The Swamp School

Introduction to Gas Processing – A Technical Workshop

The Swamp School has partnered with John M. Campbell and Co. to offer a special class on natural gas exploration and processing in the Southeast.  John M. Campbell and Co. is an exclusive provider of PetroSkills facilities training.  This is a unique opportunity for local engineers and scientist to prepare for the expanding opportunities associated with this natural resource.

This is an introductory course for geologists, reservoir engineers, line managers, operational staff, shift foremen, those new to the industry such as entry-level engineers, as well as anyone interested in a general, technically oriented overview of the gas processing industry.  The goal of this class is to help you prepare for a career in the natural gas industry.  Whether you are an entry level EIT or an experienced civil/environmental engineer looking to expand their business, this course is perfect for you.

Instructors (Click Link for Bio): John Morgan, Ajey Chandra, Robert A. Hubbard, Mahmood Moshfeghian, Ralph Neumann, Kindra Snow-McGregor

Dates:  March 20-22, 2012 (3 days)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

This class is ideal for:

Geologists, reservoir engineers, line managers, operational staff, shift foremen, those new to the industry such as entry-level engineers, as well as anyone interested in a general, technically oriented overview of the gas processing industry.

What you will learn:

• Oil and gas facilities terminology
• How gas processing fits into the value chain for hydrocarbon products
• About key commercial and contract issues
• How gas is transported and sold
• The difference between various gas conditioning and processing technologies
• Why various treatment processes and technology are selected for differing gas compositions and processing applications
• Principles of gas measurement and common measurement devices
• Markets and uses for NGL, LPG, ethane, propane and butane
• Key pieces of equipment used in natural gas production and processing facilities

About the Workshop

This course is designed for a broad technical audience. It is participative and interactive, and utilizes fundamental technical exercises and terminology to communicate key learning points.

Course Content

• Industry overview
• Gas processing fundamentals
• Terminology
• Chemistry of oil and gas
• Markets, gas contracts and specifications
• Technical fundamentals, e.g. physical properties and phase behavior
• Oil and gas production facilities
• Hydrates, hydrate inhibition
• Gas dehydration
• Gas sweetening and sulfur recovery
• Acid gas reinjection
• Natural gas liquids and dew point control
• Nitrogen rejection and helium recovery
• Fractionation and stabilization
• Heat exchange and compression
• Gas transportation options
• Emerging technology

Tuition:  $3,000 Register Here

CEUs and PDHs are available.  Please contact us for more information.