Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Process and operations engineers new to the gas processing industry
• Maintenance and instrumentation engineers working in gas facilities
• Field and plant operators seeking a broader understanding of plant processes
• HSE professionals and auditors working with gas treatment and processing facilities
• Commercial staff, planners, and project managers involved in gas projects
• Anyone seeking foundational knowledge of gas processing principles

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids 
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement 
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges 
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the overall gas processing value chain and its economic importance.
• Explain the purpose and basic operation of major gas processing units.
• Interpret and analyze basic gas plant process flow diagrams.
• Identify and troubleshoot common operational issues in gas processing systems.
• Recognize key design and safety considerations across different process stages.
• Appreciate emerging technologies and environmental regulations in gas processing.

DAY 1

Introduction to Natural Gas and Inlet Facilities

• Pre-test
• Overview of natural gas composition and properties
• The natural gas value chain: upstream to downstream
• Gas specifications and sales requirements
• Overview of gas processing plants and major equipment
• Inlet separation: slug catchers, separators, and filtration
• Overview of material and energy balances in gas processing
• Workshop

DAY 2

Gas Dehydration and Hydrocarbon Recovery

• Causes and effects of water and hydrate formation
• Gas dehydration methods: Glycol (TEG) and Molecular Sieves
• Design and operation of dehydration units
• NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) recovery processes

• JT (Joule-Thomson) expansion
• Refrigeration-based systems
• Cryogenic turbo-expander processes

• Case Study

DAY 3

Gas Sweetening and Acid Gas Treatment

• Overview of acid gases (H₂S, CO₂) and their effects
• Amine treating systems: MEA, DEA, MDEA
• Amine circulation, regeneration, and common issues (foaming, corrosion)
• Solid and liquid scavengers
• Membrane and adsorption systems for gas sweetening
• Workshop

DAY 4

Sulfur Recovery, Fractionation, and Utilities

• Sulfur recovery methods: Claus process and Tail Gas Treatment Units (TGTU)
• Overview of fractionation: demethanizer, deethanizer, and debutanizer towers
• Compression and refrigeration systems in gas processing
• Overview of plant utilities: fuel gas, instrument air, nitrogen, cooling water
• Safety systems: pressure relief, flare systems, and HAZOP basics
• Exercise

DAY 5

Process Integration, Troubleshooting & Future Trends

• Integration of process units for efficient operation
• Common operational challenges and troubleshooting strategies
• Process optimization and energy efficiency in gas plants
• Introduction to digitalization, automation, and low-carbon technologies
• Environmental considerations and emissions management
• Group Exercise
• Course review, Q&A, and Post-test