Course Details

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

• Non-chemistry professionals in oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors
• New graduates or junior engineers
• Process operators, field technicians, and maintenance staff
• HSE officers seeking better understanding of chemical hazards
• Laboratory support personnel
• Anyone needing a chemistry refresher relevant to industry applications

• 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 will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of general and industrial chemistry.
• Identify the types and properties of hydrocarbons and other compounds relevant to oil and gas.
• Recognize the importance of chemical processes in refining, separation, and petrochemical production.
• Apply basic chemistry concepts to problem-solving in operations, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Understand corrosion mechanisms and chemical treatment methods.
• Communicate effectively with chemists and engineers in multidisciplinary teams.

DAY 1

Fundamentals of Chemistry

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Introduction to Chemistry in Industry Context
• Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
• Chemical Bonding and Types of Reactions
• States of Matter and Phase Changes
• Acids, Bases, and pH – Relevance to Industry

DAY 2

Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemistry Basics

• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• Hydrocarbon Structures: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatics
• Functional Groups and Petrochemical Derivatives
• Isomerism and Its Industrial Importance
• Crude Oil Composition and Classification

DAY 3

Chemical Processes in Oil & Gas

• Combustion and Oxidation Reactions
• Refining Processes Overview (Distillation, Cracking, Reforming)
• Chemical Reactions in Petrochemical Production
• Polymerization and Plastics
• Introduction to Catalysis and Catalysts in Refineries

DAY 4

Industrial Chemistry Applications

• Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibria
• Corrosion Chemistry and Prevention
• Chemical Additives and Inhibitors
• Water Chemistry: Treatment and Scale Formation
• Chemical Safety and Handling Practices

DAY 5

Case Studies and Practical Insights

• Case Study: Refining Process Chemistry
• Case Study: Gas Sweetening and Sulfur Recovery
• Environmental Chemistry – Emissions and Waste Management
• Interactive Session: Troubleshooting Chemical Issues in Operations
• Review, Assessment, and Open Q&A
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony