Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Newcomers to the oil, gas, or chemical industries
• Engineers and technical staff with limited exposure to petrochemicals
• Business development, sales, or marketing professionals in energy or manufacturing
• Procurement and supply chain professionals dealing with petrochemical products
• Government and regulatory officials involved in energy policy
• Academic researchers and educators seeking practical industry insights

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the origin and significance of petrochemicals in the global economy.
• Identify the main feedstocks and explain the basic processes in petrochemical production.
• Differentiate between primary, intermediate, and final petrochemical products.
• Recognize major petrochemical derivatives and their end uses.
• Appreciate the economic, environmental, and technological factors shaping the industry.

DAY 1

Introduction to Petrochemicals

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• History and evolution of the petrochemical industry
• Importance in the global economy and daily life
• Overview of oil & gas as raw materials for petrochemicals
• Classification of petrochemicals: basic, intermediate, and derivatives
• Global and regional production hubs

DAY 2

Feedstocks and Production Pathways

• Main feedstocks: natural gas, naphtha, gas oil, ethane, propane, butane
• Cracking processes: steam cracking, catalytic cracking
• Separation and purification of olefins and aromatics
• Overview of key units: reformers, crackers, separators

DAY 3

Primary Petrochemicals and Intermediates

• Olefins: ethylene, propylene, butadiene
• Aromatics: benzene, toluene, xylenes (BTX)
• Intermediates: methanol, ammonia, synthesis gas
• Major production technologies and licensors

DAY 4

Petrochemical Derivatives and End-Uses

• Plastics: polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, PET
• Synthetic fibers: nylon, polyester, acrylics
• Synthetic rubbers and elastomers
• Solvents, detergents, fertilizers, adhesives
• Case studies

DAY 5

Markets, Sustainability, and Future Trends

• Global market dynamics and trade flows
• Petrochemical pricing and demand drivers
• Environmental and sustainability challenges
• Innovations in bio-based and green petrochemicals
• Future trends: circular economy, recycling, and decarbonization
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony