Course Details

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

• Production and operations engineers
• Drilling and completion engineers
• Chemical and process engineers
• Field supervisors and service company personnel
• Technical sales and product support staff
• HSE officers involved in chemical handling
• Anyone seeking foundational knowledge of oilfield chemicals

• 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 classification and functionality of key oilfield chemicals.
• Identify the role of chemicals in drilling, cementing, production, stimulation, and EOR.
• Evaluate chemical selection criteria for various oilfield applications.
• Assess chemical performance and compatibility using lab and field methods.
• Address challenges related to scale, corrosion, emulsion, and asphaltene control.
• Understand HSE considerations and regulatory requirements for chemical use.
• Apply cost-effective and environmentally sustainable chemical solutions.

DAY 1

Introduction to Oilfield Chemicals

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of oilfield operations
• The role of chemicals in oil & gas production
• Classification of oilfield chemicals
• Overview of chemical supply and logistics
• Industry standards and regulatory compliance

DAY 2

Drilling and Cementing Chemicals

• Drilling fluid additives: viscosifiers, filtrate reducers, lubricants
• Loss circulation materials (LCMs)
• Cement additives: retarders, accelerators, dispersants, fluid loss control
• Compatibility and contamination issues
• Case studies

DAY 3

Production Chemicals

• Scale inhibitors and scale management
• Corrosion inhibitors: selection and application
• Emulsion breakers and demulsifiers
• Biocides and microbial control
• Paraffin, asphaltene, and hydrate inhibitors

DAY 4

Stimulation and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Chemicals

• Acidizing additives: corrosion inhibitors, surfactants
• Hydraulic fracturing chemicals
• Surfactants and polymers in EOR
• Compatibility with formation fluids and materials
• Environmental and economic considerations

DAY 5

Chemical Management, Safety, and Field Applications

• Chemical selection and optimization strategies
• Laboratory and field testing of chemicals
• Chemical injection systems and monitoring
• Chemical safety, handling, and storage
• Field case studies and lessons learned
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony