Natural Gas Processing and Treatment (OG-034) Training Course

Natural Gas Processing and Treatment

Natural gas must be processed before it can be transported and sold: water, acid gases, heavy hydrocarbons and contaminants must be removed and valuable liquids…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Natural gas must be processed before it can be transported and sold: water, acid gases, heavy hydrocarbons and contaminants must be removed and valuable liquids recovered. Gas processing plants are therefore critical to the gas value chain and to meeting sales specifications.

This LLMI course explains gas composition and specifications, dehydration, acid gas removal, sulphur recovery, dew point control, NGL recovery and fractionation, and compression. Participants learn the principles, equipment and operating challenges of each process and how to optimise plant performance.

Calculations and plant case studies help participants apply the concepts to real operations.

Course Objectives

Describe natural gas composition and sales specifications

Explain gas dehydration methods

Understand acid gas removal and sulphur recovery

Explain dew point control and NGL recovery

Understand fractionation and product handling

Troubleshoot and optimise gas plant operations

Target Audience

Process engineers in gas plants

Operators and supervisors

Production and facilities engineers

Project engineers

Technical professionals in gas processing companies

Graduate engineers

Course Methodology

Technical presentations with process diagrams

Worked calculations

Plant case studies

Troubleshooting exercises

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Natural Gas Fundamentals

Gas composition and properties
Phase behaviour
Gas specifications and contracts
Gas processing plant overview
Safety considerations
Exercise: Phase envelope interpretation

2Day 2: Dehydration

Hydrates and their prevention
Glycol dehydration
Solid desiccant dehydration
Operating problems
Hydrate inhibition
Exercise: Glycol unit calculations

3Day 3: Acid Gas Removal and Sulphur Recovery

Amine treating
Physical solvents
Sulphur recovery units
Tail gas treatment
Operating issues
Case study: Amine unit foaming

4Day 4: NGL Recovery and Fractionation

Dew point control
Refrigeration and turbo-expander processes
Fractionation trains
Product specifications
LPG handling
Exercise: NGL recovery options

5Day 5: Compression and Optimisation

Compression systems
Plant control and monitoring
Energy efficiency
Emissions reduction
Debottlenecking
Capstone: Gas plant optimisation study

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Natural Gas Processing and Treatment course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Natural Gas Processing and Treatment course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Rome. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt.

Can I take Natural Gas Processing and Treatment online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Natural Gas Processing and Treatment

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Course outline

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