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Petroleum Refining Processes & Technology

Petroleum Refining Processes & Technology

Location
Duration
Online / In-class
5 Days

Sector:

Oil and Gas - Downstream (Refining)

Technical Focus Area: 

Process & Refining

About the Course

This course introduces the fundamentals of petroleum refining, giving participants a working understanding of how crude oil is separated and converted into finished products. It is designed for professionals new to refining or moving into refinery-adjacent roles.

Participants examine crude oil assay data, distillation and separation processes, and major conversion processes such as cracking and reforming, alongside treating and blending operations. Practical examples reinforce how each processing step contributes to final product quality and yield.

Learning Milestones

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

- Interpret crude oil assay data.
- Explain major distillation and conversion processes.
- Describe treating and product blending operations.
- Identify key refinery process units and their functions.
- Explain how crude quality affects refinery configuration.
- Recognize basic refinery yield and quality trade-offs.
- Communicate refining concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Professional Audience

This course is ideal for professionals new to or supporting refinery operations, including:

- Junior process engineers
- Refinery operations personnel
- Graduate engineers entering refining roles
- Technical support staff in refining
- Non-technical staff supporting refinery projects

Modular Syllabus

Crude Oil Assay and Characterization

Crude oil composition and classification

Assay data components and interpretation

Crude quality parameters

Matching crude selection to refinery configuration

Introduction to refinery yield structures

Course Dates & Prices

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Cairo (Egypt)
23/11/2026
3699 $
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Online
23/11/2026
1499 $
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London (UK)
30/11/2026
4099 $
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Doha (Qatar)
30/11/2026
3799 $
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Dubai (UAE)
30/11/2026
3799 $
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Muscat (Oman)
30/11/2026
3799 $
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Dubai (UAE)
07/12/2026
3799 $
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Online
07/12/2026
1499 $
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Online
14/12/2026
1499 $
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Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
14/12/2026
4199 $
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Doha (Qatar)
14/12/2026
3799 $
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Dubai (UAE)
14/12/2026
3799$
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Istanbul (Turkey)
21/12/2026
3699 $
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Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
21/12/2026
4199 $
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Cairo (Egypt)
21/12/2026
3699 $
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Dubai (UAE)
21/12/2026
3799 $
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Online
21/12/2026
1499 $
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Online
28/12/2026
1499 $
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Dubai (UAE)
28/12/2026
3799 $
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London (UK)
28/12/2026
4099 $
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