Gas Conditioning & Processing

About the Course

Natural gas plays a vital role in meeting global energy demand, making efficient gas conditioning and processing essential for safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations. Personnel involved in upstream oil & gas production and gas processing facilities require a sound understanding of how hydrocarbons are formed, produced, separated, treated, and conditioned before they can be transported, refined, or supplied to end users. Developing this knowledge enables professionals to understand the complete gas processing value chain, support efficient plant operations, maintain product quality specifications, and contribute to safe and reliable production performance across upstream processing facilities.

This intensive 5-day Gas Conditioning and Processing training course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of upstream production processes, including oil & gas separation, crude oil stabilisation, gas treatment, gas sweetening, dehydration, and refrigeration systems used for hydrocarbon recovery and gas conditioning. Delegates will gain practical knowledge of the major processing units, associated equipment, operating principles, process control systems, and operational challenges encountered in gas processing plants. It also examines common operating issues and troubleshooting techniques to enhance plant reliability, operational efficiency, and safe performance. Upon completion, delegates will be better equipped to support the effective operation of gas processing facilities and apply industry good practices to optimise process performance while maintaining safety, product quality, and operational integrity.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Explain the formation, production, and fundamental properties of oil, natural gas, and hydrocarbons relevant to gas processing operations
• Describe upstream oil & gas production processes, including oil & gas separation, crude oil stabilisation, and gas compression
• Identify common gas impurities and explain the principles and objectives of gas treatment processes
• Interpret the operating principles of gas sweetening units, including process equipment, control systems, interlocks, and common troubleshooting techniques
• Explain hydrate formation and evaluate the operation of dehydration systems, including molecular sieve technology, process controls, and operational troubleshooting
• Describe the operating principles of refrigeration systems used for gas conditioning, hydrocarbon recovery, and product quality control
• Evaluate gas quality specifications and optimise gas conditioning processes to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance

Training Approach

This highly interactive and instructor-led training course combines practical instruction with proven adult learning methodologies to maximise delegates' understanding of gas conditioning and processing systems, process units, and associated equipment. It incorporates technical presentations, facilitated discussions, practical case studies, troubleshooting exercises, workshops, and instructional videos to reinforce key operational concepts and promote active participation. Delegates will examine common operating challenges, identify their causes, and explore practical solutions and preventive measures based on industry good practices. Upon completion, delegates will be encouraged to share operational experiences and apply the knowledge gained to real-world gas processing scenarios. An end-of-course assessment will be conducted to evaluate the knowledge and understanding acquired during the training programme.

The Attendees

This training course is designed for operations, engineering, and technical professionals involved in the design, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and performance optimisation of upstream gas production and gas processing facilities who seek to enhance their knowledge of gas conditioning and processing systems, plant operations, and equipment performance.

A broad range of professionals will benefit, including but not limited to:

• Operations Managers and Team Leaders
• Operations Supervisors
• DCS Operators
• Field Operators
• Process Engineers
• Project Engineers
• Technical and Maintenance Personnel seeking to enhance their knowledge of gas conditioning and processing systems, process equipment, and operational troubleshooting

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: HYDROCARBON FUNDAMENTALS AND GAS PROCESSING PRINCIPLES

• Hydrocarbon Fundamentals and Natural Gas Composition
• Physical and Critical Properties of Hydrocarbon Gases
• Formation and Accumulation of Oil and Natural Gas
• Reservoirs, Traps, and Hydrocarbon Accumulation
• Gas Contaminants and Their Impact on Processing
• Gas Quality Specifications and Processing Objectives

DAY TWO: OIL & GAS SEPARATION, CRUDE OIL STABILISATION, AND GAS HANDLING

• Oil & Gas Separation Principles
• Three-Phase Separator Design and Operation
• Three-Phase Separator Types, Advantages, and Limitations
• Crude Oil Stabilisation Principles
• Gas Handling and Production Operations
• Gas Compression Systems, Process Monitoring, and Operational Optimisation
• Mercury Removal Units and Mercury Specification Limits

DAY THREE: GAS SWEETENING AND AMINE SYSTEMS

• Sour Gas and Sweet Gas Characteristics
• Hydrogen Sulphide Properties and Safety Limits
• Amine System Equipment and Functions
• Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions in Amine Systems
• Amine System Controls and Interlocks
• Amine System Troubleshooting: Foaming, Corrosion, Acid Gas Escape, and Preventive Measures
• Amine System Startup and Shutdown Procedures

DAY FOUR: HYDRATE FORMATION AND GAS DEHYDRATION

• Hydrate Formation in Natural Gas Systems
• Methanol and Glycol Injection Systems
• Gas Dehydration, Dew Point Control, and Product Quality
• Molecular Sieve Materials and Properties
• Molecular Sieve Unit Equipment and Functions
• Molecular Sieve Performance and Troubleshooting: Channeling, Causes, Effects, and Preventive Measures
• Molecular Sieve Startup and Shutdown Procedures

DAY FIVE: PROPANE REFRIGERATION AND GAS CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

• Propane Refrigeration System Operation and Equipment Functions
• Propane Refrigeration System Thermodynamics
• Propane Compressors and Gas Turbine Drivers
• Propane Refrigeration System Troubleshooting
• Refrigeration Performance Optimisation and Hydrocarbon Recovery

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from XCalibre Training Centre, acknowledging their accomplishment. This certificate serves as a testament to their dedication to developing their skills and advancing their expertise in their respective fields.