OFFSHORE ONSHORE OIL & GAS HSE TRAINING CENTER

These modules are not taught in any school or university in the Philippines.  

OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION PROCESS –

A MUST for Safety Engrs/Officers and for those who would like to know the complex process behind oil and gas production.  This module explains how oil is discovered and extracted. Includes a full and comprehensive discussion of oil, gas, and water separation (two-phase & three-phase), water & gas injection in the oil basin, chemicals used in the process and hazards involved. Understand how oil gets to us from its exploration to the time it is ready for consumption.  See in details the various techniques in the whole operations of the gas recycling system, offshore and onshore

ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION – All the worst cases that happened offshore and onshore, BLEVE and disasters. This module covers the steps in investigating and the important data required during investigation. It also introduces the Loss Causation Model. Includes understanding of "near miss or near hit", BSA and STOP implementation.

ANATOMY OF DRILLING RIG- This module covers the intricate engineering process required to drill and complete an oil well. It orients the participants of the basic structure of the equipment which is the same whether it is offshore or onshore.

AUTHORIZED GAS TESTER COURSE – A comprehensive course which includes the inert gases, their use in the operation and its dangers. Understand toxic & flammable gases, operate gas test equipment, interpret readings and take actions based on interpretation.

BREATHING APPARATUS/SCBA  ACTUAL TRAINING & LECTURES

Proper donning/doffing, facepiece fit testing,buddy system,air supply duration, limitations,emergency & safety procedures, maintenance and storage.

BASE FOAM INJECTION FOR ENCLOSED CRUDE TANK –

Learn the engineering design and calculation of base foam injection for GOSP/ CDS plant.  O3G is the only center that offers this very special course for those who want to be more knowledgeable in the GOSP. A powerful presentation only O3G lecturer can design.

CHRISTMAS TREE & TWO BARRIER-RULE

A study of production valve called Christmas tree, its history and parts well explained.  Distinguish oil well head from gas well head.  Learn what is two barrier rule. 

CONFINED SPACE AND VESSEL ENTRY – Defines confined space and vessel entry.  Includes how to rescue and how to work safely, ventilation and inerting, air monitoring. Explains how to make the vessel safe when working inside, what are the expected gas present aside from hydrocarbons? It includes a video of actual work done in confined spaces.

TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

EMERGENCY RESPONSE (INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM) - Study the latest  on-scene incident management concept  

ESDs IN PRODUCTION PLATFORM & WELLHEAD TOWERS - includes ESD1, ESD2, trip, blackout, black start, blowdown,shutdown

FIRE EXTINGUISHER COURSE –

How fire extinguisher works and its relation to the triangle of fire, make firewatchers understand the science of fire and how it can be extinguished properly, chemical & mechanical foams and its applications. It also introduces the new concept of fire tetrahedron.

FIREWATER DEMAND FOR GOSP –

A complete study of firewater calculation (as per NFPA) for GOSP/CDS which produces 250M BOPD. A plant design technique in fighting inevitable monstrous, disastrous galloping fires.

FLOATING ROOF TANK SAFETY -

GTL – Gas To Liquids and HSE.  Learn what is syngas and the conversion of syngas into liquid fuels in a process called Fischer-Thropsch .

HLO COURSE -  (Special Course) A non-ordinary course offered by O3G, this a well defined course intended for those who want to become familiar with the helicopter operations in the platform.  A technique in lifting load by the helicopter to the well head tower, how it is done? How many and who are the people involved?

HELICOPTER ORIENTATION COURSE- Southeast Asia and Middle East style. Familiarization on different life jackets used and the do's and dont's during helicopter transport.

HOT WORK TECHNIQUES IN BOTTLENECKED & FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE - Learn the safe way of executing job without intervening the production. Includes safehouse habitat, flame cutting, handling of pyrophoric scales, arresting remaining flammable gases in the pipeline, dangers and sources of static electricity

HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) COURSE – Learn the dangers and how to escape or rescue the injured. It links to a lesson in video for the participants to easily understand

LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT AND MARINE EQUIPMENT – It covers the International Rules set by SOLAS, ABS, DNV. This module is a complete study of all kinds of breathing apparatus, escape sets, air loop system, gas tester, EPIRB, life boats, life rafts, radiation meters, etc…

LNG PROCESS – Get versed with the LNG Chain from the gas fields to the end users. Learn the LNG hazards and safety considerations.

LOADING OF CRUDE OIL FROM SINGLE SUBMERSIBLE POINT MOORING TO THE FPSO – See it in a graphical video presentation

LSA – NORM – IONIZING RADIATION (X-rays and Gamma Rays) -   How it affects the workers and a full knowledge on the subject. 

MSDS and COSHH - A simple and definitive presentation of the dangerous chemicals used in the oil and gas production, water injection, gas gathering and gas injection. It includes the steps in handling them safely. Learn the NFPA Diamond, its use in RTK labels and HazCom programs.

NOISE HAZARDS - Covers occupational noise, measurement,NRR, noise control methods

OFFSHORE ERGONOMICS - Learn the simple way of ergonomics as brainstormed by the offshore installation managers in the world.

OIL PLATFORMS & ONSHORE OILFIELDS – A comprehensive introduction to the operation and function of each installation. 

OIL SPILL CALCULATION 

OZONE DEPLETION

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

PIGGING OPERATIONS SAFETY

A step by step pig launching operation from gauge pig to intelligent pig.  Familiarise yourself with the technical terms.

PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION – it details the steps in the construction of a pipeline both onshore and offshore.

PIPELINE INTERVENTION - Learn pipeline intervention techniques, which include hot tapping, line stopping and pipe freezing to enable a pipeline, tank or vessel to remain onstream during maintenance, alterations, or system expansions.

PROPANE & BLEVE - Study the worst possible outcome when a tank holding a pressurized liquefied gas, such a propane, fails due to fire contact or impact. 

PTWS and Formal Procedures– Developed in conjunction with international oil companies in the upstream industry. A well explained Permit to Work System from the actual experience of professional HSE Engineer working in the oil production.  It includes an exercise on filling up the PTW form. You will also learn hot work techniques in highly hazardous environment and the different area zone classification. Includes exercises on PTW compliance audit.

RISK ASSESSMENT  - The simple techniques and standard format on how to prepare risk assessment drawn from actual experience and involvement of the Safety Engineers. Relation of semi-quantitative Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) to risk register.

A separate one day special course is offered for Risk Assessement.

RISK-BASED HSEMS   - It is a thorough discussion of the HSEMS, where it came from, who designed it, and how to make one. This module includes an elementary explanation of the many standards ( i.e., ISO 14000, ISO 9000, BS8800, OHSAS 18000, OSHA) dealing with HSE as well as the latest system and practices used in the industry. This very informative presentation was made simple for the neophytes and even for the Safety Practitioners in other industries who want to know HSEMS fully. 

SIMOPS HSE AUDIT - Learn the techniques in auditing simultaneous operations on wellhead towers

SPECIAL COURSES-

OFFSHORE ONSHORE OIL & GAS DRILLING HSE COURSE

This module covers the intricate engineering process required to drill and complete an oil well. It orients the participants of the basic structure of the equipment which is the same whether offshore or onshore.  It is a very comprehensive discussion of the following:

• Anatomy of a drilling rig  (includes all components of drilling operations & people involved)

• Site preparation (excavation & trenching)

• Setting up the rig to rigging down

• Drilling process (includes perforating)

• Tripping out/in

• Casing & Cementing Operations (illustrates the concept of casing string design, proper handling of pipe while it is on the rack, being picked up, made up into a string, and cemented in the hole)

• Well Completions & Well control (includes blowouts & BOPs)

• Plugging and abandoning of wells

    HSE problems encountered in each step (includes H2S) of the drilling process is discussed and provided with possible solutions.  Several drilling accidents are discussed. Includes a Rig Pass Orientation Test.

2. NEAR MISS, SUB-STANDARD CONDITION & SUB-STANDARD PRACTICES ANALYSIS

3. UNDERSTANDING WATER INJECTION IN THE OIL BASIN

4. PIGGING OPERATION AND SAFETY

Participants can attend a minimum of 3-days with certificate of attendance and a supplementary certificate detailing the HSE modules attended.  After completing the course a replacement of certificate of completion will be issued after examination.

DAY 1

Basic Oil and Gas Process

Introduction to Oil Platforms, Derrick Barges and Jack-up Rigs

Basic Water & Gas Injection

Oil & Gas Separation, Two-Phase & Three-Phase

Terminologies & Key Definitions Used in the Oil & Gas

HSEMS Based on OHSAS 18001

Noise Awareness (Logarithmic Computation & NRR)

DAY 2

Base Foam Injection for Crude Oil Tank

Christmas Trees & Two-Barrier Rule, Introduction Blowout Preventor

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Safety

Safety Orientation for Offshore Platform Installation

Basic Pigging Operations

Fatal Accidents in the Oil & Gas

Anatomy of Confined Space Fire

DAY 3

Confined Space / Vessel Entry

Lifting Safety & Color Codes of Lifting Gears

Pipeline Intervention (Hot Tapping, Line Freezing)

Techniques in Working in Flammable Atmosphere, Safehouse Habitat

Floating Roof Tank Cleaning & Simultaneous Recovery

EPIRB Induction, Proper Donning of Life Jacket

Propane & BLEVE

Energy Isolation in the Oil & Gas Installation 

DAY 4 

Permit To Work System & Compliance Audit

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Course

Actual Training on SCBA

Risk Assessment in the Oil & Gas Production Platform& Well Head Towers

Compressed Gas Cylinders Safe Distance

Basic Oil Slick Quantification

Techniques in Firefighting LNG & Propane Fire

DAY 5

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  in the Oil & Gas Industry

Accident Investigation & Analysis of Worst O&G Accidents

Authorized Gas Tester Course

Fire Extinguisher Used in the GOSP

Ozone Depletion

Low Specific Activity/NORM

MSDS/COSHH