The advanced course in field chemical trials builds upon the fundamental principles and practices covered in the introductory course, delving deeper into the complexities and challenges associated with conducting non-routine, mission-critical, and high-stakes field trials.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and best practices for conducting field chemical trials in the oil and gas industry. The primary objectives of this course are to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to successfully plan, execute, and analyze routine, non-routine and complex field chemical trials. Through a combination of theory and case studies, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, execute, and analyze the results of field trials to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.

 At the end of the course the participants will be able to :

• • Identify and understand the various types of chemical agents used in upstreampetroleum operations.
  • Understand the importance of field chemical trials in the oil and gas industry.
  • Describe how to conduct complex and non-routine field chemical trials.
  • Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of chemical treatments in real-world field conditions.
  • Optimize the dosage, injection method, and application of chemical treatments.
  • Describe basic principles and methods used for conducting field chemical trials.
  • Perform non-routine chemical trials, draft reports and analyze result.
  • Identify appropriate trial objectives, scope, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with Operation personnel to investigate and resolve chemical treatment issues.
  • Design robust experimental protocols and monitoring plans.
  • Report Field chemical treatment results in database.
  • Control and monitor storage, distribution and bulk handling of production chemicals.
  • Participate in chemical trials, receive samples, analyze and report results.
  • Conduct specialized studies for flow assurance and chemistry related risks.
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills to plan, execute, and analyze the results of field chemical trials.
  • Coordinate chemical injection processes and field chemical monitoring.
  • Identify and verify the dosage of various chemicals required for different processes.
  • Understand the role of field chemical trials in supporting operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Review and Verify availability of production chemicals at field.

This course is designed for professionals involved in the selection, testing, and application of production chemicals in upstream oil and gas operations:

• • Production & Operations Engineers
  • Chemical Specialists & Chemists
  • Flow Assurance Engineers
  • Field Technicians & Supervisors
  • Asset Integrity & Corrosion Engineers
  • Research & Development (R&D) Professionals
  • Well & Reservoir Engineers
  • Service Company Representatives

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions as well ascase studies will be managed to maximize the amount and quality ofinformation, knowledge, and experience transfer.

The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivatingeverybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged toraise more of their questions and to share developing the right answers using their analysis and experience.

Course material through PowerPoint equipped with necessary animation,learning videos, and general discussions will be provided.

PERCENTAGE OF DELIVERY METHODOLOGIES

• • 35% Presentation
  • 30% Group & individual exercises
  • 25% Case studies and role-plays
  • 10% Active movies and videos

Day One:

Introduction to Petroleum Up-stream Operations

• • Overview of upstream Petroleum Operations
  • Overview of exploration, drilling, and production activities
  • Role of chemicals in upstream operations
  • Chemical properties of reservoir fluids (oil, gas, water)

Overview of Field Chemical Trials

• • Importance of field chemical trials in oil and gas operations
  • Objectives and applications of field chemical trials
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Identifying operational, safety, and environmental factors

Day Two

Techniques of Field Chemical Trials

• • Scope of work and procedures of field chemical trials
  • Site selection and preparation
  • Injection methods (batch, continuous)
  • Equipment and infrastructure requirements
  • Perform chemical injection pump calibration

Plan and Conduct Field Chemical Trials

• • Steps in conducting field chemical trials
  • Conducting Complex and Non-Routine Field Chemical Trials
  • Chemical Selection and Preparation
  • Monitoring and data collection
  • Safety and environmental considerations

Day Three

Data Analysis and Reporting

• • Interpreting field chemical trial results
  • Evaluating chemical performance
  • Drafting technical report writing
  • Economic evaluation of trial results
  • Review and verify chemical trial results, data accuracy and evaluate reports.

Case Studies of field chemical trial

• • Corrosion Inhibitor Field Trial
  • Biocide Field Trial
  • Demulsifier field trial

Day Four

Role of Chemicals in Upstream Operations

• • Operations chemical treatment
  • Optimize field chemical dosage for various processes.
  • Storage, Distribution and Handling of treatment chemicals
  • Flow assurance and chemistry related risks

 Production of chemicals

• • Basics of oil field emulsions
  • Demulsifier selection and field application
  • Demulsifier working mechanism
  • Causes of paraffin (wax) problems
  • Pour point depression (PPD)
  • Hydrate Inhibitors
  • Antifoams and Defoamers

Day Five

Integrity chemicals

• • Corrosion inhibitor
  • Corrosion inhibitor selection and application
  • Mechanism of Corrosion inhibitor
  • Compounds that cause scaling
  • Scale inhibitors
  • Mechanism of scale inhibitor
  • Solvents to dissolve scales
  • Biocides for sulphate reducing bacteria (SRB)
  • Antifoulant treatment chemicals

Best practices for documenting trial outcomes

• • Techniques for coaching others on how to conduct field chemical trials
  • Analyzing trial results with team members
  • Reviewing and approving treatment of chemicals for treatment facilities
  • Developing training plans on field chemical trials

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.