Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
26 Jul 2026 Al-Khobar, KSA $ 4,500 Register
09 Aug 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
18 Oct 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production

Introduction

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course offered by emphasizes the pivotal role of field laboratories in supporting efficient oil and gas production operations. From initial extraction to market readiness, hydrocarbon production involves numerous stages—each requiring precise analysis and monitoring. Field laboratories serve as a cornerstone for maintaining quality control, optimizing processes, and ensuring operational safety. This training course is designed for professionals such as managers, engineers, technicians, and chemists who need to understand the full potential and scope of laboratory operations in upstream activities.

Key focus areas include:

  • The critical responsibilities of laboratory chemists in oil and gas settings
  • Best practices for sampling and analytical techniques in production environments
  • Effective laboratory management strategies for oil and gas operations
  • Detailed crude oil assay processes
  • Analysis of produced fluids for performance and integrity monitoring

Objectives

    By the end of this intensive five-day training course, participants will be able to:

    • Comprehend the essential role of oil and gas laboratories in supporting field operations
    • Enhance operational efficiency through optimized laboratory workflows
    • Recognize the importance of quality management systems within laboratory settings
    • Interpret laboratory data to support equipment reliability and processing decisions
    • Understand the application and management of process chemicals
    • Grasp the function of metering systems and the impact of lab data on custody transfer accuracy
    • Operate a field production laboratory to achieve consistent and reliable analytical results
    • Use lab findings to detect early indicators of operational issues
    • Perform quality assessments and fiscal measurements effectively
    • Implement laboratory quality assurance practices

Training Methodology

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive presentations, as well as case studies that will result in the active participation of all delegates in discussions and teamwork.

  • Interactive presentations and tutorials
  • Team and individual workshop exercises
  • Onscreen worked examples
  • Videos and posters

Debates and discussions

Who Should Attend?

This Laboratory Analysis for Oil and Gas Production training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Field production engineers and chemists
  • Professionals who are required to have a good understanding of the abilities and limitations of a field laboratory
  • Laboratory Chemists and Fuel Quality Specialists
  • Operation and Process Engineers
  • Senior Operation Personnel
  • Technical Supervisory Staff
  • Measurement and Quality Control Operators

Course Outline

Day 1: ISO 17025 in Oil and Gas Laboratories

  • Laboratory Management System ISO 17025
  • Laboratory Quality Control Assurance
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Laboratory Organisation
  • Management Requirements
  • Health and Safety considerations

Day 2: Laboratory Organisation, Sampling & Quality Control

  • Method Validation
  • Tests and Calibrations
  • Reporting- Accuracy & Precision
  • The importance of representative sampling
  • Sampling in different environments and Conditions
  • Pressurized Sampling (oil and gas)
  • Ultra-low temperature sampling
  • Atmospheric Sampling
  • Storage of Chemical and samples

Day 3: Crude oil Assaying I

  • Analysis and Specifications
  • Crude oil Assaying
  • Base Sediment & Water
  • Water in Oil by Karl Fischer
  • Oil in Water Testing
  • Density (Specific Gravity)

Day 4: Crude oil Assaying II

  • Distillation ASTM D 2892 (TBP, True Boiling Point)
  • Light Hydrocarbons
  • Sulfur Content
  • Determination of Reid Vapour pressure
  • Carbon Residue, Asphaltene Content
  • Viscosity and Pour Point
  • Metallic Constituents
  • Wax Content

Day 5: Natural Gas Analysis

  • Natural Gas Analyses
  • Composition Analysis
  • Hydrocarbon determination
  • Calorific Content
  • Wobbe Index
  • Non hydrocarbon/ impurities determination
  • Total Sulfur / H2S
  • CO2
  • Nitrogen
  • Mercury and other trace metals
  • Other Tests
  • Produced Water Testing
  • Microbiological Analysis
  • Oilfield Chemicals

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