The effective management and operation of an oil and gas terminal is essential for a successful business. The processing, transporting and storing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, in tank farms, involves custody transfers of partner and commingled stock, significant volumes of data from various sources and blending operations complexities. In addition, as these liquids are loaded and offloaded in bulk quantities, there is a large transfer of high value that makes it imperative for tank farm operators to efficiently manage their inventory and maximize their return on investment.

Upon successful completion of this training seminar, participants will gain knowledge on oil terminals and tank farms, methods of tank gauging, crude oil product specifications, product blending and tank mixing, dealing with of oil spill emergencies, cleaning of crude oil and heavy product tanks, understanding and employ a work permit system, pigging operations of oil pipelines, quality assurance and control, contingency and safety procedures.

Topics discussed will include:

• Crude oil and product properties & handling
• Identify the different types of tank, troubleshoot, review and improve the operation of a tank farm
• Tank gauging techniques, custody transfer and fiscal metering methods
• Tank Design Standards Codes and Regulations
• Terminal Planning and scheduling
• Management & Operations
• Identification of different types of tank
• Troubleshooting, review and improvement of tank farm operations
• Security & Safety and other essential topics related to Import / Export of Oil & liquefied Gas

Who Should Attend?

This training seminar is designed for anyone employed in oil refining or anyone working in an oil and or product storage facility. In addition, it is intended, but not limited to professionals involved in handling, loading, or discharging of oil and gas cargoes.

This training seminar is specifically designed for:

• Marine Terminal Managers, supervisors and Superintendents
• Oil and Gas refinery or product storage facility personnel
• Oil and gas operators and engineers
• Facility Managers and Coordinators
• Process Engineers, Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation/Control Engineers, technical staff
• Safety and Environmental personnel
• Transfer Supervisors
• Oil and Gas Cargo officials