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About This Course
The global oil and gas industry operates in one of the most technically demanding and capital-intensive environments in the world. As production assets age, reservoir conditions change, and new field developments demand greater engineering precision, the ability to understand, manage, and optimise production systems has become a critical professional competency at every level of operations.
This ten-day Oil and Gas Production Technology Training programme, delivered by TrainingComplex, provides a structured and comprehensive grounding in the full production lifecycle — from reservoir characterisation and well completion through to surface processing, pipeline transportation, and production optimisation. Participants gain a rigorous understanding of the technical, operational, and safety dimensions that govern oil and gas production facilities worldwide.
Designed for professionals working across upstream and midstream operations, the programme combines engineering principles with operational realities. Participants explore artificial lift systems, production chemistry, gas processing, water handling, and facility integrity management, while also addressing HSE requirements, production data analysis, and digital monitoring technologies increasingly deployed across modern oilfield assets.
By the end of the programme, delegates will be equipped to make informed decisions on production system design, troubleshoot operational issues, implement optimisation strategies, and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across the value chain. This course represents a significant investment in both individual engineering capability and organisational operational excellence.
Who Should Attend
- Production engineers and reservoir engineers seeking structured operational knowledge
- Process and facilities engineers working on oil and gas production assets
- Drilling and completions engineers transitioning into production roles
- Operations supervisors and production technicians in field environments
- Maintenance engineers responsible for production equipment integrity
- HSE professionals supporting production and processing operations
- Project engineers involved in upstream and midstream facility development
- Asset managers and technical leads overseeing production performance
- Government petroleum regulators and technical advisors
- Recent engineering graduates joining oil and gas operating companies
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of petroleum reservoir behaviour and production drive mechanisms
- Describe the complete oil and gas production system from reservoir through to export terminal
- Explain well completion designs, perforation strategies, and inflow performance relationships
- Analyse wellbore flow dynamics and diagnose production impairment causes
- Evaluate artificial lift technologies and select appropriate systems for given well conditions
- Apply surface facility design principles to separation, dehydration, and stabilisation systems
- Explain gas processing technology including compression, sweetening, and dew-point control
- Manage production chemistry challenges including scale, corrosion, wax, and asphaltene deposition
- Interpret production data, well tests, and performance surveillance metrics
- Apply production optimisation techniques including nodal analysis and system-wide debottlenecking
- Describe water handling, produced water treatment, and injection system requirements
- Identify HSE risks inherent in production operations and apply appropriate mitigation measures
- Utilise digital monitoring tools and SCADA systems for real-time production management
Course Modules
Module 1: Petroleum Reservoirs and Production Drive Mechanisms
- Classification of reservoir rock and fluid types
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary recovery mechanisms
- Reservoir pressure and its role in production performance
- Fluid PVT properties and their impact on surface volumes
- Material balance concepts for reservoir energy assessment
- Introduction to reservoir simulation outputs for production planning
Module 2: Well Architecture and Completion Design
- Casing and tubing design principles for production wells
- Perforation strategies and their influence on inflow performance
- Completion fluids, packer systems, and downhole equipment selection
- Sand control techniques — gravel packs, screens, and frac-packs
- Multilateral and horizontal well completion configurations
- Wellbore integrity and completion failure modes
Module 3: Inflow Performance and Wellbore Flow Dynamics
- Darcy and non-Darcy flow in the near-wellbore region
- Constructing inflow performance relationship (IPR) curves
- Multiphase flow regimes in vertical and deviated wellbores
- Pressure traverse calculations from reservoir to wellhead
- Identifying flow restrictions and near-wellbore damage
- Production logging tools and their interpretation
Module 4: Artificial Lift Technology and Selection
- Overview of artificial lift methods and selection criteria
- Electric submersible pump (ESP) design and operational management
- Gas lift system design — continuous and intermittent modes
- Rod pump (beam pump) mechanics and performance optimisation
- Progressive cavity pumps (PCP) and plunger lift applications
- Artificial lift failure diagnosis and workover decision-making
Module 5: Surface Separation and Oil Stabilisation
- Principles of gravity separation and three-phase separator design
- Separator sizing, internals, and pressure-temperature operating parameters
- Crude oil dehydration and desalting processes
- Oil stabilisation and vapour pressure control for safe export
- Emulsion treatment — chemical, thermal, and electrostatic methods
- Heat exchangers and fired heaters in production facility design
Module 6: Gas Processing and Compression Technology
- Field gas composition analysis and its implications for processing
- Gas dehydration — glycol absorption and molecular sieve systems
- Gas sweetening — amine treatment for H₂S and CO₂ removal
- Hydrocarbon dew-point control and NGL recovery methods
- Reciprocating and centrifugal compressor selection and operation
- Flaring systems, vapour recovery, and associated gas utilisation
Module 7: Production Chemistry and Flow Assurance
- Scale formation mechanisms and chemical inhibition programmes
- Corrosion types in production systems — sweet, sour, microbiological
- Wax and asphaltene deposition — prediction, prevention, and remediation
- Hydrate formation risk and mitigation strategies in flowlines
- Production chemical selection, injection systems, and dosage optimisation
- Flow assurance modelling and thermal-hydraulic analysis principles
Module 8: Water Handling, Produced Water Treatment, and Injection
- Sources and volumes of produced water in oil and gas fields
- Produced water quality parameters and regulatory discharge standards
- Gravity and flotation-based water treatment technologies
- Filtration, deoiling, and polishing systems for injection or disposal
- Water injection system design for pressure maintenance and sweep efficiency
- Water injection well integrity and injectivity impairment management
Module 9: Production Optimisation and Nodal Analysis
- Nodal analysis methodology — system performance curve construction
- Identifying system constraints — reservoir, wellbore, tubing, and surface
- Production optimisation through choke management and back-pressure reduction
- Well stimulation — matrix acidising and hydraulic fracturing as optimisation tools
- Field-wide production allocation, metering, and surveillance strategies
- Gas-oil ratio management and its impact on reservoir and surface performance
Module 10: Production Data Management and Well Testing
- Types of well tests — buildup, drawdown, interference, and DST
- Pressure transient analysis — skin, permeability, and drainage radius
- Multirate testing and deliverability evaluation for gas wells
- Production surveillance — use of PI, GOR, WCT, and decline analysis
- Real-time data acquisition systems and downhole monitoring gauges
- Production reporting standards and data quality management
Module 11: HSE in Oil and Gas Production Operations
- Major hazard identification — fire, explosion, toxic gas release, and blowout
- Process safety management frameworks applied to production facilities
- Permit-to-work systems and safe isolation procedures
- Emergency response planning for well control and facility incidents
- Occupational health risks — H₂S exposure, noise, heat stress, and ergonomics
- Environmental impact management — spill prevention, waste, and emissions control
Module 12: Facility Integrity Management and Maintenance Strategy
- Corrosion under insulation (CUI) and external corrosion monitoring
- Risk-based inspection (RBI) methodology for static equipment
- Pipeline integrity management — pigging, inline inspection, and cathodic protection
- Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) principles for rotating equipment
- Pressure relief and safety valve testing, inspection, and management
- Asset life extension strategies and fitness-for-service assessments
Module 13: Digital Technologies and the Future of Production Operations
- SCADA systems architecture and real-time production monitoring
- IoT sensors, wireless instrumentation, and remote operations centres
- Production data analytics — machine learning for anomaly detection and optimisation
- Digital twin applications for production system simulation and planning
- Integrated operations — collaboration between reservoir, wells, and facilities teams
- Energy transition considerations — emissions reduction, electrification, and carbon management in production
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should hold a degree or diploma in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline. A minimum of two years of professional experience in oil and gas operations, drilling, or facilities engineering is recommended to fully benefit from the programme content. Familiarity with basic fluid mechanics and thermodynamics principles will be advantageous, though the course includes foundational reviews where needed.
Training Methodology
- Reservoir-to-export system walkthroughs using schematic field diagrams and process flow diagrams
- Nodal analysis exercises using production system simulation datasets from real field analogues
- Case studies of production impairment incidents and the engineering responses applied
- Group troubleshooting workshops simulating well underperformance and facility bottleneck scenarios
- Interpretation exercises using actual well test data, pressure-temperature surveys, and production logs
- Artificial lift selection exercises using field data to compare ESP, gas lift, and rod pump options
- Production chemistry problem-solving sessions covering scale prediction, corrosion risk, and treatment design
- SCADA and production monitoring system demonstrations using representative dashboard interfaces
- HSE risk identification exercises applied to specific production and processing facility scenarios
- Peer-led technical presentations where participants apply course concepts to their own asset contexts
Organisational Benefits
- Improved technical capability of production and operations engineering teams
- Reduced production downtime through better diagnosis and resolution of well and facility issues
- Enhanced production optimisation leading to increased hydrocarbon recovery and revenue
- Stronger HSE culture embedded within production and processing operations
- More effective multidisciplinary collaboration between reservoir, drilling, and surface facilities teams
- Better-informed decisions on artificial lift selection, facility upgrades, and production enhancement
- Reduced reliance on external consultants through in-house technical competency development
- Improved regulatory compliance and reporting quality for production data and environmental obligations
- Aligned operational practices with international industry standards and best practices
- Strengthened succession pipeline of technically competent production professionals
Where Is Oil and Gas Production Technology Training Offered?
This course runs in-person across: Dubai, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Nakuru, Abuja, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Naivasha, Kisumu, Pretoria, Kampala, Accra, Addis Ababa, Zanzibar, Mombasa, Riyadh, Lagos, Cape Town, Kigali, plus Live Virtual (online) cohorts. Browse live dates for your city below.
Upcoming Schedules
| Location | Format | Dates | Price |
|---|
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
USD 8,200 |
| Johannesburg, South Africa |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
USD 7,000 |
| Nairobi, Kenya |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
KES 230,000 |
| Nakuru, Kenya |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
KES 230,000 |
| Abuja, Nigeria |
In-Person |
12 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 5,600 |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
In-Person |
12 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,600 |
| Arusha, Tanzania |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,200 |
| Naivasha, Kenya |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
KES 230,000 |
| Kisumu, Kenya |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
KES 240,000 |
| Pretoria, South Africa |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 6,600 |
| Kampala, Uganda |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Accra, Ghana |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 7,600 |
| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,800 |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 5,000 |
| Live Virtual |
Online |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
KES 160,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a petroleum engineer to attend this course?
No, the course is open to professionals from related engineering disciplines including chemical, mechanical, and process engineering. The programme includes foundational reviews of key concepts, making it accessible to engineers with broader technical backgrounds who work within oil and gas operations.
Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course?
Yes, all participants who complete the ten-day programme will receive a TrainingComplex Certificate of Completion in Oil and Gas Production Technology. The certificate is recognised as evidence of structured professional development within the industry.
Is this course suitable for someone who has just started working in the oil and gas industry?
The course is most suited to professionals with at least two years of industry experience, as the content assumes baseline familiarity with field operations and engineering fundamentals. Recent graduates who have completed relevant internships or technical rotations may also benefit significantly from the programme.
What materials will participants receive?
Participants receive a comprehensive course manual, technical reference sheets, case study workbooks, and digital copies of all exercises and templates used during the programme. These materials are designed to serve as practical references long after the training concludes.
Can this course be delivered as a customised in-house programme for our organisation?
Yes, TrainingComplex offers fully customised in-house delivery of this programme tailored to your organisation's specific assets, operational context, and technical challenges. Please contact our corporate training team to discuss scheduling, content adaptation, and group pricing options.
