Start Date: 1 Nov, 2026
End Date: 5 Nov, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Overall Description:
Navigating the global energy and chemicals landscape requires more than just technical insight; it demands a strategic perspective that connects process knowledge to market outcomes. This course serves as your key to unlocking that perspective. We will move beyond the raw science of petrochemicals to explore its pivotal role as a driver of global commerce and innovation. By understanding the foundational principles of this industry—from feedstocks to final products—you will be equipped to identify market opportunities, mitigate risks, and contribute to the strategic growth of your organization. This is not simply a course; it is an investment in your ability to lead with clarity and confidence in a complex, high-stakes environment.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain the petrochemical value chain and its role in the global economy.
- Identify the primary feedstocks and their origins, including crude oil and natural gas.
- Describe the main conversion processes, such as steam cracking and polymerization, and the technologies used.
- Recognize the major petrochemical product families, including olefins, aromatics, and their derivatives.
- Analyze the key market drivers and business strategies that influence the industry, including supply/demand and global trends.
- Articulate the fundamental safety, health, and environmental (HSE) considerations inherent to petrochemical operations.
Course Outline (Content):
The Petrochemical Industry Landscape
- Introduction to Petrochemicals: From raw material to end-user products
- The Global Petrochemical Market: Key players, regions, and market size
- Understanding the Value Chain: The link between refining and petrochemicals
Feedstocks and Building Blocks
- Feedstock Diversity: Naphtha, ethane, propane, and butane
- The Role of Crude Oil and Natural Gas as a source
- Crude-to-Chemicals: Future trends and new technologies
Core Manufacturing Processes
- Olefins Production: The science of steam cracking
- Aromatics Production: From catalytic reforming to extraction
- Polymerization Fundamentals: Creating plastics and resins
- Introduction to Key Technologies: Reactor types and process flow diagrams
Products and Applications
- Olefins Derivatives: Ethylene glycol, polyethylene, and PVC
- Aromatics Derivatives: Styrene, polyester, and nylon
- The Polymer World: Types of plastics and their ubiquitous applications
- Case Studies: Tracing common products back to their petchem origins
Business and Commercial Dynamics
- Supply, Demand, and Price Drivers
- Global Trade and Logistics
- Market Trends: Sustainability, recycling, and circular economy
- Innovation and the Future of Petrochemicals
Safety and Responsibility
- The Importance of Process Safety
- Managing Environmental Impact
- Navigating Regulatory Frameworks
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for a broad range of professionals, including non-technical staff working in technical environments, new hires to the petrochemical sector, project managers, sales and marketing teams, supply chain and logistics personnel, and anyone seeking a solid, practical understanding of the industry to advance their career.
Course Methodology:
We utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course will be conducted as a highly interactive workshop session. A variety of training methodologies will be used Before and during the course whenever applicable. Some of these methods are gamification, online pre-post test, role plays, self-assessment instruments, group exercises & case studies.
