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Course Description
Production Surveillance & Performance Management is a critical discipline in oil & gas operations and process plants, ensuring that assets operate safely, reliably, and at optimum efficiency.
This course focuses on real-time and historical monitoring of production systems, early detection of deviations, root cause analysis, and the use of performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
The program integrates operations, process engineering, and production management perspectives, bridging the gap between field data, plant performance, and business targets.
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Training Objective
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and objectives of production surveillance in oil & gas operations
- Monitor and interpret production, process, and equipment performance data
- Identify abnormal operating conditions and production losses
- Apply performance indicators (KPIs) to manage and improve production efficiency
- Conduct production optimization and debottlenecking analysis
- Integrate surveillance results into daily operations and decision-making
- Implement structured workflows for production monitoring and reporting
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals involved in oil & gas production and process plant operations, including:
- Production & Operations Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Field / Plant Operations Supervisors
- Production Technologists
- Asset & Production Managers
- Control Room Engineers / Operators
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineers (supporting role)
- Petroleum / Chemical Engineers with operational responsibilities
Training Methods
The course is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining:
- Instructor-led technical sessions
- Practical oil & gas operational examples
- Group discussions and case studies
- Daily hands-on workshops based on real production scenarios
- Performance analysis exercises using sample datasets
- Final assessment to validate learning outcomes
Daily Agenda
Day 1 – Fundamentals of Production Surveillance
- Overview of production systems in oil & gas & process plants
- Role of production surveillance in operations excellence
- Production data sources:
- Field instrumentation & sensors
- DCS systems
- Faclities & & production data management
- Data quality, validation, and reconciliation
- Surveillance workflows and operating philosophy
Workshop 1
Production Data Review & Validation
- Identify good vs bad data
- Detect data inconsistencies
- Build a basic production surveillance checklist
Day 2 – Operations & Process Plant Monitoring
Topics Covered
- Process monitoring principles for oil & gas facilities
- Key operating parameters:
- Flow, pressure, temperature, composition
- Equipment surveillance:
- Wells, separators, compressors, pumps, heaters
- Alarm management and operating envelopes
- Early detection of abnormal conditions
Workshop 2
Process Deviation & Alarm Analysis
- Analyze abnormal operating scenarios
- Identify root causes
- Recommend corrective operational actions
Day 3 – Production Management & Loss Analysis
- Production planning vs actual performance
- Production loss classification:
- Planned vs unplanned losses
- Process, mechanical, operational losses
- Production deferment analysis
- Production allocation & reconciliation
- Daily production reporting & communication
Workshop 3
Production Loss & Deferment Analysis
- Calculate production losses
- Classify and prioritize deferments
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans
Day 4 – Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production & operations
- Efficiency, availability, and utilization metrics
- Bottleneck identification and debottlenecking
- Production optimization opportunities
- Integration of surveillance results into operational decisions
Workshop 4
KPI Development & Performance Dashboard
- Define meaningful KPIs
- Analyze performance trends
- Build a simple performance monitoring dashboard
Day 5 – Integrated Surveillance, Reporting & Assessment
- Integrated production surveillance workflows
- Cross-functional collaboration (operations, process, maintenance)
- Management reporting & decision support
- Continuous improvement & performance tracking
- Best practices and lessons learned
Workshop 5
Integrated Production Surveillance Case Study
- End-to-end surveillance and performance review
- Identify gaps and optimization actions
- Present findings to “management” panel
Final Assessment
- Knowledge assessment (technical concepts & calculations)
- Practical evaluation based on case study analysis
- Course review & feedback session
Accreditation
BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.
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