This two-day course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic aspects of behaviour and characteristics of natural gas, and the common processes and equipment used in gas gathering and processing. This course is ideally suited to technical, operations and maintenance personnel involved in gas gathering and processing who have had limited exposure in this area, or for professionals involved in other areas of the petroleum industry who require a comprehensive overview of gas gathering and processing.  It is not intended for Facility Engineers with more than 2 years of experience.  

A complete set of course materials and lunches are included.  

Course Outline

• Characteristics of Natural Gas
• Sales Gas and Product Specifications
• Vapour/Liquid Separation
• Typical Gas Well Production Facilities
• Gas Sweetening
• Dew Point Control/Liquids Recovery
• Sulphur Recovery/Acid Gas Injection
• Processing - Other Considerations
• Administration

Date: Oct 03 - 04, 2013

Length: 2 days (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Location: Calgary, AB

Delivery Method: Classroom Training  

CEU: 1.6 Continuing Education Units

PDH: 16 Professional Development Hours 

Certificate: Certificate Issued Upon Completion

Fee: $ 1,995.00 CAD

Dale Kraus earned a Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan in 1981. He has held Facility Engineering and Operations Management experience with several major multinational oil companies for 20 years, and, most recently, has been providing consulting services to the Oil & Gas Industry. He has a broad background in Upstream Facilities and Process Engineering, coupled with extensive Operational experience gained in the Field.