The Oil and Gas industry is a key driver of the global economy. As many onshore and shallow-water offshore reserves are being depleted, there has been a significant increase in the exploration and production of oil and gas in deeper waters. It is anticipated that the majority of future offshore exploration will take place in deep and ultra-deep waters. Subsea engineering has undergone significant advancements in recent years, yet the industry still faces numerous challenges, particularly in terms of cost, operations, and maintenance.
For offshore and subsea engineers or managers, having a thorough understanding of the subsea sector—including technologies, management, design, operation, and maintenance—is crucial.
This 10-day Energy training course on subsea engineering has been developed to cover subsea equipment, technologies, systems, processes, and the interface with topside systems such as Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units and Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) platforms.
The training course offers valuable international perspectives on the offshore subsea industry, providing solid business insights, and equipping participants with the skills to identify, develop, and retain talent, thus gaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term career advancement. This training is vital for those seeking to further enhance their skills in subsea and marine design, operations, and management.
Key topics of the 10-Day Training on A-Z of Subsea Engineering training course include:
- An extensive overview of the evolving Offshore Subsea and Marine Technology sector
- An introduction to different subsea equipment, systems, and technologies
- A focus on subsea project management and the roles and responsibilities across multiple disciplines
- An enhancement of your understanding of subsea system engineering
- Techniques for subsea equipment installation
- Subsea processing methods
- Subsea pipeline design, installation, and repair strategies
- Insights into the latest subsea inspection technologies, operations, and maintenance practices
- The role of Subsea Architecture and its integration with topside systems like FPSO and FLNG
- Operational and maintenance procedures for FPSO and FLNG systems
This training course is split in two modules:
MODULE I - Subsea Equipment and Technology for Oil & Gas Production
MODULE II - Subsea Systems, Processes and Topside Interface for Oil & Gas Production
Each modules is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates with will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Upon completing this 10-Day Training on A-Z of Subsea Engineering training course, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the design of various subsea equipment and subsea pipelines
- Understand the installation process of subsea systems
- Explore emerging subsea and marine technologies
- Recognize the methods used for subsea processing
- Gain insight into the challenges faced in subsea and marine operations
- Stay informed about new technologies and future industry trends
- Deepen their understanding of subsea system maintenance techniques
- Learn about the regulations, operations, and maintenance of subsea topside interfaces such as FPSOs and FLNGs
This Energy training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented including:
- Course manual
- PowerPoint presentations
- Videos
- Competency assurance tests including pre-assessment and post-assessment tests
The daily training course will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exposure to techniques using examples from the offshore workplace environment. Delegates are strongly encouraged to bring and share their own experiences, lessons learnt from the work domain. This adds greater relevancy to the content.
This Energy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Offshore subsea engineers who want to expand their knowledge in the subsea and marine industry
- Engineers from all disciplines who are new to the offshore subsea industry
- Managers and executives who are new to the offshore subsea industry
- Project engineers
- Operation Engineers
- Maintenance engineers
- Technicians
Module 1: Subsea Equipment and Technology for Oil & Gas Production
Day One: Introduction to Subsea Engineering & Project Management
- Subsea field development overview
- Subsea Structures and Equipment
- Project Execution and Interfaces
- Managing teams of multi-disciplined personnel
- Project team Roles and Responsibilities
- Subsea Asset integrity framework for project execution
Day Two: Subsea Surveying, Installation & Cost Estimate
- Subsea Surveying
- Subsea Soil Investigation
- Subsea Foundation
- Typical Installation Vessels
- Vessel Requirements and Selection
- Subsea Cost Estimation (cost methodologies, equipment costs, installation costs)
- Case Study: Subsea System CAPEX Estimation
Day Three: Subsea Systems/Equipment Design & Operation
- System Design and Operability
- Subsea power supply
- Subsea control
- Subsea manifolds
- Pipeline Ends and In-Line Structures
- Subsea connections and jumpers
Day Four: Subsea Inspection, Maintenance & Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment and Project Risk Management
- Subsea Equipment Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Methodology
- Pipeline RBI
- Inspection and maintenance of subsea systems
- Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) Intervention and Interface
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
- Next Generation Subsea Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Operations
Day Five: Subsea New Technologies & Challenges
- Reliability Data for New Technology Equipment in Subsea Production Systems
- Technology Developments
- Subsea Incidents and integrity management
- Degradation mechanisms and failure modes
- Future trends and challenges
Module 2: Subsea Systems, Processes and Topside Interface for Oil & Gas Production
Day Six: Assessment of Subsea Production Systems
- Subsea production systems
- Wet tree versus dry tree in deep water developments
- Subsea wellheads and trees
- Drilling risers
- Subsea Production Risers
Day Seven: Subsea Processing
- Flow Assurance
- Hydraulics
- Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation
- Hydrates
- Wax and Asphaltenes
- Subsea Corrosion and Scale
- Erosion and Sand Management
- Case study
Day Eight: Subsea Pipeline Design, Installation and Repair, Subsea Umbilical and Risers
- Subsea pipeline route selection
- Subsea pipeline design
- Subsea pipeline installation
- Subsea Umbilicals, Risers + Flowlines (SURF) and Subsea facility Interfaces
- Subsea Umbilical Systems
- Subsea Pipeline Repair methods
Day Nine: Topside Interface, Operation and Inspection of FPSO and FLNG
- Introduction to FPSO and FLNG facilities
- Interface Onboard FPSO or FLNG Facility
- FPSO and FLNG topside facilities and layout
- FPSO and FLNG operation, inspection and maintenance
- Regulations and Codes
- Environmental influences affecting FPSO – FLNG Operations
- FPSO and or FLNG Mooring system, Turret and Swivel
- Oil or Gas Transfer (Offloading) in FPSO and FLNG
Day Ten: Safety in Operation of FPSO and FLNG
- Safety and Emergency Systems for FPSO
- Hazard identification areas for FPSO
- Fire Protection & Fire Detection
- Hazards and Risks for an LNG carrier during operation
- Risk assessment
- Safety of large NLG spill over water
