This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the logistics, storage, and safe handling of LPG during the entire value chain. It highlights the significance of LPG in ensuring energy security and gives an insight into LPG production, plant operations, and safe transportation. Participants in this course will be exposed to best industry practices of LPG installations and will be acquainted with the essentials of LPG logistics. This knowledge will help participants develop a sense of responsibility for safe operations related to LPG storage, transportation, and handling.
Course Methodology
The course uses interactive techniques such as presentations by the consultant and participants. It also features individual exercises, syndicate work, industry case studies, and plenary discussions.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Achieve a complete overview of LPG value chain elements
Recognize the critical components of LPG plants and their operations
Identify essential factors related to safe storage, transportation, and handling of LPG
Develop an understanding of safety measures and their significance in LPG logistics
Realize best in class industry practices prevailing at LPG installations
Target Audience
Commercial Managers, Business Development Managers, Legal Counsels, Oil and Gas Production Managers, Plant Managers, Marine & Technical Superintendents, Process Engineers, Logistics Managers, Distribution Managers, Warehouse Managers, and other professionals who are keen to enter the lucrative and challenging LPG industry.
Target Competencies
Maintaining facilities
Controlling
Responding to emergencies
Identifying hazards
Mitigating risks
Requalifying
Course Outline
LPG value chain
LPG in the oil and gas value chain
LPG characteristics and hazards
LPG production and consumption
Players in the LPG value chain
Inbound and outbound logistics
Downstream markets
LPG plant operations
Major components of LPG plants
Maintaining LPG facilities
Aboveground storage tanks (ASTs)
LPG Liquid supply system
LPG cylinders inspection and requalification
LPG storage, transportation, and handling
LPG storage and handling code
guidelines for LPG storage and transportation
Acceptable separation distance (ASD)
Engineering control and emergency response (ER) for LPG