Refinery Operations and Petroleum Processing
Delegates learn how crude oil is transformed into fuels and other products through the main refining processes. The course covers distillation, conversion units such as catalytic cracking and reforming, product treating, and blending to specification. Discussion connects unit operation to product yield, quality, and refinery margin.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Describing the main crude oil refining processes
- 02Explaining distillation and conversion unit functions
- 03Understanding product treating and blending to specification
- 04Linking processing choices to product yield and quality
- 05Interpreting refinery margin and processing economics
- 06Recognising the key process safety concerns in refining
What you will gain
- Describe the main crude oil refining processes
- Explain distillation and conversion unit functions
- Understand product treating and blending
- Link processing choices to product yield and quality
- Interpret refinery margin and economics
- Recognise key process safety concerns in refining
Who should attend
- Refinery operators and engineers
- Product quality and blending staff
- Commercial and supply professionals
- New technical entrants
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 5 to 9 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
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- 5 Days
- Field
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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