Course Description
Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of oilfield water chemistry and its role in managing produced water challenges. This course focuses on the chemistry of produced water processing, including scaling, corrosion, bacterial growth, and wellbore pore blockage issues that impact production efficiency.
In oil and gas operations, large volumes of produced and injection water require effective treatment to meet environmental regulations and operational standards. This Produced Water Treatment Course explains the importance of oil and water separation, wastewater reuse, and disposal strategies. Participants will explore how water quality affects system performance and how proper treatment reduces environmental impact and operational risks.
By combining theory with practical insights, this training course equips professionals with the knowledge required to handle water-related challenges, optimize oilfield processes, and ensure compliance with strict discharge requirements
What you will achieve
Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training Course aims to develop a strong foundation in oilfield water chemistry and produced water treatment practices. It focuses on enhancing the ability to manage water-related challenges effectively while improving operational performance.
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the chemistry and physics behind scaling, corrosion, and wellbore pore blockage
- Analyze the biochemical effects of bacterial growth in flooding operations
- Apply principles of oil and water separation to improve efficiency
- Evaluate the importance of produced water reuse and management strategies
- Utilize practical techniques for produced water treatment and disposal
- Interpret scaling processes using thermodynamics and chemical principles
- Assess separation technologies and troubleshoot operational challenges
- Gain hands-on exposure to commercial scaling and corrosion software tools
How the course is delivered
Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training Course uses a highly interactive and practical approach to ensure effective learning. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world applications to enhance understanding of produced water treatment and oilfield processes.
Participants will engage in practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions that reflect current industry practices. Question-and-answer sessions encourage deeper exploration of key concepts such as oil and water separation, scaling, and corrosion control.
The training course also includes demonstrations using commercial software tools for scaling and corrosion analysis, providing hands-on experience. Visual learning is supported through short films and animated exercises that simplify complex concepts.
Comprehensive training materials and reference manuals are provided to reinforce learning and support continued professional development beyond the course.
Designed for
Produced Water Treatment and Oilfield Water Chemistry Training Course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of water management in oil and gas production. It supports both beginners and experienced personnel aiming to strengthen their technical expertise in water treatment processes.
This training course is suitable for:
- Plant and field engineers involved in oil and gas operations
- Chemists and new engineers working with produced water systems
- Engineering and technical managers and supervisors
- Maintenance coordinators responsible for system reliability
- Operations and manufacturing managers overseeing production processes
- Foremen and team leaders managing field activities
- Professionals interested in oilfield water treatment and separation technologies
- Individuals seeking a broader understanding of oil and gas water management practice
Daily programme
- Fundamentals of Water Chemistry
- Water treatment microbiology
- Water Scaling
- Corrosion and Control
- Environmental Regulations and Water Specifications
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Water Sampling and Analysis
- Produced Water Generation and Management Practices
- Environmental Impacts Caused by Produced Water
- Emulsions / Stabilization, Destabilization
- Henrys & Stokes Laws / Nucleus & Rate of Rise Theory
- The Nature, Chemistry and Composition of Hydrocarbons
- Equilibrium and Solubility Product First principles
- Water formed scales
- Calculation of the solubility product and co-precipitation
- Scaling calculations first principles
- Commercial software - I – ScaleChem
- Commercial software - II – OLI Studio: Corrosion
- Corrosion control
- Gas flotation systems - Dissolved Air/ Induced Gas/ Dispersed Gas
- Key Design Parameters of Flotation / Air-To-Solids Ratio
- Case Study – Calculation of the solubility of BaSO4/ Co precipitation of CaSO4
- Desalting Technologies & Equipment
- Electro-deionization
- Gravity Separation Systems /Separators - 2 and 3 Phase
- Skim Tanks / Skim Piles
- API Separators
- Plate Coalescers
- Filtration Technologies & Mechanical filters
- Ion exchange & Membrane processes
- Case Study
- Water injection and disposal systems - theory of operation, corrosion, scale and biological control
- Treatment and Disposal of Produced Water
- Transportation Problems
- De-oiling / Soluble organics removal
- Desalination / Disinfection
- Evaporative processes
- Wastewater recycle / reuse
- Course Review & Close
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.