This training course introduce inorganic scale management to those working in the energy sector who need to be involved in identifying and managing scale risk, or who need to be aware of its implications to production/operations.  The authors and contributing colleagues from their respective organisations have a wealth of industrial and research experience of scale management in the oil and gas industry, and the course is richly illustrated using field case examples.

The course extends this knowledge to non-hydrocarbon related aspects of the energy sector. It is therefore useful to those wishing to learn about oil and gas field scaling, as also to those engaging with the Energy Transition who wish to understand what are the potential inorganic scale risks and how these can be mitigated.

Held in conjunction with the SPE Scale Symposium during 18 & 19 May 2026 - Ardoe, Scotland

Delivered by SSL

• Introduction to inorganic scales
  • Scale Types, mechanisms and inhibitor types
• Defining the issue
  • Understanding how scale is predicted and how to interpret model generated results
  • Defining a mitigation strategy  based on risk assessment and operational environment
• Chemical Qualification – Continuous injection
  • Chemical compatibility – fluids & materials
  • Performance testing
  • Downhole injection qualification challenges
• Analysis
  • Onshore analysis methods
  • Offshore analysis methods

Instructor

Gail Smith, Scaled Solutions Ltd (SSL)

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