Course Description
Efficient gas processing and conditioning are essential for maintaining safe, reliable, and high‑quality operations in modern oil and gas facilities. This Gas Processing Training Course provides field engineers with a clear and practical understanding of how natural gas is gathered, conditioned, and treated to meet export specifications. The content focuses on real operational challenges, giving participants the technical insight needed to manage gas separation, dehydration, sweetening, and contaminant removal effectively.
The course emphasizes the integration of gas processing units, enabling participants to understand how each system influences overall plant performance. Through detailed explanations and practical examples, engineers learn how to evaluate equipment behavior, manage uncertainties, and respond to abnormal conditions. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge required to optimize gas quality, enhance operational efficiency, and support safe, compliant production activities.
What you will achieve
The objectives of this Gas Conditioning Course are to strengthen participants’ technical understanding of gas treatment systems and enhance their ability to operate and troubleshoot processing equipment effectively. The course aims to build confidence in evaluating system performance and maintaining gas quality under varying field conditions.
- Understand gas conditioning and processing principles and how different systems integrate
- Analyze dehydration, sweetening, and NGL recovery processes
- Evaluate normal and abnormal operating conditions in gas processing facilities
- Apply measurement, instrumentation, and control techniques accurately
- Identify and troubleshoot operational issues in gas processing equipment
- Understand gas compression, separation, and fluid allocation systems
- Improve plant efficiency and optimize gas quality to meet specifications
- Apply safety, risk management, and operational best practices
How the course is delivered
Learning in this Gas Processing Training Course is delivered through an interactive and practical approach that mirrors real operational environments. Participants engage in instructor‑led sessions supported by case studies, field examples, and hands‑on exercises to reinforce technical concepts.
The course incorporates group discussions, troubleshooting workshops, and scenario‑based activities to help participants apply their knowledge to real‑world challenges. Visual demonstrations, process videos, and guided calculations further enhance understanding of gas conditioning systems. This blended learning approach ensures participants gain both theoretical insight and practical skills essential for effective field performance.
Designed for
This Gas Treatment Training is designed for professionals involved in natural gas operations who require a deeper understanding of processing systems and field‑level performance. It is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their technical capabilities and enhance operational decision‑making.
- Process Engineers and Petroleum Engineers
- Field Engineers, Operators, and Technicians
- Gas Plant Supervisors and Operations Managers
- Maintenance and Instrumentation Engineers
- Professionals involved in gas treatment and processing facilities
- Engineers new to oil and gas processing operations
- Government and regulatory professionals supervising gas operations
Daily programme
- Introduction to natural gas processing and field operations
- Physical and chemical properties of natural gas
- Gas production systems and flow behavior
- Types of gas impurities and their impact
- Heating value (BTU) and contract specifications
- Overview of NGL, LPG, and GTL processes
- Plant startup procedures and operating conditions (normal vs abnormal)
- Principles of gas-liquid separation
- Types and design of separators (vertical, horizontal, spherical)
- Key operating parameters: pressure, temperature, flow, and level
- Instrumentation and control systems in gas plants
- Control valves, actuators, and measurement systems
- Field application of instrumentation and process control
- Startup, shutdown, and operational planning
- Mercury contamination in natural gas and its risks
- Mercury removal technologies and process design
- Hydrate formation mechanisms and conditions
- Hydrate prevention and mitigation techniques
- Water content estimation and dew point control
- Introduction to gas dehydration methods
- Glycol dehydration systems (TEG units) and process flow
- Key equipment: contactors, regenerators, scrubbers, filters
- Factors affecting dehydration performance
- Troubleshooting glycol dehydration units
- Heavy hydrocarbon removal techniques (LTS & turbo-expanders)
- Condensate stabilization and refrigeration systems
- Introduction to cryogenic processing and NGL recovery
- Acid gas removal (H₂S and CO₂) fundamentals
- Gas sweetening technologies (amine systems & membranes)
- Troubleshooting gas processing systems
- Identification and handling of abnormal conditions
- Risk management in gas processing facilities
- Maintenance impact on plant performance
- Environmental, safety, and quality considerations
- Case studies and practical problem-solving sessions
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.
