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.
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
• Storage — chapter 6
• 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 schedulers, materials coordinators, sales, marketing, communications, asset administrators, lab techs, transportation, field service, accountants, instrumentation/controls, IT, government affairs, EHS, operators, and engineers new to the industry.
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.
August 4-6, 2025
Enterprise Training Facility
Mont Belvieu, Texas
Registration Rates (hotel accommodations are not included)
GPA Midstream & GPSA Members — $1,500
Non-Members — $3,000
Registered students may obtain a refund less a 10% cancellation fee if GPA Midstream receives a 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.
Contact GPA Midstream Manager of Outreach/Member Services Emma Bickel — ebickel@gpamidstream.org or 918-493-3872.
