Amine Gas Sweetening
and Sulphur Recovery

Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Training provides a comprehensive and technically grounded understanding of the processes required to prepare natural gas for commercial specifications and safe downstream use. As natural gas continues to serve as a key transition fuel in global energy systems, operators must ensure that contaminants such as hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), carbon dioxide (CO₂), water vapour, mercury, and other impurities are effectively removed to protect equipment, meet environmental standards, and ensure process reliability. This training course equips participants with a structured overview of amine sweetening technologies, treating chemistry, unit design considerations, and common operational challenges faced in gas processing facilities.

The course also delivers an in-depth understanding of sulphur recovery, with a focus on the Claus process, its chemical limitations, and the industry-driven modifications developed to improve performance, including SUPERCLAUS, EUROCLAUS, and modern tail gas management systems such as SCOT and Thiopaq. These technologies play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent emission regulations and ensuring safe handling of sulphur-rich by-products.

Participants will gain clear insight into equipment selection, operating conditions, troubleshooting approaches, degradation mechanisms, heat-stable salts, corrosion factors, and process optimisation opportunities. The combination of theory, practical guidance, and case-based discussion enables professionals from diverse backgrounds to strengthen their understanding of sweetening operations and sulphur recovery pathways.

By the end of the Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Course, attendees will have the confidence to evaluate treating options, monitor system performance, resolve operational disturbances, and support efficient integration with upstream and downstream units.

This Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Training Course provides participants with the knowledge and analytical capability required to work confidently with sweetening units and sulphur recovery systems across refineries, gas plants, and processing facilities. The course emphasises chemical fundamentals, process limitations, thermodynamics, and the practical considerations required for safe and reliable operation.

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

• Gain a thorough understanding of amine sweetening and sulphur recovery technologies
• Recognise the key features and principles that govern gas treating systems
• Understand the thermodynamic and chemical limitations affecting process performance
• Distinguish major design criteria that influence treating and recovery operations
• Evaluate, monitor, and troubleshoot amine units and Claus-based sulphur recovery facilities
• Apply process-improvement approaches to enhance operating efficiency

This Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Course is designed for professionals involved in gas processing operations, design, optimisation, or troubleshooting. It provides essential knowledge for both technical and non-technical staff working in refineries, petrochemicals, LNG, natural gas processing, and related upstream/downstream sectors. The course is equally valuable for individuals seeking a foundational understanding of acid-gas removal and sulphur recovery, as well as those wishing to advance their technical competency.

This training course will greatly benefit:

• Technologists and process engineers
• Mechanical and inspection engineers
• Maintenance and project engineers
• Gas plant and refinery operations personnel
• Professionals seeking a technical introduction to sweetening and sulphur recovery processes

This Amine Gas Sweetening and Sulphur Recovery Training Course employs a structured and interactive learning environment to enhance understanding and practical application. The delivery approach supports active participation, critical analysis, and collaborative learning across the group. Concepts are reinforced throughout the course to ensure strong knowledge retention and confidence in applying the material to real operational settings.

Training will include:

• Instructor-led presentations with process diagrams and operational insights
• Open discussions to evaluate challenges across different facilities
• Practical case studies on troubleshooting and optimisation
• Group activities to analyse sweetening and sulphur recovery scenarios
• Exercises involving design considerations, calculations, and process assessment

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course