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Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production

The Chemistry of Produced Water Processing and Disposal

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The Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production training course equips professionals to manage produced, connate and injection water across the production cycle. It examines how scaling, corrosion, emulsions, bacterial activity and pore blockages affect well performance, equipment reliability and environmental compliance. Participants explore the water-chemistry interactions that influence oilfield operations and the selection of suitable analytical and treatment methods. They also consider the operational challenges created by formation water, seawater, aquifer water and recycled water.

The course establishes a practical foundation in produced water handling, wastewater management and separation principles. It explains how water composition affects treatment design, why oil–water separation is essential for injection systems and how poor water quality causes operational inefficiencies. Environmental obligations for produced water disposal are addressed alongside the increasing importance of water reuse in contemporary oil and gas operations. Practical examples and case-based discussions build confidence in evaluating risks, understanding treatment options and applying best practices throughout the production cycle.

This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production training course will highlight:

  • Understanding produced, connate and injection water chemistry
  • Recognising scaling, corrosion, emulsions, bacterial activity and pore blockages
  • Applying produced water handling, wastewater management and separation principles
  • Evaluating how water composition influences treatment design
  • Managing oil–water separation and water quality for injection systems
  • Addressing produced water disposal, environmental compliance and water reuse
Why Choose Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of water chemistry, separation principles, and the operational issues linked to produced-water and injection systems. The course develops practical skills that aid troubleshooting, treatment selection, and performance optimisation.

Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain detailed knowledge of effective oilfield water chemistry and its impact on operations
  • Recognise the significance of appropriate water treatment throughout the production cycle
  • Evaluate liquid–liquid separation difficulties and the behaviour of production equipment
  • Identify and address operational issues resulting from scaling, corrosion, and emulsions
  • Assess the technologies applied within oil and water separation systems
  • Use practical techniques with commercial scaling software while understanding the chemistry behind them

Who is this Training Course for?

This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production training course is designed for:

  • Production Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Water Treatment Engineers
  • Petroleum Engineers
  • Reservoir Engineers
  • Facilities Engineers
  • Operations Engineers
  • Oilfield Chemists
  • Production Technologists
  • Water Injection Specialists
  • Flow Assurance Engineers
  • Oil and Gas Laboratory Analysts
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Training applies interactive, engaging learning approaches that build understanding and support practical implementation. Delivery centres on actual production situations, enabling participants to link theoretical principles to everyday operational decision-making.

The training will feature:

  • Hands-on exercises that reinforce treatment and analytical concepts
  • Case studies illustrating genuine field problems and their solutions
  • Group discussions and question-and-answer sessions to encourage shared learning
  • Demonstrations employing commercial software for scaling and corrosion prediction
  • Instructor-led presentations enhanced by visual materials, animated models, and brief videos

These approaches promote strong knowledge retention and equip participants with practical tools to tackle water-related concerns within their operational settings.

The Course Content

Oilfield Water Chemistry

  • 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

Oilfield Water Generation, Separation Theory & Principles

  • 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

Separation and Treatment (I)

  • 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

Separation and Treatment (II)

  • 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

Produced Water Disposal

  • 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
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers applied water technology in the context of oil and gas production. Its central focus is the chemistry involved in produced water processing and disposal. Specific treatment methods and process topics are not listed in the available course information.
Chemistry is a core focus because the course is specifically framed around the chemistry of produced water processing and disposal. It provides the scientific context for examining how produced water is handled in oil and gas production. No individual chemistry topics are specified in the provided course material.
Yes, the course is specifically set in the context of oil and gas production. It examines applied water technology as it relates to produced water processing and disposal. The supplied information does not indicate coverage of water applications in other industries.
The training builds knowledge of how water technology and chemistry relate to produced water processing and disposal. It is focused on applying this understanding within oil and gas production. More specific skills or learning objectives are not provided in the course information.
You will learn about produced water through the lens of processing, disposal, and chemistry. The course connects these subjects with their application in oil and gas production. The available description does not identify specific chemical reactions, contaminants, or treatment systems.
Yes, the course addresses both produced water processing and produced water disposal. These two areas are presented as connected applications of water chemistry in oil and gas production. The course information does not provide a detailed breakdown of the processes covered.
The course takes an applied perspective on water technology in oil and gas production. It links water chemistry with the practical subjects of produced water processing and disposal. Specific exercises, case studies, or operational procedures are not described in the available content.
The course is relevant to people seeking knowledge of produced water chemistry, processing, and disposal in oil and gas production. Its subject matter may align with roles that involve water technology or produced water, although no specific job titles are listed. Formal prerequisites or required experience are not stated in the available material.