dosage levels.

8. Microbial Growth and Reservoir Souring

• Analyze biogenic vs. thermogenic H₂S generation.
• Implement nitrate injection and biocide programs for souring control.
• Prevent pipeline biofouling and microbial corrosion.

9. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Review real-world production chemistry challenges and solutions.
• Participate in hands-on exercises for chemical selection and treatment.
• Develop a production chemistry treatment plan for a specific oilfield scenario.

Target Audience

• Production and petroleum engineers
• Process and field operations personnel
• Production chemists and flow assurance specialists
• HSE and integrity management professionals
• Chemical treatment and service company personnel