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Production and Completions

Operations and Development of Surface Production Systems

This course develops the skills needed to run and develop an upstream surface production system as an integrated whole. Through team exercises, examples and discussion, participants learn how fluid properties, gathering systems and central processing stations interact. Practical application of sound operating practice is the main emphasis.

Discipline
Production and Completions
Level
Foundation
Duration
Flexible length
Formats
Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.

Who should attend

Production professionals, engineers, operators, technicians and supervisors working in upstream operations and development.

What participants will be able to do

  • Describe fluid properties that affect delivery of produced fluids
  • Explain the functions of gathering and central production stations
  • Select basic surface equipment configurations
  • Operate surface facilities efficiently within their operating envelope
  • Develop and maintain a surface system for different fluid types

Topics covered

  • Produced fluid properties
  • Gathering systems
  • Central production stations
  • Surface equipment selection
  • Operating envelope management
  • Integrated production systems