This course offers a comprehensive examination of the primary water handling systems commonly encountered in upstream (E&P) production operations, encompassing both onshore and offshore settings. Theoretical and practical aspects of the chemistry related to key water-related issues such as mineral scales, corrosion, bacteria, and oily water will be thoroughly explored. Additionally, the course will cover produced water treatment equipment, typical water quality specifications, and water injection and disposal systems. An exercise will be provided to identify common system problems, allowing participants to apply their acquired knowledge to propose effective solutions. The course will prioritize understanding and resolving operational issues pertaining to process equipment.

Course Objectives:

YOU WILL LEARN

The basics of oilfield water chemistry
How to monitor and control corrosion, scale, and bacterial growth in produced water and water injection/disposal systems
How to implement system surveillance programs to detect potential problems before system damage occurs
About produced (oily) water treatment options and related treatment equipment
How to use the knowledge gained to identify typical system problems and be able to propose solutions

Who Should Attend?

Managers, engineers, chemists, and operators need to understand water-related problems in oil and gas production and their solutions.

Course Outlines:

Water chemistry fundamentals
Water sampling and analysis
Water formed scales
Corrosion control
Water treatment microbiology
Produced water discharge/disposal and treatment principles
Produced water treating equipment –theory of operation, advantages and disadvantages, and the importance of oil droplet size
Water injection and disposal systems – theory of operation, corrosion, scale, and biological control
Case study

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