Oilfield Surface Production Facilities Training Course

Course Introduction

Oilfield surface production facilities are critical components of petroleum operations, responsible for gathering, processing, treating, storing, and transporting produced hydrocarbons from wells to downstream systems. The Oilfield Surface Production Facilities Training Course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to understand facility design, equipment operation, process management, and safety practices used in modern oil and gas production environments.

Effective surface facility management is essential for maximizing production efficiency, maintaining product quality, and ensuring safe handling of oil, gas, and water streams. This course enables participants to understand separation processes, gathering systems, flowlines, treatment equipment, storage facilities, and operational procedures required for reliable surface production performance.

The course provides detailed instruction on oil and gas processing systems, separators, compressors, pumps, dehydration units, water treatment systems, metering equipment, and facility monitoring practices. Participants will learn how production engineers and operators manage surface facilities, optimize processing performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Modern oilfield facilities increasingly incorporate advanced automation, digital monitoring, remote operations, artificial intelligence, and smart facility technologies to improve reliability and efficiency. This training introduces emerging solutions including real-time process optimization, predictive maintenance systems, digital twins, and integrated production management platforms that support advanced surface facility operations.

The oil and gas industry continues to face challenges such as aging infrastructure, production variability, environmental regulations, emissions reduction requirements, and increasing demand for operational efficiency. This course addresses these issues by presenting modern facility management approaches, energy-efficient technologies, process optimization methods, and sustainable practices for improved oilfield operations.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess the technical expertise required to operate, manage, and optimize oilfield surface production facilities effectively. They will be capable of understanding production processes, evaluating equipment performance, identifying operational challenges, and contributing to safer, more reliable, and cost-effective petroleum production activities.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• Production engineers involved in oil and gas field operations

• Petroleum engineers requiring surface facility knowledge

• Oilfield facility engineers and process engineers

• Production operators and field technicians

• Maintenance engineers responsible for production equipment

• Plant supervisors and facility managers

• Process control and instrumentation specialists

• HSE professionals working in oil and gas facilities

• Pipeline and gathering system engineers

• Asset managers and petroleum project leaders

• Oilfield service company technical personnel

• Energy consultants and engineering professionals

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of oilfield surface production facilities and their role in petroleum operations.

• Understand oil and gas gathering systems, processing equipment, and facility workflow requirements.

• Explain separation, treatment, compression, and transportation processes used in production facilities.

• Analyze surface equipment performance and identify operational factors affecting production efficiency.

• Understand operation principles of separators, pumps, compressors, and processing systems.

• Apply troubleshooting techniques to resolve common surface facility operational challenges.

• Evaluate production monitoring systems and digital technologies supporting facility optimization.

• Understand safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for oilfield facility operations.

• Develop skills in improving facility reliability, efficiency, and maintenance management practices.

• Build professional capability to support safe and effective oilfield surface production operations.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Oilfield Surface Production Facilities

• Introduction to surface production facilities and their importance in oil and gas operations

• Understanding the flow of hydrocarbons from wells to processing and export systems

• Overview of facility components, functions, and operational responsibilities

• Key factors influencing surface production efficiency and reliability

Module 2: Oil and Gas Gathering Systems

• Understanding gathering networks, flowlines, and production collection systems

• Design considerations affecting gathering system performance and operation

• Managing multiphase flow challenges in oilfield production networks

• Monitoring and maintaining reliable hydrocarbon transportation systems

Module 3: Separation and Processing Equipment

• Principles of oil, gas, and water separation processes in production facilities

• Operation and performance evaluation of production separators and vessels

• Understanding separation challenges and optimization techniques

• Improving processing efficiency through effective equipment management

Module 4: Gas Processing and Compression Systems

• Understanding gas treatment processes and compression requirements

• Operation principles of compressors used in oilfield facilities

• Managing gas quality, dehydration, and processing challenges

• Improving compressor reliability through monitoring and maintenance practices

Module 5: Oil Treatment and Water Management Systems

• Understanding crude oil treatment processes and quality improvement methods

• Managing produced water handling, treatment, and disposal systems

• Evaluating treatment equipment performance and operational efficiency

• Applying best practices for environmental protection and compliance

Module 6: Storage, Metering, and Export Facilities

• Understanding oil storage systems and operational requirements

• Principles of hydrocarbon measurement and metering accuracy

• Managing custody transfer processes and production accounting systems

• Optimizing storage and export operations for improved efficiency

Module 7: Facility Operations and Troubleshooting

• Identifying common production facility problems and operational limitations

• Applying systematic troubleshooting methods for equipment failures

• Managing process fluctuations and production performance issues

• Improving operational reliability through effective facility management

Module 8: Safety and Risk Management in Surface Facilities

• Understanding hazards associated with oilfield processing facilities

• Applying process safety principles and risk management techniques

• Managing fire, explosion, pressure, and chemical handling risks

• Developing emergency response and facility safety procedures

Module 9: Digital Technologies and Smart Facilities

• Applications of automation and control systems in production facilities

• Using real-time monitoring for process optimization and decision-making

• Artificial intelligence applications in predictive maintenance programs

• Digital twin technologies supporting advanced facility management

Module 10: Emerging Trends in Surface Production Operations

• Sustainable production practices and emissions reduction strategies

• Energy efficiency improvements in modern oilfield facilities

• Advances in remote operations and autonomous facility management

• Future technologies transforming oil and gas surface production systems

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.