Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals  for Non-Technical Personnel

An Intensive 5-Day Online Training Course

Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals
for Non-Technical Personnel

Profiting in Low and High Price Scenarios

Scheduled Dates

30 Oct - 03 Nov 2023 Online $3,950
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Why Choose this Training Course?

Why Choose this Online training Course?

This Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel online training course is designed for non-technical professionals who work within the Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals industry, who would like an insight into chemical processes, plant operations, equipment and economics.

The online training course examines the intricacies of refining and petrochemicals, each of which will be broken down into core building blocks whose concepts will be explained. These will allow non-technical company personnel to interface seamlessly and effectively with their technical counterparts in their organization. Understanding of these key concepts enhances problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in specific job functions as well as improve interdepartmental communication.

This PetroKnowledge online training course examines the history and use of petroleum from exploration through to refining and then to petrochemicals. The technology used and the production operations of the oil industry are outlined and explained in a clear easy to understand language.

Designed for non-technical professionals who function within the Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals industry, this online training course promises an insight into chemical processes, plant operations, equipment and economics.

This online training course will include:

  • Fundamental technical skills to comprehend what oil & gas is, how it was formed and discovered and the various methods for getting it to the marketplace.
  • The significance of how reserves are estimated and the importance of how long this resource will last
  • Awareness of the surface facilities for the treatment of well fluids and their subsequent refining into fuels and petrochemicals.
  • Understanding of the separate processing requirements for producing a marketable on-specification product and recognize the importance of crude oil type and refinery complexity have on profitability
  • Understanding how blending operations are a refiners last chance to improve his bottom line
  • Appreciation of the importance of crude oil and natural gas transportation logistics on the oil and gas value chain
  • Improving the gas value chain through the commoditization of natural gas into petrochemicals, natural gas in some cases is either flared or reinjected into crude oil wells

What are the Goals?

What are the Goals?

By the end of this online training course, participants will:

  • Comprehend the basic differences between exploration, and refining and petrochemicals
  • Understand the basics of the various refining and petrochemical processes
  • Examine the fundamental differences in various refinery types, their complexity and impact on their profitability
  • Identify the basics of the different building blocks of petrochemicals
  • Appreciate that aromatic based petrochemicals are important to the polymer industry even though the refining industry is trying to minimize these in gasoline due to its toxic properties
  • Appreciate that olefinic and aromatic petrochemical precursors are specialty chemicals produced by the refining processes from refineries of high complexity numbers

Who is this Training Course for?

Who is this Online training Course for?

This PetroKnowledge online training course is specifically designed to be of substantial benefit to non-technical personnel within the Oil and Gas Industries. The online training course is also suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Non-technical professionals assigned to positions in refineries and petrochemical plants, corporate offices, suppliers and other interrelated companies
  • Support Personnel including Environmental professionals, Accountants, Business managers, Administrative and legal staff, Sales and marketing personnel, Insurance representatives, Personnel managers, Financial professionals and other professionals who desire a better understanding of subject matter
  • Newly-hired refinery or petrochemical plant personnel and current semi-technical personnel who require further online training
  • Other support staff who have an interest in increasing their understanding of Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals production and operations
  • Business Development Managers, Corporate Planning professionals and business analysts switching disciplines who are required to have a better understanding of this stimulating field
  • Energy industry journalists and reporters
  • Professional personnel such as legal, banking, insurance, finance dealing with oil supply, Petrochemicals, refining and transportation

How will this Training Course be Presented?

How will this Online training Course be Presented?

This PetroKnowledge online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of your choice location.

Daily Agenda

Day One: Origin and Nature of Petroleum

  • Chemistry of fossil fuels
  • Basic petroleum geology
  • Origins, formation and trapping of oil & gas
  • Exploration and production methods
  • Transportation Logistics
  • Course Exercise - Estimation of Reserves

Day Two: Overview of Refining

  • Classification of hydrocarbons
  • Surface processing of oil and gas
  • Refinery types and complexity
  • Hydroskimming, Cracking and Coking Refineries
  • Refining Margins and Profitability
  • Course Exercise - Netback & Complexity Factors

Day Three: Refinery Process Operations

  • Physical separation – Crude and Vacuum Distillation
  • Chemical conversion processes, Gasoline Production
  • Hydrotreating, Catalytic Reforming, Alkylation, and Isomerization
  • Residue Reduction I: Cat Cracking, Hydrocracking, Visbreaking, Hydrocracking
  • Residue Reduction II: Coking, Asphalt and Residual Fuel
  • Course Exercise - Blending

Day Four: Petrochemicals I - Production and Uses

  • Production and segregation of olefinic and aromatic compounds
  • Olefin based compounds
    • Ethylene
    • Propylene
    • Butadiene
    • Isobutylene
  • Aromatic based compounds
    • Benzene
    • Toluene
    • Xylene

Day Five: Petrochemicals II - Production and Uses

  • Commoditization of natural gas
  • Natural Gas based compounds
    • Ammonia
    • Methanol
  • Gas to liquid technologies
  • Petrochemical production – Major Companies
  • Course roundup and discussions

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this online training course, a PetroKnowledge E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for a training course?

  • To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
  • You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
    +971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com

When and how do I arrange payments?

  • Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
  • Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
  • Invoices will be sent via email/courier to the ID/name and address provided.
  • The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.

When should I expect to receive confirmation of registration?

Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.

Is there a discount for more than one registrant/course?

For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.

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