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Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel

Profiting in Low and High Price Scenarios

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

This Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel training courseis 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 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 Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals for Non-Technical Personnel 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 training seminar promises an insight into chemical processes, plant operations, equipment and economics.

This GLOMACS 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 re-injected into crude oil wells
Course 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 Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

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Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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