Course overview
This five-day course gives participants a solid, practical foundation in Crude Oil Treatment and Desalting. It covers the core principles, terminology, governing codes and standards, and the everyday methods used across Oil, Gas and Petroleum, explained through worked examples, short exercises and real case studies from the Gulf, Africa and international operations.
Participants leave with a clear mental model of Crude Oil Treatment and Desalting, the confidence to apply it on the job and a common vocabulary to work with specialists, contractors and auditors.
Learning objectives
- Explain the principles and terminology of Crude Oil Treatment and Desalting
- Apply the relevant international codes, standards and best practices
- Use the core methods, tools and calculations correctly
- Recognise common problems and how to prevent them
- Communicate confidently with specialists, contractors and auditors
Who should attend
Petroleum, process, production and drilling engineers, operators, supervisors and managers in upstream, midstream and downstream companies.
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Crude Oil Treatment and Desalting: principles, terminology and context
- Day 2Codes, standards and best practices
- Day 3Core methods, tools and calculations
- Day 4Practical applications and common problems
- Day 5Workshop, case study and final assessment
Training methodology
Interactive instructor-led sessions, worked examples, group exercises, real case studies, daily quizzes and pre/post assessments. Online sessions run live with the instructor, with recordings and digital materials. Selected practical skills can be practised in immersive virtual-reality simulations on request.
Certificate: ITQAN Global Training certificate of completion for participants who meet attendance requirements and pass the assessment.
Dates and venues 2027–2030
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–16 Apr 2027 | Dubai | $4,750 | Register |
| 3–7 May 2027 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 3–7 Oct 2027 | Amman | $4,750 | Register |
| 7–11 Feb 2028 | Geneva | $4,750 | Register |
| 14–18 Aug 2028 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 4–8 Dec 2028 | Istanbul | $4,750 | Register |
| 5–9 Mar 2029 | Dubai | $4,750 | Register |
| 16–20 Jul 2029 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2029 | Istanbul | $4,750 | Register |
| 14–18 Jan 2030 | Dubai | $4,750 | Register |
| 3–7 Jun 2030 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 1–5 Dec 2030 | Dammam | $4,750 | Register |
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