Oil and Gas Facilities Operations

Introduction

This comprehensive 5-day course provides professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills for effective operations of oil and gas facilities, covering all major aspects from safety to maintenance and optimization.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of oil and gas facility operations.
• Identify key safety and environmental practices in facility management.
• Gain insights into equipment and process flow within oil and gas plants.
• Develop troubleshooting and maintenance strategies.
• Apply best practices for facility optimization and operational excellence.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Overview of Oil and Gas Facilities

• Introduction to oil and gas industry value chain
• Main types of oil and gas facilities
• Key roles and responsibilities in facility operations
• Facility layout and process flow basics
• Industry standards and regulatory requirements

Day 2: Safety and Environmental Management

• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Process safety management principles
• Emergency response and incident management
• Environmental protection and compliance
• Personal protective equipment and safe work practices

Day 3: Facility Equipment and Process Operations

• Overview of key processing equipment
• Operations of separators, compressors, pumps, and turbines
• Instrumentation and process control fundamentals
• Routine monitoring and operational procedures
• Handling process upsets and abnormal situations

Day 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Common equipment failures and root cause analysis
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
• Documentation and reporting best practices

Day 5: Facility Optimization and Best Practices

• Performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Energy management and operational efficiency
• Cost control and resource optimization
• Case studies on operational excellence
• Final review and action planning for participants