Oil & Gas training in Nigeria
Upstream Oil & Gas Processes: From Wellhead to Pigging
Follow the upstream production journey from the wellhead through flowlines, gathering systems, processing and pigging.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
Upstream Oil & Gas Processes: From Wellhead to Pigging at a glance
Upstream Oil & Gas Processes: From Wellhead to Pigging is a 5 day oil and gas course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦250,000 per participant. Participants receive a certificate of completion. The next public class starts on 30 Oct 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of key upstream oil and gas processes, following the journey from wellhead operations through production, gathering and pigging activities. Participants will understand the major equipment, processes and operational activities involved in bringing hydrocarbons from the well to the processing facility.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Introduction to Upstream Operations
- Overview of upstream oil and gas
- Exploration, drilling and production
- Well types and production systems
- Wellhead and Christmas tree
- Basic production operations
Day 2: Wellhead & Production Facilities
- Wellhead operations
- Flowlines and gathering systems
- Separators and production equipment
- Oil, gas and water separation
- Production monitoring
Day 3: Oil & Gas Processing
- Production flow process
- Gas handling and treatment
- Produced water management
- Measurement and metering
- Key operating parameters
Day 4: Flowlines, Pipelines & Pigging
- Flowline and pipeline systems
- Introduction to pigging
- Types of pigs
- Pigging operations and procedures
- Pigging challenges and safety considerations
Day 5: Operations, Integrity & Practical Applications
- Common upstream operational problems
- Corrosion and flow assurance
- Equipment reliability
- Safety considerations
- Practical case studies
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand the basic upstream oil and gas production process
- 2Explain wellhead and production operations
- 3Identify major production equipment and systems
- 4Understand flowlines and gathering systems
- 5Understand the purpose and process of pigging
- 6Recognise common operational challenges in upstream facilities
Who Should Attend
- Oil and gas professionals
- Production and process engineers
- Operations personnel
- Maintenance technicians
- HSE professionals
- Project personnel
- Graduates and young professionals
- Supervisors and managers
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Training Method
- Facilitator led practical training with real facility examples, worked exercises and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-10-30
Course Benefits
- A clear end to end view of upstream production
- Hands on understanding of separators and gathering systems
- Practical pigging knowledge and procedures
- Early recognition of common upstream problems
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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