An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel
Profiting in Low and High Price Scenarios
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel training seminar 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.
This GLOMACS training seminar 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 GLOMACS Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel training seminar 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 training seminar promises an insight into chemical processes, plant operations, equipment and economics.
This GLOMACS training seminar 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 re-injected into crude oil wells
Training Outline
DAY 1: 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
- Seminar Exercise - Estimation of Reserves
DAY 2: 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
- Seminar Exercise - Netback & Complexity Factors
DAY 3: 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
- Seminar Exercise - Blending
DAY 4: 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 5: Petrochemicals II - Production and Uses
- Commoditization of Natural Gas
- Natural Gas based Compounds
- Ammonia
- Methanol
- Gas to Liquid Technologies
- Case Study - Petrochemical Production – Major Companies
- Seminar Roundup and Discussions
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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