About the Oil, Gas Sampling & Testing Procedures Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Oil & Gas Sampling & Testing Course covers modern methodologies vital for industry accuracy, compliance & safety. This course equips you with the skills to accurately evaluate, monitor, and optimize operations across all sectors, from upstream to downstream.

The course delves into the critical importance of reliable data in determining product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining process integrity. You gain a clear understanding of international standards and procedures, including API, ASTM, ISO, and EPA. You also learn to select suitable sampling techniques while ensuring sample integrity.

Through a blend of case studies and practical applications, our course empowers you to implement robust sampling and testing programs. You develop the knowledge and technical skills to boost operational efficiency, ensure safety, and meet strict regulatory standards. This expertise supports critical operational and business decisions.

Oil, Gas Sampling & Testing Course Objectives

​By the end of this Oil, Gas Sampling & Testing Procedures training course, participants will be able to:​

• Understand the critical role of sampling and testing in oil and gas operations, covering upstream, midstream, and downstream processes.
• Identify key analytes and performance indicators in crude oil, natural gas, produced water, and specialty oilfield chemicals.
• Apply internationally recognized sampling standards and best practices, including those from API, ASTM, ISO, and EPA.
• Execute appropriate sampling methods for a variety of oilfield fluids, including grab, composite, and continuous sampling.
• Implement effective preservation techniques to ensure sample integrity, prevent contamination, and maintain pressure and chemical stability.
• Perform standardized laboratory testing for crude oil properties, including API gravity, BS&W, viscosity, pour point, sulfur content, and acid number.
• Conduct compositional analysis of natural gas samples using gas chromatography and evaluate calorific values, dew points, and hydrocarbon condensation risks.
• Test produced water and injection fluids for chemical and biological parameters such as salinity, pH, TDS, TSS, bacteria, and scale-forming constituents.
• Assess the performance and compatibility of oilfield chemicals, and conduct biocide efficacy evaluations.
• Apply QA/QC principles in sample handling, labeling, custody, transport, and analytical verification.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and REACH, while managing hazardous samples and laboratory waste.
• Analyze real-world case studies, troubleshoot sampling and testing issues, and design tailored protocols for specific operational needs.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor:

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Oil, Gas Sampling & Testing Procedures Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals engaged in sampling, testing, and quality assurance within the oil and gas industry, including:

• Production and Petroleum Engineers
• Field Operators and Maintenance Personnel
• Laboratory Technicians and Quality Control Professionals
• Process Engineers and Flow Assurance Specialists
• HSE and Regulatory Compliance Officers

Oil, Gas Sampling & Testing Procedures Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Sampling and Testing in Oil & Gas Operations

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Importance of Representative Sampling
• Parameters Tested in Crude Oil, Gas, Water, and Chemicals
• Overview of API, ASTM, ISO, and EPA Standards

Module 2: Sampling Techniques for Oilfield Fluids

• Crude Oil Sampling (Wellhead, Pipeline, Separator, Tank)
• Gas Sampling (High-Pressure Wells, Flare, Pipeline)
• Produced Water Sampling (Injection, Disposal, Formation Water)
• Chemical Sampling (Corrosion Inhibitors, Demulsifiers, Scale Inhibitors)
• Grab, Composite, and Continuous Sampling Methods
• Sample Preservation (Contamination Prevention, Pressure Retention, Stabilization)

Module 3: Crude Oil Sample Testing and Analysis

• API Gravity and Density Measurement (ASTM D5002)
• Viscosity and Pour Point Determination
• Basic Sediment & Water (BS&W) Analysis (ASTM D4006)
• Sulfur Content and Acid Number (ASTM D664)
• Wax and Asphaltene Content Evaluation

Module 4: Natural Gas Sample Testing and Analysis

• Gas Chromatography for Compositional Analysis
• Calorific Value and Heating Content Determination
• Hydrocarbon Dew Point and Condensation Risk Evaluation

Module 5: Produced Water and Injection Fluid Testing

• Salinity, pH, TDS, and TSS Measurements
• Microbiological Testing (SRB and APB)
• Scale-Forming Potential Analysis (Barium, Calcium, Sulfate, Carbonate, etc.)

Module 6: Testing of Oilfield Chemicals

• Efficiency Testing of Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors
• Demulsifier Performance Analysis
• Compatibility Testing with Formation Fluids
• Biocide Efficacy for Microbial Contamination Control

Module 7: Sample Handling, Preservation, and Quality Control

• Labeling and Documentation Procedures
• Chain of Custody and Sample Storage
• Contamination Prevention and Transport Conditions
• QA/QC Procedures for Reliable Sampling and Testing

Module 8: Regulatory and Environmental Compliance in Sampling and Testing

• Overview of OSHA, EPA, and REACH Regulations
• HSE Best Practices in Sample Collection and Laboratory Safety
• Waste Management and Hazardous Sample Disposal

Module 9: Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analysis of Field Sampling and Testing Challenges
• Hands-on Exercises in Sampling and Laboratory Techniques
• Developing Customized Sampling and Testing Protocols

Module 10: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.