An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Aromatics Processes, Technology and Markets
The Aromatics Business
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 15 - 19 Dec 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 19 - 23 Jan 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 15 - 19 Dec 2025 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This PetroKnowledge 5-Day training course focuses on the technology of Aromatics.While this is an overview of aromatics, delegates are advised to have some previous knowledge of refining chemistry and the basics of petroleum refining before taking this training course. When we use the term ‘aromatics’, we are talking about cyclic structures, chemical compounds derived from petroleum, natural gas and coal. In other words, they are chemicals derived from carbon.
Aromatic compounds comprise three of the seven basic compounds that are the basis for all petrochemicals, and these seven are often called the ‘building blocks’ for the petrochemical industry. They can be divided into three categories – olefins, aromatics, and natural gas-based compounds. In this PetroKnowledge training course, we will examine aromatics in detail. The training course will navigate through feedstocks, such as crude oil and gas, through aromatic feedstock processing all the way to polymer manufacturing as the finished consumer product as they are used in the end markets. Fundamental process chemistry integral to the industry will be discussed as well.
This Aromatics Processes, Technology and Markets training course will highlight:
- Commercial production of Aromatics
- Key Market players and size
- Economic aspects of the feedstocks and building blocks
- Technical aspects of the entire Aromatics value chains
- Downstream associated Benzene, Toluene and Xylene markets
What are the Goals?
By the end of this Aromatics Processes, Technology and Markets training course, participants will learn to:
- Apply acquired knowledge of the Aromatics Industry
- Understand the business of Aromatics
- Be familiar with the Aromatic building blocks for Petrochemicals
- Have a full understanding of the rapid growth and importance of Aromatics
- Explain the benefits to customers and colleagues of the Aromatics business
Who is this Training Course for?
It is invaluable to market analysts interested in the Aromatics sector. Engineers and industrial chemists working in chemical and petrochemical companies, located in company headquarters, chemical plants or integrated petrochemicals/refinery complexes will find the information covered extremely beneficial.
This PetroKnowledge training course on Aromatics Processes, Technology and Markets is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Sales Personnel with a petrochemical portfolio
- Market Analysts
- Chemical Plant Personnel
- Business Development
- Process Engineers
- Industrial Chemists
- Researchers needing more commercial background
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Participants to this Aromatics Processes, Technology and Markets training course will receive a thorough training on Aromatics through the seminar outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes discussion slides, latest videos, case studies, handouts and wall charts and a full written guide to current industry trends and market direction. Including a review of how feedstock availability, economics, environmental concerns and public opinion towards Chemicals and Aromatics in particular has changed and regional shift have boosted this market sector dramatically in the last few years.
Organisational Impact
This training course has been designed for all professionals involved in either the commercial or technical aspects of polymer and petrochemical processes. Organisations will benefit as below:
- A full background and in-depth exploration of this market sector
- An insight into current market trends
- Increased technical and commercial knowledge
- Relevant problem solving in the Aromatics industry
- An appreciation of the competitive nature of the market segment
Personal Impact
The training course will be relevant and useful to those wanting to gain an insight into the relationship between cost, economics and marketing in this business.
- Added confidence and understanding of a complex global market
- Ability to share latest Aromatics market knowledge
- State of the art information related to this business
- Potential to pass on this information to co-workers
- Networking with delegates from similar background
Daily Agenda
Day One: Introduction
- Crude Oil
- Refining and petrochemical feedstocks
- Petrochemicals Gas and Petroleum
- The natural gas/shale gas revolution
- Where does Coal fit in the strategy?
- Aromatics Derivatives and uses
- Crude oil, refining, integration with Petrochemical plants
- Market growth and industry costs
- The Petrochemicals Business
- The origins and history of the industry
- What makes the industry unique?
- Costs, Margins and Aromatics Prices
- Evaluation of the major Players in Aromatics market
- Chemistry of the Aromatic molecule
- Industry Profitability
- How Ethylene and Propylene markets impact Aromatics
- Introduction to Case Study work
Day Two: The Aromatics Value Chains
- Sources of Aromatics
- Supply and demand
- The Aromatics Value Chain and derivatives
- Feedstock costs and their impact on Benzene cost
- Differences in costs and margins between producing regions
- Aromatics Business and Technologies
- Supply and demand
- Costs and pricing
- Aromatics – routes to manufacture
- Industry Structure and Feedstock Linkages
- What are aromatics?
- Benzene, toluene, xylenes, ortho and para xylene, ethyl benzene and cyclohexane
- The relationship with polymers and the gasoline pool
- Sources: reforming, naphtha cracking, coal tar distillates, dealkylation
- Aromatics Markets
- Benzene for styrene, phenol, cyclohexane, aniline
- Toluene for TDI, caprolactam dealkylation and disproportionation
- Xylenes for para- and ortho-xylene
- Para-xylene for PTA and DMT
- Ortho xylene for phthalic anhydride
- Cyclohexane for adipic acid and caprolactam and ultimately nylon
Day Three: BTX Fundamentals
- The business of Benzene, Toluene and Xylenes
- Feedstocks to produce BTX
- Detailed investigation of major BTX Derivatives
- The Future for BTX
- The Technology of Aromatics
- Process descriptions and flow schemes; pyrolysis gasoline extraction, reforming and reformate extraction, toluene hydrodealkylation and disproportionation
- Benzene from coal
- Isomerization and separation of para- and ortho-xylene
- Ethylbenzene by distillation from xylenes
- Cyclohexane by hydrogenation of benzene
- The Valuation of Aromatics and Feedstocks
- Interaction of aromatics streams with refining
- The petrochemical and refinery interface
- Octane value
- Is it the end for aromatics into the gasoline pool?
- What are the alternative outlets?
Day Four: Aromatics Derivatives
- What are the major Aromatics derivatives molecules?
- How are they made and marketed?
- What they are used for
- Business Structure
- Aromatic heterocyclic Molecules
- What the future holds
- New Development in Aromatics
- Aromax and other routes by light naphtha reforming
- Aromatics Strategy and Economics
- Driving forces for aromatics producers
- Group exercises –
- Impact of Oil and Gas markets on future aromatics availability, valuation and marketing
- Paraxylene and PTA
Day Five: The Polymers Business
- Polymers from aromatics
- Plastics: what are they and how are they made
- Methods of manufacture
- Polymer types
- Key properties
- Polymer Markets and Applications
- Polymer Fundamentals
- What are they
- How they are made
- What they are used for
- Margins and consumption
- Business Structure
- What the future holds
- Polymers to Products
- The properties of finished products
- The role of the Processor
- Markets and Applications
- Green Polymers, towards a sustainable future with Polymers.
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why PetroKnowledge?
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Who are these training courses designed for?
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
Are the courses delivered online or in person?
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Can I get a customized training course for my team?
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Are there any prerequisites for attending a course?
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
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Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
When and how do I arrange payments?
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What is the refund or cancellation policy?
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