Oil Production and Processing Facilities - PF-4

This course delves into the upstream and downstream aspects of oil production and transportation. It covers various reservoir types, product characterization, wellhead and artificial lift operations, gathering systems, crude oil treating facilities to meet product specifications, and transportation to refineries where refined products are manufactured. It discusses both onshore and offshore facilities, including produced water treating and water injection systems. Solution gas handling processes and equipment are covered at a high level. In addition to the engineering aspects, the course addresses practical operating problems such as emulsion treatment, sand handling, and dealing with wax and asphaltenes. Exercises requiring calculations are included throughout. This course is intended to complement the G-4 Gas Conditioning and Processing course, which focuses on the gas handling side of upstream oil and gas facilities.