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Course OG-019

Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production

Water management is a critical component of oil and gas production, directly influencing asset integrity, production eff... The outline covers Fundamentals of Oilfield Water Chemistry, Produced Water Generation and Separ...

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 12Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • €2,210Fees from

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  • 5 days
  • 09:00–14:00
  • Certificate of attendance

Classroom sessions

  1. 18–22 Jan 2027

    Amsterdam

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  2. 15–19 Feb 2027

    London

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  3. 15–19 Mar 2027

    Istanbul

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  4. 19–23 Apr 2027

    Vienna

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  5. 17–21 May 2027

    Barcelona

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  6. 21–25 Jun 2027

    Paris

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  7. 19–23 Jul 2027

    Frankfurt

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  8. 16–20 Aug 2027

    Barcelona

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  9. 20–24 Sep 2027

    Amsterdam

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  10. 18–22 Oct 2027

    London

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  11. 15–19 Nov 2027

    Istanbul

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  12. 20–24 Dec 2027

    Vienna

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Online / Live sessions

  1. 18–22 Jan 2027

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  2. 15–19 Feb 2027

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  3. 15–19 Mar 2027

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  4. 19–23 Apr 2027

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  5. 17–21 May 2027

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  6. 21–25 Jun 2027

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  7. 19–23 Jul 2027

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  8. 16–20 Aug 2027

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  9. 20–24 Sep 2027

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  10. 18–22 Oct 2027

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  11. 15–19 Nov 2027

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  12. 20–24 Dec 2027

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Introduction

Course overview

Water management is a critical component of oil and gas production, directly influencing asset integrity, production efficiency, environmental compliance, and operating costs. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of oilfield water chemistry, produced water treatment, scaling and corrosion control, separation technologies, and water disposal practices to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Understand the chemistry and characteristics of oilfield water systems
  • Identify causes of scaling, corrosion, and microbiological contamination
  • Apply water treatment and separation technologies effectively
  • Evaluate produced water management and disposal methods
  • Utilize engineering tools to predict scaling and corrosion risks
  • Improve operational performance while maintaining environmental compliance
  • Apply best practices for water reuse and sustainability in oil and gas operations

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Production engineers
  • Process engineers
  • Petroleum engineers
  • Water treatment specialists
  • Operations and facility engineers
  • Corrosion and integrity engineers
  • Environmental professionals working in the oil and gas industry

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course combines technical presentations, engineering calculations, software demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, group discussions, and real-world oilfield applications to enhance both theoretical understanding and practical skills.

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

Fundamentals of Oilfield Water Chemistry

  1. Understanding the chemical characteristics of oilfield water systems
  2. Reviewing the principles of water chemistry relevant to production operations
  3. Understanding microbiological influences on water treatment processes
  4. Identifying scaling mechanisms and methods for scale prevention
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding corrosion processes and mitigation techniques
  7. Reviewing environmental regulations and produced water quality specifications
  8. Understanding zero liquid discharge concepts and sustainable water management practices
  9. Applying best practices for water sampling, testing, and laboratory analysis

Day 2

Produced Water Generation and Separation Principles

  1. Understanding the sources and characteristics of produced water in oil and gas operations
  2. Reviewing produced water management strategies throughout the production lifecycle
  3. Assessing environmental impacts associated with produced water discharge and handling
  4. Understanding emulsion formation, stabilization, and separation mechanisms
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding emulsion formation, stabilization, and separation mechanisms (continued)
  7. Applying fluid behavior principles affecting oil-water separation processes
  8. Understanding hydrocarbon composition and its influence on water treatment
  9. Reviewing equilibrium chemistry, solubility principles, and scale formation mechanisms
  10. Identifying common oilfield scales and operational challenges

Day 3

Produced Water Treatment Technologies and Scale Control

  1. Performing solubility and scale prediction calculations for production systems
  2. Understanding co-precipitation mechanisms and scaling behavior
  3. Applying engineering principles to evaluate scale formation risks
  4. Utilizing commercial software tools for scale prediction and corrosion assessment
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding corrosion control strategies for production facilities
  7. Reviewing gas flotation technologies used in produced water treatment
  8. Evaluating flotation system performance and key operating parameters
  9. Practical workshop: Scale prediction and produced water treatment case study

Day 4

Advanced Separation and Water Treatment Technologies

  1. Understanding desalting processes and associated treatment equipment
  2. Reviewing electro-deionization and advanced water purification technologies
  3. Applying gravity separation principles for oil, gas, and water processing
  4. Understanding skim tanks, separators, and oil removal systems
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding skim tanks, separators, and oil removal systems (continued)
  7. Evaluating plate coalescers and enhanced separation technologies
  8. Reviewing filtration systems, membrane technologies, and ion exchange processes
  9. Practical case study: Selecting appropriate treatment technologies for different produced water conditions

Day 5

Produced Water Disposal and Sustainable Water Management

  1. Understanding produced water injection and disposal system design principles
  2. Managing corrosion, biological activity, and scaling within disposal systems
  3. Reviewing treatment processes prior to produced water disposal or reuse
  4. Coffee break
  5. Addressing transportation and handling challenges associated with produced water
  6. Applying de-oiling, desalination, disinfection, and organic removal technologies
  7. Exploring wastewater recycling, reuse strategies, and evaporative treatment processes
  8. Final workshop: Integrated produced water management strategy, course review, and key lessons learned

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Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production

Next session: 18 - 22 January 2027, Amsterdam

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What does Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production (OG-019) cover?

This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 18 - 22 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

Production engineers, Process engineers, Petroleum engineers

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).