Course Objectives:

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

1. Introduction to Production Chemistry in Oil and Gas

• Understand the fundamental principles of production chemistry and its role in optimizing oil and gas operations.
• Learn about the challenges faced in production chemistry, such as scaling, corrosion, emulsions, and gas hydrates, and their impacts on production efficiency and safety.
• Gain insight into the importance of chemical treatments in maintaining the integrity and productivity of oil and gas production facilities.

2. Oil and Gas Production Fluids

• Study the key components of production fluids, including oil, gas, water, and solid particulates, and their properties.
• Learn about the challenges associated with handling produced water, including its chemical composition, contaminants, and treatment requirements.
• Understand the role of chemicals in managing the different types of production fluids and improving production rates.

3. Chemistry of Scale Formation

• Understand the chemical processes that lead to scale formation in oil and gas production systems, such as calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, and strontium sulfate.
• Learn about the factors that influence scale formation, including temperature, pressure, and ion concentration.
• Study the methods of scale inhibition, including the selection and application of scale inhibitors, and the challenges associated with scale removal in production systems.

4. Corrosion in Oil and Gas Production

• Learn the different types of corrosion that occur in oil and gas production systems, such as carbon steel corrosion, pitting corrosion, and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).
• Understand the role of corrosion inhibitors in preventing corrosion, the selection of suitable chemicals, and their application methods.
• Study the monitoring and assessment of corrosion rates using corrosion coupons, electrochemical probes, and pigging systems.

5. Emulsions and Separation Chemistry

• Understand the formation of emulsions in oil production, including water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions, and their impact on oil processing and separation.
• Learn about the role of demulsifiers and their mechanisms in breaking emulsions and improving the efficiency of oil-water separation systems.
• Study the types of separation equipment used in oil production facilities, such as separators, dehydrators, and desalters, and the role of chemicals in optimizing their performance.

6. Gas Hydrate Formation and Control

• Study the formation conditions of gas hydrates in subsea pipelines and production systems, and their potential to block pipelines and cause safety hazards.
• Learn about hydrate inhibitors, such as methanol and glycol, and their role in preventing hydrate formation.
• Understand the use of thermodynamic and kinetic inhibitors and the design of hydrate control strategies in subsea and deepwater operations.

7. Biochemical Treatments and Microbial Control

• Learn about the role of microorganisms in oil and gas production, including their impact on corrosion, clogging, and emulsion formation.
• Study the methods of microbial control, including the use of biocides to prevent microbial growth and the management of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC).
• Understand the use of biosurfactants and biological inhibitors in enhancing oil recovery and managing microbial challenges.

8. Chemical Injection and Management Systems

• Learn about chemical injection systems used in oil and gas production, including the selection of appropriate chemicals for various applications, such as scale inhibition, corrosion control, and emulsion breaking.
• Study the design and operation of chemical injection equipment, including pumps, meters, injectors, and chemical storage tanks.
• Understand the optimization of chemical use in production systems to minimize environmental impact and improve cost-effectiveness.

9. Production Chemistry in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

• Study the role of production chemicals in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, including polymer flooding, surfactant flooding, and alkaline-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding.
• Learn about the chemical challenges associated with EOR processes, such as viscosity control, foam formation, and surfactant stability.
• Understand the role of chemical compatibility and reservoir simulation in designing and optimizing EOR chemical treatments.

10. Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations in Chemical Treatment

• Understand the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations when working with production chemicals, including toxicology, safety data sheets (SDS), and spill response.
• Learn about the regulations governing the use of chemicals in the oil and gas industry, including local and international standards.
• Study the environmental impact of chemical treatments and the role of biodegradable and eco-friendly chemicals in reducing the environmental footprint of production operations.

11. Monitoring and Optimization of Chemical Treatments

• Learn how to monitor and optimize chemical treatments in oil and gas production systems using various analytical methods and online monitoring tools.
• Understand how to perform performance evaluation of chemicals, including assessing their efficacy, dosage, and cost-effectiveness.
• Study the feedback loops in chemical treatment programs, including chemical injection rates, field tests, and laboratory analysis.

12. Case Studies in Production Chemistry

• Review real-world case studies where production chemistry has been successfully applied to solve challenges in oil and gas production, such as:
• Scale inhibition in high-pressure/high-temperature wells.
• Corrosion prevention in deepwater pipelines.
• Emulsion breaking in offshore facilities.
• Gas hydrate prevention in subsea pipelines.
• Analyze how chemical treatments were selected, applied, and optimized in these case studies and the impact they had on production efficiency, safety, and cost.

13. Emerging Trends in Production Chemistry

• Explore the latest advancements in production chemistry, including the use of nanotechnology, green chemistry, and advanced materials for enhanced chemical treatment solutions.
• Learn about the integration of digitalization and big data into production chemistry workflows for improved monitoring, analysis, and decision-making.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals involved in the chemical treatment and optimization of oil and gas production systems. The target audience includes:

• Production Chemists
• Reservoir Engineers
• Process Engineers
• Production Operations Engineers
• HSE Professionals
• Maintenance Engineers
• Chemical Sales and Service Providers