Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) in Midstream Operations

Course Introduction

Seattle International Institute for Training offers a specialized training course in Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) in Midstream Operations. 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