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Course OG-021

Efficient Gas Processing and Conditioning for Field Engineers

Efficient gas processing is essential for ensuring product quality, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and... The outline covers Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing, Gas Separation Systems and Process Ins...

  • 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. 4–8 Jan 2027

    Amsterdam

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  2. 1–5 Feb 2027

    London

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  3. 1–5 Mar 2027

    Istanbul

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  4. 5–9 Apr 2027

    Vienna

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  5. 3–7 May 2027

    Barcelona

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  6. 7–11 Jun 2027

    Paris

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  7. 5–9 Jul 2027

    Frankfurt

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  8. 2–6 Aug 2027

    Barcelona

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  9. 6–10 Sep 2027

    Amsterdam

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  10. 4–8 Oct 2027

    London

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  11. 1–5 Nov 2027

    Istanbul

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  12. 6–10 Dec 2027

    Vienna

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  1. 4–8 Jan 2027

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  2. 1–5 Feb 2027

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  3. 1–5 Mar 2027

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  4. 5–9 Apr 2027

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  5. 3–7 May 2027

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  6. 7–11 Jun 2027

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  7. 5–9 Jul 2027

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  8. 2–6 Aug 2027

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  9. 6–10 Sep 2027

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  10. 4–8 Oct 2027

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  11. 1–5 Nov 2027

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  12. 6–10 Dec 2027

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Introduction

Course overview

Efficient gas processing is essential for ensuring product quality, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe field operations. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to understand natural gas processing systems, gas conditioning technologies, separation processes, dehydration, sweetening, troubleshooting, and operational best practices for modern gas processing facilities.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Understand the principles of natural gas processing and conditioning
  • Operate and optimize gas separation and treatment systems
  • Apply gas dehydration and sweetening technologies effectively
  • Identify and resolve common operational challenges in gas processing plants
  • Improve plant efficiency, reliability, and product quality
  • Apply safety, environmental, and risk management principles in gas facilities
  • Strengthen troubleshooting and operational decision-making skills

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Field engineers
  • Process engineers
  • Production engineers
  • Operations supervisors
  • Gas plant operators
  • Maintenance engineers
  • Oil and gas professionals involved in gas processing facilities

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course combines technical presentations, process simulations, engineering calculations, case studies, practical workshops, troubleshooting exercises, and real-world gas processing scenarios to strengthen participants' operational and technical capabilities.

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 Natural Gas Processing

  1. Understanding natural gas production, processing, and field operations
  2. Reviewing the physical and chemical properties of natural gas
  3. Understanding gas production systems and multiphase flow behavior
  4. Identifying common gas contaminants and their operational impacts
  5. Coffee break
  6. Identifying common gas contaminants and their operational impacts (continued)
  7. Evaluating gas quality specifications, heating value, and commercial requirements
  8. Reviewing natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, and gas-to-liquids processes
  9. Understanding plant startup procedures and operating conditions under normal and abnormal scenarios

Day 2

Gas Separation Systems and Process Instrumentation

  1. Understanding the principles of gas-liquid separation in processing facilities
  2. Reviewing separator configurations and selection criteria for field applications
  3. Evaluating key operating parameters affecting separator performance
  4. Understanding instrumentation, control systems, and process monitoring techniques
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding instrumentation, control systems, and process monitoring techniques (continued)
  7. Applying control valves, actuators, and measurement systems in gas processing operations
  8. Integrating automation and process control into daily plant operations
  9. Planning safe startup, shutdown, and operational activities

Day 3

Gas Contaminant Management and Hydrate Prevention

  1. Understanding mercury contamination sources and operational risks
  2. Reviewing technologies for mercury removal and process protection
  3. Understanding hydrate formation mechanisms and operating conditions
  4. Coffee break
  5. Understanding hydrate formation mechanisms and operating conditions (continued)
  6. Applying hydrate prevention and mitigation strategies during gas processing
  7. Estimating water content and controlling hydrocarbon dew points
  8. Reviewing the principles and applications of gas dehydration technologies

Day 4

Gas Dehydration and Natural Gas Liquids Recovery

  1. Understanding glycol dehydration processes and system operation
  2. Reviewing the function of major dehydration equipment and process flow arrangements
  3. Identifying operating conditions that affect dehydration performance and efficiency
  4. Troubleshooting common operational problems within glycol dehydration units
  5. Coffee break
  6. Troubleshooting common operational problems within glycol dehydration units (continued)
  7. Understanding heavy hydrocarbon recovery and refrigeration processes
  8. Reviewing condensate stabilization techniques and cryogenic processing fundamentals
  9. Understanding natural gas liquids recovery and product optimization strategies

Day 5

Gas Sweetening, Troubleshooting, and Operational Excellence

  1. Understanding acid gas removal principles and gas quality requirements
  2. Reviewing amine treating systems, membrane technologies, and gas sweetening processes
  3. Applying structured troubleshooting techniques to gas processing operations
  4. Managing abnormal operating conditions and process upsets effectively
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding operational risk management within gas processing facilities
  7. Evaluating the impact of maintenance activities on plant reliability and performance
  8. Applying environmental protection, process safety, and quality management principles
  9. Final workshop: Integrated gas processing case studies, troubleshooting exercises, and operational best practices

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Efficient Gas Processing and Conditioning for Field Engineers

Next session: 4 - 8 January 2027, Amsterdam

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What does Efficient Gas Processing and Conditioning for Field Engineers (OG-021) 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 4 - 8 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

Field engineers, Process engineers, Production 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).