Speaker name: Brian Bennett
Presentation title:  Development of Multifunctional Corrosion Inhibitor Products Used for Cleaning Produced Water Systems

Oil and gas produced water handling systems can be prone to fouling. Fouling can occur from incomplete separation resulting in hydrocarbon carrying through to the water handling infrastructure. Other particulates can also carry through or form due to the changing conditions as the fluids and gas are processed. As the fluids cool and acid gases are flashed off increased scaling tendencies and iron sulphide formation can occur. The hydrocarbon can act like a glue that helps to bind the other particulates together and deposit on the pipe surfaces. Deposition also creates areas for bacteria to proliferate. Corrosion mechanisms change from those created by the acid gases dissolved in the water to under-deposit or microbiologically influenced corrosion when heavy fouling occurs.

This presentation outlines the laboratory work undertaken to develop a chemical solution for oilfield cleaning of hydrocarbon, iron sulphide and calcium carbonate scale deposition while maintaining a product compatible with mild steel such that it could be stored or applied in carbon steel infrastructure. In addition to the development work it will highlight the application of the product in the field in a salt water processing facility experiencing deposition issues.

Biography: Brian Bennett began working in the oil and gas chemicals sector in research and development 15 years ago developing corrosion inhibitors and biocides in addition to corrosion inhibitor and microbiological test methods. He started with Nalco Company in the United States and now leads a research team out of the United Kingdom supporting ChampionX business in the European, Asia Pacific, Sub Saharan Africa and Middle East sectors.

Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Schedule:
18:00 – Arrival at venue
18:30 – Presentation
19:15 – Q&A followed by refreshments / networking

Venue:
Lancaster Hall Hotel
​35 Craven Terrace
London
W2 3EL

Nearest Tube / Train Station: Paddington Station (approx. 5 mins walk)