An intensive professional development training course on
Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production
The Chemistry of Produced Water Processing and Disposal
Why Choose Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training Course?
Applied Water Technology Training in Oil and Gas Production is essential for professionals who manage the complex challenges associated with produced water, connate water, and injection water throughout the production cycle. Water-related issues such as scaling, corrosion, emulsions, bacterial activity, and pore blockages directly affect well performance, equipment reliability, and environmental compliance. This training course provides a clear and practical understanding of these water-chemistry interactions and their impact on oilfield operations.
During this Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training, participants develop a strong foundation in produced water handling, wastewater management, and separation principles. The sessions explain how water composition influences treatment design, why oil–water separation is critical for injection systems, and how poor water quality can lead to significant operational inefficiencies. The course also highlights the environmental obligations associated with produced water disposal and the growing importance of water reuse strategies in modern oil and gas operations.
Participants learn how variation in water sources—whether formation water, seawater, aquifer water, or recycled water—creates operational challenges that must be addressed through appropriate analytical techniques and treatment technologies. Through practical examples and case-based discussions, the course reinforces how sound water chemistry knowledge supports more efficient production, minimizes equipment failures, enhances reservoir performance, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
By the end of the course, attendees gain the confidence to evaluate water-related risks, understand treatment options, and apply best practices for managing water throughout the oil and gas production cycle.
What are the Goals?
This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of water chemistry, separation principles, and the operational challenges associated with produced water and injection systems. The course provides practical competencies that support troubleshooting, treatment selection, and performance optimization.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Learn the details of effective oilfield water chemistry and its operational impact
- Understand the importance of proper water treatment across the production cycle
- Assess liquid–liquid separation challenges and production-equipment behaviour
- Diagnose and resolve operational problems caused by scaling, corrosion, and emulsions
- Evaluate technologies used in oil and water separation systems
- Apply hands-on techniques using commercial scaling software and understand the underlying chemistry
Who is this Training Course for?
This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training is valuable for both newcomers and experienced professionals working in fields where produced water, injection water, and separation systems play a significant role. The course supports career development by providing essential knowledge of water chemistry and treatment processes used across oil and gas facilities.
This training course will greatly benefit:
- Plant and field engineers
- Chemists and new engineers requiring exposure to produced-water challenges
- Engineering and technical managers and supervisors
- Maintenance coordinators supporting field and facility operations
- Operations and manufacturing managers and supervisors
- Foremen, team leaders, and production personnel
- Individuals seeking a broad understanding of water-related issues in oil and gas production
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training uses engaging, interactive learning methods designed to strengthen understanding and practical application. The delivery focuses on real production scenarios, helping participants connect theoretical concepts with day-to-day operational decisions.
Training will include:
- Practical exercises reinforcing analytical and treatment concepts
- Case studies demonstrating real field challenges and solutions
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions for shared learning
- Demonstrations using commercial scaling and corrosion-prediction software
- Instructor-led presentations supported by visuals, animated models, and short videos
These methods ensure high knowledge retention and give participants practical tools for addressing water-related issues in their operational environments.
The Course Content
- Fundamentals of Water Chemistry
- Water treatment microbiology
- Water Scaling
- Corrosion and Control
- Environmental Regulations and Water Specifications
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
- Water Sampling and Analysis
- Produced Water Generation and Management Practices
- Environmental Impacts Caused by Produced Water
- Emulsions / Stabilization, Destabilization
- Henrys & Stokes Laws / Nucleus & Rate of Rise Theory
- The Nature, Chemistry and Composition of Hydrocarbons
- Equilibrium and Solubility Product First principles
- Water formed scales
- Calculation of the solubility product and co-precipitation
- Scaling calculations first principles
- Commercial software - I – ScaleChem
- Commercial software - II – OLI Studio: Corrosion
- Corrosion control
- Gas flotation systems - Dissolved Air/ Induced Gas/ Dispersed Gas
- Key Design Parameters of Flotation / Air-To-Solids Ratio
- Case Study – Calculation of the solubility of BaSO4/ Co precipitation of CaSO4
- Desalting Technologies & Equipment
- Electro-deionization
- Gravity Separation Systems /Separators - 2 and 3 Phase
- Skim Tanks / Skim Piles
- API Separators
- Plate Coalescers
- Filtration Technologies & Mechanical filters
- Ion exchange & Membrane processes
- Case Study
- Water injection and disposal systems - theory of operation, corrosion, scale and biological control
- Treatment and Disposal of Produced Water
- Transportation Problems
- De-oiling / Soluble organics removal
- Desalination / Disinfection
- Evaporative processes
- Wastewater recycle / reuse
- Course Review & Close
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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