This document provides information about a 3-day course on Depot Operations Management in Lagos, Nigeria from June 1-3, 2015. The course will cover topics like custody transfer, loading/receipts, stock management, loss control, and operational safety. It is aimed at depot personnel, managers, operators, and engineers. Participants will receive course materials and a certificate. The fee is 126,000 Naira per participant. In-house training is also available. The training provider, Petronomics Training, aims to develop industry skills and address performance challenges in the oil and gas sector.

1. Depot Operations Management
1 – 3 June, 2015 | The Resource Space, Lagos, Nigeria.
This course is available for IN_HOUSE: For further information, please contact: Tel: +234 8037202432, Email:petronomics@yahoo.com. Web: www.thepetronomics.com

2. OVERVIEW
This programme has been designed to further enlighten us
on the intricacies of managing a depot, and its best
practices. Most organisations with growth aspirations have
invested significant time and resources in devising their
expansion strategies, they have not devoted commensurate
attention to developing and executing an internal
management model along the business chain that has to
handle and deal with depot operations management, which
would enable them thrive as a enterprising business in the
now wired business ecosystem.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 Understand the subtleties for depot operations
management.
 Coordinating vessel and berth scheduling so that
buyers enjoy fast efficient access to and so that
sellers enjoy any price premium that inevitably
accompanies such efficiency
 Evaluate the different custody transfer standards in
use today
 Analyse the methodology for monitoring and
controlling production losses
 Value the dynamics of oil product storage and
distribution.
 Learn the safety, health and environment aspects
of depot operations
PERFORMANCE FOCUS
Our programmes are significant investment for your
workforce. They are designed to fill identified industry
knowledge gap and provide hands-on applicable know-how
that gives participants a deeper insight on their deliverables.
The various modules are cultured to encourage
stakeholders to aspire the attainment of operational
efficiency along the business chain.
COURSE CONTENT
CUSTODY TRANSFER
Product custody transfer
 Methods of tank calibration
 Tank gauging techniques
 Tank management systems and Quality Control
Measures
 Custody transfer
Module 2
 Custody transfer standards
• OIML R117
• API MPMS Chapter 5.8
• References
Flow calibration
 Trends in calibration
 Types of calibration test rigs
 In Situ calibration
 Turbine meters
Truck custody transfer
• Truck types.
• Typical equipment.
• Performance
• New developments
LOADING AND RECEIPTS
• Compartment and Products
• Quantity / Cargo Grade
• Normal Loading/ Discharge Flow Rate
• Tank Gauging and Sampling
• Sampling Monitoring During Discharge
• Pump Performance/Rate
STOCK MANAGEMENT
• Storage and Handling Methods
• Handling Characteristics
• Available Equipment
• Storage Depot Equipment Selection
• Storage Profiles and Layouts
Stocktaking & Stock Checks
• Types of Stock Taking
• Stock Record Updating
• Discrepancy Investigation Checklist
• Principles of Stocktaking
CONTOLS AND ECONOMICS
Depot Operations Issues
• Centralised Order Taking
• Centralised Accounts
• Stock Management
• Order Taking/Processing/Invoicing
• Route/Scheduling
• Credit Control
LOSS CONTROL
Leak detection
• API 1130
• A theoretical or practical approach
• Real time transient model.
• A dedicated leak detection system
Monitoring and controlling production losses
• Physical leaks
• Control valves
• Meter prover performance
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
• Physical hazards involving personnel
• Poisoning, ingestion, metabolism and elimination
• Burns caused by heat sources and chemical
products
• Protection against contact with eyes, skin and
respiratory organs
• Risk incurred by flammable products;
• Flash points,
• Flammability, Explosive limits …LEL & UEL
• Gas detectors
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3. • Ignition sources; flames, self ignition temperature,
sparks and static electricity pyrophoric products,
switch loading etc
• Presences of oxygen; risk incurred by inlet of air
• Preventive measures and precautions during
draining and sampling; in the event of leaks; with
regard to storage tanks; during loading and
unloading; during repair work.
• Dangers of emulsions, overflowing, toxic products
• Atmospheric Testing
• Oxygen deficiency
• The dangers of Nitrogen
• Preparation for possible emergencies.
• The Permit to Work system
CURRICULUM
Our programme is designed to address performance challenge
in the various segment of the corporate value chain using a
new approach that will insight a new thinking in resolving
depot operational complexities.
WHO TO ATTEND
This course has been carefully and thoroughly designed to suit
the benefits of,
Depot Personnel’s and Managers
Facility Operatives
Engineers
Site managers
And anybody that has an interest in depot operations or
running of a depot.
DELIVERABLES
Our training programmes are exciting learning events. All
participants during the programme entitled to all course
materials and a certificate of participation. On a written
request, we shall furnish you with a detailed report
summarising our perception of participants’ strengths, areas
for improvement and proposed action plans within four weeks
of concluding the course. Our feedback process ensures your
objectives are achieved by the conclusion of our training
process.
PROGRAMME FEE
The programme fee covers tuition, course materials. Payment
is due upon receipt of the invoice. Our cancellation policy
applies.
- N126,000.00 per participant
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Petronomics Training can work with your organization to
provide the course to meet your budget at your convenience
(time and location) in the comfort of your working
environment. This collaborative effort, emphasize actionable
learning, the application of theory in practice and combine
core business skills/technical knowledge with dynamic
leadership training.
If you would like to discuss possible collaboration in
developing in-house training, please contact on the details
below.
REGISTRATION
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
Business Development Desk
Petronomics Training
Telephone: 08120996728
0803 720 2432
Email: ayantola.victoria@thepetronomics.com
petronomics@yahoo.com
www.thepetronomics.com
ABOUT US
At Petronomics, energy expertise is our resource and inspiring
competence is what we enjoy. The application of knowledge in
driving innovation and ultimately possibilities is the catalyst that
steer a distinctive value proposition. Braced with visionary
advisory board, inspired/cultured workforce and experience
faculty, we provide superior intellectual resource pool that
bridge competency gap for industry operators. The benefits of
our expertise are accessible through learning programmes,
research and conference services; a blend that sets us as the
preferred pool, professionals approach to upgrade business
skills
THE LEARNING APPROACH
In resourcing industry workforce competency, we develop
skills and experience that employer’s value by offering a
comprehensive range of flexible learning options to meet their
learning and development needs through a broad range of
learning approach that offers intensive and enjoyable
experience to participants. Participants benefit from lectures,
case study analysis, group discussion, workshop, and are also
encouraged to learn from other managers and professionals on
their programme by sharing ideas and experiences. We place
a particular emphasis on group work where participants’ real
life situations are used as vehicles for learning.
FACULTY
Key to our approach is the quality to the faculty members. Every
faculty member on our 20 member team is rigorously assessed
and contracted in line with our Standard Operating Procedure.
Each of them understands that they have to deliver training and
supporting documentation to the highest standard. They
comprise of professionals with outstanding track records in their
area of specialty. Whilst they bring to bear several years of hands-
on experience in the industry, they are committed to knowledge
growth and have an understanding of the link between strategy
and knowledge capital.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Our programmes are conducted in a decent and cozy
environment globally. We ensure that our participants are relaxed
to refresh in an ambience well conducive forinspiring and creative
brainstorming that accelerate the learning curve of individual
participants. In consolidation of our value chain, locations are
carefully considered using our five star QC indicator like security,
banquet facilities, accessibility and customer services. Our
programme team works with the facility staff to ensure a personal
and warm welcome to participants.