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f Operation of Production Facilities ........... p. 163 to 180

f HSE - Health, Safety & Environment ....... p. 181 to 187

f Equipment, Maintenance, Inspection ...... p. 188 to 197

f Process & Layout Engineering ................ p. 198 to 199

f In-House Training .................................... p. 200 to 201

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Rueil Oct 10 - 11 €1,590 PROD / PRODCHAIN [email protected]

The oil and gas chain: producTion posiTion 0.5 dPositioning of the production in the value E&P chainWorld Primary production Issues and technical constraints

Conventional resourcesUnconventional resources

Job descriptions and skills for production activities

onshore & offshore producTion 0.5 dTechnical specifications, operating modesOperating patterns and mapping fieldsTechnical architecturesOrganization (remote site, extreme conditions, manning, shift…)Case studies: FPSO, wet gas field (onshore), oil fields operated with reinjection, remote control room, early production facilities…

from well To exporT poinT 1 dFrom reservoir to wellhead: hydrocarbons and well effluent behaviorWell techniques, production techniques and well servicingSurface facilities & treatment operationsMetering and expeditionHealth Safety & Environment, sustainabilityBudgets (CAPEX, OPEX) during the life cycle of a production field

purposeTo provide an introduction to oil and gas production, along with a glossary of terms, covering fundamentals of technology, chain structure from well to export terminal, skills and job positions involved in operating production facilities

audienceNon-technical staff or technical professionals not directly involved in hydrocarbons production (managers, executives, technicians, staff of human resources, finance of projects departments…)

learning objecTives - To understand the different phases of the oil and gas production process

- To grasp the specific issues of offshore oil and gas production

- To understand organizations, skills and job positions involved in operating production facilities

- To acquire a complete view of the oil and gas production chain, stretching over technical, business and economic issues

ways & meanscourse delivered by industry specialistsnumerous illustrations and case studies

Fundamentals of Production e-

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coordinator: Benoît Rabaud

Can be organized for a single companydiscovery

2 days

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Pau May 30 - Jun 03 €3,370 PROD / IPS [email protected]

Rueil Jun 20 - 24 €3,370 PROD / OGFP [email protected]

Port-Gentil Sep 19 - 23 €3,730 PROD / IPS [email protected]

Rueil Nov 28 - Dec 02 €3,370 PROD / OGFP [email protected]

fundamenTals of reservoir, drilling and compleTion 0.5 dReservoirs: types, exploration techniquesDrilling principle – Case of offshore drillingMain completion equipment – Principle of artificial lift by pumping, Gas Lift…Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): aim and principle of the main techniques

well effluenT behavior - need for effluenT field processing 0.5 dDifferent types of well effluent - Main characterization parametersLiquid/Vapor equilibrium of pure substances and mixtures – Vapor pressure curves and phase envelopesConstituents that pose problems for storage, transport, or commercialization/utilization of crude oils and natural gasesMain specifications to be respected and required treatments

crude oil processing 1 dCrude stabilization by Multi Stage Separation (MSS) - Foaming problems and main available solutionsCrude dehydration and desalting - Emulsion problems and main treatments availableCrude sweetening (H

2S removal)Examples of oil treatment and associated gas recompression process schemes

producTion and injecTion waTer TreaTmenT 1 dQuality requirements for rejected water - Environment related constraintsMain necessary treatments: API oil-water separators, plate separators, floatators, hydrocyclones…Reasons for water injectionQuality requirements and necessary treatments: chlorination, filtration, oxygen removal, sulfate removalExamples of process schemes for production and injection water treatment

gas processing and condiTioning - fundamenTals of lng 2 dHydrates formation prevention and inhibition: injection of MeOH, MEG, DEG, Low Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor (LDHI)Gas dehydration: TEG units, solid desiccants (molecular sieves) unitsGas sweetening - Acid components (H

2S and CO2) removal: amine units, molecular sieves, membranesNatural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction: use of cryogenic refrigeration, Joule-Thompson expansion, Turbo-expanderFundamentals of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) chain

purposeTo provide a comprehensive overview of oil and gas field processing technology

audienceEngineers and technicians interested, although not directly involved, in day-to-day oil and gas field processing operations: reservoir engineers, drilling and completion personnel, platform designers, petroleum architects, equipment suppliers, economists...

learning objecTives - To list main characteristics of oil and gas well effluents

- To assess problems induced by unwanted compounds in well effluents

- To understand and explain field treatment of oil and gas streams and processes technology

- To grasp fundamentals of oil and gas field processing operations and related operating conditions

- To ascertain the treatment processes necessary for production water and injection water

ways & meanscourse delivered by industry specialistsnumerous applications and illustrations

Oil & Gas Field Processingfield treatments of oil & gas well effluente-

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5 days

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Pau May 30 - Jun 10 €6,380 PROD / PIPS [email protected]

Rueil Jun 20 - Jul 01 €6,380 PROD / FPSPF [email protected]

Rueil Nov 28 - Dec 09 €6,380 PROD / FPSPF [email protected]

fundamenTals of reservoir, drilling and compleTion 0.5 dReservoirs: types, exploration techniquesDrilling principle – Case of offshore drillingMain completion equipment – Principle of artificial lift by pumping, Gas Lift…Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): aim and principle of the main techniques

well effluenTs behavior - need for effluenT field processing 0.5 dDifferent types of well effluent - Main characterization parametersLiquid/Vapor equilibrium of pure substances and mixtures – Effluent behaviorConstituents that pose problems for storage, transport, or commercializationMain specifications to conform with and required treatments

crude oil processing 1 dCrude stabilization by Multi Stage Separation (MSS) - Foaming problemsCrude dehydration and desalting - Emulsion problemsCrude sweetening (H2S removal)Examples of oil treatment and associated gas compression process schemes

producTion and injecTion waTer TreaTmenT 1 dRejected water: environmental constraints and required treatmentsInjection water: aim, quality requirements and required treatmentsExamples of process schemes for production and injection water treatment

gas processing and condiTioning 2 dHydrates formation prevention and inhibition: injection of MeOH, MEG, DEG, Low Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor (LDHI)Gas dehydration: TEG units, solid desiccants (molecular sieves) unitsGas sweetening - Acid components (H2S and CO2) removal: amine units...Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction: use of cryogenic refrigeration, Joule-Thomson expansion, or Turbo-expanderFundamentals of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) chain

case of offshore developmenTs - flow assurance 1 dOffshore production structures: jacket, semi-submersible, Spar, TLP, FPSO...Storage and offloading vessels (FSO, FPSO, FPU, buoy...)Deep offshore developments - Examples of subsea architectureFlow Assurance: problems of slug, erosion, hydrate formation, deposits (paraffins, asphaltenes, naphtenates, carbonates, sulfates, salts...) - Main preservation techniques and pigging solutions

roTaTing machinery 1 dClassification and main types of pumps and compressors - Selection criteriaTurbo-expanders and gas turbinesTechnology and main uses for each type of rotating machineryOperating principle

Thermal equipmenT 0.5 dHeat exchangers, Air coolers, Furnaces, Heaters, fire tubes: types, operation, technology

fundamenTals of corrosion 0.5 dDifferent types of corrosion, prevention and monitoring

insTrumenTaTion & process conTrol - safeTy sysTems 1 dElements constituting a simple process control loop - Cascade and split-range loops - DCSTechnology and working principle of sensors, transmitters and control valvesSafety Systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS

meTering and allocaTion 1 dImportance of metering and production allocationTransactional metering of liquids and gasSingle-phase meteringCalibration of metering installations on test benchCalculators: corrections, conversion into standards volumesMulti-phase metering: advantage, principle and fields of application

purposeTo provide a comprehensive understanding of onshore and offshore oil and gas field processing techniques, along with a knowledge of technology and operating principles of surface production facilities equipment

audienceEngineers and technicians interested in onshore and offshore oil and gas field processing technology and equipment

learning objecTives - To grasp fundamentals of oil and gas production techniques

- To understand operating principles and conditions of oil, water and gas treatment

- To learn about the technology of main equipment and specifities of offshore production techniques

- To ascertain fundamentals of process control and to draw a typical safety system layout

- To understand main metering techniques, corrosion issues, its prevention and monitoring

ways & meansvery interactive training by industry specialistsnumerous applications and illustrations

Field Processing & Surface Production Facilitieseffluent treatment and equipment technologye-

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10 days

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For more information visit www.ifptraining.com/certifications or call +33 1 41 39 12 12

Build your skills in:

Key benefits:

An international recognition of your competencies An Advanced Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise in Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing Ready-to-use skills

With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATEin Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing

Thermodynamic transformations

Knowledge of Oil & Gas processing facilities

Operating variables & conditions of processing facilities

Troubleshooting of Oil & Gas facilities

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module 1: Thermodynamics applied To well effluenT processing (cf. e-504)

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Well effluentIdeal and real fluid behaviorLiquid-Vapor equilibrium of pure substances

Vapor pressure curvesEnthalpy diagramsProII simulation exercises

Liquid-Vapor equilibrium of mixtures - Mixture separation processesPhase envelopesFlash, Distillation, Absorption, StrippingProII simulation exercises

module 2: oil and waTer TreaTmenT (cf. e-505) 5 dNeed for field processing of oil - Quality requirementsCrude oil treatment

Crude stabilizationCrude dehydrationAcid crude sweeteningCrude oil treatment process simulation using ProII

Production water treatmentRegulation for disposalMain treatments

Injection water treatmentQuality requirementsMain treatments

module 3: gas processing and condiTioning (cf. e-506) 5 dNeed for field processing of gas - Quality requirementsGas processing

Gas dehydrationGas sweeteningNGL extractionSimulation of a gas processing chain using ProII

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

purposeTo deepen understanding of oil and gas field processing techniques

audienceEngineers involved in operating or designing oil and gas field processing facilities

learning objecTives - To understand main thermodynamic transformations involved in oil and gas processing

- To grasp a comprehensive picture of oil and gas processing facilities

- To simulate main oil and gas facilities - To master operating variables and conditions of processing facilities

ways & meanshighly interactive training with industry-specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrationsextensive practice of proii process simulation software: a case study will be developed all along these 3 weeks (simulation of a crude oil and associated gas treatment process)

noTeThe course is a combination of three separate modules Refer to next pages for detailed content

Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing Certification

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Can be organized for a single companyadvanced certificate

15 days

ReferencePROD / ADVGBPROD / ADVFR





Key benefits:

An international recognition of your competencies An Advanced Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise in Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing Ready-to-use skills

With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATEin Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing

Thermodynamic transformations

Knowledge of Oil & Gas processing facilities

Operating variables & conditions of processing facilities

Troubleshooting of Oil & Gas facilities

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Rueil Sep 19 - 23 €3,310 PROD / ADV1GB [email protected]

well effluenT 0.5 dConstitution and physical states of matterConstituents of well effluents: hydrocarbons, impurities, water, sediments...Different types of effluents: black oil, light oil, volatile oil, condensate gas, dry gas...Characterization parameters: GOR, CGR, BSW, WOR, Water Cut, Bo, Bg, B’g...Examples of compositions of crude oil and natural gas effluent

ideal gas and real fluid behavior 0.5 dIdeal gas behaviorBehavior of real fluids: compressibility factor, Amagat’s law, law of corresponding state with two and three parametersEquations Of State (EOS): conception, uses, examples, selection

gas compression and expansion 1 dPractical gas compression and expansion lawsExercise: Compression of propaneProII simulation: Propane compressor

liquid-vapor equilibrium of pure subsTances 1 dVapor pressure curvesOverall phase diagram of a pure substance (three dimensions: P, T and V)Enthalpy diagrams of pure substancesExercises: Vapor pressure and boiling points of pure components - Vapor pressure and boiling point - Case of a column ProII simulation: Propane Cryogenic Loop

liquid-vapor equilibrium of mixTures - mixTure separaTion processes 2 dPhase envelopesWell effluents behavior from pay zone to surface processing facilitiesTechniques applied to mixture separation: flash process, distillation processAbsorption and stripping phenomenaExercises: Equilibrium coefficients (K values) and relative volatility - Vapor pressure of a mixture of hydrocarbons - LPG recovery by physical absorptionProII simulation: Mixture Separation by distillation - LPG splitter

purposeTo provide a thorough understanding of thermodynamics principles underlying operation and design of oil and gas processing facilities

audienceEngineers involved in operating or designing oil and gas field processing facilities

learning objecTives - To learn about oil and gas well effluents composition, properties and characteristics

- To grasp ideal gas law and real fluid behavior and characterization methods

- To comprehend liquid-vapor equilibrium of pure substances and mixtures

- To master the operating principles and performances of mixture separation processes

- To understand gas compression and gas expansion laws

- To perform simulations with ProII and master the fundamentals of Equations Of State

ways & meanshighly interactive training with industry-specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrationsextensive practice of proii process simulation software

advanced oil & gas field processing

Module 1: Thermodynamics Applied to Well Effluent Processingfluid behavior - mixture separation - gas compressione-

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Can be organized for a single companyproficiency

5 days

ReferencePROD / ADV1GBPROD / ADV1FR


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Rueil Sep 26 - 30 €3,310 PROD / ADV2GB [email protected]

need for oil field processing - qualiTy requiremenTs 0.25 dConstituents raising problems for storage, transport, or crude oil saleDifferent specifications and quality requirements of crude oilsNecessary treatments to reach these specificationsExamples of compositions of commercialized crude oils

crude oil TreaTmenT 2.75 dCrude stabilization by Multi Stage Separation (MSS)

Process principleOperating parameters: number of separation stages, pressures, heating and cooling needs... - Influence on the quantity and quality (API grade) of the produced oilFoaming problems and main available solutionsAssociated gas recompression - Typical associated gas compression schemesApplications: practice of separator summary design methodsProII simulation: study of the influence of separation stage number on the performances of a MSS process

Crude dehydration and desaltingEmulsion problemsMain dehydration processesCrude oil desaltingApplications: practice of desalter summary design methods

Acid crude sweetening (H2S removal)

Cold stripping: origin of stripping gas, need for sweetening of stripping gasHot strippingApplications: practice of stripping column summary design methodsProII simulation: simulation of a crude oil stripping units case study

Case study: Simulation of a whole crude oil field treatment plant - Study of an offshore crude oil field treatment unit, based on a Multiple Stage Separation (MSS) process scheme - Optimization of the operating parameters

producTion waTer TreaTmenT 1 dRegulations for disposalMain treatments - Operating principle and required performancesComparison of the different available techniques - Selection criteriaExamples of production water treatment block flow diagrams

injecTion waTer TreaTmenT 1 dReasons for water injectionQuality requirements and necessary treatmentsMain operating conditions of each treatment and required performancesExamples of injection water treatment block flow diagrams

purposeTo provide a comprehensive understanding of oil and water treatment processes, operation and troubleshooting

audienceEngineers involved in operating or designing oil and water field processing facilities

learning objecTives - To assess various problems that can be induced by unwanted elements and compounds in crude oil streams

- To master oil and water treatment processes, operations and related operating conditions

- To design main equipment used for oil processing

- To ascertain main operating problems encountered in oil and water processing and related solutions

- To simulate crude oil treatment processes using the ProII software

prerequisiTeIt is highly recommended to attend Module 1 first (cf. E-504)

ways & meanshighly interactive training with industry-specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrationsextensive practice of proii process simulation software


Module 2: Oil & Water Treatmentsizing - simulation - operatione-

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Rueil Oct 03 - 07 €3,310 PROD / ADV3GB [email protected]

need for field processing of gas - qualiTy requiremenTs 0.25 dConstituents raising problems for storage, transport, or end use of natural gasDifferent specifications and quality requirements for natural gasNecessary treatments to conform these specificationsExamples of compositions of commercialized natural gases

gas dehydraTion (drying) and hydraTe formaTion inhibiTion 1.25 dSystem behavior - Moisture content of a saturated gas

Applications: moisture content of different gases of various compositionsHydrate formation inhibition by injection of inhibitors: MeOH, MEG, DEG, LDHI...Gas dehydration processes: TEG units, Molecular Sieves...Application: summary design of TEG unitProII simulation: simulation of TEG unit

gas sweeTening: removal of acid componenTs (h2s and/or co2) 0.75 dOverview of the techniques dedicated to gas sweetening

Chemical solvent processes - Amine units (MEA, DEA, DGA, MDEA…)Physical solvent processesHybrid (physico-chemical) solvent processesOverview of other techniques

Conversion of H2S: sulfur production (CLAUS process) and tail gas processingApplication: summary design of an amine unit

naTural gas liquids (ngl) exTracTion (removal of heavy components) 0.75 dExternal refrigeration loopJoule-Thomson expansionTurbo-ExpanderApplication: calculation of cryogenic loop used for extractionProII simulation: simulation of NGL extraction unit - Process selection

case sTudy: simulaTion of a whole naTural gas field processing planT 1 dStudy of a natural gas dehydration, NGL extraction and compression unit - Optimization of the operating parameters - Analysis of hydrate formation risks

liquefied naTural gas (lng) 1 dLiquefaction processes: operating principle, typical operating conditions, technology of specific equipment (plate fin heat exchangers, spiral-wound heat exchanges, refrigeration loop compressors...), power consumption...LNG storage and transport: storage tanks, LNG carriers, jetty, loading arms...Safety considerations specific to natural gas liquefaction plantsIndustrial examples of natural gas liquefaction units

purposeTo provide a comprehensive understanding of gas treatment processes, operation and troubleshooting

audienceEngineers involved in operating or designing gas field processing and conditioning facilities

learning objecTives - To assess various problems induced by unwanted elements in natural gas streams

- To master gas treatment and liquefaction processes, operations and related operating conditions

- To perform hand calculations for summary design of main gas processing equipment

- To ascertain main operating problems encountered in gas processing and conditioning and related solutions

- To simulate natural gas treatment processes using the ProII software

prerequisiTeIt is highly recommended to attend Module 1 first (cf. E-504)

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry-specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrationsextensive practice of proii process simulation software


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Rueil Oct 10 - 14 €3,370 PROD / NATGAS [email protected]

naTural gas: Types and producTion Techniques 0.75 dTypes and characteristics of natural gas fields - Production techniquesDifferent types of natural gases (condensate, wet or dry gas) and characterization parametersConstitution of natural gas well effluent, properties and specific hazardsCase of associated gases: recovery techniques, characteristics, composition, etc.

end uses of naTural gas - main qualiTy requiremenTs 0.25 dEnd uses of natural gases: fuel (domestic and industrial uses), conversion into other energy types (electricity production and cogeneration), automotive fuel (Natural Gas for Vehicles - NGV and conversion into liquid automotive fuels GTL), chemical valorization, etc.Quality requirements for commercial natural gases and associated products (ethane, LPG, condensates) - Examples of quality standards

naTural gas processing 2 dGas dehydration (drying) and Hydrate formation inhibition

System behavior - Moisture content of a saturated gasApplications: moisture content of different gases of various compositionsHydrate formation inhibition by injection of inhibitors: MeOH, MEG, DEG, LDHI, etc.Gas dehydration: TEG units, Molecular Sieves, etc.Application: summary design of TEG unit

Gas sweetening: removal of acid components (H2S and/or CO2)

Different techniques applicable for gas sweetening: - Chemical solvent processes - Amine units (MEA, DEA, DGA, MDEA, etc.) - Physical solvent processes - Hybrid (physico-chemical) solvent processes - Overview of other techniques

Conversion of H2S: sulfur production (CLAUS process) and tail gas processing

Application: summary design of an amine unitNatural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction (removal of heavy components)

External refrigeration loopJoule-Thomson expansionTurbo-ExpanderApplication: calculation of cryogenic loop used for NGL extraction

Examples of gas field development schemesGas fields development options: onshore or offshore processing, single-phase or multiphase export pipelines, “Wet” or “Dry” developmentOther treatments: mercury removal, conversion or adsorption of mercaptans (RSH), etc.

TransporT of naTural gas in liquid phase - lng opTion 1 dLiquefaction processes: principle, typical operating conditions, technologyLNG tanks: Single or Double or Full Containment (self-standing, membrane) - HazardsLNG transport: LNG carriers (MOSS spheres, Membrane...), export and receiving terminalsLNG regasification at the receiving terminals, options for refrigeration duty recovery

TransporT and sTorage of naTural gas in gas phase 0.5 dGas pipes: technology, capacities, equipment, recompression units, operating conditions, etc.Underground storage (old reservoirs, aquifers, salt domes, etc.) - Required treatments at outlet

naTural gas economics 0.5 dResources, production and marketsNatural gas marketing: competition of other energy sources and consequences on gas contracts (prices and duration), cost of transport and its impact on the structure of the gas chainFuture of the natural gas

purposeTo provide a comprehensive review of the techniques involved in natural gas production, processing and transport; complemented with an overview of natural gas valorization channels

audienceProfessionals from all sectors, involved or interested in the natural gas industry

learning objecTives - To learn about fundamentals of natural gas composition, characteristics, production and field processing

- To understand technical issues and specific constraints of natural gas transport and storage

- To review the various end-user markets available for valorizing natural gas

- To grasp key natural gas chain economic issues

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry-specialist lecturesnumerous applications and illustrations

Natural Gasproduction - Treatments - Transport - end usese-

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5 days

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Rueil May 16 - 20 €4,420 PROD / GNL [email protected]

Dubai Jun 05 - 09 €3,240 PROD / LNG [email protected]

Rueil Nov 14 - 18 €4,420 PROD / LNG [email protected]

The lng world 0.5 dThe LNG Chain - Order of magnitude and trends - Location of main plants worldwideBase load LNG plants - Peak shaving LNG plants - Small LNG plants for LNG fueled vehiclesReceiving terminals - Regasification techniques - Satellite regasification techniques

lng specific properTies and associaTed hazards 0.5 dPhysical properties: Liquid-Vapor equilibrium, density, ratio of vapor methane / LNG, heat of vaporization, heat of combustion...Safety aspects: Flash Point, Fire Point, Auto-ignition Point, Minimum Spark Energy, Flammability Limits, Deflagration, LNG Vaporization, Rapid Phase Transition (RPT), Radiation levels, Stratification / Roll-over, Sloshing, LNG clouds ignition, Asphyxiation risks, Cryogenic liquids jets, Piping behavior

lng hazard prevenTion and miTigaTion measures 0.5 dLNG spillage control at Design stage and in OperationLNG clouds control in operationLNG fires control at Design stage and in Operation

liquefacTion and regasificaTion processes 0.75 dFeed pretreatment: sweetening, dehydration, NGL extraction, Hg and aromatics removalDifferent liquefaction processes: Pure Component Refrigerants, Pure component(s) and Mixed Refrigerant(s), Mixed RefrigerantsPeak Shaving simplified schemeRegasification process

lng sTorage, loading / offloading and TransporT 0.75 dLNG tanks: Single or Double or Full Containment (self-standing, membrane) - HazardsJetty head, Jetty trestle, harborLNG Carriers: common features, technology, cargo operations, safety systems

Technology of lng specific equipmenT 1 dLNG cryogenic heat exchangers: Spiral Wound Heat Exchangers, Aluminum Brazed Heat ExchangersTechnology of the Cryogenic Compressors and their drivers (Gas Turbines)LNG Vaporizers: Open Rack Vaporizers (ORV), Submerged Combustion Vaporizers (SCV), etc. - Safety and Environmental aspectsSubmerged LNG pumps: in-tank retractable pumps, cargo pumps, HP canned send out pumps, etc.Liquid cryogenic turbo-expanders, Cryogenic valvesCryogenic personnel protection items

lng planT operaTion 0.25 dDay to day activities in an LNG plant - Experience of some plants

lng Trends - research and new developmenTs 0.25 dLNG trends since the 70’s - Equipment and concept development - Future developments

lng economic aspecTs 0.5 dGas markets: natural gas reserves and production, worldwide gas demands distribution, international natural gas tradeLNG contracts: specificities of LNG contracts, pricing, shipping contractsLNG markets trends

purposeTo provide a comprehensive technical and economic review of the Liquefied Natural Gas industry

audienceProfessionals involved or interested in the LNG industry: technical and managerial staff in the LNG industry, equipment providers, personnel from engineering companies, etc.

learning objecTives - To review the structure of an LNG chain and the world map of LNG plants

- To understand main LNG physical properties and specificities

- To assess LNG facilities’ hazards and HSE issues, along with risk mitigation and prevention techniques

- To grasp main liquefaction processes’ operating principles, conditions and constraints

- To gain an overview of the technology of equipment used in the LNG industry

- To grasp the essence of LNG markets and contracts

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry-specialist lecturersnumerous applications, illustrations and videos

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)hazards - Technology - operation - economicse-

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Key benefits:

Analyzing incidents, emergency situations, process upsets & managing them in a structured manner

Managing emergency shutdowns

Fast track adaptation to the position of Junior Panel Operator

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise for Panel Operators Ready-to-use skills

Safe & proactive operation of facilities

With the Panel OperatorVOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

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panel operaTor’s role 5 dControl room organization and panel operator rolePanel operator reporting and handover duties. Plant documentation in control roomRadio-communication

process conTrol dcs and sisProcess control

Control loop & associated symbolization. Instruments technologyControllers operating principles & parameters. Control loops structuresStandalone simulator: Simple loop controller tuning and impact of P,I,D actions – Case of a 3-phase separator; Typical transmitters faults

Distributed Control System (DCS)ICSS architecture and system components. Human-machine interface (HMI)HMI functions: trends, alarms… Automated sequences and Safety Instrumented Systems: PSS, ESD, HIPPS, EDPIntegrated plant simulator: DCS views and functionalities browsing; Reading safety logics; Package sequence analysis

well and producTion lines operaTion 5 dReservoir conditions and production modes. Production principles and physics applied to wellSurface wells and subsea wells: equipment; architectures, operating proceduresCommon well interventions. Production and injection wells monitoring – Common troublesSafety and prevention/protection barriersIntegrated plant simulator: Well – Production lines section parameters analysis – FPSO case

roTaTing machinery operaTion 4 dOperating parameters and mechanical conditions monitoring, protection systems and operation of centrifugal pump, reciprocating compressor, centrifugal compressor

producTion producTs and processing 5 dWell effluents. Introduction to flow assurance: hydrates prevention, depositsSurface processing: main operating parameters of common processesCrude oil and sales gas custody transfer and exportStandalone simulators: Crude oil processing, gas processing, metering and export – FPSO case

inTegraTed planT operaTion following besT pracTices 8 dAlertness, proactive plant operation. Trends usage as an anticipation toolAlarms management: alarm types and classification, decision makingSteady state runs: routine checks, post-handover checks, global performances checkingOperating in transient conditions: Production planned shutdown; Production restartIntegrated plant simulator: Practice of integrated plant operation in steady and transient conditions – Case of a FPSO

safeTy in operaTion in normal and downgraded mode 8 dRoutine operations: Permit to Work, work orders, isolations, inhibitions managementDowngraded situations. Special operations: SIMOPS, black startProcess upsets: reacting and acting in a structured mannerSIS: Process and emergency shutdown levels - Related panel operator role and dutiesEmergency shutdown procedures and crisis management: stress management and making decisionIntegrated plant simulator: Operating in downgraded situations; Emergency shutdown monitoring – Managing process upsets through exercises of progressive difficulty; Emergency shutdown procedures implementation

purposeTo provide the required skills and comprehensive knowledge to hold the position of a panel operator in normal operation and with the appropriate attitude towards plant operation safety issues. Allow rapid and efficient adaptation to the position of Control Room Operator, based on professional experience of participants. A certificate will be delivered to the trainee if the necessary criterions have been fulfilled

audienceExperienced production field operators called on to hold a panel operator position in oil and gas production facilities

learning objecTives - To grasp the necessary foundation methodology and a philosophy to drive an oil and gas process with a DCS

- To be convinced of the absolute necessity of a proactive

- and anticipatory operation - To analyze and react methodically to anomalies, incidents and emergency situations in a safe manner

- To implement emergency procedures

ways & meansvery practical training program with numerous case studies on dynamic simulator (more than 2/3 of the training time is dedicated to simulator practice)

Panel Operator Certification

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coordinator: Patrick Steiblé

Can be organized for a single companyvocational certificate

35 days

ReferencePROD / PANELOPGBPROD / PANELOPFR





Key benefits:

Analyzing incidents, emergency situations, process upsets & managing them in a structured manner

Managing emergency shutdowns

Fast track adaptation to the position of Junior Panel Operator

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise for Panel Operators Ready-to-use skills

Safe & proactive operation of facilities

With the Panel OperatorVOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE



Key benefits:

Prevention & reaction to anomalies

HSE activities & management principles

Communication & management

Up to date & optimized Oil & Gas production processes

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise for Production Superintendents Ready-to-use skills

With the Production Superintendent

VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

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Pau, Rueil & Martigues Sep 14 - Dec 07 €39,610 PROD / PRODSI [email protected]

downhole producTion - well performance 4 dUnits - DimensionsFundamentals of Reservoir Engineering - Well testingFundamentals of Drilling, Completion and Well ServicingArtificial Lift (Pumping, Gas Lift...) and Well Performance

oil, waTer and gas processing 10 dEffluent behavior - Fundamentals of thermodynamics - SpecificationsOil processingProduction and Injection water treatmentGas processingWork on Study cases to detail processes and concerns

hse risks and managemenT 17.5 dHSE risks, flammability, overpressure systems: PSV, flare and flare network, closed and open drains...Safety in operation: use of utilities, degassing/inerting, confined space entry, start-up & shutdownSafety during construction & maintenance works: lifting & rigging, work at height, electrical safety…Work permit system - SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management…HSE management systems - Management of change - Downgraded situations - HSE referential & responsibilitiesSafety engineering: HAZID, HAZOP, layout optimization and identification of major accidents - Risks matrix… Safety systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS - Safety logic diagramsHuman factors - Opersafe: philosophy and methodologyIncident analysis and reporting - Root cause analysisEnvironmental and societal aspects

insTrumenTaTion & process conTrol - elecTriciTy 5 dInstrumentation & Process Control - Distributed Control System (DCS) - Electricity

roTaTing machinery 5 dRotating machinery: pumps, compressors, turbo-expanders, and gas turbines

corrosion, inspecTion & inTegriTy 3 dMetallurgy – Corrosion – Inspection – Facility integrity management

mulTidisciplinary conferences 3.5 dTerminal and FSO / FPSODeep offshore: development challenges and specific operating constraintsFlow assurance - Chemicals injection monitoring - Deposit prevention and monitoringField Operations Management (FOM): objectives and methodology

dynamic Training simulaTor 5 dUnit troubleshooting - Practice on Dynamic Training SimulatorTeam work management

work meThods and communicaTion 2 dWork methods and team managementWritten and oral communication

revisions - oral assessmenT 3 d

purposeTo provide the in-depth technical knowledge of oil and gas processing operations, along with the managerial and communication skills, for qualifying to hold the position of production superintendentsThe required high-level knowledge stretches over a wide range of issues in relation to reservoir, corrosion, inspection, maintenance, well performance, flow assurance…

audienceProfessionals with a significant experience in oil and gas surface production who are called on to hold position of production superintendents

learning objecTives - To describe the overall production process, from reservoir to offloading facilities

- To explain available tools and techniques for well performance enhancement and production optimization

- To explain state-of-the-art oil and gas production techniques

- To describe HSE management rules and responsibilities

- To acquire world class work methods and communication skills

- To anticipate anomalous events and react effectively to avoid production loss

ways & meansseveral applications and illustrationsintensive teamworkuse of dynamic training simulationspractical sessions with equipment in a workshop

noTe2 weeks in Martigues (south of France), 1 week in Rueil

Production Superintendent Certification

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coordinator: Patrick Elhorga


58 days

ReferencePROD / PRODSIPROD / SIPROD





Key benefits:

Prevention & reaction to anomalies



Up to date & optimized Oil & Gas production processes

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise for Production Superintendents Ready-to-use skills

With the Production Superintendent

VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE



Key benefits:

An international recognition of your competencies A Graduate Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise in Production Engineering Ready-to-use skills

Risk identification & security management

Offshore development techniques

Static equipment & rotating machinery

Thermodynamics & surface processing

With the Production Engineer GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

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fundamenTals of geosciences and reservoir engineering 5 dPetroleum geology and geophysicsReservoir fluids - PetrophysicsWell log interpretationWell testing - Reservoir engineering and simulation

fundamenTals of drilling, well compleTion and servicing 5 dFundamentals of drilling - Well completion, well servicing and workoverWell performance and artificial Lift

advanced oil & gas field processing 15 dModule I: THERMODYNAMICS APPLIED TO WELL EFFLUENT PROCESSING

Well effluent - Ideal gas and real fluid behaviorGas compression and expansionLiquid vapor equilibrium of pure components and mixtures - Mixture separation

Module II: OIL & WATER TREATMENTCrude oil treatment: Stabilization, Dehydration, SweeteningReject and injection water treatment

Module III: GAS PROCESSING AND CONDITIONINGGas processing: Dehydration, Sweetening, NGL recoveryFundamentals of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Chain

Technology of oil & gas processing equipmenT 10 dModule I: STATIC EQUIPMENT

Piping & Valves - Storage equipmentMetallurgy - Corrosion - Fundamentals of InspectionThermal Equipment - Fundamentals of ElectricityInstrumentation & Process Control - Safety System

Module II: ROTATING MACHINERY (in Martigues)Centrifugal and positive displacement pumpsCompressors and Turbo-Expanders - Gas Turbines

offshore field developmenT - piping & flow assurance 5 dContext of offshore developments - Fixed and floating production structuresConstruction and installation of platformsPipelines: technology, laying and operationDeep offshore developments - FPSO/FSO technology - Operation of TerminalsFlow Assurance & Multi-phase flow

schemaTizaTion of oil & gas processes 2 dDrawing of a Block Flow Diagram (BFD)Drawing of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD)Study and analysis of a Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)Drawing of isometrics

peTroleum economics and projecT managemenT 3 dFundamentals of contractsProject profitability evaluation - Risk analysis of Exploration & Production projectsProject cost estimation and cost control

safeTy & environmenT in surface processing faciliTies 5 dProduct and equipment related risk - Hazards for personnelSafety in production operations and during construction or repair worksSafety management and responsibilitiesIntroduction to fundamentals of safety engineering

field developmenT projecT - jury 10 d

purposeTo provide the in-depth technical knowledge of oil and gas production facilities design and operation necessary to hold rapidly, and very effectively, the position of field engineer, or design engineer, or project engineer

audienceEngineers (particularly young field, design or project engineers) interested in a specialization in oil and gas surface production

learning objecTives - To grasp fundamentals of reservoir engineering, drilling, well completion and servicing, and artificial lift

- To understand fundamental concepts underlying oil and gas processing

- To understand in detail operating conditions and basic design of oil, water and gas treatment

- To learn about technology of static equipment and rotating machinery used in production facilities

- To learn about offshore development techniques and flow assurance issues

- To identify main risks related to O&G production operations and review main safety rules

- To contribute to the dynamics of field development projects studies

ways & meanshighly interactive training with industry specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrationsmultiple teamwork sessions. use of dynamic simulations and industrial case studiesnumerous simulations performed using the proii softwareseveral tutorials with equipment in a workshop. site/field visits

noTeThis training includes 1 week in Martigues (south of France) for workshop and site visits

Production Engineer Certification

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60 days

ReferencePROD / PRODENGPROD / INGPROD





Key benefits:

An international recognition of your competencies A Graduate Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise in Production Engineering Ready-to-use skills

Risk identification & security management

Offshore development techniques

Static equipment & rotating machinery

Thermodynamics & surface processing

With the Production Engineer GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

180


Rueil Sep 12 - 16 €3,210 PROD / WELLGB [email protected]

fundamenTals of drilling 1 dDrilling and casing program: function of the different casings, how to determine the drilling and casing programPrinciple of drilling: different types of bits, drilling string, hoisting and pumping functions and material, mud and solid treatments, wellheadsDrilling methods and special operations: drilling parameters, turbo drilling, coring and logging, casing and cementing operations, directional drilling, well control, fishing jobsOffshore drilling operations: different types of rigs, specific offshore problems

fundamenTals of compleTion of normally flowing wells 1 dOperations involved in well completionMain factors influencing a completion designConnecting the pay-zone to the borehole: open hole and cased hole, drilling and casing of the pay zone, evaluating and restoring the cement job, perforatingEquipment of naturally flowing wells: functions to be carried out and corresponding pieces of equipment, technology and handling of the main pieces of equipment (production wellhead, tubing, packer, downhole services, subsurface safety valve)

well producTiviTy - need for arTificial lifT 0.25 dOverall approach of the well flow capacity: inflow and outflow performancesNeed for artificial liftMain artificial lift techniques

arTificial lifT by pumping 0.75 dTechniques to be covered:

Sucker Rod PumpsElectrical Submersible Pumps (ESP)Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP)...Jet pumps

For each of these techniques, the following points will be highlighted: Principle, Technology of the involved pieces of equipment, Operating procedure and troubleshooting, Installation design, Applications, Advantages and drawbacks. How to improve performances and run-life duration?

arTificial lifT by conTinuous gas lifT 1 dOperating principleSpecific completion equipmentFactors to consider for designUnloading, operating problems, and selection criteria

well servicing and workover - well inTervenTion 1 dMain jobs: measurement, maintenance, stimulation, WorkoverOperations on killed wells (workover)Operations on live wells (well intervention): wireline, coiled tubing, snubbing

purposeTo provide a comprehensive knowledge of well operations; from drilling, completion, and artificial lift techniques and equipment to well intervention operations

audienceProduction engineers and other professionals interested in well operations

learning objecTives - To grasp fundamentals of drilling techniques

- To draw the architecture of a typical well completion and explain the technology of the equipment used

- To understand operating principle and technology of artificial lift pumps

- To understand operating principle, monitoring and technology of gas lift systems

- To review main well servicing and workover operations (objectives, principles, equipment…)

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry specialist lecturersseveral applications and illustrations

Well Equipment & Operation for Production Engineersdrilling - completion - artificial lift - well interventionse-

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Pau Nov 07 - 11 €3,210(1) HSE / EXPSAFOP [email protected]

(1) The course schedule will be adapted to cover the whole course content

operaTions and hse 0.25 dHazards and risks incurred - ConsequencesRisk management means: equipment, organizational and human aspects

main hse risks 0.75 dDangerous products classification MSDSFlammability

Explosive atmospheres (ATEX): flammable products, flash point, explosive limits - Ignition sources: flames, self-ignition, sparks and static electricity, pyrophoric products - Preventive measures and precautions: during normal conditions, during draining and sampling operations, in the event of leaks, with regard to storage tanks, during loading and offloading - Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (B.L.E.V.E.) phenomena

Fluid behavior and related hazardsVessel pressure, consequences of temperature variation: thermal expansion, vaporization, collapse freezing due to pressure relief - Avoidance of risks through the correct use of common place equipment: safety valves, rupture discs

hse in producTion operaTions 1 dUse of utilities: inert gases, liquid water, steam, air, gas oil, fuel gasBlow-down and drainage toward: flare, slops, tanks, oily waterMechanical lock-out - Electrical lock-outDegassing-inerting: steam, nitrogen, water, vacuum, work permits...Entry into vessels - Ventilation and atmosphere analysis: oxygen content explosivity, toxicityStart-up: checks, accessibility and cleanliness, line up, deaeration, seal tests, oil inPersonal Protection Equipment (PPE)

hse in mainTenance & consTrucTion works 0.5 dInventory of risks in works

Lifting and riggingWorking in confined spaceWorks at height: ladders, scaffolding, mobile elevated working platforms...Use of tools: sand blasting, grinding, HP cleaningRadioactive sources - Working on electrical equipmentWork Permits: various types, responsibilities

hse managemenT - responsibiliTies 0.5 dSIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) managementManagement of modificationsLearning from incidents and accidents: Near Misses, Reporting and Cause Tree AnalysisHuman factors in risk management, safe and unsafe habits, motivation, exemplarity, difficulties in improving safety resultsResponsibilities

environmenTal consideraTions in e&p 0.5 d

hazard analysis - fundamenTals of safeTy engineering 1.5 dIntroduction to Risk Evaluation, Identification of Major Hazards - HAZID - HAZOPOptimization of Layouts. Safety Instrumented Systems

purposeTo provide a thorough understanding of risks and safety measures related to products, equipment, and different operations in oil and gas processing facilities

audienceEngineers and staff involved in operating oil and gas field processing facilities

learning objecTives - To deepen knowledge of hazards involved in routine operations, SIMOPS and shutdown/start-up operations

- To assess risks involved in different operations and adopt best industry practices

- To adopt the most appropriate safety measures in routine oil and gas processing operations and when faced with unforeseen events

- To explain key safety management rules leading to high HSE standards

ways & meansseveral applications and illustrationsseveral case studies and teamwork sessions

HSE in Surface Production Operations e-

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coordinator: David Araujo


5 days

ReferenceHSE / EXPSAFOPHSE / EXPSECOP

field operations & hse HSE - Health, Safety & Environment


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Dubai Sep 11 - 15 €3,150 HSE / SAFENG1GB [email protected]

Rueil Nov 14 - 18 €3,210 HSE / SAFENG1GB [email protected]

inTroducTion 0.25 dAims of Safety EngineeringImportant Terms & DefinitionsSafety Engineering throughout the life of a project and during operations

fundamenTals of safeTy engineering 0.25 dMain issues, orders of magnitudeProbabilistic and deterministic methodsSafety engineering practices

“preliminary hazard analysis” - hazid 0.5 dObjectives of Preliminary Hazard Identification during Conceptual / Feasibility studiesHazards Related to typical Oil & Gas ProcessMethodology for carrying out a HAZIDHAZID application

“hazard and operabiliTy” - hazop 0.75 dMethodology to be usedHAZOP exercise

ploT plan review 0.75 dExamplesSafety Engineering approach to plant layoutPlant Layout exercise: optimization of an offshore plant layout

consequence analysis meThodology 0.5 dExamples of types of scenarios to be consideredConsequence modeling e.g. Blast overpressure, Dispersion modeling etc.Criteria for Impact assessmentExercise

reducTion of igniTion sources 0.5 dHazardous area classifications methodology and examplesElectrical Equipment and suitability with regard to hazardous area classificationVentilation: types and functional analysis

minimize The invenTory of hydrocarbon release 0.5 dSafety System: Instrumented Safety Systems (incl. HIPS case study), Shutdown System, Blow-down SystemOverpressure protection and gaseous HC disposal: PSV’s and mechanical systemsFlares / vents and flare network systemsLiquid Drainage: Open / Closed drains, Surface drainage

miTigaTing The consequences of a hydrocarbon release 0.5 dFire and Gas Detection SystemsPassive Fire & Blast ProtectionActive Firefighting systemsAlarm / Evacuation, Escape & Rescue

case sTudies 0.5 d

purposeTo provide the knowledge necessary to assess and mitigate risks, and apply industry-required safety codes and practices when designing, constructing and operating oil and gas processing facilities

audienceEngineers, technicians, and staff, not familiar with the concepts of safety engineering, involved in operating oil and gas field processing facilities or in designing oil and gas projects architecture

learning objecTives - To learn about HSE standards and the deterministic methods of safety engineering in oil and gas processing

- To grasp different methods of risk assessment and key safety management rules

- To learn about the contents of standard hazard studies

- To define, forecast and measure possible outcomes and effects


Safety Engineering - Module 1hazid/hazop - risk identification, reduction and mitigation of riskse-

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digesT of module 1 0.5 dFundamentals of Safety Engineering-milestones reminderReview of Historical events leading to significant incidents through consequences analysis

inherenTly safer planT design 0.5 dPossible options for the removal or elimination of a hazardProvision or addition of means to controlLimitation of inventories of hazardous products

major hazard assessmenT 0.75 dExamples of Accident scenariosRisk Matrices and ALARP principleSafety critical measures / elements

quanTiTaTive risk assessmenT 0.75 dMethodology to be usedSystematic QRA approach (step by step)Assessment and improvementCase studies and application

design of fire and gas deTecTion sysTems 0.5 dSelection of Fire & Gas detector typesPositioning of Fire & Gas detectorsLogic associated with the activation of the F&G detectorsWorked example

acTive and passive fire proTecTion 0.5 dDesign of firewater network, calculations for firewater demandFire protection using water, foam, dry chemicals and inert gasFirewater systems, pump types and selection guidancePractical exercise

safeTy insTrumenTed sysTems 0.5 dExamples of safety instrumented systems & performance targetsTypical architectureSafety Instrumented Function (SIF) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL)Design of ESD systems, Hierarchy of ESD & Actions, Cause & EffectsExample of HIPS

emergency escape and rescue 0.5 dMethodology for Emergency Escape & Rescue Analysis (EERA) & Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA) studiesOn and off site emergency planningMethodology, data input, assumptions and outputCase study

human facTors and human errors 0.25 dHuman factors in process control, Alarm systems, Human error in process plants, Downgraded situationsEmergency situations

“safeTy dossier” 0.25 dObjectives and contents

purposeTo provide the knowledge and tools for coordinating HSE studies, for the different stages of an onshore or offshore, oil and gas, grass-roots or major revamping project

audienceSafety engineers, HSE superintendents, other engineers and managers (environment, project, process, instrument, and operations) involved in operating or designing and implementing major projects

learning objecTives - To acquire the probabilistic methods of safety engineering and typical safety systems design

- To design safety systems including firewater, fire and gas detection, and over-pressure relief

- To ensure safe operation of oil and gas facilities

- To take part in risk assessment and project evaluation

- To contribute to a corporate, experience-based, safety culture

prerequisiTeFundamental knowledge of statistical analysis and hazard identification techniques is highly recommended

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry specialist lecturernumerous applications and illustrationsseveral case studies and teamwork sessions

Safety Engineering - Module 2major hazard assessment, qra, f&g systems design, sis designe-

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5 days

ReferenceHSE / SAFENG2GBHSE / SAFENG2FR



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Rueil Nov 21 - 25 €3,210 HSE / ENVGB [email protected]

environmenTal issues relaTed To e&p acTiviTies 0.25 dHistorical overview of impact awareness, managementDefinitions: Environmental impact, significance, accidental vs. operational discharges, discharge and pollution

The sTakes 0.75 dEnvironmental issues: local, regional, globalAir, water (availability, pollution), biodiversity, wastesKyoto Protocol, carbon dioxide accounting, cap and trade, Clean Development MechanismsToxicity, ecotoxicity

environmenTal risk assessmenT (era), legal requiremenTs/ legal sTandards: naTional, regional, inTernaTional

0.25 d

Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)Legal standards: definition, standard determination, Best Available Technology, Best Environmental PracticesEnvironmental Quality Standards (EQS), discharge standards - Regional, international, conventions

environmenTal impacT assessmenT – projecTs 0.5 dEnvironmental impact assessment activities throughout the life cycle of a field, tools used for impact predictionThe EIA process, Scoping an EIA, ENVID (Environmental Hazard Identification) Environmental Management Plan – Case study

environmenTal risk managemenT – producTion acTiviTies 0.5 dHSE MS – EMS (ISO 14001), continuous improvement processesKey environmental procedures: wastes management, chemical management, monitoringOil Spill Contingency Planning

moniToring & reporTing 0.5 dKey performance indicators, Industry performance – TrendsEnvironmental monitoring & surveillanceGreen House Gases estimation and reporting

environmenTal risk managemenT – abandonmenT 0.25 d

social issues relaTed To e&p acTiviTies: The risks, The sTakes and The sTraTegies

0.5 d

The risks and the stakes - Some high profile cases (human rights, NGOs activism, etc.)Documentary viewing and discussion on social risks in E&P activitiesHow to change practices and image?

parTicipaTive social impacT assessmenT as a risk managemenT Tool 0.5 dParticipative social impact assessment: definition, business case and standards, processSocial management Plans and monitoring - Focus on special topics: involuntary resettlement, local communities, business in conflict zones

sTakeholder engagemenT 0.5 dStakeholder engagement: definition and business casePublic Consultation and Disclosure Plan (steps and techniques)Stakeholder MappingStakeholder engagement: Misguiding assumptions and key success drivers

case sTudy: social screening of an oil and gas projecT 0.5 dBased on a group work, participants should prepare a:

Stakeholder mappingSocial impacts identification and mitigation plan

purposeTo provide a thorough and applied knowledge of best industry standards and practices for appraising environmental and social matters that need to be handled cautiously throughout the life cycle of an upstream project, from design to construction and operation of oil and gas processing facilities

audienceManagers, advisors, engineers, and operations staff involved in oversight or management of environmental and social issues all along the lifetime of an upstream project

learning objecTives - To understand the global prevailing context for the oil and gas industry

- To grasp legal requirements and standards with respect to impact on local environment and populations

- To understand techniques and contents of environmental and social impact assessments

- To identify mitigation measures, perform stakeholders’ mapping and build Public Consultation and Disclosure Plans

- To select key performance indicators, and set up monitoring with environmental and social management plans

- To learn about minimum requirements for restoration of operational sites after abandonment


Environmental & Societal Risk Managementproject phase, exploration and production phase issuese-

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Production techniques & equipment

HSE management systems & rules

HSE activities

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise in HSE Ready-to-use skills

With the HSE SuperintendentVOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

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Pau, Rueil & Martigues Sep 14 - Dec 07 €39,610 HSE / HSESI [email protected]

downhole producTion - well performance 4 dUnits - DimensionsFundamentals of Reservoir Engineering - Well testingFundamentals of Drilling, Completion, Well Servicing, Artificial Lift and Well Performance

oil, waTer and gas processing 5 dEffluent behavior - Fundamentals of thermodynamics - SpecificationsOil processingProduction and Injection water treatmentGas processing

hse risks and managemenT 15.5 dHSE risks, flammability, overpressure systems: PSV, flare and flare network, closed and open drains...Safety in operation: use of utilities, degassing/inerting, confined space entry, start-up & shutdownSafety during construction & maintenance works: lifting & rigging, work at height, electrical safety…Work permit system; SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management…HSE management systems - Management of change - Downgraded situations - HSE referential & responsibilitiesSafety engineering: HAZID, HAZOP, layout optimization and identification of major accidents - Risks matrix…Safety systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS - Safety logic diagramsHuman factors - Opersafe: philosophy and methodologyIncident analysis and reporting – Root cause analysis

insTrumenTaTion & process conTrol - elecTriciTy 5 dInstrumentation & process control - Distributed Control System (DCS)Electricity, electrical motors and power generators, electrical power distribution network

roTaTing machinery 5 dRotating machinery: pumps, compressors, turbo-expanders and gas turbines

corrosion, inspecTion & inTegriTy 3 dMetallurgy - Corrosion - Inspection - Facility integrity management

mulTidisciplinary conferences 3.5 dTerminal and FSO / FPSODeep offshore: Development challenges and specific operating constraintsFlow assurance - Chemicals injection monitoring - Deposit prevention and monitoringField Operations Management (FOM): objectives and methodology

fire-fighTing & oil spill response 5 dEmergency plans - Equipment involved in fire-fightingFire-fighting and OSR practice onsite

environmenTal & socieTal aspecT managemenT 5 dEnvironmental legislationEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Management Plan EMPSocietal issues related to E&P activities

behavioral managemenT 2 d

work meThods and communicaTion 2 dWork methods and team managementWritten and oral communication

revisions – oral assessmenT 3 d

purposeTo develop managerial and communication skills while providing an in-depth technical knowledge stretching over a wide range of issues and advanced topics in relation to oil and gas production and processing equipment, integrity, HSE, deep offshore, flow assurance, etc.; necessary to hold the position of HSE superintendent

audienceProfessionals with a significant experience in oil and gas surface production and/or HSE, called on to hold the position of HSE Superintendent

learning objecTives - To learn about state-of-the-art oil and gas production techniques and equipment technology

- To understand all details of HSE issues linked to production, as well as to construction and maintenance works

- To describe HSE management rules and individual responsibilities


ways & meansseveral applications and illustrationsseveral teamwork sessionspractical sessions on firefighting and oil spill response

noTe2 weeks in Martigues, 2 weeks in Rueil

HSE Superintendent Certification

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58 days

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Key benefits:


Production techniques & equipment

HSE management systems & rules

HSE activities

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise in HSE Ready-to-use skills

With the HSE SuperintendentVOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

188


Rueil & Marti-gues Oct 10 - 21 €6,210 MAT / EQUIP [email protected]

module 1: sTaTic equipmenT (cf. e-601) 5 dPiping and valvesStorage equipmentMetallurgy - Corrosion - Fundamentals of InspectionThermal equipment

Fundamentals of heat transferHeat exchangers, air coolersFire heaters

Fundamentals of electricityInstrumentation and Process Control

Constitution of a control loop - TypesSensors and transmittersControl valvesDistributed Control System (DCS)Practice of process control or dynamic simulator

Safety Instrumented System (SIS)Oil & Gas metering - Multiphase metering

module 2: roTaTing machinery (cf. e-602) 5 dPumps

Centrifugal pumpsPositive displacement pumps

Fundamentals of gas compression and expansionCompressors and expanders

Reciprocating compressorsCentrifugal compressorsTurbo-expanders

Gas turbinesOperating principleTechnologyAuxiliaries

purposeTo provide a comprehensive knowledge of static equipment and rotating machinery used in oil and gas processing facilities

audienceEngineers and managers involved in operating or designing oil and gas field processing facilities

learning objecTivesTo comprehend all issues of operating principles, technology, selection criteria, and maintenance of oil and gas processing equipment

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industrial specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrationspractice of dynamic simulationsfield/site visit (if possible)mechanical workshop tutorials

noTeThe training combines the two independent courses E-601 and E-602, the detailed content of which is given in the following two pages

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piping & valves 0.5 dPipes, flanges and gaskets: types, standardsValves: globe valves, gate valves, other valve types (butterfly, membrane, piston...), check valvesPig types, Pig valves, pig launcher and receiverMiscellaneous: filters, flame arrestors, steam trapsPressure relief equipment: pressure safety valves, thermal expansion valves, rupture disksDifferent Codes and standards

sTorage equipmenT 0.5 dDifferent storage equipment: atmospherics tanks, spheres, cigars, refrigerated and cryogenic storageMiscellaneous equipmentCase of floating storage vessels (FSO, FPSO)

meTallurgy - corrosion - fundamenTals of inspecTion 1 dDifferent material typesMain corrosion typesDifferent materials resistance to corrosionCorrosion protection and prevention

Thermal equipmenT 0.5 dFundamentals of heat transferTechnology of heat exchangers and air coolersTechnology of furnaces and fire tubesExamples of thermal equipment applications

fundamenTals of elecTriciTy 0.5 dElectrical Architecture in Onshore / Offshore installations: Power distribution network, Main componentsElectrical Safety - Equipment for Explosive atmospheresExample of Electrical balance for an offshore installation - Power generation capabilities selection / redundancy, etc.

insTrumenTaTion & process conTrol 1.25 dConstitution of a control loop: sensor, transmitter, controller, recorder, control valve, signals (pneumatic, electrical, digital) and signal converters -Tags and symbolsDifferent types of pressure, temperature, flow rate and level sensorsTransmitters typesTechnology of control valves: simple and double seat plug valves, cage valves, “Camflex” type valves, three-way valvesDifferent types of control loops: simple loop, cascade, split-rangeDistributed Control System (DCS): network architecture and constitution - ExamplesPractice of Dynamic Simulation for process control

safeTy insTrumenTed sysTems (sis) 0.25 dEmergency Shut-down System (ESD)Fire & Gas (F&G)High Integrity Protection System (HIPS)Emergency depressurization (EDP)

oil & gas meTering - mulTiphase meTering 0.5 d

purposeTo learn the technology, operation and maintenance of main static equipment used in Oil & Gas installations


learning objecTives - To understand technology, operating principles, and maintenance of static equipment (piping, vessels, thermal equipment, storage, instrumentation, process control)

- To learn about main selection criteria in regard to equipment operating conditions and safety considerations

- To grasp fundamentals of metallurgy, corrosion and corrosion prevention

- To review important origins of equipment failures

- To describe process control loops structures and instruments technology

- To understand safety instrumented systems specific to production facilities

ways & meansseveral applications and illustrations use of dynamic simulations

Technology of production facilities equipment

Module 1: Static Equipmentpiping - metallurgy - Thermal equipment - e&i - sise-

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Martigues Oct 17 - 21 €3,280 MAT / EQUIP2 [email protected]

pumps 2 dMain types of pumps and classification - Selection criteriaCentrifugal pumps

Types of centrifugal pumps: single or multiple stage, radial of horizontal split, high speed, in line, vertical barrel, pit suction, magnetic drive, canned motor, Electric Submersible Pump (ESP)Typical centrifugal pump installation in a circuit: block valves, filter, check valve, manometers, vent and drainTechnology of the centrifugal pumps: impellers, seals, couplings, bearings, driving machine...Auxiliaries: flushing, lubrication, coolingCentrifugal pumps performances: characteristic curves, pump-circuit coupling, problems encountered (cavitation and NPSH, adaptation to operating conditions)

Positive displacement pumpsRotating positive displacement pumps: Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP)Reciprocating positive displacement pumps (piston or plunger type)Technology of the positive displacement pumps and main applications

HSE related to pumps operation

fundamenTals of gas compression and expansion 0.25 dIsentropic and polytropic gas compression - Practical gas compression lawsCase of gas expansion

compressors and expanders 1.75 dMain types of compressors and classification - Selection criteriaReciprocating compressors

Technology of reciprocating compressors: frame, cylinders, piston and rings, piston rod and crank head, crankshaft and connecting rods, bearings, compartment distance piece, specific emphasis on valvesAuxiliaries: pulsation dampeners, crank mechanism and cylinder lubrication systems, cooling system, safety devices

Centrifugal compressorsTechnology of centrifugal compressors: rotor and stator, journal and thrust bearings, internal and shaft seals, balance discAuxiliaries: lubrication, sealing (liquid or gas) and cooling systems

Turbo-expanders: technology and main usesHSE related to compressors and expanders operation

gas Turbines 0.5 dOperating principle: compression, combustion and expansion - Typical cycles and performancesTechnology of gas turbines: compressor part, combustion chamber, turbines part, internal coolingAuxiliaries: fuel supply and filtering, air filtration, lubricating circuits, fire-fighting system

siTe visiT (subjecT To approval of company) 0.5 d

purposeTo provide a comprehensive knowledge of technology, operating principles and performance of rotating machinery used in oil and gas processing facilities


learning objecTives - To learn about the practical use of different types of rotating machineries

- To understand operating principles and performance

- To master technology, operating constraints and maintenance of rotating machinery

ways & meansnumerous applications and illustrationsfield/site visit (if possible)Tutorials in mechanical workshopidentification of frequent problems and troubleshooting

Technology of production facilities equipment

Module 2: Rotating Machinerypumps - compressors and expanders - gas turbinese-

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Port-Gentil May 16 - 20 €3,620 I-R / INST1FR [email protected]

Rueil Oct 24 - 28 €3,210 I-R / INST1GB [email protected]

process conTrol overview 0.5 dControlling and controlled systemControlled variable, manipulated variable, disturbance variable, actuators, set point…Control topologyFunctional analysis, functional locks, symbolizationPneumatic, electric and digital control loopsPneumatic and electric power supply, signal transmission… and conversion

measuring elemenT - sensors 0.5 dOperating parameters measurement – Measurement errorsTemperature, pressure, flow-rate, level measurementOperating principle, technology, measurement unit, local reading/ transmissionSafety instruments: limit switches, position sensors, temperature, pressure, flow-rate level detectors…

signal Transmission - TransmiTTers 0.5 dPneumatic transmitters: transformation of force into a pneumatic signal and amplification, technology and transmitter tuningOperation of the sensor-transmitter combinationElectric and electronic transmitters: operating principleDigital and programmable transmitters

acTuaTors – conTrol valves 0.5 dLinear displacement valves: technology, different plug types, characteristic curves, safety position: AO, AC, FC, FO…Positioners: operating principle, types (pneumatic, electro pneumatic…)Other types of control valves: simple and double seat valves, cage valves, “Camflex” type valves, three-way valvesContactors: position sensors, electro-valvesON/OFF valves: types, simple and double actuators

conTrollers – conTrol sTrucTures 0.5 dControllers: Role, operating principle, direct or inverted action, operating modesBehavior of PID type controllers: operating point, gain, interactionsControl loops: Simple, cascade, and split-rangeRatio control, elaborated variable control, feed-forward control systems

disTribuTed conTrol sysTem 0.5 dPlant control philosophy, workstation, glossaryArchitecture

Functional organization, equipment architectureData allocation, communication networkSafety/ redundancy

Interfaces (sensors - actuators - network - PLC - others)Plant control: hardware, software, types and organization of viewsAlarms, historian

pid conTrollers 1 dPID tuning: process and control loop responseRobustness, rapidity, accuracyRegulation (fixed set point) and closed-loop control (variable set point)Proportional, Integral, Derivative controller characteristicApplications on dynamic simulator

safeTy insTrumenTed sysTems (sis) 1 dSafety loopSafety function, Safety Integrity LevelHigh Integrity Protection Systems (HIPS), Emergency ShutDown (ESD), Fire and gas (F&G), Emergency Depressurization (EDP)

purposeTo provide a comprehensive knowledge of process control and safety systems

audienceEngineers and technicians involved in designing, constructing, commissioning or operating oil and gas surface production facilities

learning objecTives - To understand control loops and safety loops, as well as ICSS and associated equipment technologies

- To comprehend technology and operating principles of instruments most commonly used in the oil and gas industry

- To understand impact of PID controllers parameters on process control

- To grasp main process control structures encountered in oil and gas surface processing

- To draw the outline of a typical DCS architecture

- To learn the functions of safety instrumented systems

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry specialist lecturernumerous applications and illustrationsprocess control practice on dynamic simulator

Instrumentation, Process Control & Safety Instrumented Systemse-

608



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Rueil Oct 31 - Nov 04 €3,210 I-R / METER [email protected]

differenT Types of meTering - imporTance of meTering 0.5 dTypes of metering: technical, transactional, allocation, fiscalImportance of metering accuracy

daTa TreaTmenT 0.5 dTechnical material balances, data reconciliation, data architecture, architecture of DCS, data recording

implemenTaTion of a meTering insTallaTion - influence on process 0.5 dFriction losses, introduction of a cold spot, intrusivity, leakage risks...

single-phase meTering: operaTing principle and equipmenT 1 dFluids dynamics (laminar and turbulent flow)Different types of single-phase meters

Meters based on kinetic energy (Rho.V²): orifice plate meters, Pitot tubes, RotametersMeters based on velocity: direct meters (turbines, volumetric meters) or Indirect meters (Ultrasounds, Electromagnetic, Vortex, thermal, Turbines)Derived meters: use of centrifugal pump characteristic curve, use of rotation speed of a positive displacement pump...Tracers: chemical, radioactive, inter-correlation

TransacTional meTering of liquids 0.5 dStatic transactional metering or Pseudo-transactional metering (tank being filled up...)Metering bench; turbines, volumetric, ultrasoundsCalibration of metering installations on test bench in manufacturing facilities or on siteOperation of metering installations: maintenance, calibrationCalculators: corrections, conversion into standard volumesSampling, online analysis and lab analysis

TransacTional meTering of gases 0.5 dMetering bench; turbines, volumetric, ultrasoundsCalibration of metering installations on test bench in manufacturing facilities or on siteOperation of metering installations: maintenance, calibrationCalculators: corrections, conversion into standard volumesSampling, online analysis and lab analysis

mulTi-phase meTering: operaTing principle and equipmenT 1 dAdvantages of multiphase meteringFluids: flow modes, compositionPrinciple of multiphase measurement: gamma-metric measurement, volume measurement, passive noise analysis use of dielectric, of Venturi, of Inter-correlationUse of Optic Fibers: inter-correlation, sound velocityDescription of some equipment available for multi-phase measurement: 3D, Roxar, Agar, Haimo, MPM, WeatherfordInstallation of multi-phase measurement - Impact on process: fluid conditioning, intrusivenessSubsea and downhole multiphase metersCalibration at manufacturer facilitiesOperation and maintenance of multi-phase meters

alTernaTives To The use of mulTi-phase meTers 0.5 d4D seismic. Use of natural or introduced tracersEstimation of the contribution of each reservoir (allocation)

purposeTo provide a comprehensive knowledge of metering equipment and applications in the oil and gas industry

audienceOperational staff of oil and gas field treatment plants and terminals, instrumentation specialists, petroleum architects, project engineers, reservoir engineers, well performance specialists, completion specialists, personnel from engineering companies, and all professionals interested in metering methods and equipment used in the petroleum industry

learning objecTives - To review different kinds of metering and allocation methods, and assess importance of accuracy

- To grasp technology and operating principles of single-phase metering equipment

- To understand standards of liquids and gases transactional metering

- To assess operation, maintenance and calibration techniques of metering installations

- To review multiphase metering advantages, technology and operating principles

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry-specialist lecturersnumerous applications and illustrations from the industrysite visit (if possible)

Metering & Allocationsingle-phase - multi-phase - Transactional - fiscale-

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Communication & management skills


Equipment technology & maintenance management

Oil & Gas production chain

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise for Maintenance Superintendents Ready-to-use skills

With the Maintenance SuperintendentVOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

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Pau, Rueil & Martigues Sep 14 - Dec 07 €39,610 MAI / MAINSI [email protected]

downhole producTion - well performance 4 dUnits - DimensionsFundamentals of Reservoir Engineering - Well testingFundamentals of Drilling, Completion, Well Servicing, Artificial Lift and Well Performance

oil, waTer and gas processing 5 dEffluent behavior - Fundamentals of thermodynamics - SpecificationsOil processingProduction and injection water treatmentGas processing

hse risks and managemenT 15.5 dHSE risks, flammability, overpressure systems: PSV, flare and flare network, closed and open drains...Safety in operation: use of utilities, degassing/inerting, confined space entry, start-up & shutdownSafety during construction & maintenance works: lifting & rigging, work at height, electrical safety…Work permit system - SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management …HSE management systems - Management of change - Downgraded situations - HSE referential & responsibilitiesSafety engineering: HAZID, HAZOP, layout optimization and identification of major accidents - Risks matrix… Safety systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS - Safety logic diagramsHuman factors - Opersafe: philosophy and methodologyIncident analysis and reporting – Root cause analysis

insTrumenTaTion & process conTrol - elecTriciTy 5 dInstrumentation & Process Control - Distributed Control System (DCS)Electricity, Electrical Motors and Power Generators, Electrical power distribution network

operaTion, mainTenance & inspecTion of roTaTing machinery 10 dRotating machinery: pumps, compressors, turbo-expanders, and gas turbinesTechnology and operation of rotating machinery

Machine technology: main parts, auxiliaries, maintenanceOperation and performance: Operation aspect, Mechanical aspectTypical troubles: internal leakages, unbalancing, wear and ruptures

Technology and maintenance of machine componentsLubrication, bearings, coupling and alignment, sealing devices for pumps and compressors, rotors and shaftsForecasting breakdowns

corrosion, inspecTion & inTegriTy 3 dMetallurgy - Corrosion - Inspection - Facility integrity management

mulTidisciplinary conferences 3.5 dTerminal and FSO / FPSODeep offshore: development challenges and specific operating constraintsFlow assurance - Chemicals injection monitoring - Deposit prevention and monitoringField Operations Management (FOM): objectives and methodology

mainTenance managemenT - equipmenT availabiliTy conTrol 5 dMaintenance policy and objectivesReliability process implementation and follow-up - Reliability analysis and improvementMaintenance costs & failure costsSubcontracting, shutdown management, progress plans

behavioral managemenT 2 d

work meThods and communicaTion 2 dWork methods and team managementOral and written communication

review - oral assessmenT 3 d

purposeTo develop managerial and communication skills while providing an in-depth technical knowledge stretching over a wide range of issues and advanced topics in relation to effluent processing, oil and gas treatment operations, HSE, equipment maintenance management…

audienceProfessionals with a significant experience in maintenance of oil and gas production facilities, called on to hold the position of Maintenance Superintendent

learning objecTives - To describe the oil and gas production chain, from reservoir to offloading facilities

- To explain technology and maintenance operations of main equipment in oil and gas facilities

- To anticipate production constraints and their consequences on maintenance

- To describe HSE management rules and responsibilities


- To prepare and manage effectively a global maintenance plan

ways & meansseveral applications and illustrations several teamwork sessionsseveral tutorials with equipment in a workshop

noTe3 weeks in Martigues, 1 week in Rueil

Maintenance Superintendent Certification

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58 days

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Key benefits:

Communication & management skills


Equipment technology & maintenance management

Oil & Gas production chain

An international recognition of your competencies A Vocational Certificate is obtained A confirmed expertise for Maintenance Superintendents Ready-to-use skills

With the Maintenance SuperintendentVOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE



Key benefits:

An international recognition of your competencies An Advanced Certificate is obtained An guaranteed expertise in Maintenance Management Ready-to-use skills

Preparing a global management plan

Selecting customized maintenance policy

Implementing a subcontracting policy & managing unit turnarounds

Analyzing techniques & improving reliability

With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATEin Maintenance Management

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Rueil Nov 21 - 25 €3,310 MAI / MAINTMGT [email protected]

mainTenance policy and objecTives 0.5 dMaintenance policy and plant policy. Financial, technical and workforce organization, goalsCurrent trends: criticality analysis TPM, RCM… How they fit a given situationCondition-based, preventive and corrective maintenance methods and their respective importanceMaintenance work management: criticality of equipment, priorities, spare parts inventory management

reliabiliTy process implemenTaTion and follow-up 0.75 dDescriptive statistics: reliability and reliability indicators, equipment performance monitoring in terms of availability and maintainability. MTBF, MTTR…Statistical functions and their applications to preventive maintenance, equipment redundancy studies, standby equipment policyPareto law, identification of bad actors

reliabiliTy analysis and improvemenT meThods 1 dFMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and their Criticality Analysis). Areas of application, basic techniques, probability estimation, common methodological errorsFailure trees. Purpose of the method. Practical calculation methodsReliability centered maintenance. Use of decision logic. Detection and elimination of hidden failuresApplication of RCM to SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) management

mainTenance cosTs and failure cosTs 1 dMaintenance cost vs. overall failure cost. Cost factors. Overall effectiveness index, efficiency concept, adaptation to the petroleum and petrochemical industriesLife cycle cost. Definition and application to the choice of investments. Possible use in estimation of optimum life durationSpare part management. Cost of inventory. Unsuitability of some conventional calculations. Potential solutions. Decision-making methods

conTracTing 0.5 dPurpose, conditions for efficiency. Why outsourcing, how to maintain, how to keep controlDifferent types of contract. Which type to use

shuTdown managemenT 0.5 dDetailed preparation. Permanent cost control. Planning. Identification of critical operationsWork management. Site organization. Safety goalsCommissioning and preliminary start-up. Quality management and safety. ProceduresReports and updates

improvemenT plans 0.75 dFrom failure management to equipment managementLowering the tolerance threshold for minor defects. Operators involvementMaintenance programs per equipment item and per equipment typeProgress plans, key performance indicators. Maintenance audits. Self-rating

purposeTo provide knowledge on how to select and implement a customized maintenance policyTo provide the practical tools for implementing reliability engineering processes

audienceEngineers, supervisors and staff involved in maintenance, in equipment availability control or in charge of maintenance costs

learning objecTives - To see whether current trends in maintenance policy (TPM, RCM…) are applicable to a given case

- To set goals in terms of both overall corporate efficiency

- To understand reliability analysis and improvement techniques

- To set-up conditions for successful management of unit turnarounds

- To implement a subcontracting policy

ways & meansnumerous workshops and case studies illustrating the techniques studied and the topics discussedThe delivery method is interactive and based on participants’ own experience

Maintenance Management Certification

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Can be organized for a single companyadvanced certificate

5 days

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Key benefits:

An international recognition of your competencies An Advanced Certificate is obtained An guaranteed expertise in Maintenance Management Ready-to-use skills

Preparing a global management plan

Selecting customized maintenance policy

Implementing a subcontracting policy & managing unit turnarounds

Analyzing techniques & improving reliability

With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATEin Maintenance Management

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Rueil Oct 24 - 28 €3,280 DEV / OFFSHGB [email protected]

overview of offshore developmenTs 0.25 dConstraints specific to offshore productionPresent performances and future perspectives - Technological barriers

fixed and floaTing producTion sTrucTures 0.25 dOffshore production structures: jacket, semi-submersible, SPAR, TLP, FPSO...Selection criteria - LimitationsTerminology: shallow water, deep offshore, ultra deep offshore

consTrucTion and insTallaTion of plaTforms 0.5 dPlatform technology - Platform installation techniquesExamples of shallow water developments

deep offshore developmenTs 0.5 dTypical subsea architecture: subsea wellheads, well jumpers, production manifolds, production lines, production risers, preservation lines, umbilicalsRole and technology of each piece of equipmentExamples of deep offshore developments

fpso/fso Technology 0.5 dTechnology of Floating (Production) Storage and Offloading vesselsBallast tanks - Atmosphere controlOil, methanol... storage tanks - Blanketing systemStorage tanks start-up procedures - IncidentsTechnology and operation of FPSO/FSO offloading (tanker loading) buoy

operaTion of Terminals 0.25 dTechnology of tankers and Loading/Offloading equipmentMarine operations of reception and exportsTerminal constraints: storage capacity, scheduling

new deepwaTer Technologies 0.25 dOverview of new deepwater technologies that are in R&D or pilot stages

flow assurance 1/2: prevenTion of deposiTs in flowlines 0.5 dMain Flow Assurance problems: hydrates, paraffins, sulfates, sand, salt, naphtenates...Main technical solutions and preservation operations - Intervention techniques

flow assurance 2/2: moniToring of mulTi-phase flow Through flowlines

1 d

Multi-phase flow patterns - Application to Oil & Gas upstream activitiesGas dominated systems: dry versus wet scheme, flowline and slug catcher designOil dominated systems: hydrodynamic slug flow, examples

pipelines: Technology, laying and operaTion 1 dTechnology of pipelines: standards, material grades, insulation techniquesPipeline laying techniques (offshore and shore approach) - IllustrationsPipeline operation and maintenance:

Main flow assurance problems - Main available technical solutionsPipe corrosion monitoring and prevention - Cathodic protectionPipeline maintenance / Maintenance management

purposeTo provide a deep understanding of offshore technology and techniques, with a particular emphasis on issues of flow assurance

audienceEngineers and technicians involved in designing, constructing or operating oil and gas offshore production facilities

learning objecTives - To understand the technology and design of offshore production facilities

- To grasp the architecture of offshore field developments, from shallow water to deep offshore

- To understand pipelines technology, laying techniques and main operational problems

- To learn the techniques used to prevent main problems of flow assurance

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry-specialist lecturersnumerous case studies from the offshore industry

Offshore Field Development - Pipelines & Flow Assurance e-

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Rueil Mar 28 - Apr 01 €3,210 DEV / SIMULGB [email protected]

sofTware presenTaTion 0.25 dPresentation of the different pieces of equipment: pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, turbines, turbo expanders, separators, valves, pipesChoice of the thermodynamic model: PR, SRK...Definition of components, pseudo-components, heavy-cuts

simulaTion of a crude oil field TreaTmenT uniT 1 dMain field treatments for crude oils: stabilization, sweetening, desalting and dehydration, associated gas compression and treatmentStudy of an offshore crude oil field treatment unit, based on Multiple Stage Separation (MSS)Influence of the number of separators on the quality (API°, RVP...) and quantity of stabilized oilOptimization of the operating parameters: pressures and temperatures of separators, suction and discharge condition of compressors, pumping needs for export by pipeIdentification and adjustment of the controlling parameters

simulaTion of a naTural gas field TreaTmenT uniT 1 dMain field treatments for natural gases: dehydration, sweetening, NGL extraction/recovery, compression and export...Study of an offshore natural gas dehydration, liquids extraction and compression unitOptimization of the operating parameters: primary separator operating conditions, dehydration parameters, cooling temperature for a sufficient liquid extraction, compression needs upstream the export pipeIdentification and adjustment of the controlling parametersAnalysis of hydrate formation risks

simulaTion of a gas dehydraTion uniT by physical absorpTion (Teg) 0.75 dSimulation of the glycol loop: contactor, flash separator, regenerator (still), circulation pumps, glycol/glycol exchangerAdjustment of controlling parameters: dry gas residual moisture content versus purity of lean TEG, moisture flow to be removed versus TEG circulation flow

simulaTion of a naTural gas liquids (ngl) exTracTion / recovery uniT 0.75 dProgressive build up of the PFD of a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction unitThree processes are studied:

External refrigeration loop (cryogenic loop)Joule Thomson expansion valveTurbo Expander

Illustration of the results on phase envelope diagram

simulaTion of a propane cryogenic loop 0.75 dStudy of a simple loopImprovement of loop performances by addition of an intermediate expansionUse of propane enthalpy diagram to validate the software resultsInfluence of propane purity and consequences of air ingress

simulaTion of naTural gas liquid fracTionaTion uniT - disTillaTion process

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Principle of separation by distillation process and main operating parametersSimulation of a NGL fractionation unit using distillation columnsCharacteristics and operating conditions of the main equipment - Specific constraints

purposeTo provide a comprehensive knowledge of all field treatments, and develop practical skills in simulation of oil and gas treatment processes using the softwares HYSYS and ProII

audienceProfessionals involved or interested in oil and gas field treatment processes: operation or process personnel, engineering staff, R&D engineers…

learning objecTives - To understand oil and gas processing operations: flash separation, compression, expansion, heating or cooling, mixing, pumping, etc.

- To grasp common oil and gas processing schemes and operating parameters

- To build a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and optimize existing processing schemes

- To simulate an industrial unit at different operating stages

- To extract thermodynamics data from the simulation software database (phase envelope, critical point parameters, hydrate formation risk area, different physical properties…)

ways & meanshighly interactive training by industry-specialist lecturersseveral simulation case studies, addressing most of oil and gas field treatmentsextensive practice of proii and hysys simulation software

Oil & Gas Process Simulationsimulation using hysys and proiie-

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Operation of Production Facilities

E-514 Gas Sweetening & Sulfur Recovery ................................................................................ p. 262 E-515 Natural Gas Storage ...................................................................................................... p. 262 E-516 Natural Gas Transport by Pipeline .................................................................................. p. 262 E-520 Production Accounting & Material Balance Sheet .......................................................... p. 263 E-529 Preparatory Course to Production Field Operator Training .............................................. p. 263 E-530C Field Operator Certification Vocational Certificate ................................................................................................ p. 265 E-532C Production Supervisor Certification Vocational Certificate ................................................................................................ p. 267 E-535C Gas & LNG Production Engineer Certification Graduate Certificate ................................................................................................. p. 269 E-537C Petroleum Engineering Certification Graduate Certificate ................................................................................................. p. 271 E-540 Production Chemicals: Use & Handling .......................................................................... p. 272 E-541 Well Operation & Testing ................................................................................................ p. 272 E-542 Operation of Gas Lift Wells ............................................................................................ p. 272 E-543 Production Optimization ................................................................................................ p. 273 E-544 Gas Treatment & Compression ...................................................................................... p. 274 E-547 Production Facilities Control Room Operation ................................................................ p. 274 E-548 Laboratory Analyzes for Oil & Gas Production ................................................................ p. 274 E-549 Safety in Laboratory ....................................................................................................... p. 275

HSE - Health, Safety & Environment E-551 Occupational Safety ...................................................................................................... p. 275 E-555 HSE Management ......................................................................................................... p. 276 E-565 Safety Engineering Workshop ........................................................................................ p. 276 E-570 HSE in Construction/Maintenance Works ...................................................................... p. 276 E-581 Oil & Gas Facilities Environmental Impact Management ................................................. p. 277 E-582 Social Risk Management ............................................................................................... p. 277 E-583 Environmental Management of Spills & Emissions: Air, Water, Wastes, Soils ................................................................................................ p. 277 E-591C HSE Engineer Certification Graduate Certificate ................................................................................................. p. 279

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E-609C Advanced Instrumentation & Instrumented Systems Certification Advanced Certificate ............................................................................................... p. 281 E-610C Multivariable Predictive Control Certification Advanced Certificate ............................................................................................... p. 282 E-611 Instrumentation Maintenance ........................................................................................ p. 282 E-618 Production Facilities Power Network & Electrical Equipment .......................................... p. 282 E-619 Production Facilities Power Network & Electrical Equipment (Advanced) ....................... p. 283 E-620 Electrical Maintenance................................................................................................... p. 283 E-621 General Mechanical Maintenance .................................................................................. p. 284 E-622 Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pumps Operation .................................................. p. 284 E-623 Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pumps Maintenance .............................................. p. 284 E-626 Centrifugal & Volumetric Compressors Operation .......................................................... p. 285 E-627 Centrifugal & Volumetric Compressors Maintenance...................................................... p. 285 E-630 Gas Turbines ................................................................................................................. p. 285 E-641 Operation, Maintenance & Inspection of Rotating Machinery ......................................... p. 287 E-643 Machinery Vibration Signature Analysis.......................................................................... p. 287

Process & Layout Engineering E-660 FPSO/FSO & Oil Terminals ............................................................................................ p. 288 E-670 Pipeline Hydraulics & Multiphase Flow ........................................................................... p. 288 E-675 Corrosion Prevention in Production Facilities ................................................................. p. 288 E-695 Field Development Project ............................................................................................. p. 289

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