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A course designed to explain the chemistry of oil and gas production and to look at the challenges, treatment chemicals, risks and control measures. The topics include:

• Application of chemistry of oil, gas and water in production and injection processes to explain the formation of scales, wax, asphaltenes, hydrogen sulphide and issues of corrosion
• Explanation of the challenges and mitigations
• Explanation of chemicals that can be used for preventing or treating common hazards and precautions for their use
• Issues arising from the incorrect use of chemicals

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the activities that are part of a decommissioning project plan
• Recognise how they interact and schedule them into a successful project timeline

Understand the main legislation that is specific to UK offshore decommissioning including the differences between derogation and non-derogation

Oil and Gas Technicians working offshore or onshore in a production, testing or well maintenance role

Library of course material

RGU Professional Certificate of Completion