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

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

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

The 5-day Executive Mini-MBA in Upstream Oil & Gas

The Oil & Gas industry is characterised by its uncertainties and high levels of investment risk. It is very important that all executives of the Oil & Gas industry have insight to the value chain of the Oil & Gas industry, investment risks, contractual terms and the potential rewards.

Proclad Academy have developed this unique 5-day Executive Mini-MBA in Upstream Oil & Gas training course focusing on current best practice of the oil & gas industry. This training course will serve as a comprehensive introduction for newcomers as well as a useful update and refresher for those with experience in the industry. The training course will help to create an environment of different disciplines to work together to maximize available opportunities.

The key features of Proclad Academy’s 5-day Executive Mini-MBA in Upstream Oil & Gas training course are:

  • Introduction to Entire Value Chain of Oil & Gas Exploration and Development
  • Overview of Various Investment and Economic Evaluation Processes
  • General Contract Terms Common to all Types of Systems and have an Enormous Impact
  • Closer Look at Supply, Demand, Price and Strategic Issues facing the Oil & Gas Industry
  • Negotiation Skills with Specific Reference to the Oil & Gas Industry

Process Plant Start-up, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

Start-up and commissioning of new process plant or refurbished process plant presents both technical and management challenges. The start-up of plant is always a unique occurrence, and lack of experience in dealing with related snags will result in commissioning delays and financial loss. Successful commissioning of process plant involves all the activities from preparation to post-commissioning. Unanticipated events during start-up & commissioning, along with inherently hazardous conditions, require extra preparation and effort to avoid safety incidents.

PROCLAD Academy’s Process Plant Start-up, Commissioning & Troubleshooting training course provides guidance for the necessary preparation required to achieve a successful plant start-up and commissioning. Start-up oriented thinking at all stages of the project from engineering to commissioning is the first step in proper preparation. The training course will define and illustrate the vital role of project management and plant personnel, and also provide a review of techniques and examples to develop troubleshooting skills.

The key features of PROCLAD Academy’s Process Plant Start-up, Commissioning & Troubleshooting training course are:

  • A complete overview to the start-up and commissioning of process plant
  • Anticipation and avoidance of problems associated with start-up processes
  • An understanding of the commissioning strategy and organisational issues
  • Estimation of resources, mechanical integrity, trouble shooting and safety

Gas Processing & Gas Conditioning

Since its discovery, natural gas has become an indispensable fuel source throughout the world. Natural gas used by consumers is much different from the natural gas that is extracted from underground up to the wellhead. Gas processing and conditioning separates contaminants to make it suitable for use. The process and equipment varies widely depending on the desired specification and applications of gas. The knowledge on handling issues in gas processing and conditioning will determine the productivity, safety and profitability.

PROCLAD Academy’s Gas Processing & Gas Conditioning training course will cover the major technical aspects. This training course will provide participants with the knowledge and tools to determine the main properties of natural gas, separation, dehydration, sweetening, measuring and transportation. Emphasis on the plant and equipment design and operation will be addressed that will allow participants to identify key variables. All of this will result in an increase of the effectiveness of the personnel, reduction of operation costs, and optimization of the performance of gas processing and conditioning.

The key features of PROCLAD Academy’s Gas Processing & Gas Conditioning training course are:

  • Assess various problems induced by unwanted elements in natural gas streams
  • Master gas treatment processes, operations and related operating conditions
  • Perform calculations for summary design of main gas processing equipment
  • Ascertain operating problems in gas processing & conditioning, and related solutions
  • Simulate natural gas treatment processes

Hydrocarbon Production Operations

A wide range of oilfield production handling and treatment equipment are utilised during exploration and production. The Hydrocarbon Production Operations training course will provide the participants with an integrated view of the oil & gas production and related facilities. It will also present an understanding of the wide range of the hydrocarbon production handling and treatment equipment.

PROCLAD Academy’s Hydrocarbon Production Operations training course will also provide the participants with an overall understanding of the fluid behavior inside the reservoir, through the downhole tubular and the processing facilities. This training course 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 Hydrocarbon Production Operations training course are:

  • Gain an overall knowledge of various oil & gas field processes and related facilities
  • Understand the role of the geologists and the reservoir/production engineer in finding oil and optimizing recovery
  • Gain an overall knowledge of various surface and sub-surface equipment and processing facilities used in a typical oil & gas field.
  • Understand the role of petroleum economics in evaluating field development projects

Purchasing Management and Cost Saving Techniques

Managing the purchasing department of the 21st Century is not an easy task at all. Today’s global economy makes the purchasing function more and more complicated. They need to explore how to manage the various suppliers that are located away, while achieving real cost savings. Furthermore, they also need to learn how the purchasing department fits in the total function of the supply chain operations, and how it should be managed properly to achieve all of its KPIs.

PROCLAD Academy’s Purchasing Management and Cost Saving Techniques training course is intended to provide guidance to participants in the key function of purchasing and departmental cost saving and purchasing. The training course contents is up-to-date and pertinent to marketplace requirements, thus catering well to all analytical prediction of training needs in the specified area.

The key features of PROCLAD Academy’s Purchasing Management and Cost Saving Techniques training course are:

  • Strategic purchasing operations
  • Supplier evaluation & negotiation
  • Value analysis
  • Departmental management
  • Purchasing ethics

Procurement Management of Equipment and Works for World Bank Aided Projects

Developing countries spend millions of dollars on imported goods and services. A large portion of these goods and services are intended for use on development programmes and projects funded by donor agencies and International Finance Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank. The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world and provides low-interest loans, zero to low-interest credits, and grants to developing countries.

PROCLAD Academy’s Procurement Management of Equipment and Works for World Bank Aided Projects training course explores the key provisions of the World Bank Procurement Regulations and Documents for the procurement of goods and works. This training course also includes group work to enable participants to apply the knowledge they have acquired to the preparation of a procurement plan.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Logistics and supply chain management have been among the fastest evolving business disciplines over the past two decades. The continuous arrival of innovative concepts and techniques into the mainstream has resulted in a non-stop journey of learning and development for professionals in logistics and supply chain.

PROCLAD Academy’s highly interactive Logistics & Supply Chain Management training course provides an understanding of the complex production flows, production processes & distribution channels of supply chains, together with operational issues of logistics, and supply chain management, and the importance of warehousing and inventory control.

The key features of PROCLAD Academy’s Logistics & Supply Chain Management training course are:

  • Logistics operations
  • Supply chain management
  • Forecasting and materials planning
  • Warehousing & inventory
  • Transportation