Introduction to Midstream

Using the GPSA Engineering Data Book as a reference, this course is designed for new employees or those who want to gain general knowledge about the activities and scope of midstream operations. Learn midstream industry basics and what happens at midstream operating facilities — why we process gas, the roles of a gas plant, common plant processes, midstream products, equipment typically found at facilities, and the processes that turn natural gas liquids into valuable products. Students will participate in interactive lectures, perform light calculations, and work in teams to design their own gas processing facility.

Introduction to Midstream – Course Outline

This list includes topics and the corresponding chapter in the GPSA Engineering Data Book.

Day 1
  • Introduction

  • General Information

  • Plant Overview

  • Processing Overview & Economics

  • Physical Properties — chapter 23

  • Product Specifications — chapter 2

  • Dehydration — chapter 20

  • Hydrocarbon Treating — chapter 21

  • Hydrocarbon Recovery — chapter 16

Day 2
  • Refrigeration — chapter 14

  • Fractionation — chapter 19

  • Sulfur Recovery — chapter 22

  • Fluid Flow and Piping — chapter 17

  • Heat Exchangers — chapter 9

  • Air Cooled Exchangers — chapter 10

  • Cooling Towers — chapter 11

  • Prime Movers — chapter 15

  • Pumps and Hydraulic Turbines — chapter 12

Day 3
  • Plant Design Exercise

  • Compressors and Expanders — chapter 13

  • Fired Equipment — chapter 8

  • Instrumentation — chapter 4

  • Measurement — chapter 3

  • Safety & Relief Systems — chapter 5

  • Utilities — chapter 18

Past attendees include individuals from an array of industry roles, including engineering, operations, field service, sales, marketing, schedulers, materials coordinators, communications, accounting, asset administrators, lab techs, transportation, instrumentation/controls, IT, government affairs, and EHS.

Downloadable One-Pager

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2025 Registration Rates & Information

October 6-8, 2025  |  Washington, DC

Any employee of a GPA Midstream or GPSA member company may take advantage of the member rates. Not sure if your company is a member?
Check your membership status.

GPA Midstream & GPSA Members

$1,500

Hotel accommodations are not included.

Non-Members

$3,000

Hotel accommodations are not included.

Cancellations / Refunds / Transfers

Registered students may obtain a refund if GPA Midstream receives written cancellation notice by 5 p.m. Central 30 days prior to the course start date. Refunds will not be given after that deadline. A registration may be transferred at no cost with a written request by the same deadline.

Questions?

Contact GPA Midstream Manager of Outreach/Member Services Emma Bickel — [email protected] or 918-493-3872.