Oil and Gas Tank Farm Operations Excellence Program
Overview
The *Oil and Gas Tank Farm Operations Excellence Program* is an intensive five-day course designed to provide participants with the technical, operational, and managerial expertise required for optimal tank farm performance. Covering the full spectrum of terminal operations—from product storage and transfer to safety, emissions control, and emergency response—this program equips professionals with the skills to ensure efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in oil and gas tank farms.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
* Gain in-depth knowledge of operations and management of oil and oil product terminals.
* Apply advanced planning and scheduling techniques in storage and transfer systems.
* Command the various operational requirements for efficient terminal performance.
* Implement industry best practices for safety, risk management, and environmental protection.
* Develop strong terminal management skills including inventory control and custody transfer.
* Formulate blending recipes for on-specification products.
* Calculate emissions, discharges, and dispersion effectively.
* Respond effectively to oil spill contingencies and emergency situations.
Programme Outline
1. Crude Oil and Product Properties
* Overview of stored product properties
* Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Gasoline, Jet Fuel, Diesel, Fuel Oils, Bitumen, Crude Oil, Chemicals
* Light vs. heavy petroleum products characteristics
2. Safety and Risk Management
* Firefighting and protection systems
* Ignition sources and electrostatic hazard control
* Fire detection systems
* Risk assessment and mitigation techniques
* Oil spill prevention and response
* Bund walls and secondary containment
* Ship/Shore safety checklists
3. Tank Types, Construction, and Storage Requirements
* Crude, refined product, gas, and chemical storage
* API codes & standards
* Roof types: fixed dome, cone, floating roof, pressurized tanks
* Suction levels and “unpumpables”
* Tank emissions and reduction technologies
* Vapor recovery units and scrubbing systems
* Water drainage and treatment systems
4. Tank Terminal Operations
* Transfer systems and pump operations
* Piping systems and flow calculations
* Ship loading/unloading
* Pipeline transfers and truck loading
* Sampling, quality control, and ISO 17025 standards
* Stock loss, spill control, and tank gauging
* Instrumentation and level alarms
5. Terminal Management
* Planning, scheduling, and inventory management
* Custody transfer and documentation
* Inter-tank transfers and changing service tanks
* Pipeline transfer losses and thermal relief procedures
* Berthing and vessel support operations
* Emergency response planning
* International oil & gas marine terminal regulations
6. Tank Maintenance and Inspection
* API 653 inspection standards
* Tank failure prevention and corrosion inspection
* Tank cleaning and bunkering
* Product blending, commingling, and quality control
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
* Terminal & Tank Farm Managers
* Operations Supervisors & Engineers
* Oil & Gas Storage Facility Technicians
* Maintenance & Inspection Teams
* HSE & Risk Management Officers
* Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinators in Petroleum Operations
* Marine Terminal Supervisors
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the **KELeaders Certificate in Oil and Gas Tank Farm Operations Excellence**, demonstrating advanced competence in storage terminal management.
Enquiries & Registration
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