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5-Day Training Course

Best Practices in Surface Production Operations Management

Surface Operations and Troubleshooting

Course Overview

Oil and gas production in the form of accurate measurement and back-allocating volumes to the wells, efficient production deferment tracking and enhanced integrated production planning process poses a challenge to proper management of an oilfield asset.

In the oilfield, it is a routine practice to carry out these activities (consciously or otherwise) without recognizing and adhering to best practice. Case study indicates that inaccurate measurements of crude oil & gas production represents about 10% revenue lose to an asset with attendant legal consequences or confidence impact in some instance.

Other identified challenges associated with poor management of crude oil production include;

  • Weak deferment administration process
  • Inefficient metering system
  • Poor allocation and reconciliation processes.

This naturally cascade into unreliable business planning cycles and field reserve estimation. This training will go steps further to highlight current best industry practice with field experience including challenges and how to mitigate identified challenges. This Best Practices course will further show how an integrated production operations approach is applied in addressing these challenges including custody transfer and other terminal nodes.  

This training course will feature:

  • Overview of Surface Production Operations
  • Metering Systems
  • Production Deferment Administration
  • Production Allocation & Reconciliation
  • Integrated Production/Injection Plan

Course Objectives

The goal of this Energy Training Centre training course will focus on the following objectives:

  • Understand the challenges associated with production operations management
  • Highlight best practice in metering, deferment administration and planning
  • Generate strategy to meet the business-driver in an asset using case study
  • Provide appropriate improvement process

By the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Manage an operating asset with best-in-class practice initiative
  • Understand the best management approach peculiar to your asset
  • Recognize what to watch for in production operations practice
  • Develop asset-specific integrated production plan
  • Develop asset specific metering and deferment framework

Training Methodology

This Energy Training Centre training course will be in a workshop format with strong emphasis on industry best practice alongside an interactive approach from all participants.

Who Should Attend

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Production Operators
  • Field Production Personnel / Supervisors / Superintendents
  • Production Engineers
  • Asset Managers and Senior Managers
  • Asset Support Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Reservoir Engineers
  • Planning Engineers
  • Production Accountants/Engineers

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Surface Production Operations
  • Tools Supporting Operations Management
  • Overview of Well, Reservoir & Facility Management (WRFM) process
  • Metering Systems
  • Operations Integration
  • General Principles of Deferment Administration
  • Measurements
  • Deferment Coding
  • Roles & Responsibilities
  • HCA Applications
  • Principles of Production Allocation & Reconciliation
  • Domain Experts & Required Technology
  • Populating and verification/validating process of data
  • Allocation & Reconciliation
  • Standard HCA Business Workflow
  • General Principles of Activity Planning
  • Overview of Water-Injection System
  • Business Objective for Integrated Production Planning
  • Common Tools Required
  • Challenges in Integrated Production Plan
  • Integrated Production Plan Workflow
  • Strategy in Generating Robust Plan linked to the Business
  • Case Study
  • General Course Review
  • Assessment of Participants
  • Feedback
  • Closing Remarks

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

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Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

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  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
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  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

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