Tunis, Tunisia – November 3–6, 2024 – ESP MENA, channel partner for Baker Hughes, organized a four-day technical training on Baker Hughes Oilfield and Industrial Chemicals (OIC). The event brought together representatives from Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), its subsidiaries, and the ESP team. This intensive training aimed to enhance participants’ technical expertise in chemical treatment applications within the oilfield industry.
The training provided participants with an in-depth exploration of key topics. It began with an introduction to Baker Hughes OIC and the fundamentals of chemical treatment. Subsequent sessions covered production optimization techniques, including demulsification and water treatment, followed by integrity management with a focus on corrosion and H₂S mitigation. The program concluded with flow assurance strategies addressing challenges such as scale, hydrate, paraffin, and asphaltene, ensuring participants gained a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts in oilfield chemical treatment.
Stefano Tassinari, Subject Matter Expert Integrity Management at Baker Hughes, led the course, delivering sessions that covered advanced techniques, applications, and best practices in oilfield chemical treatment. His expertise provided attendees with knowledge on optimizing chemical processes, ensuring operational efficiency, and addressing common industry challenges.
Participants found the training course to be both insightful and highly beneficial. Many highlighted the takeaways that they gained from the lectures and firsthand discussions, which offered practical, actionable strategies applicable to their fieldwork. Attendees also underscored the importance of such events, noting the positive impact sessions organized by ESP and Baker Hughes have on professional development and industry knowledge-sharing.
By organizing such events, ESP and Baker Hughes demonstrate their commitment to advancing technical skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the oil and gas industry. Recognizing the evolving challenges and demands in the field, ESP aims to help equip industry professionals with the necessary knowledge and expertise.