PetroAcademyTM

2018 Blended Learning Solutions Guide

Blended Courses Available Inside:• Basic Petroleum Technology Principles (pg 1)• Basic Drilling, Completions and Workover

Operations (pg 2)• Basic Geophysics (pg 3)• Foundations of Petrophysics (pg 4)• Basic Reservoir Engineering (pg 5)• Applied Reservoir Engineering (pg 6)• Casing Design Workshop (pg 7)• Completions and Workovers (pg 8)• Production Operations 1 (pg 9)• Production Technology for Other Disciplines

(pg 10)• NODAL Analysis Workshop (pg 11)• Scale Identification, Remediation, and

Prevention Workshop (pg 12)• Gas Conditioning and Processing (pg13)• Process Safety Engineering Principles (pg 14)

PetroAcademyTM

PetroAcademy®

Blended Learning Solutions

Reduced time to competency

Eliminated travel expense

Flexibility—less time away from work

Learning applied at point of need

PetroAcademy Blended Learning Programs combine PetroSkills industry knowledge, expertise, content, and technology to develop workforce competency. Each PetroAcademy Skill Module provides a summary of the specific learning activities that the learner will complete, and may include activities such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and other activities. These continuous development activities increase knowledge retention, reduce time to competency, and provide just in time learning at the point of need.

Blended Learning Program Example:

Virtual Instructor-Led Training Session

PetroCore®Reference Articles

Moderated Discussion Forum

E-Learning

BLENDED LEARNING LIST OF SKILL MODULES

This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 4 hours each).

1 E&P Industry and Asset Life Cycle

2 Petroleum Geology

3 Hydrocarbon Reservoirs

4 Rock and Fluid Properties

5 Surface/Subsurface Exploration

6 Drilling Operations and Well Completions

7 Production Operations

Basic Petroleum Technology Principles – BPT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Self paced, can be started anytimeTuition US$2940

This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time.

This course provides the participant with an understanding of basic petroleum technology in the context of the Petroleum Value Chain, from exploration to abandonment. The participant will understand how and when geoscience and engineering professionals use technology to find, then determine and optimize the economic value of an oil and gas field. This enables the participant to maximize their professional and administrative contribution in their organization.

DESIGNED FORThose who need to achieve a context and understanding of E&P technologies, and the role of technical departments in oil and gas operations. An understanding and use of oilfield terminology is developed.

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BLENDED LEARNING LIST OF SKILL MODULES

This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 3 hours each).

1 Drilling Operations and Well Completions

2 Defining Well Objectives

3 Bit and Hydraulics

4 Drill String and BHA

5 Drilling Fluids and Solids Control

6 Directional Drilling and Trajectory Design

7 Oilfield Casing

8 Primary and Remedial Cementing

9 Onshore Conventional Well Completion

10 Hydraulic Fracturing

11 Formation Damage and Matrix Stimulation

12 Sand Control

13 Well Intervention

Basic Drilling, Completions and Workover Operations – BDC

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. Approximately 40 hours of self-paced work.

This course presents the basics of drilling and completion operations, plus post-completion enhancement (workovers). Participants will learn tovisualize what is happening downhole, discover what can be accomplished, and learn how drilling and completion can alter reservoir performance.Learn to communicate with drilling and production personnel.

DESIGNED FORTechnical, field, service, support, and supervisory personnel desiring to gain an awareness of wellbore operations. Excellent for cross-training of othertechnical disciplines such as reservoir and facility engineers, geoscientists, supervisors, service personnel, and anyone who interacts with drilling,completion or workover engineers.

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Self paced, can be started anytimeTuition US$3930

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BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Orientation Webcast - Instructor-led Session

4 Nature of Seismic Image

2 4 Geological Association with Seismic Reflections

4 Seismic Data Acquisition

3 4 Wavelet in the Seismic Data and Limits on Resolution

4 Seismic Velocities

4 4 Overview of Seismic Data Processing

4 Seismic Migration

5 2 Seismic Mapping Fundamentals - Instructor-led Session

2 Seismic Mapping Fundamentals

6 4 Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators

4 Amplitude vs. Offset

7 4 Seismic Inversion

8 4 Attributes

Basic Geophysics – BGP

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)2 APR - 1 JUN $390023 JUL - 14 SEP $3900

This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities. Activities include 2 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 47 hours of self-paced work.

This course is designed to familiarize anyone using seismic data with the nature of the data and what they specifically represent. One of the key goals of the course is to explain the confusing amount of jargon that is used by the geophysical community when they use seismic data. The course is supplemented by a large number of case histories that concretely illustrate the principles in the course material. These are updated with every course presentation to keep up with the rapidly developing technology in this field.

DESIGNED FORGeoscientists, engineers, team leaders, geoscience technicians, asset managers, and anyone involved in using seismic data that needs to understand and use this data at a basic level or to communicate with others that use it.

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BLENDED LEARNING LIST OF SKILL MODULES

This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 4 hours each).

1 Petrophysical Data and Open Hole Logging Operations

2 Mud Logging, Coring and Cased Hole Logging Operations

3 Porosity Logging (Density, Neutron and Sonic)

4 Gamma Ray and SP Logging

5 Core Analysis

6 Formation Testing

7 Resistivity Logging Tools and Interpretation

8 Petrophysical Evaluation

9 Special Petrophysical Tools: NMR and Image Logs

Foundations of Petrophysics – FPP

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Self paced, can be started anytimeTuition US$3985

This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. Approximately 40 hours of self-paced work.

Petrophysics is fundamental to all aspects of the petroleum business. Principles, applications, and integration of petrophysical information for reservoir description will be discussed in depth. Through a series of online learning activities, participants will learn how to conduct competent quicklook evaluations. Using data from open hole logs, logging-while-drilling, and core data you will evaluate porosity, permeability, and saturation in a variety of reservoirs. Knowing how to integrate petrophysical information with other data sources willimprove participants’ ability to assess technical risk when examining hydrocarbon opportunities.

DESIGNED FORGeoscientists and engineers with less than twelve months experience using petrophysical data and other technical staff at all experience levels needing core knowledge in the petrophysics discipline.

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BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Orientation Webcast - Instructor-led Session

2 4 This is Reservoir Engineering

4 Reservoir Rock Properties

3 2 Reservoir Rock Properties - Instructor-led Session

6 Reservoir Rock Properties Fundamentals

4 4 Reservoir Fluid

9 Reservoir Flow Properties

5 4 Reservoir Material Balance

4 Decline Curve Analysis and Empirical Approaches

6-7 4 Reserves and Resources

8 4 Pressure Transient Analysis

4 Rate Transient Analysis

9 4 Reservoir Fluid Displacement

4 Enhanced Oil Recovery

10 4 Reservoir Simulation

4 Reservoir Surveillance

11 4 Reservoir Management

2 Course Summary - Instructor-led Session

Basic Reservoir Engineering – BR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)19 MAR-1 JUN $390011 JUN-31 AUG $390010 SEP-16 NOV $3900

This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities. Activities include 4 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 62 hours of self-paced work.

The Basic Reservoir Engineering Blended Program is designed to help the participants develop a more complete understanding of the characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs, from fluid and rock characteristics through reservoir definition, delineation, classification, development, and production. Data collection, integration, and application directed toward maximizing recovery and Net Present Value are stressed. Basic reservoir engineering equations are introduced with emphasis directed to parameter significance and an understanding of the results. For nearly 30 years this has been one of our most popular and successful courses.

DESIGNED FORGeologists, geophysicists, engineers, engineering trainees, technical managers, technical assistants, technicians, chemists, physicists, technical supervisors, service company personnel, sales representatives, data processing personnel, and support staff working with reservoir engineers and wanting to understand the process of reservoir definition, development, and production, or engineers newly placed in a reservoir engineering position that want a first reservoir engineering course at the Basic level.

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BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Orientation Webcast

1 This is Reservoir Engineering - Online Learning

2 9 Reservoir Rock Properties - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Rock Properties - Session 1

3 1.5 Reservoir Fluid - Session 1

11 Reservoir Fluid - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Fluid - Session 2

4 1.5 Reservoir Flow Properties - Session 1

9 Reservoir Flow Properties - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Flow Properties - Session 2

5 3 Reservoir Material Balance - Online Learning

6 1.5 Reservoir Material Balance - Session 1

4 Reservoir Material Balance - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Material Balance - Session 2

7 1 Decline Curve Analysis and Empirical Approaches - Session 1

11 Decline Curve Analysis and Empirical Approaches - Online Learning

1 Decline Curve Analysis and Empirical Approaches - Session 2

8 6 Reserves and Resources - Online Learning

4 Pressure Transient Analysis - Online Learning

9 4 Rate Transient Analysis - Online Learning

10 3 Reservoir Fluid Displacement - Online Learning

11 2 Reservoir Fluid Displacement - Session 1

7 Reservoir Fluid Displacement - Online Learning

12 4 Enhanced Oil Recovery - Online Learning

13 2 Improved Oil Recovery - Session 1

4 Improved Oil Recovery - Online Learning

14 4 Reservoir Simulation - Online Learning

4 Reservoir Surveillance - Online Learning

15 1.5 Reservoir Surveillance - Session 1

6 Reservoir Surveillance - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Surveillance - Session 2

17 6 Reservoir Management - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Management - Session 1

3 Reservoir Management - Online Learning

1.5 Reservoir Management - Session 2

Applied Reservoir Engineering – RE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)19 MAR-17 AUG $698511 JUN-2 NOV $698510 SEP-18 JAN $6985

This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities. Activities include 32 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 88 hours of self-paced work.

This course represents the core of our reservoir engineering program and the foundation for all future studies in this subject. Numerous engineering practices are covered, ranging from fluid and rock properties to simulation and field development planning. Reservoir engineering is also presented in the context of a modern, multi-disciplinary team effort using supporting computer technology.

DESIGNED FOREngineers or geoscientists performing reservoir engineering tasks for their asset team.

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BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading - Exercise(s)

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Opening Session: Overview

2.5 Introduction to Casing Design

2 3 Select Casing Depth and Sizes

0.5 Select Casing Depth and Sizes

3 Calculate Collapse and Burst Loads

1 Calculate Collapse and Burst Loads

1 Casing Load Determination

3 3 Make Preliminary Casing Selection, Adjust for Axial Loads

1 Make Preliminary Casing Selection, Adjust for Axial Loads

3 Casing Selection for Collapse, Burst, and Axial Design

4 Calculate Combined Load Effects, Adjust and Make Final Selection

1 Calculate Combined Load Effects, Adjust and Make Final Selection

1 Final Casing Design with Combined Loads

4 3 Additional Load Considerations

1 Additional Load Considerations

3 Workshop Wrap-up

5 2 Optional session - Creating Detailed Design for Portfolio Well

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Casing Design Workshop – CDW

Casing design is an integral part of a drilling engineer’s work scope. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the design process, emphasizing the working stress approach currently used in the industry. Upon completion, participants will be able to select casing points, identify tubular requirements, loads, and present a design which incorporates life cycle considerations. Estimation of standard and special loads is covered in detail. Standard theories of strength and failure are discussed as well as advanced considerations for combined loads. Topics related to safe handling, running and hanging practices will additionally be covered.

DESIGNED FOREngineers, site supervisors, and technical managers responsible for casing design and/or review of the casing design for the full life cycle of the well. Participants should have at least one year of drilling-related experience AND be in a role that requires that they perform a detailed casing design.

BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Orientation Webcast - Instructor-led Session

4 Onshore Conventional Well Completion - Online Learning

4 Design Process for Completion and Workovers - Online Learning

2 3 Perforating - Online Learning

4 Onshore Unconventional Well Completion - Online Learning

3 3 Sand Control - Online Learning

4 Hydraulic Fracturing - Online Learning

4 5 Design Fundamentals - Online Learning

3 Design Fundamentals - Instructor-led Session

5 Well Completion - Online Learning

3 Well Completion - Instructor-led Session

5 3 Formation Damage and Matrix Stimulation - Online Learning

5 Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry - Online Learning

6 3 Production Problem Diagnosis - Online Learning

4 Well Intervention - Online Learning

7 5 Workover Fundamentals - Online Learning

3 Workover Fundamentals - Instructor-led Session

Completions and Workovers – CAW

COURSE DESCRIPTION

2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)14 MAY-13 JUL $42009 JUL-31 AUG $420010 SEP-9 NOV $4200

This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities. Activities include 9 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 50 hours of self-paced work.

The Completions and Workovers Blended Program represents one of the most popular foundation series courses within PetroSkills' production engineering curriculum. Participants will become familiar with many aspects of modern completion design as well as a variety of workover technologies. This course is intended to be broad based, and includes both conventional and unconventional wells. The focus of this program is on design and selection.

DESIGNED FORGraduates or engineers with experience, engaged in drilling operations, production operations, workover, and completions; petroleum engineers in both the service and operating sectors.

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2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)9 APR-6 JUL $69906 AUG-2 NOV $699010 SEP-21 DEC $6990

Production Operations 1 – PO1

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Production Operations Blended Program represents the core foundation series of PetroSkills’ production engineering curriculum. Participants will become familiar with both proven historical production practices as well as current technological advances to enhance oil and gas production. Applied skills guide the participant within a framework to make careful, prudent, technical oil and gas business decisions. Activites include 22 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 87 hours of self-paced work.

DESIGNED FOREngineers starting a work assignment in production engineering and operations, production operations staff, reservoir engineers, facilities staff, drilling and completions engineers, geoscientists, field supervisors, managers, and technicians, service company engineers and managers.

BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Orientation Webcast4 Production Principles

2 Well Performance and Nodal Analysis Fundamentals1.5 • Session 14 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 23 Onshore Well Completion

4 • Conventional4 • Unconventional

4 4 Primary and Remedial Cementing4 Perforating

5 4 Rod, PCP, Plunger Lift, and Jet Pump6 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals

1.5 • Session 15 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 27 4 Gas Lift and ESP Pump8 Gas Lift Fundamentals

1.5 • Session 15 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 29 ESP Fundamentals

1.5 • Session 15 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 210 4 Formation Damage and Remediation

Matrix Acidizing Fundamentals1.5 • Session 15 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 211 4 Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry

4 Sand Control12 Sand Control Fundamentals

1.5 • Session 15 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 213 4 Hydraulic Fracturing

4 Production Problem Diagnosis and Intervention Planning

14 4 Production LoggingProduction Logging Fundamentals

1.5 • Session 15 • Online Learning

1.5 • Session 2

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BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Orientation Webcast

2 The Role of Production Technology

2 3 Drilling Operations and Well Completions

5 Production Principles

3 1.5 Well Performance and NODAL Analysis Fundamentals - Session 1

7 Well Performance and NODAL Analysis Fundamentals

1.5 Well Performance and NODAL Analysis Fundamentals - Session 2

4 5 Rod, PCP, Plunger Lift, and Jet Pump

5 1.5 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals - Session 1

5 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals

1.5 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals - Session 2

6 4 Gas Lift and ESP Pump

1.5 ESP Fundamentals - Session 1

3 ESP Fundamentals

1.5 ESP Fundamentals - Session 2

7 2 Gas Lift Fundamentals - Session 1

3 Gas Lift Fundamentals

2 Gas Lift Fundamentals - Session 2

8 3 Formation Damage and Matrix Stimulation

3 Perforating

9 3 Sand Control

4 Hydraulic Fracturing

10 3 Production Problem Diagnosis

5 Production Technology Applications

Production Technology for Other Disciplines – PTO

COURSE DESCRIPTION

2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)26 MAR-15 JUNE $420023 JUL-19 OCT $420027 AUG-7 DEC $4200

This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities. Activities include 12 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 59 hours of self-paced work.

This is an asset team blended course that introduces a broad array of important daily production technology practices. Terminologies, expressions, axioms, and basic calculations regularly utilized by Production Techs are covered throughout the course. Emphasis is upon proven technology required to effectively develop and operate an asset in a multi-discipline development environment. Practical application of technology is emphasized. Both theory and actual field examples and well completion programs are studied along with class problems, exercises, and videos. Nodal analysis examples to assess well performance are set up. Well completions equipment and tools are viewed and discussed. Participants work several exercises including basic artificial lift designs, acidizing programs, gravel pack designs, and fracturing programs. Shale gas and oil development challenges are thoroughly explained. Horizontal and multilateral technology is presented. Case studies illustrate the multi-discipline interaction required in applying various production technologies to optimize project development and operations.

DESIGNED FOR

Exploration and production technical professionals, asset team members, team leaders, line managers, IT department staff who work with data and support production applications, data technicians, executive management, and all support staff who require a more extensive knowledge of production tehnology and engineering.

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BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading - Exercise(s)

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 1 Kick-off Session: Overview

4 Online Activity Overview

2 3 Inflow/Outflow Models in SNAP

4 Exercises

2 Components of Skin Perforating

4 Exercises

3 2 Matching Data, Bad Data, Artifical Lift

4 Exercises

3 What is the Problem? Defining Approaches

6 Integrated Problem Set

4 3 (Optional) Check-in on Integrated Problem Set

2 Workshop Wrap-up

COURSE DESCRIPTION

NODAL Analysis Workshop – NAW

Well Inflow/ Outflow NODAL Analysis is an integral part of a production or completion engineer’s work scope, and is often applied throughout a well’s life to maximize value - from the beginning of the completion design process through underperforming well diagnostics. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of this analysis technique, emphasizing real world application through multiple problems from different perspectives.Upon completion, participants will be able to approach a problem recognizing potential solution methods, prepare data for the analysis, identify sources of error, perform an analysis with industry software, and present a holistic recommendation. Topics related to perforating, components of skin, matching transient test data, outflow limitations, selecting artificial lift, liquid loading, and incorporating fluid PVT properties will be covered.

DESIGNED FOROperating Company and Service Company engineers and technical managers responsible for performing or reviewing well systems analysis from at least one perspective (perforating design, tubing sizing, post stimulation evaluation, etc.). Participants should be in a role that requires that they regularly perform or are required to technically review well inflow/outflow analysis.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO • Recognize the application and limitations of

traditional well systems analysis• Identify data requirements for a meaningful analysis• Accurately model the various components of skin,

including perforating• Assess outflow performance, including liquid

loading, tubing contraints, and artificial lift• Confidently approach well systems analysis from

multiple perspectives and select the correct diagnostic strategy for your well conditions

2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)26 MAR-12 APR $3990

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BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

- Virtual Instructor-led Training - Online Learning Activity/Reading - Exercise(s)

Week Hours(Approx) Subject

1 0.5 Kick-off Session: Overview

0.5 Scale, Water and Deposition

1 Scaling Potential Exercise

1 Factors Affecting Deposition

2 1 Scale Identification and Removal

1 Scale Identification and Removal

1 Scaling Tendency / LSI Exercise

1 Rice U ScaleSoftPitzer Software

3 1 Scale Prevention and Inhibition

1 Scale Prevention and Inhibition

1 Final Project

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Scale Identification, Remediation and Prevention Workshop – SIR

Scale Identification, Remediation and Prevention is an essential part of a production or workover engineer’s scope of work. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of dilemmas in operating producing and injection wells relating to the presence of a variety of oilfield scale types – primarily reduction in pipe carry capacity and localization of corrosion attack – deposition mechanisms, identification methods, various removal techniques and methodologies for its prevention. Upon completion, participants will be aware of the scale problem, understand ways to remediate it and prevent it subsequent deposition. Specific mathematical scale prediction methods are presented and numerous preventive methods, both chemical and unique approaches, are covered.

DESIGNED FORAsset managers, drilling and completion engineers, petroleum engineers and geologists, independent producers, production managers and engineers, reservoir managers and engineers, field supervisors, company executives and officials, field personnel with operating and service companies. Participants should have at least one year of operations-related experience and be in a supervisory or support role.

YOU WILL LEARN• How to determine scaling potential and the solubility of

various scales• Two principle methods for scale identification and recognize

various methods and their application for removing scale depending on its composition

• Precipitation tendency variables and locations for various scale deposits – especially iron and be familiar with three mathematical models that predict scaling, including a popular software program

• How to properly prevent and inhibit scale formation and deposition using various methods

2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)9-25 APR $16304-20 SEP $1630

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Gas Conditioning and Processing – G-4

The Campbell Gas Course has been the industry standard for more than 50 years, and is now available as a blended program. The first half of the material will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy self-paced e-Learning. The second half will be delivered in the classroom during the 5-day face-to-face portion of the course. Participants must complete the e-Learning portion of the course before the classroom session begins.

The course provides both core and foundation competencies in the areas of gas conditioning and processing. It provides a review of both onshore and offshore operations, and takes a systems approach to walk through engineering fundamentals and gas processing unit and equipment operations. Both hands-on methods and computer-aided analysis are applied to examine sensitivities of technical decisions. The approaches used are applicable to both new designs, and to troubleshooting current facilities operations.

Over 36,000 attendees have taken our G-4 program, considered by many to be the most practical and comprehensive course in the oil and gas industry.

DESIGNED FORFacilities engineers, process engineers, senior operations personnel, field supervisors, and engineers who select, design, install, evaluate or operate gas processing plants and related facilities.

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The first week of the material is delivered virtually; and the second week is delivered in the classroom.

How does the course schedule work?

13 Online Skill Modules + 1-Week Instructor-led Classroom Training = Complete G-4 course

After registration, participants will be given access to the e-Learning course content, approximately 52 total hours of self-paced activity organized in 13 modules:

• Hydrocarbon Components and Physical Properties• Introduction to Production and Gas Processing Facilities• Qualitative Phase behavior and Vapor Liquid Equilibrium• Water/Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior• Thermodynamics and Application of Energy Balances• Fluid Flow• Relief and Flare Systems• Separation• Heat Transfer Equipment Overview• Pumps and Compressors Overview• Refrigeration, NGL Extraction and Fractionation• Contaminant Removal - Gas Dehydration• Contaminant Removal - Acid Gas and Mercury Removal

The e-Learning content is completely self-paced, but must be completed before the start date of the classroom session.In the classroom, participants will cover:

• Vapor Liquid Equilibrium• Hydrate Inhibition• Multiphase Flow• Thermodynamics• Hydrate Inhibitor• Separation• Heat Transfer - Shell and Tube• Fluid Flow• Compression - Centrifugal Compressors• Heat Transfer - Air-cooled Heat Exchange• Refrigeration• Fractionation• Pumps• Compression - Reciprocating Compressors• Dehydration• NGL Extraction• Contaminant Removal• Overpressure Protection

YOU WILL LEARN• Application of gas engineering and technology in

facilities and gas plants• Important specifications for gas, NGL, and condensate• About the selection and evaluation of processes used

to dehydrate natural gas, meet hydrocarbon dewpoint specifications, and extract NGLs

• How to apply physical/thermodynamic property correlations and principles to the operation, design, and evaluation of gas processing facilities

• Practical equipment sizing methods for major process equipment

• To evaluate technical validity of discussions related to gas processing

• To recognize and develop solutions for operating problem examples and control issues in gas processing facilities

COURSE CONTENT• Hydrocarbon Components and Physical Properties• Introduction to Production and Gas Processing Facilities• Qualitative Phase Behavior and Vapor Liquid Equilibrium• Water / Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior• Thermodynamics and Application of Energy Balances• Fluid Flow• Relief and Flare Systems• Separation• Heat Transfer Equipment• Pumps and Compressors• Refrigeration, NGL Extraction and Fractionation• Contaminant Removal - Gas Dehydration• Contaminant Removal - Acid Gas and Mercury Removal• Hydrate Inhibition• Multiphase Flow• Dehydration• Overpressure Protection

2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD)HOUSTON 14-18 MAY $8220KUALA LUMPUR 9-13 JUL $9200LONDON 23-27 APR $8950PITTSBURGH 24-28 SEP $8200 THE HAGUE 20-24 AUG $8950

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BLENDED LEARNING LIST OF SKILL MODULES

This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 4 hours each).

1 Process Safety Risk Analysis and Inherently Safer Design

2 Process Hazards Analysis and Layers of Protection Analysis Techniques

3 Leakage and Dispersion of Hydrocarbons

4 Combustion Behavior of Hydrocarbons

5 Sources of Ignition and Hazardous Area Classification

6 Specific Plant Systems and Equipment

7 Relief and Flare Systems

8 Historical Incident Databases, Plant Layout and Equipment Spacing

9 Fire Protection Systems

10 SIS, Monitoring and Control

Process Safety Engineering Principles – PSE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. Approximately 40 hours of self-paced work.

The Process Safety Engineering Principles Blended Program provides an overview of process safety engineering fundamentals for hydrocarbon processing facilities. The focus of this course is on the engineering/design aspects of Process Safety Management. Frequent reference is made to historical incidents and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating process safety hazards applicable to oil and gas processing will also be reviewed. This program integrates the concepts covered to achieve a measured approach to Process Safety Engineering.

DESIGNED FORAnyone who has to deal with concepts of process safety engineering, including facilities engineers, process engineers, design engineers, new safety/loss engineers, project engineers, operations supervisors, maintenance supervisors, and representatives from insurance companies or regulatory agencies.

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Self paced, can be started anytimeTuition US$4130

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Subsurface Introductory and Multi-Discipline

Geology

Geophysics

Petrophysics

Reservoir Engineering

Well Construction/Drilling

Production and Completions Engineering

Unconventional Resources

Integrated - Heavy Oil

Petroleum Data Management

FacilitiesGas Processing

Process Facilities

Offshore & Subsea

Pipeline Engineering

Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical

Mechanical Engineering

Reliability Engineering

Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Refining

Operations & Maintenance Health, Safety, Environment Petroleum Business and Professional DevelopmentPetroleum Professional Development

Petroleum Business

Project Management

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