Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards in Midstream

Course Introduction

Seattle International Institute for Training offers a specialized training course in Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards in Midstream. This course is tailored for professionals working in midstream oil and gas operations, focusing on transportation systems, storage safety, pipeline integrity, and operational efficiency.

Course Objectives

- Understand advanced midstream transportation and storage systems.

- Manage pipeline and terminal integrity with modern tools.

- Apply leak detection, safety protocols, and operational best practices.

- Enhance reliability, compliance, and risk assessment in midstream assets.

- Integrate technology and digital monitoring in daily operations.

Target Audience

- Pipeline Engineers and Supervisors

- Terminal and Tank Farm Operators

- Maintenance and Inspection Teams

- Safety, Risk, and Compliance Officers

- Midstream Project Managers and Planners

- Professionals from KOC, Aramco, ADNOC, KNPC, KIPIC, and other oil & gas companies

Course Outline

Day 1: Midstream Operations Overview

·         Midstream sector role in oil & gas value chain

·         Types of transportation systems: pipeline, marine, road

·         Terminal and storage facility design basics

·         Flow assurance and fluid behavior

·         Regulatory and HSE compliance frameworks

·         Overview of international standards (API, ASME)

Day 2: Pipeline Integrity & Risk

·         Pipeline design principles and materials

·         Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation

·         Pipeline inspection technologies (ILI, PIGs)

·         Risk-based inspection methodologies

·         Pipeline repair and rehabilitation

·         Case study: integrity management program

Day 3: Storage Systems & Terminals

·         Tank farm layout and operational design

·         Tank types, components, and maintenance

·         Overfill protection and level control systems

·         Vapor recovery and emissions management

·         Fire protection and emergency response planning

·         Terminal operations case studies

Day 4: Leak Detection & Surveillance

·         Real-time leak detection methods

·         SCADA integration in pipeline monitoring

·         Surveillance systems and remote sensing

·         Incident response protocols

·         Data analysis and alarm management

·         Digital transformation in midstream monitoring

Day 5: Operational Excellence & Future Trends

·         Performance indicators in midstream logistics

·         Smart maintenance strategies

·         Digital twins and asset modeling

·         Sustainability and environmental controls

·         Industry 4.0 in midstream operations

Workshop and project presentation