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Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

One-third to one-half of the original oil-in-place may remain in a reservoir as it reaches abandonment due to its economic limit. The primary reasons are; heterogeneity of the reservoir, unfavorable fluid properties, inefficient nature of the displacement process, oil price, and production cost considerations. The secondary reasons are; inappropriate development, inefficient reservoir management practices, and escalating costs of remedial interventions/corrective measures and producing operations. The oil recovery is generally lower than expected due to some combination of the above reasons. Gaining a better understanding of the reservoir and the important variables that influence the recovery process can enhance it.

Proclad Academy’s Enhanced Oil Recovery training course will enable participants to select the improved recovery method that best suits the conditions of the reservoir which they operate and also maximise reservoir recovery at the least cost, ensuring maximum investment efficiency. Technical challenges of enhanced oil recovery phase; increasing complexity, cost/benefit consideration, facilities modifications and personnel training will be discussed. A critical review of the emerging technologies, future R & D directions will be devoted an extensive coverage. Participants will learn to forecast reservoir performance under various EOR methods employing the proper empirical, analytical, and simulation tools.

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Cathodic Protection Systems

Corrosion is one of the major causes of ageing the industrial infrastructures. Maintaining the ageing infrastructure such as underground pipelines is a challenge to industries worldwide. Understanding why and how cathodic protection works or fails can help to formulate appropriate strategies in managing the pipeline corrosion problems. Understanding cathodic protection mechanism and how to control corrosion can lead to a remarkable improvement in the operation cost of piping and static equipment.

Proclad Academy’s Cathodic Protection Systems training course is designed to provide the participants with basic understanding of the technology related to cathodic protection, and best practices in designing, operating and maintaining cathodic protection of underground pipelines. This training course also covers typical designs of cathodic protection system, cathodic protection materials, potential measurements, monitoring and maintenance.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s Cathodic Protection Systems training course are:

  • The principles of corrosion mechanism
  • The role of cathodic protection in corrosion control
  • Components used in cathodic protection
  • Testing & maintenance of typical cathodic protection systems
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Instrumentation & Control Systems

Over the last few decades, dependency on instrumentation equipment has increased tenfold. All of the major industries (Mining, Oil and Gas, Chemical Plants, etc.) have benefited from this technology, with noticeable improvements in quality, production and record keeping. Unfortunately, due to the rapid expansion of instrumentation technology, many people have started to review this as a grey area, understandable only to the select few.

This highly practical Proclad Academy training course aims to demystify the field of Instrumentation & Control Systems. Furthermore, it hopes to promote closer synergy between non-instrumentation and instrumentation personnel, which can only be to the benefit of each operation. Exercises involve programming and/or configuring single-loop Digital Controllers, PLC, SCADA & Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to implement and test the control strategies on typical industrial processes.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s Instrumentation & Control Systems training course are:

  • Control systems and process dynamics
  • Process control engineering
  • Instrumentation and control systems design
  • Process control and safety systems
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Piping System Design, Operation and Maintenance

A piping system is generally considered to include the complete interconnection of pipes, including in-line components such as pipe fittings and flanges. Pumps, heat exchangers, valves and tanks are also considered part of piping system. Piping systems are the arteries of our industrial processes and the contribution of piping systems are essential in an industrialised society. Many piping systems are subjected to hazardous service conditions and damage mechanisms which, if not adequately monitored and assessed, could result in major failures with consequential significant injuries and business losses. It is therefore essential to inspect the piping system to detect any damage, characterize it, and assess its impact on the equipment integrity.

This Proclad Academy training course is designed to help participants gain a comprehensive knowledge of elements that are essential for the design, operation, and maintenance of pipelines. The design of the gathering network, pressure drops, fluid pattern, and the network arrangement will be discussed in detail.  The course will also provide a practical way to learn about the elements considered in the design, code, factors, legislation, material selection, corrosion (internal and external) considerations, and management.  Hydrotesting, pigging (cleaning and smarts), pipeline integrity analysis using inspection survey, monitoring data, fitness for purpose, risk analysis, and predictive and preventative maintenance will also be covered.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s Piping System Design, Operation and Maintenance training course are:

  • Piping codes, standards and industry guides
  • Selection and sizing pipe and fittings
  • maintenance inspection techniques
  • Problems in operation: hydrostatic and leak testing
  • Inspection of corrosion, classification and evaluation of corrosion and structural integrity
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Corrosion Monitoring, Prevention & Control

The corrosion process is a wonderfully elegant example of nature at work. Of all industrial problems confronted by the engineers, only a few can be economically more important than the prevention of corrosion. Various industries experience significant issues with corrosion that collectively results in billions of dollars of loss each year. Corrosion monitoring, prevention and control is essential to increase the productivity and efficiency of any plant.

This Proclad Academy training course is structured to cover fundamental aspects of corrosion monitoring, prevention and control. Attendance to this training course will enable participants to establish a solid foundation in corrosion control. Exercises, hands-on practical sessions and virtual experiments throughout the course will help participants understand the concepts important to corrosion monitoring, prevention and control.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s Corrosion Monitoring, Prevention & Control training course are:

  • Impact of corrosion: economic, environmental and safety
  • Commonly-encountered corrosive environments
  • Various forms of corrosion
  • Corrosion inspection and monitoring
  • Corrosion control and prevention
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ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems

Effective energy management is a key issue today for the success of any business. An effective Energy Management System (EnMS) helps to enhance energy efficiency, cut energy costs and reduce environmental impact. It is therefore essential that the people in the organisation are having adequate knowledge & skills for developing & effectively implementing an Energy Management System to enhance the energy efficiency.

ISO 50001 provides strong base for energy management system of organisations. This standard specifies the requirements for an EnMS to enable organisations to develop and implement an energy policy, identify significant areas of energy consumption and target for reduction in the energy consumption. Proclad Academy’s ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems training course is designed to help participants develop the knowledge and skills to implement the requirements of ISO 50001:2018 with confidence.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems training course are:

  • Preparing project plans
  • Integrating Energy Management Systems into business processes
  • Gaining top management buy-in
  • Carrying out energy reviews
  • Defining energy baselines and energy performance indicators
  • Building awareness
  • Identifying objectives and energy targets

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Measurement While Drilling (MWD) & Logging While Drilling (LWD): Tools and Data Evaluation

A drilling rig is used to create a borehole (also called well or wellbore) in the earth’s sub-surface in order to extract natural resources. During such drilling, data is acquired from the drilling rig sensors for a range of purposes. The term MWD refers to directional-drilling measurements, e.g., for decision support for the smooth operation of the drilling, while LWD refers to measurements concerning the geological formation made while drilling. LWD is a technique of conveying well logging tools into the well borehole as part of the bottom hole assembly (BHA).

Proclad Academy’s MWD & LWD Tools and Data Evaluation training course is designed to familiarise engineers with all MWD and LWD tools used by the oil and gas industry. This training focuses on the data extracted from the tools, the Log Quality Control (LQC) of the data before it is used for processing, and the full data evaluation in all related engineering of the reservoirs, reserve estimates, monitoring, and other related valuations. The training will also give the essentials of the vocabulary and methods of logging technology for oilfields.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s MWD & LWD Tools and Data Evaluation training course are:

  • Decision-support to monitor and manage the smooth operation of drilling
  • Make detailed records (or well log) of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole
  • Generate operations statistics and performance benchmarks such that improvements can be identified
  • Provide well planners with accurate historical operations-performance data with which to perform statistical risk analysis for future well operations
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Oil & Gas Field Operations

Oil & Gas Field Operations are at the centre of oil & gas production business, as it is essential to keep the industry running. This training course will provide the participants with an integrated view of the oil & gas field operations and related facilities. It will also provide an understanding of the wide range of the oil & gas production handling and treatment equipment. In addition, an overall understanding of the fluid behavior inside the reservoir, through the downhole tubular and the processing facilities is covered.

PROCLAD Academy’s Oil & Gas Field Operations training course provides technical and practical knowledge to individuals in the oil and gas industry, and is exceptionally useful for those who would like to obtain an overview of the oil & gas business, industry components, production technology and different recovery methods.

The key features of PROCLAD Academy’s Oil & Gas Field Operations training course are:

  • Exploration & Drilling Operations
  • Reservoir & Subsurface Equipment
  • Oil & Gas Separation Systems and Troubleshooting
  • Gas Treatment & Dehydration Operations
  • Oil Dehydration and Desalting Operations
  • Oil Pumping & Gas Compression, Transportation a& Storage
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Integrated Reservoir Modelling

Reservoir modelling becomes an important element in the current Oil & Gas industry. It considers a very helpful tool for decision making to develop and optimize any oil or gas field production. Integrated reservoir modelling is very crucial for better understanding of the overall reservoir performance.

This PROCLAD Academy training course is designed to provide the participants with the importance of the integrated reservoir modelling. The course addresses an integrated approach to demonstrate the process of the integrated reservoir modelling starting from the geological model incorporation into the dynamic model and up to different model prediction scenarios. The course covers the aspects of reservoir rock and fluid properties modelling. History matching process, as a main element in the overall reservoir modelling, is also included. The course extends to include different advanced reservoir modelling for different topics such as EOR, fractured reservoir and smart well technology as well. Different comparative field case studies will be discussed.

The key features of PROCLAD Academy’s Integrated Reservoir Modelling training course are:

  • Reservoir Modelling Integration
  • Reservoir Modelling Concepts
  • Building Integrated Reservoir Modelling Cases
  • Reservoir Rock & Fluid Properties Modelling
  • History Matching Workflow
  • Reservoir Prediction Scenarios
  • Advanced Integrated Reservoir Modelling
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Petroleum Projects Economics & Risk Analysis

When executing a petroleum related project, such as a field development, you should be able to choose the best alternative from economic point of view. You should be able to properly evaluate various investment opportunities by determining economic indicators and sensitivity analysis. Techniques for predicting profit, production, costs, and cash flow enable the analyst to evaluate decision alternatives for optimum results. Understanding economic indicators, risk and uncertainty, different economic indicators enhances the quality and the value of economic analysis.

PROCLAD Academy’s Petroleum Projects Economics & Risk Analysis training course provides practical guidance in the application of the techniques of the economic analysis currently used in the oil & gas industry. The training course assumes no prior knowledge of the topics covered. New concepts and tools are introduced gradually to enable participants to progress from the fundamental to the advanced concepts of economic evaluation.

The key features of the PROCLAD Academy’s Petroleum Projects Economics & Risk Analysis training course are:

  • Petroleum Economics & Cash Flow Analysis
  • Economic Models & Spreadsheet Design
  • Managing Risk, Uncertainty & Decision Analysis
  • Financial Modelling & Project Evaluation