International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP®)

Certified Digital Refinery & Flow Network Specialist (CDRFNS)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Design and manage digitally connected refinery and gas processing systems • Operate SCADA-driven control environments across flow networks • Monitor and optimize terminal logistics and storage operations in real-time • Implement green chemistry and emission reduction strategies in refining • Apply

Key Learning Outcomes

• Design and manage digitally connected refinery and gas processing systems • Operate SCADA-driven control environments across flow networks • Monitor and optimize terminal logistics and storage operations in real-time • Implement green chemistry and emission reduction strategies in refining • Apply AI, digital twins, and IoT tools for predictive maintenance • Ensure regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in automated facilities • Analyze energy flows, bottlenecks, and KPIs using smart dashboards • Integrate digital instrumentation and control into process safety systems

Certification Curriculum Domains

• Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Operations • Gas Processing, NGL Recovery, and Terminal Logistics • SCADA, DCS, and PLC-Based Control Systems • Real-Time Monitoring and Intelligent Asset Management • Green Chemistry and Sustainable Process Design • Digital Twin and Predictive Maintenance in Refining • Cybersecurity in Critical Industrial Control Systems (ICS) • Performance Optimization Using AI and Advanced Analytics • Carbon Monitoring and ESG Integration in Flow Networks

How to Prepare

• Interactive eLearning modules and system simulators • Real-world case studies from refineries and terminals • SCADA and DCS training environments • Green chemistry templates and design frameworks • Assessment guides and mock examinations

About the CDRFNS® Examination

• Format: Online proctored exam • Duration: 90 minutes • Questions: 60 (multiple-choice and scenario-based) • Passing Score: 70% • Credential Validity: 3 years • Renewal: Based on CPD or exam retake

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