About the Course

Onshore oil & gas pipelines are an integral part of the global energy infrastructure, facilitating the transportation of oil & gas extraction sites to processing facilities, storage terminals, and ultimately to consumers. These pipelines are a vital component of the energy supply chain. The design, construction, and operation of onshore oil & gas pipelines involve rigorous safety measures and adherence to regulations, codes and standards.

Many engineering disciplines cooperate together to design onshore pipelines. The interface between these disciplines is crucial to the success of pipeline projects. Safety is a top priority in the operation of onshore oil & gas pipelines. Many threats to pipeline integrity can significantly affect the operation of pipeline projects. Understanding these threats and how to prevent them is one of the major topics in the oil and gas industry.

This 5-day interactive Onshore Pipeline Engineering training course covers all onshore pipeline project phases, including the design, fabrication, construction, inspection and maintenance. It will arm the delegates to understand and visualise the life cycle of onshore pipelines. It will benefit the delegates to understand the challenges in the design, construction, inspection and integrity management of onshore pipelines and gain a wealth of knowledge in onshore pipelines.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the basics of onshore pipeline design
• Learn about fabrication techniques of onshore pipelines
• Acquire knowledge in installing pipelines
• Appreciate the methodologies and techniques of inspection and maintenance of pipelines
• Develop an understanding of pipeline integrity management

Training Approach

This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between delegates about their interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the formal presentation sessions. Above all, extensive use of case examples and case studies of issues has been personally involved.

The Attendees

Onshore pipelines serve as essential transportation of oil & gas from onshore wells to onshore processing facilities. This training course will benefit all professionals directly or indirectly involved in designing, constructing and operating onshore pipelines. It helps understand the onshore pipeline project life cycle.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Project Engineers
• Engineering Discipline Leads
• Offshore Engineers
• Operation Staff
• Project Managers
• Engineers from various disciplines who are new to the Onshore and Offshore Pipeline Industry
• Piping and Pipeline Engineers who want to expand their knowledge in the Pipeline Industry

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: LOCATION CLASS, ROUTE SELECTION AND DISCIPLINE INTERFACES

• Codes and Standards
• Class Location
• Pipeline Route Selection
• Alignment Sheets
• Survey and Geotechnical Aspects
• Engineering Management of Pipeline Projects

DAY TWO: DESIGN OF ONSHORE PIPELINES

• Mechanical Pipeline Design
• Expansion and Flexibility
• Buoyancy Control
• Materials Selection
• Fracture Control
• Flow Assurance

DAY THREE: PIPELINE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

• Right-of-Way
• Ditching
• Concrete Work
• Pipeline Fabrication
• Pipe Laying
• Pipeline Pigging
• Pipe Lowering
• Pipeline Welding
• Main Standards for Line Pipe Manufacturing and Testing
• Crossings: Road, Highways, Minor Streams, and Utilities
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

DAY FOUR: THREATS TO INTEGRITY, PIPELINES PROTECTION AND INSPECTION

• External Coatings
• Thermoplastic Liners for Oilfield Pipelines
• Cathodic Protection
• Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) Techniques
• Direct Assessment
• Smart Pigging
• Eddy Current Testing
• Ultrasonic Monitoring of Pipeline Wall Thickness

DAY FIVE: INTEGRITY, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF ONSHORE PIPELINES

• External Corrosion
• Erosion Corrosion
• Pipeline Repair
• Pipeline Cleaning
• Pipeline Decommissioning and Abandonment
• Risk Management of Pipelines