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Oilfield Production Chemicals and Treatment Applications Training Course

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5 days
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15
Language
English
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02 Nov 2026
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Overview

The Oilfield Production Chemicals and Treatment Applications Training Course by Institute For Oil & Gas Training develops the technical and operational capabilities required to select, apply, monitor, and optimise production chemicals across oil and gas production facilities. The course focuses on practical production chemical applications that protect equipment, maintain production efficiency, control fluid-related problems, and support the reliable operation of upstream assets.

Oilfield production systems operate under changing pressure, temperature, fluid composition, water cut, and flow conditions. These variables influence the formation of scale, internal corrosion, stable emulsions, deposits, and other production-related challenges. Inadequate chemical treatment contributes to equipment degradation, restricted flow, separation difficulties, increased maintenance requirements, and avoidable production interruptions. Effective chemical management therefore forms an essential part of production engineering, process operations, asset integrity, and production assurance.

Institute For Oil & Gas Training provides this course for professionals responsible for managing chemical treatment programmes in onshore and offshore production environments. It examines how chemical products interact with produced fluids, operating conditions, processing equipment, and production systems. Participants develop a practical understanding of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, foam control agents, hydrate inhibitors, and other treatment products used to manage common oilfield operating challenges.

The course also addresses chemical injection as an operational discipline rather than an isolated dosing activity. Effective injection programmes require an understanding of chemical compatibility, injection point selection, dosing requirements, mixing behaviour, residence time, monitoring methods, and treatment performance. Incorrect chemical selection, poor injection practices, incompatible products, or inadequate monitoring undermine treatment effectiveness and create additional operational risks. Participants learn to connect chemical selection and application decisions with the actual requirements of production facilities.

A further focus is the relationship between chemical treatment and the wider production process. Chemical programmes influence separation performance, produced water quality, pipeline condition, flow assurance, equipment reliability, and the handling of production fluids. Understanding these relationships enables personnel to investigate treatment problems systematically instead of relying on routine chemical adjustments without sufficient evidence.

Through operational scenarios, treatment case studies, and structured technical exercises, the Oilfield Production Chemicals and Treatment Applications Training Course equips participants to assess production problems, evaluate treatment options, interpret monitoring information, and contribute to more effective chemical management. The programme supports organisations seeking consistent production performance, improved asset protection, controlled chemical expenditure, and stronger coordination between chemical suppliers, production teams, process engineers, and integrity specialists.

Objectives

  • Explain the principal production chemistry challenges affecting oil and gas wells, gathering systems, pipelines, separators, and production facilities.

  • Identify the functions and application requirements of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, oxygen scavengers, antifoam agents, and flow assurance chemicals.

  • Evaluate production conditions and fluid characteristics when selecting appropriate chemical treatment strategies.

  • Explain the mechanisms of corrosion, mineral scale formation, emulsion stabilisation, foaming, and microbial contamination in oilfield systems.

  • Assess chemical compatibility, treatment suitability, and potential interactions between different production chemicals.

  • Evaluate chemical injection arrangements, injection point selection, dosing control, and chemical distribution.

  • Interpret operational and monitoring information to assess chemical treatment performance and identify deviations from expected results.

  • Investigate recurring production problems through structured troubleshooting and evidence-based analysis.

  • Recognise the operational implications of incorrect chemical dosing, poor storage practices, chemical handling failures, and inadequate injection equipment maintenance.

  • Assess the influence of chemical treatment on separation efficiency, produced water quality, pipeline integrity, and production continuity.

  • Apply practical principles for reviewing chemical consumption, treatment effectiveness, and opportunities for cost optimisation.

  • Strengthen coordination between production, process engineering, maintenance, corrosion management, procurement, and specialist chemical service providers.

Training methodology

Institute For Oil & Gas Training uses an industry-focused training methodology that connects production chemistry principles with the operating decisions made in oilfields, production stations, separation facilities, and hydrocarbon processing systems. The approach combines technical explanations, practical case studies, guided analysis, group exercises, and realistic operating scenarios.

Practical Technical Sessions

Participants examine the mechanisms behind common production problems and the role of chemical treatment in controlling them. Sessions address corrosion development, scale formation, emulsion stability, microbial activity, foaming, and flow assurance challenges. Each topic connects the underlying mechanism to the chemical treatment strategy, operating conditions, and monitoring requirements.

Production Case Studies

Case studies present realistic situations involving ineffective chemical treatment, increased corrosion indications, persistent emulsions, scale deposition, poor separation, and inconsistent injection performance. Participants assess the available operating information, identify potential causes, compare treatment options, and recommend practical corrective actions.

Chemical Selection and Compatibility Exercises

Guided exercises focus on matching chemical products to specific production challenges. Participants consider fluid characteristics, treatment objectives, operating temperatures, pressure conditions, materials compatibility, and interactions between different treatment products. These exercises reinforce the importance of confirming compatibility and application suitability before implementing a treatment change.

Chemical Injection Scenarios

Participants review chemical injection arrangements and consider how injection location, dosing accuracy, delivery equipment, mixing, and distribution affect treatment effectiveness. Scenarios include blocked injection points, inconsistent dosing, unsuitable injection locations, and treatment performance changes following operational adjustments.

Monitoring and Performance Evaluation

The course uses representative production and chemical monitoring information to demonstrate how personnel evaluate treatment effectiveness. Participants examine trends in corrosion monitoring, water quality, separation performance, chemical consumption, deposits, and operational observations. The emphasis is on distinguishing genuine treatment improvement from short-term changes or misleading indicators.

Group Problem-Solving Exercises

Participants work through multidisciplinary scenarios requiring coordination between production operations, process engineering, maintenance, corrosion management, and chemical suppliers. Group activities encourage evidence-based decisions, structured troubleshooting, and clear communication of treatment recommendations.

Operational Application

Throughout the course, participants relate the material to their own facilities, responsibilities, and operating challenges. This approach helps them translate technical knowledge into practical improvements in chemical selection, injection management, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and production chemical programme reviews.

Organisational impact

Effective production chemical management supports operational reliability, asset protection, and production efficiency across upstream oil and gas facilities. The Oilfield Production Chemicals and Treatment Applications Training Course helps sponsoring organisations improve the quality of chemical treatment decisions and establish a more systematic approach to production chemistry challenges.

Improved Production Reliability

Appropriate chemical treatment reduces the operational impact of scale deposition, persistent emulsions, corrosion, foaming, and other production-related problems. Personnel develop stronger capabilities to identify treatment deficiencies and recommend corrective measures before problems lead to significant restrictions, equipment deterioration, or unplanned interventions.

Better Asset Integrity Management

Corrosion inhibitors and suitable chemical treatment programmes support the protection of pipelines, production tubing, flowlines, separators, and associated process equipment. Improved understanding of treatment mechanisms helps organisations integrate chemical management with inspection findings, corrosion monitoring, materials considerations, and maintenance planning.

More Consistent Process Performance

Chemical treatment affects the performance of separation and water handling systems. Better selection and application of demulsifiers, antifoam agents, and other treatment products support more consistent separation, reduced operating disturbances, and improved management of produced fluids. The resulting operational visibility helps teams investigate process deviations and refine treatment strategies.

Controlled Chemical Expenditure

Chemical expenditure depends on product selection, dosage, delivery efficiency, treatment effectiveness, and consumption monitoring. Participants learn to identify opportunities to review excessive dosing, ineffective treatment programmes, avoidable chemical losses, and unsuitable products. These capabilities support better purchasing decisions and more transparent assessment of treatment costs against operational results.

Stronger Troubleshooting and Decision-Making

A structured approach to production chemical problems improves the quality of operational investigations. Teams learn to evaluate fluid conditions, injection equipment, operating changes, monitoring trends, and possible chemical interactions before recommending adjustments. This reduces reliance on unsupported dosing changes and helps personnel document the reasoning behind treatment decisions.

Improved Operational and Chemical Safety

Chemical handling, storage, transfer, injection, and maintenance require appropriate hazard controls. The course reinforces awareness of chemical exposure, incompatible products, pressurised injection systems, spills, and handling-related risks. Personnel gain a stronger understanding of the importance of safety data, task risk assessments, appropriate personal protective equipment, and site-specific procedures.

Better Environmental and Process Control

Chemical selection and dosing influence produced water treatment, discharge quality, waste generation, and chemical residuals. Improved treatment oversight helps organisations assess chemical performance alongside environmental operating requirements and applicable site permits. This supports more informed decisions about treatment efficiency, chemical consumption, and downstream process effects.

Stronger Cross-Functional Coordination

Production chemical programmes involve several departments and external service providers. A common technical understanding helps production operators, process engineers, corrosion specialists, maintenance personnel, procurement teams, and chemical suppliers communicate more effectively. Clearer treatment objectives and performance indicators support coordinated reviews and more consistent corrective action.

More Effective Performance Monitoring

Organisations benefit from monitoring arrangements that connect chemical consumption with operating conditions and treatment results. Participants develop the ability to identify useful indicators, review trends, and communicate deviations that require investigation. This strengthens the basis for treatment programme reviews, continuous improvement, and operational reporting.

Personal impact

The course develops the practical knowledge and professional judgement required to manage oilfield production chemical applications more effectively. Participants gain a clearer understanding of how chemical treatment decisions affect production performance, asset reliability, process stability, and operating expenditure.

Technical Knowledge and Application

Participants strengthen their understanding of production chemistry and the functions of commonly used treatment chemicals. They learn to distinguish between different treatment objectives and evaluate the operational conditions that influence product selection, dosage, and injection arrangements.

Improved Troubleshooting Capability

The course develops a structured approach to investigating chemical treatment problems. Participants learn to assess evidence, identify possible causes, consider chemical compatibility, and distinguish between injection equipment issues and treatment chemistry limitations. These skills support more confident technical recommendations.

Stronger Chemical Injection Management

Participants gain practical insight into injection point selection, dosing control, delivery arrangements, and monitoring requirements. They become better equipped to recognise injection-related problems and communicate the operational checks needed to restore effective treatment.

Enhanced Process Understanding

A broader understanding of the relationships between chemical treatment, separation performance, corrosion control, scale management, and flow assurance helps participants assess problems across interconnected production systems. This perspective supports better coordination with engineering, operations, and integrity teams.

Better Commercial Awareness

Participants develop a clearer appreciation of the relationship between chemical consumption, treatment performance, maintenance requirements, and production losses. This knowledge helps them contribute to chemical procurement reviews, supplier discussions, product evaluations, and cost optimisation initiatives.

Stronger Professional Communication

Participants learn to communicate treatment recommendations using operating evidence, technical reasoning, and clearly defined performance objectives. This improves their contribution to production meetings, chemical programme reviews, troubleshooting investigations, and discussions with specialist service providers.

Career and Professional Development

The knowledge gained supports professionals seeking to expand their responsibilities in production operations, process engineering, production chemistry, flow assurance, corrosion management, and chemical treatment supervision. Participants also strengthen their ability to contribute to multidisciplinary operational improvement initiatives.

Who should attend

  • Production Engineers: To improve chemical treatment decisions and address production chemistry challenges affecting well and facility performance.

  • Process Engineers: To evaluate how production chemicals influence separation, produced water treatment, and process stability.

  • Production Chemists: To strengthen practical knowledge of chemical selection, compatibility, treatment monitoring, and troubleshooting.

  • Oilfield Chemical Specialists: To improve the technical evaluation and application of production chemical programmes.

  • Chemical Injection Technicians: To develop a better understanding of injection equipment, dosing accuracy, delivery reliability, and treatment performance.

  • Production Operators: To recognise treatment-related operating problems and identify deviations requiring investigation.

  • Corrosion Engineers and Inspectors: To understand the role of corrosion inhibitors and chemical treatment in broader asset integrity programmes.

  • Flow Assurance Engineers: To evaluate the contribution of chemical treatment to scale control, deposit management, and production continuity.

  • Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors: To connect injection system reliability, equipment maintenance, and chemical delivery performance.

  • Well Services and Well Integrity Personnel: To understand chemical applications relevant to production tubing, well fluids, and associated operating systems.

  • Operations Managers and Superintendents: To improve oversight of chemical treatment performance, operational reliability, and expenditure.

  • Asset Integrity and Reliability Professionals: To integrate chemical treatment considerations into equipment protection and reliability improvement activities.

  • HSE Professionals: To strengthen their understanding of production chemical hazards, handling controls, and operational risk management.

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Specialists: To improve technical discussions concerning chemical specifications, supplier performance, product suitability, and consumption.

  • Technical Consultants and Service Company Personnel: To broaden their practical understanding of production chemical applications and operating requirements.

Course outline

This module establishes the technical foundation for understanding production chemical applications across oil and gas wells, gathering networks, pipelines, and processing facilities. Participants examine the composition of produced fluids, the operating conditions that influence chemical behaviour, and the relationship between production chemistry and facility performance.

The module explores common chemical treatment objectives, including corrosion control, scale prevention, emulsion breaking, microbial control, foam management, and flow assurance. Participants consider how fluid properties, temperature, pressure, water content, and production changes influence treatment selection and performance.

  1. ASTM D1298: Density of Crude Petroleum

    • ASTM D1298 provides a recognised test method for determining the density, relative density, or API gravity of crude petroleum and liquid petroleum products using a hydrometer.

    • Fluid density information contributes to understanding crude oil characteristics and supporting production fluid evaluation.

    • Participants examine how reliable fluid property data supports chemical selection and the interpretation of changing production conditions.

    • The method provides a useful reference for petroleum characterisation but does not independently establish the suitability of a particular treatment chemical.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the principal chemical and physical characteristics of oilfield production fluids.

    • Identify common production chemistry problems and their operational consequences.

    • Differentiate between the functions of major production chemical categories.

    • Evaluate the influence of operating conditions on treatment performance.

    • Explain how fluid characterisation supports chemical selection and treatment programme design.

    • Recognise the need for representative sampling, reliable operating data, and appropriate laboratory analysis.

This module examines two major threats to production system reliability: internal corrosion and mineral scale deposition. Participants explore the mechanisms that cause these problems, the operating conditions that accelerate their development, and the chemical treatment strategies used to manage them.

The module focuses on corrosion inhibitors and scale inhibitors, including their functions, application requirements, compatibility considerations, and performance limitations. Participants also examine the relationship between chemical treatment, metallurgy, water chemistry, operating conditions, inspection findings, and ongoing asset integrity management.

  1. NACE SP0106: Internal Corrosion Control

    • NACE SP0106, Control of Internal Corrosion in Steel Pipelines and Piping Systems, provides guidance on managing internal corrosion in relevant steel pipeline and piping applications.

    • The standard addresses the need to understand corrosive environments, identify corrosion mechanisms, and implement appropriate control measures.

    • Participants consider how chemical inhibition fits within a broader corrosion control programme that includes monitoring, inspection, operating controls, and evaluation of corrosion risks.

    • Chemical treatment effectiveness must be assessed against actual system conditions and the integrity requirements of the asset.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the principal mechanisms of internal corrosion in oilfield production systems.

    • Identify the conditions associated with carbonate, sulphate, and other relevant mineral scale formation.

    • Describe the functions and application considerations of corrosion inhibitors and scale inhibitors.

    • Assess how water chemistry, temperature, pressure, and fluid composition influence treatment requirements.

    • Explain the importance of inhibitor compatibility, injection location, and distribution.

    • Interpret corrosion and scale monitoring information to identify potential treatment deficiencies.

    • Recommend appropriate areas for further investigation when corrosion or scale problems persist.

This module addresses the chemical challenges associated with oil-water separation and produced water management. Participants examine how stable emulsions form, why separation performance deteriorates, and how demulsifiers support the treatment of produced fluids.

The module also covers foam control, water clarification considerations, and the influence of chemical selection on downstream processing. Participants explore the relationship between chemical dosage, mixing, residence time, fluid characteristics, separation equipment, and the quality of treated oil and water streams.

  1. ASTM D4007: Water and Sediment in Crude Oil

    • ASTM D4007, Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method, provides a recognised method for determining water and sediment content in crude oil.

    • Water and sediment measurements help operators evaluate crude oil quality and understand the performance of relevant separation processes.

    • Participants examine how sampling quality, representative test results, and consistent monitoring support the evaluation of demulsifier treatment.

    • The centrifuge method has limitations, and other appropriate analytical methods are used where greater accuracy or different measurement capabilities are required.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the formation and stabilisation of oil-water emulsions.

    • Identify operating and fluid conditions that contribute to poor separation.

    • Describe the functions of demulsifiers and antifoam agents in production facilities.

    • Evaluate the influence of chemical selection, dosage, mixing, and residence time on separation performance.

    • Interpret water and sediment results alongside relevant operating observations.

    • Identify potential interactions between treatment chemicals and downstream water handling processes.

    • Recommend a structured approach to investigating persistent emulsions and inconsistent separation results.

This module focuses on the equipment and operating practices required to deliver production chemicals reliably and safely. Participants examine chemical storage, transfer, dosing systems, injection pumps, metering arrangements, injection quills, delivery lines, and injection points across production facilities.

The module also addresses chemical compatibility, injection reliability, safe handling, and the operational consequences of inaccurate dosing or interrupted chemical delivery. Participants assess how equipment condition, operating procedures, maintenance practices, and treatment monitoring influence the effectiveness of chemical injection programmes.

  1. OSHA Process Safety Management

    • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, establishes requirements for covered processes involving highly hazardous chemicals within its scope.

    • The framework addresses process hazard analysis, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, management of change, training, and other process safety elements.

    • Participants consider how relevant process safety principles apply to chemical injection arrangements, equipment maintenance, operational changes, and the control of hazardous process conditions.

    • Applicability depends on the facility, chemical inventory, process characteristics, and relevant jurisdiction. The standard is not a universal requirement for every production chemical installation.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Identify the principal components and functions of production chemical injection systems.

    • Explain how injection point selection and dosing accuracy affect treatment performance.

    • Recognise common injection system problems, including blockage, leakage, inconsistent delivery, and equipment malfunction.

    • Evaluate chemical compatibility and identify situations requiring technical review before products are combined or substituted.

    • Explain the importance of safety data sheets, appropriate personal protective equipment, chemical storage controls, and site-specific handling procedures.

    • Recognise the process safety implications of injection system maintenance and operational changes.

    • Recommend appropriate checks for investigating suspected chemical underdosing or overdosing.

This module integrates the technical and operational principles covered throughout the course into a structured approach to production chemical programme management. Participants examine how to establish treatment objectives, monitor consumption, evaluate chemical performance, and identify the causes of recurring treatment problems.

The module also considers supplier engagement, treatment trials, operational reporting, chemical cost evaluation, and continuous improvement. Participants work through scenarios involving declining treatment effectiveness, unexpected chemical consumption, changing fluid conditions, and conflicting monitoring results to develop practical recommendations for sustainable performance improvement.

  1. ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems

    • ISO 14001 specifies requirements for an environmental management system that organisations use to manage environmental responsibilities systematically.

    • The standard supports the identification of environmental aspects, operational controls, compliance obligations, and continual improvement.

    • Participants consider how chemical storage, handling, consumption, spills, waste, and produced water treatment relate to environmental management practices.

    • ISO 14001 does not prescribe a universal production chemical dosage or guarantee compliance with specific discharge limits. Organisations must identify and meet their applicable environmental obligations.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Establish appropriate indicators for reviewing production chemical treatment performance.

    • Interpret chemical consumption, corrosion monitoring, separation results, water quality data, and relevant operating trends.

    • Apply a structured troubleshooting process to recurring production chemistry problems.

    • Identify opportunities to improve chemical selection, dosing accuracy, injection reliability, and monitoring practices.

    • Assess the relationship between chemical expenditure, operational performance, and asset protection.

    • Explain how environmental considerations influence chemical management and treatment decisions.

    • Prepare evidence-based recommendations for chemical programme reviews and continuous improvement.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the Oilfield Production Chemicals and Treatment Applications Training Course, attendees receive a Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training.

The certificate recognises course completion and participation in the professional development programme. Attendees must satisfy the institute's applicable attendance requirement to receive the certificate.

Course dates

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,500

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,500

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,500

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,500

Fees include tuition, course materials and refreshments. Need different dates or a different city? Ask about your preferred date.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Oilfield Production Chemicals and Treatment Applications Training Course about?

The course explains how production chemicals support reliable oil and gas operations. It covers chemical selection, corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, chemical injection, compatibility, treatment monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation. Participants develop practical skills for evaluating treatment programmes and addressing production chemistry challenges.

Who should attend this training course?

The course is suitable for production engineers, process engineers, production chemists, chemical injection technicians, production operators, corrosion specialists, flow assurance engineers, maintenance personnel, operations managers, and professionals involved in chemical procurement or oilfield chemical services.

How is the course delivered?

Institute For Oil & Gas Training uses industry-focused technical sessions, case studies, group exercises, chemical selection activities, and realistic production scenarios. The delivery approach connects production chemistry principles with operational decisions, enabling participants to apply their learning to treatment selection, injection management, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.

What production chemicals are covered in the course?

The course covers corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, oxygen scavengers, antifoam agents, and other chemicals used in oilfield production systems. It also examines chemical injection practices, compatibility, dosing control, separation performance, and the influence of treatment programmes on asset integrity and production reliability.

What certificate will attendees receive after completing the course?

Attendees who complete the programme and meet the applicable attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training. The certificate recognises completion of the professional training course.

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