This course is designed to meet the growing needs of the international mid- to down-stream oil companies. Various oil and gas depot operations, hazard identification (HAZID), hazard operability (HAZOP) and environmental implications of oil and gas depot, terminal or refinery operations are extensively discussed.

By the end of this course, delegates will gain skills and knowledge to:

• Introduction to oil & gas depot operation
• Depot tanks
• Pipeline & storage tank operations
• Tank farm operations
• Loading and unloading operations
• Learning from accidents & incidents
• Planning response to emergencies
• Overfilling
• Environmental matters
• Oil spill contingency plan
• Health risks and safety
• Supervising tank maintenance

All staff engaged in the management and operation of oil storage depots, new and experienced depot technicians, supervisors and depot / terminal managers.