Development Training Course on
Oil Production
and Processing Facilities
Operations from Exploration to Refinery with Advanced Technologies and Practical Insights
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Why Choose Oil Production and Processing Facilities Training Course?
The Oil Production and Processing Facilities Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of how hydrocarbons move from the reservoir to the export terminal through modern production and processing systems. This training course explains how oil, gas, and water are produced, separated, treated, and prepared for transportation while maintaining operational efficiency, safety, and product quality. Participants gain a structured view of upstream surface facilities and their critical role in ensuring stable production and reliable export operations.
Oil and gas production facilities represent the essential link between the subsurface reservoir and downstream transportation and refining systems. Understanding the behavior of production fluids, the function of separation and treating systems, and the operational constraints within facilities enables professionals to make better technical and operational decisions. This training course highlights how production performance, facility design, and reservoir conditions interact to influence field productivity and reliability.
Through practical explanations and industry terminology, this oil production training course explores the entire production workflow—from wellhead operations to separation, crude oil treatment, gas handling, and hydrocarbon measurement. Participants will gain practical insights into facility fundamentals, system integration, and how production facilities support safe, efficient, and commercially viable upstream operations.
This training course will feature:
- Overview of oil production systems and surface facilities
- Separation systems and produced water handling fundamentals
- Crude oil treating, desalting, and stabilization concepts
- Gas handling systems, compression, and basic processing principles
- Oil measurement techniques and hydrocarbon allocation fundamentals
What are the Goals?
This Oil Production and Processing Facilities Training Course aims to build a clear understanding of how upstream production facilities operate and how they influence operational efficiency, safety, and production performance. Participants will explore the key systems involved in handling reservoir fluids and preparing hydrocarbons for export while gaining practical insight into production workflows and facility integration.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of oil production facilities and surface processing systems in upstream oil and gas operations
- Explain how reservoir fluids are produced, transported, and handled within surface production facilities
- Describe the principles of oil, gas, and water separation used in production systems
- Understand the fundamentals of crude oil treating, dehydration, and stabilization processes
- Recognize the importance of gas handling, compression, and basic gas processing operations
- Interpret oil measurement systems and hydrocarbon allocation methodologies used in production reporting
- Identify operational constraints within facilities that may affect production performance
- Strengthen communication between subsurface, facilities, and commercial teams involved in production operations
The Course Content
- Overview of upstream oil and gas operations
- Reservoir fluids and production mechanisms
- From reservoir to export: production system overview
- Introduction to nodal analysis and artificial lift concepts
- Well stream composition and surface facility impact
- Multiphase flow and separation principles
- Production separator types and internals
- Three-phase oil, gas, and water separation
- Produced water characteristics and treatment
- Disposal, reinjection, and regulatory considerations
- Emulsion treatment and dehydration
- Electrostatic treaters
- Crude oil desalting fundamentals
- Stabilization and vapor pressure control
- H₂S and acid gas management
- Associated gas handling systems
- Gas compression and compressor types
- Gas dehydration and sweetening
- NGL recovery overview
- Flow assurance challenges
- Hydrocarbon measurement fundamentals
- Tank gauging and flow metering systems
- Custody transfer principles
- Hydrocarbon allocation methodologies
- Allocation reconciliation and reporting
Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Saudi Aztech Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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