Course Overview
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants and terminals are spaces for exploration, production, storage and transport of natural gas from sources of production to places of demand. Therefore, LNG plants and terminals comprise all equipment and infrastructure involved in LNG production and storage.
LNG terminals can broadly be classified into two types, namely, liquefaction terminals (export) and regasification or receiving terminals (import). LNG plants and terminals include many activities and operations concerning the handling of crude and hazardous raw material, at varying temperatures and pressures.
Thus, strict guidelines for safety and operation need to be followed at these areas to avoid any impact on life, property and/or the environment. Considering this, robust training is required to understand and follow safety precautions and appropriately handle equipment at LNG plants and terminals.
This Zoe training course will empower you with a detailed understanding of all aspects of LNG plant and terminal operations. Given the sensitivity with which operations need to be undertaken at these locations, this training course becomes necessary if you intend to pursue your career in plant and terminal operations.
By undertaking this course, you will gain the necessary confidence and experience to accept and successfully fulfil higher roles and responsibilities related to plant and terminal operations.
Course Objectives
The primary objective of this Mini MBA: LNG Plant & Terminal Operations training course is to empower professionals with—
- complete knowledge and experience of LNG plant and terminal operations
- the required understanding and awareness of necessary guidelines to be followed when working at LNG plants and terminals
- the necessary skill and knowledge to handle equipment with care, to prevent wear and tear or hazards
- the exposure and confidence to guide other professionals on best practices to be adopted at LNG plants and terminals
- the perspective and skill to conduct regular inspections to check for maintenance requirements
- the knowledge of internationally accepted standards and benchmarks of LNG plant and terminal operations to ensure that one’s organisation complies with all required regulations and legislations
- the ability and a sense of pride from contributing to organisational credibility and growth through regular plant and terminal maintenance, reduced costs, greater investments, etc.
- the understanding and capability to introduce and successfully implement modern technology and techniques for various processes of the LNG plant and terminal operations
Training Methodology
All training courses at Zoe Talent Solutions follow a typical approach to training, involving theoretical delivery in the form of lectures and practical application of the theoretical content.
The lectures are delivered by experienced professionals from the relevant domain, who use detailed audio-visual presentations for ease of reference. The practical aspect of training is addressed through assignments, projects, situational analyses, etc. given to trainees individually or in groups.
Trainee participation and interaction is enhanced through group activities, and experiential learning thus becomes easier and more effective.
This highly successful model of Zoe Talent Solutions is called the Do–Review–Learn–Apply Model.
Organisational Benefits
With professionals undertaking this Mini MBA: LNG Plant & Terminal Operations training course, their organisations will derive the following benefits:
- Efficient plant and terminal operations because of all critical functions being handled by trained, experienced professionals
- Regular inspections to check for maintenance activities and timely maintenance to prevent accidents
- Frequent training of other employees on handling equipment at LNG plants and terminals
- Application of modern techniques to enhance operational quality and productivity, thereby attracting greater investments
- Reduced costs of machinery because of regular maintenance checks
- Accurate and effective risk assessment and management to prevent occupational hazards and loss to life, property or the environment
- Adherence to all required standards of operation and safety
- Organisational development because of better performance, operational excellence, reduced costs, reduced risks, regular maintenance and greater investments
Personal Benefits
Professionals enrolling for this Mini MBA: LNG Plant & Terminal Operations training course will derive the following benefits:
- Detailed understanding and knowledge of LNG plant and terminal operations
- Greater experience and confidence to regularly check for existing gaps or scope for maintenance and carry out maintenance activities to prevent loss to life, property and the environment
- Increased confidence and knowledge to guide other professionals on guidelines to be followed when working at LNG plants and terminals
- Increased knowledge and understanding of all required legislation and regulations to be maintained and followed, thereby enhancing one’s knowledge and prospects of growth opportunities with and outside the organisation
- Better foresight and skill to predict risks and address them before they damage life, property and the environment
- Greater understanding of advanced technology and concepts and successful application of these to enhance operational quality and productivity
- A sense of satisfaction and pride from contributing to organisational growth through operational excellence, effective risk management, etc.
- Enhanced skill set and capabilities to handle critical roles and responsibilities related to LNG plant and terminal operations, thereby producing multiple opportunities for career growth and progression within and outside one’s organisation
Who Should Attend?
- Members of the senior management of an organisation who are involved in all critical, strategic decision making for the organisation
- Engineers involved in executing operations at LNG plants and terminals
- Managers and supervisors overseeing end-to-end operations at LNG plants and terminals
- Vendors and suppliers involved at some stage in the LNG value chain
- Compliance and safety officers responsible for ensuring adherence to all required standards and benchmarks
- Legal and financial advisors responsible for providing expert advice to the senior management members for effective decision making
- Any other professional interested in knowing more about LNG plant and terminal operations
Course Outline
The course covers the following areas important to understand LNG plant and terminal operations:
Module 1 – Sectors in the LNG Value Chain
- Exploration and development
- Production
- Gas processing
- Liquefaction
- Transport
- Regasification
- Distribution and transport
- LNG: Marketing and sales
Module 2 – Overview of LNG Terminals
- Description
- Types
- Liquefaction terminals (export)
- Regasification terminals (import)
- Broad terminal operations
Module 3 – Equipment Components of LNG Import and Regasification Terminals
- Unloading arms
- Cryogenic pipelines
- Storage tanks
- Low-pressure pumps
- Boil-Off Gas (BOG) compressors and recondensers
- High pressure (HP) pumps
- Vaporisers
Module 4 – LNG Cargo Loading – Operational Procedures and Precautions
- Cargo tank drying
- Hold space drying
- Cargo tank inerting
- Annular space (moss-type vessels) inerting
- Inter-barriers space and insulation space (membrane-type vessels) inerting
- Gassing up
Module 5 – Transfer Operation Procedures
- Requirements
- Safety while bunkering
- Staff education and training
- Communication systems
- Pre-bunkering operations
- Operations during bunkering
- Post-bunkering operations
Module 6 – Importance of LNG Terminal Maintenance
- LNG plant safety
- Productivity and results
- Regulatory compliance
Module 7 – Major LNG Hazards
- Flashfire
- Pool fire
- Jet fire
- Explosion
- Asphyxia
- Brittle fracture and cryogenic burns
Module 8 – Safety Hazard Management at LNG Terminals
- Pool fires
- Flammable vapor clouds
- Terrorism hazards
- Others
Module 9 – Aspects Considered During Maintenance Checks
- System state mode
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Flow
- Electrical status, current, voltage, intrinsic components
- Gas detection
- Structural integrity
- Safety information
- Equipment/plan surrounding
Module 10 – Risk Management in LNG
- Risk structure
- Risk management methodologies
- Risk types
Module 11 – Success Factors of LNG Development
- Government support
- Complete geotechnical data
- Qualified contractors
- Appropriate contracts
- Safety focus
