Overview Industry benchmarking has shown that the difference in cost and schedule between best and worst projects can be as much as 30% and the total cost of ownership over the life of the asset can be astronomical.  In today’s competitive business environment this can mean a difference between a profitable company versus the one…

Overview Oil and gas companies are facing tremendous pressure to meet operational targets, avoid business interruption and improve their process safety performance while reducing the risks associated with operating complex offshore facilities. The need for a proven path to process safety excellence has never been greater, especially as organizations take on new challenges, such as…

Overview Managing increasing volumes of data and information is essential to the success of oil, gas and petrochemical companies. It contributes greatly to the overall productivity and efficiency of the organization. Millions of dollars are lost due to poor data and knowledge management practices, therefore operating companies are shifting towards database centralization and integration. Data…

Overview API 650 covers material, design, fabrication, erection, and testing requirements for aboveground, vertical, cylindrical, closed- and open-top, welded steel storage tanks in various sizes and capacities. API 650 applies to tanks with internal pressures approximating atmospheric pressure, but higher pressure is permitted when additional requirements are met. This standard applies only to tanks whose…

Overview This four-day intensive course offers a unique opportunity to gain an advanced appreciation of pricing and Price Review issues in International Gas and LNG Sales Contracts. In these contractual arrangements, Price Review provisions have now become almost mandatory and are becoming increasingly difficult and complex. The course will also address how disputes in implementing…

Overview Gas lift is one of the most widely used artificial lift techniques. Participants will investigate the impact of tubing sizing, gas lift valve selection, gas lift mandrel spacing, gas lift valve design, casing pressure, surface choke size, gas volume, etc., on well design and operation. Participants practice mandrel spacing design and gas lift valve…

Overview Important aspects of hydraulic fracturing will be discussed along with addressing the general process, the terminology, and many of the real-world problems— in a precise format. The overall emphasis is how hydraulic fracturing fits-in with, is impacted by, or impacts geologic concerns, reservoir engineering, and operations. It will provide a general familiarity with fundamentals of the complete hydraulic fracturing process.   Who…

Overview The costs of corrosion are known to be significant. Whilst the global economy is recovering it is still crucial for oil and gas operators to extend the asset life-cycle to push back replacement investments. In order to do this safely, whilst preventing unplanned shutdowns, spills, loss of income and production it is imperative to…

Overview As a result of increasing demand, as well as improvement in the chemical EOR process and technologies, more and more oil & gas operators are looking at how chemical EOR can benefit them. Market analysis has concluded that 377,685 bbl/d will be produced by chemical enhanced oil recovery techniques in 2014, with spending totalling…

Overview Production logging refers to a suite of logs that are normally run on completed injection or production wells to evaluate the performance of the well itself or of the reservoir as a whole. Other production logs can evaluate the well completion or look behind pipe to evaluate the formation and its fluids in the…

Overview Price review issues are becoming almost mandatory in contractual arrangements in international gas and LNG sales contracts. This course affords you the crucial understanding of essential issues you must take note of when negotiating such contracts so as to achieve the best possible deal. This intensive course offers a unique opportunity to gain an…

Overview This will be a 3-days intensive course with an introduction to ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code. This course emphasis is on developing a practical understanding of the mechanical design of pressure piping systems in process plant applications. Sample problems and participant exercises are included throughout the course to illustrate the concepts discussed and provide the…

Overview This 4-days intensive course will provide functional specification in design and best practices interfaces with topsides. It will begin with an introduction to FPSO and functional specifications that specify the concept design, listing the requirements, criteria and parameters. Delegates also will learn about the topside process systems, power and heating systems selectiona and utility…

Overview Well Bore Diagnostics is the single most important intervention method to monitor the reservoir behavior, ensure optimum production levels and define the need to restore production from wells that seized production or suffer from reduced production levels as well as investigate the integrity of the pressure envelope of the well. The Process Well Bore…

Overview The workshop is designed to present current state of the art approaches to formation pressure and earth stress evaluation up to and including HTHP wells. Subsurface non-productive time (NPT) currently accounts for some 10% of well costs. This course will provide the key tools to help to predict, evaluate and mitigate subsurface risks to enable wells to…

Overview A highly interactive course with multiple workshops where participants will create deliverables focused on their own company’s data management challenges and priorities. Examples come from a variety of disciplines and domains. Content is aligned with the Professional Petroleum Data Management (PPDM) Data Analyst Competency Profile, and can be used as proof points in the UK…

Overview Special Preparatory Course for API 653 Exams This course will emphasize on safe storage and material handling of petroleum products in a way that it protects the employees, the public and the environment. Delegates will have the insight of how to interpret code rulings and building up confidence in order to take decisions. Besides that,…

Overview Carbonate reservoirs contain over 50 percent of the unconventional oil and gas reservoirs globally. This course will enable you to learn how to recover hydrocarbons effectively despite carbonate reservoirs' reputed complexity. It will demonstrate the way ahead for the matrix complexity of carbonate reservoirs and discuss the relative role of new discoveries versus enhancement…

Overview Well Integrity Management should have the highest priority and attention in each E&P Company. It is simply about protecting the most valuable Asset of the Company, preventing costly environmental incidents and whilst protecting the Operators reputation, it is securing extension of Production licenses and/or securing future licenses; being the Operator of Choice. It therefore…

Overview Completion and Well Intervention are the engineering and operational steps from designing and installing a completion in a well up to performing interventions in the producing wells to maintain and restore its oil and gas production. The C&WI is a very specialised field, with a lot of special and dedicated equipment. The application of…

Overview A highly interactive course with multiple workshops where participants will create deliverables focused on their own company’s data management challenges and priorities. Examples come from a variety of disciplines and domains. Content is aligned with the Professional Petroleum Data Management (PPDM) Data Analyst Competency Profile, and can be used as proof points in the UK…

Overview Contract negotiation especially in Gas and LNG industry has been a crucial part for organisations around the world. This course will show you how key terms work in both Gas and LNG sales and Purchase Agreements. You will be able to identify the new and realistic negotiation and agreement terms. Delegates are able to…

Overview This course will give a fresh and practical input on the way engineers can go about safeguarding the structural integrity of any offshore installation preventing the use of hot-work. Using the three pillar of life extension concept, participants will learn to use Fatigue Assessment, Inspection and weld improvements techniques to enable new possibilities in…

Overview It is assumed that students have registered for the CDA self-assessment, have experience at the  Awareness and Basic levels and can exhibit the proof points for those levels in the CMS system. This course is specifically designed to deliver the proof points needed to verify an Advanced level of competency in these selected topics.…

Overview Well designed and properly implemented Well intervention is the most effective method to improve well production. While a correctly carried out well intervention plays an instrumental role in increasing the profit of E&P operation, poor execution of well interventions decreases well productivity and in worse cases, it may also give rise to astronomical loss,…

Overview This will be a 3-days intensive course with an introduction to ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code. This course emphasis is on developing a practical understanding of the mechanical design of pressure piping systems in process plant applications. Sample problems and participant exercises are included throughout the course to illustrate the concepts discussed and provide the…

Overview This 5-days intensive course will include all aspects of the process in prospect maturation with thorough and detailed description. Prospect play evaluation is so important in order for the delegates to understand the risk & uncertainty as well as to improve the quality of the basin settings. Besides that, delegates are able to gain…

Overview This 3-days intensive course will guide the delegates with techniques and methods in well completion design and operations. Main completion components selection, strategies and installation will be reviewed in detail. Delegate will also learn on the hydrocarbon exploitation considerations, planning &design, and the inflow systems and productivity effects. This study will be based on…

Overview The Master Class combines several engineering disciplines involved in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of wells and their interaction on assuring well integrity. It is advancement on the Well Integrity Management Class, which teaches the principles, the Roles and Responsibilities and management systems in an organization. It illustrates the large extent and involvement…

Overview As a result of increasing demand, as well as improvement in the chemical EOR process and technologies, more and more oil & gas operators are looking at how chemical EOR can benefit them. Market analysis has concluded that 377,685 bbl/d will be produced by chemical enhanced oil recovery techniques in 2014, with spending totalling…

Overview This course will be covering the theoritical sets of knowledge to make delegates understand designing of vertical & highly deviated drill strings. It will be something different than normal course because it will highlight the effects of designing during drill string operations. There will be few parts of discussion in this course, such as…

Overview Why is pipeline risk management & assessment important? They are important because many companies has faced incidents which leads to fatalities. No matter how good the pipeline design is, they are prone to fatigue and failures. This course will be a guideline for companies to prevents and provide necessary steps to minimize the potential…

Overview The EFSTAS SIS Course demonstrates competency in the fundamentals of Functional safety and provides a skill set that is transferable from one work situation to another and enables staff to fulfill responsibilities and to perform activities to recognised standards of competence on a regular basis, in order to Reduce risks Satisfy legal and regulatory…

Overview Understanding the Maintenance process The effective maintenance management within chemical plants is a critical feature of plant operation, both in establishing the conditions for safe ongoing operation of the plant after commissioning, and in supporting the commercial success of the business.  Many companies focus on the cost of the maintenance organisation, rather than on…

Overview What is E & P Data Management? Data management is a system followed by the oil & gas industry in order to monitor their data systematically to prevent any data loss and save costing of certain projects. So, companies have been always finding solutions in order to have proper data management system. This course…

Overview The complexity of the oil and gas industries frequently results in projects being undertaken by joint ventures, alliances and other strategic groupings. Forming a successful alliance, whatever its format, is a complex process requiring a high degree of experience and expertise. This course explains the nature and form of joint ventures and summarises the…

Overview In the oil and gas industry, organizations must apply new technologies and processes that will capture and transform raw data into actionable insight to improve asset value and yield while enhancing safety and protecting the environment. The biggest challenge the industry faces is so-called “data democratization,” or making the data available to decision-makers across…

Overview Basin Analysis may be regarded as one of the most demanding of the abilities expected of a petroleum geologist, but also one of the most rewarding. It is demanding because it draws on a wide range of geological skills and knowledge, ranging from an appreciation of the global structure responsible for basin formation in…

Overview Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project control process based on a structured approach to planning, cost collection and performance measurement. It facilitates the integration of project scope, time and cost objectives and the establishment of a baseline plan for performance measurement.  EVM helps by providing data to enable objective measurement of project status;…

Overview This 3 day workshop is covers a comprehensive content regarding valve technologies for the oil and gas/petrochemical industry. Valve sizing and selection and issues concerning design of valve pressure will be discussed in great detail.  Essential topics such as valve technologies such as sealing performance and leakage classifications as well as the various types…

Overview Gas Sales & Transportation Agreements provides you with a detailed hands-on guide to the drafting, negotiation and interpretation of natural gas trading and transportation contracts.The following topics are presented in the course: Commercial Issues Gas supply and demand, the parties involved, upstream agreements and their impacts on GSAs and GTAs, project finance, construction and…

Overview Effective measures for auditing project performance and controlling projects is the key to any project’s success. However, how do you validate that your project is on track, on time, within budget, and more importantly get back on track once you discover failure is a real possibility after conducting a project audit? In this course you’ll…

Overview This workshop will discuss all aspects of marine insurance, starting with where it is available and what markets underwrite marine insurance. The seminar will discuss what makes marine insurance unique, different from land-side insurance. The various specialized types of marine insurance will be discussed in detail, including hull, P&I, cargo, charterer’s liability, and pollution,…

Overview There is a greater uptake of intelligent fields in the oil and gas industry as there is a sustainable belief in the ability of technology to deliver on its promises in an ever-challenging environment. The barrier to adoption is reduced as there has been many advances in improvements to system reliability and economics. This…

Overview This course has been designed to give delegates the tools they need for successful negotiations for different types of commercial LNG contracts across the value chain. The program has been designed to blend negotiation skills with knowledge of the global LNG markets and is enhanced through a number of practical exercises to reinforce learning.…

Overview This unique workshop provides guidelines for the efficient reporting of petroleum engineering, geological and geophysical studies. No technical project carried out within the Petroleum Industry is complete if it is not presented or reported competently. It will help you to produce concise and readable management briefings, well/study proposals, field development plans, operating manuals, equity…

Overview Conventional seismic data (marine data and vertical geophones for land data) is processed and interpreted as P-wave energy. However, it is with the use of multi-component seismic, with multi-component sources as well as multi-component receivers, that the full (vector - ) wavefield will be recorded. Such datasets can then be used to extract, with…

Overview This course provides an overview of process safety engineering fundamentals for hydrocarbon processing facilities, with emphasis on the upstream oil & gas sector. The focus of this course is on the engineering/design aspects of Process Safety Management. Frequent reference will be made to historical incidents and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating…

Overview This course provides an overview of process safety engineering fundamentals for hydrocarbon processing facilities, with emphasis on the upstream oil & gas sector. The focus of this course is on the engineering/design aspects of Process Safety Management. Frequent reference will be made to historical incidents and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating…

Overview All petrochemical producers will be impacted by low-priced oil, low-priced naphtha and shale gas developments. Shale has caused Foreign Direct Investment flows to the Middle East and Asia to be re-directed to North America. Downstream plastic conversion investments, for example, originally destined for the Middle East have instead been located in the US. Will…

Overview Accidents are more often the result of workplace culture than any other factors combined. This course will help participants understand well-managed behaviour-based safety system that can improve the profitability and the organization’s operational efficiency. This program upholds above all else, a “Safety-First” culture. This will be presented through various techniques in generating developing, and…

Overview In the oil and gas industry, organizations must apply new technologies and processes that will capture and transform raw data into actionable insight to improve asset value and yield while enhancing safety and protecting the environment. The biggest challenge the industry faces is so-called “data democratization,” or making the data available to decision-makers across…

Overview The aims of this course will be focussed on Tertiary carbonates systems and reservoirs of SE Asia and will provide an updated review on the controls of carbonate sedimentation, global changes through the Tertiary and how these affect reservoir types. The sequence stratigraphy of carbonate, and mixed siliciclastic carbonate systems will be discussed drawing…

Overview In the oil and gas industry, organizations must apply new technologies and processes that will capture and transform raw data into actionable insight to improve asset value and yield while enhancing safety and protecting the environment. The biggest challenge the industry faces is so-called “data democratization,” or making the data available to decision-makers across…

Overview This 3-day workshop is specially designed to provide delegates an insight into the Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs). The workshop will provide delegates in-depth understanding of AST issues to ensure best assets are maintained through the application of best inspection practices. The workshop will first introduce the damage mechanisms found in fixed refinery equipment…

Overview In this intensive 2-days workshop, you will learn how to use a risk based approach to redefine and refocus your audit activities. You will cover in detail the emergence of risk management, its link with corporate governance, and how to audit risk management processes. In addition, you will learn how to incorporate management’s own…

Overview This course is based on the NFPA921 code which provides guidelines and recommendations for systematic investigation of fires and explosions leading to the determination of the causes of fires and explosions as well as the manner in which they have unfolded. Who Should Attend This course will be of interest to personnel involved in…

Overview This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the examination requirements Body of Knowledge along with ASME B31.3 Code requirements. It includes descriptions of important new requirements of ASME B31.3, including the philosophy behind the changes. Further, the course has been enriched with the latest requirements of the API 570. General topics in the course…

Overview Well Integrity Management should have the highest priority and attention in each E&P Company. It is simply about protecting the most valuable Asset of the Company, preventing costly environmental incidents and whilst protecting the Operators reputation, it is securing extension of Production licenses and/or securing future licenses; being the Operator of Choice. It therefore…

Overview The aim is to provide a satisfactory approach to the problems posed by turbines and the means to solve them.  This 3-day course will cover gas and steam turbine components, operations, maintenance, performance, applications and asset management. This is an interactive course including exercises and group discussions on all aspects covered by the course.…

Overview Machines deteriorate as they get older so we can expect a certain amount of performance falloff and general deterioration of the machine. If we understand the failure mechanisms that are in place we can identify which parameters best indicate the deterioration of the machine. Failure analysis and Predictive Maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, are…

Overview Industry benchmarking has shown that the difference in cost and schedule between best and worst projects can be as much as 30% and the total cost of ownership over the life of the asset can be astronomical. In today’s competitive business environment this can mean a difference between a profitable company versus the one…

Overview The objective of hydraulic fracturing is to create a conductive pathway from the formation to the wellbore that optimizes, if not, maximizes well productivity. Though this goal seems simple, achieving this necessarily involves nearly every technical discipline in the oil industry. Though fractures are created for many reasons, the creation of this conductive path…

Overview The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MoM) plans to introduce a Safety Case regime for high hazard plants in the Process Industry, using a similar approach to the European Union ‘Seveso’ Directive which has been enacted in the UK as the ‘Control of Major Accident Hazard’ (COMAH) Regulations. This legislation places a high demand on…

Overview Aging offshore assets are becoming an increasingly common problem and with the majority of oil rigs and platforms in the region nearing the end of their design life, the problem needs immediate attention. In the current economic climate it is imperative for operators to extend the life of their offshore assets and to do this without compromising…

Overview This course is composed of two sections. The first section discusses the design requirements for process plant piping systems. The second section discusses the maintenance requirements for these systems. In each case, the course goes beyond merely repeating the material contained in the governing standards and discusses practical applications and typical procedures. The course also contains sample…

Overview As worldwide demand for oil increases, water consumption supporting oil production has also increased dramatically. Costs associated with producing and handling quality water are high. As a result, there is a need to develop integrated solutions that decrease unwanted water production and minimize wastage caused by faulty processes and inefficient planning. This Masterclass will…

Overview A US Chemical Safety Board study found 26 explosions and fires since 1983 at conventional oil and gas sites that killed 44 members of the public and injured 25 others. The percentage of death caused by fire and gas explosions while a small percentage, is certainly unacceptable, and industry safety should be a No.…

Overview This course will provide a better understanding of engineering principles and practical aspect of design considerations like sizing, rating and many more. More information on pipeline defects, determining pipeline integrity, cracks, corrosion, and other possible failures and damages will also be shared. This will help to prepare safe operation and prevention of any incidents. Gas pipeline integrity…

Overview This workshop presents a unique opportunity to gain insight into new methods and technologies being used and developed in the industry today. This is your chance to keep on-top of the latest pipeline techniques and technology for inspections, monitoring, and protection. Don’t miss out learning how you can manage risk, ensure reliability and increase…

Overview Oil and Gas wells are the single most valuable Assets for The Operator with the highest cash flow generation capability. Their continued “healthy” condition, sustained Well Integrity Pressure envelope is vital to an optimum production level. This Class teaches the audience of the importance of best in class completion design and well intervention operations…

Overview Asset / maintenance managers are increasingly faced with situations in which they have to comply with specified risk and reliability targets or have to demonstrate a cost – benefit analysis of their activities. Governments and regulatory bodies are the main actors in setting such levels of the first type in public private partnerships; the…

Overview The aim is to provide a satisfactory approach to the problems posed by turbines and the means to solve them. This 3-day course will cover gas and steam turbine components, operations, maintenance, performance, applications and asset management. This is an interactive course including exercises and group discussions on all aspects covered by the course.…

Overview Corrosion consumes important assets, creating loss of dependability, reliability and increased operating costs.The whole science of corrosion, specifically cathodic protection is seen as a complicated procedure whereas in fact the principles involved follow well defined laws. This 3-day Advanced Course will provide comprehensive training on Cathodic Protection, covering areas such as the theoretical background of corrosion…

Overview This course is designed for those in the energy industry who are involved in the planning and development of electricity supply and the purchase or sale of power. The course will begin with a review of challenges and solutions associated with the development of power generation and transmission assets with a particular focus on fiancing requirements. An…

Overview Large/Rig move and anchor handling operations are among the most complex and dangerous operations done by offshore vessels. This workshop emphasizes the importance of good preparation for anchor handling, detailed knowledge of the job, continuous risk assessment and a methodical execution of each phase of the operations. Extensive issues that relate to anchor handling projects and operations will be…

Overview In the oil and gas industry, organizations must apply new technologies and processes that will capture and transform raw data into actionable insight to improve asset value and yield while enhancing safety, reducing risk, and protecting the environment. One of the challenges the industry faces is “data democratization,” or making validated data available to decision-makers across several…

  Overview The aim is to provide a satisfactory approach to the problems posed by pumps and turbomachinery and the means to solve them. This 3-day course will cover centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and associated turbomachinery, operations, maintenance, performance, applications and asset management. This is an interactive course including exercises and group discussions on…

Overview Completion and Well Intervention are the engineering and operational steps from designing and installing a completion in a well up to performing interventions in the producing wells to maintain and restore its oil and gas production. The C&WI is a very specialised field, with a lot of special and dedicated equipment. The application of this special equipment, its…

Overview This course outlines the unique characteristics of coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs. It reviews key reservoir data and explains how variations in the properties of coal impact completion strategies, performance, and recovery. Comments and examples provide an overview of CBM developments around the globe. Delegates will also learn to recognize the factors that control gas-in-place…

Overview What is Critical Path Method? Critical Path Method (CPM) is a algorithm developed to schedule a set of of project activities. It has been very valueable especially for the project management professionals for project planning, managing timelines and completion of it with minimal overrun. Yet, there are many companies who are still facing so…

Overview This Class teaches staff to become competent in the Well Integrity Management. The Class follows the Norwegian Petroleum Authority’s Well Integrity Forum’s advised curriculum. It finishes with an exam and upon passing the candidate receives a certificate® of competence in Well Integrity design and management issued by Lowlands Management Consultancy. The landscape of WIM does…

  Overview In the oil and gas industry, organizations must apply new technologies and processes that will capture and transform raw data into actionable insight to improve asset value and yield while enhancing safety, reducing risk, and protecting the environment. One of the challenges the industry faces is “data democratization,” or making validated data available to decision-makers across…

Overview The Master Class combines several engineering disciplines involved in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of wells and their interaction on assuring well integrity. It is advancement on the Well Integrity Management Class, which teaches the principles, the Roles and Responsibilities and management systems in an organization. It illustrates the large extent and involvement of various disciplines…

  Overview This 4 day FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) SIS course is run in accordance with the TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Program and comprises three days of classroom tuition and practical guidance, for understanding and mastering the application, principles and requirements of IEC 61508 / IEC 61511. There is a five hour competency assessment on the fourth…

Overview The total cost of ownership of an asset is often far greater than the initial capital outlay cost and can vary significantly between the different alternative solutions to an operational need. Consideration of the costs over the whole life of an asset provides a sound basis for decision-making. With this information, it is possible…