Masterclass in Petrochemicals

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Understanding the regional and global

petrochemicals’ feeds, building blocks,
products, value chains, processes,
economic and commercial aspects
driving competitiveness, supply/
demand, players and structures
An intensive and interactive petrochemical program with
a comprehensive and tailored course book, covering
all major building blocks, processes, feedstocks,
technologies, derivatives, integration within up-mid-
down-and-side-stream of the hydrocarbon value chain,
as well as petrochemicals economics, latest of markets
evolution, regional dynamics and players’ landscape.
The content, design and conduct are based on the
trainer’s decades of experience in operational and
senior leadership roles. It is developed for professionals,
managers and leaders of (petro)chemical companies,
government officials, consultants, industry associations,
NGOs, as well as those providing materials and/or
services to this vital 4-trillion-$ industry.

Benefits of Attending Who Should Attend

Understand petrochemical products, projects
and technologies
Gain an insight into the latest commercial
challenges and opportunities in the industry
Learn how to develop insights and techniques
to mitigate risks
This course is designed for those who are
developing their careers in the petrochemicals
industry
As well as senior managers who need a big
picture refresher, investors, regulators and
suppliers

ABOUT THE ORGANISER IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Euro Petroleum Consultants [EPC] is an independent
consulting group formed in London in 1996. EPC organises
high-level conferences and training courses for the oil, gas
and petrochemicals sector. Our in-depth knowledge of the
industry combined with extensive technical and commercial
experience enables us to guarantee that our training events
are delivered to the very highest standards. The key to our
success lies in the calibre of our trainers and our attention to
detail.
Euro Petroleum Consultants also offer a variety of in-house
courses designed together with their clients. All public
courses can be tailored for a company and provided as an
in-house course. Our main subject areas include:
Operational Excellence
Project Management
Investment Planning / Master Planning
Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Masterclasses
Health, Safety & Environment

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 FORMAT & TIMINGS
The course is presented in a
highly participative format. The
trainer will start with some basic
principles, requiring interaction
and discussion with the
delegates. Actual case studies,
discussions and interactive
analyses will ensure that the
course content is both engaging
and interesting.
Registration & coffee will start at
8:00am on Day One. The course
will run for three days, starting
daily at 8:30am and finishing at
4:00pm. There will be two coffee
breaks and a seated buffet lunch
on each day.
FEES & DISCOUNTS
USD 3750
inclusive of trainer fees, training
materials, completion certificate,
lunch & refreshments
Group Discount:
20% discount for three (3) or
more registrations from the same
company
CONTACT US
Visit our website:
www.europetro.com
Asia & Europe
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 8394
E: training@europetro.com
Middle East
T: +971 (0)4 421 4642
E: office@europetro-me.com
Russia & CIS
T: +7 495 517 7709
E: moscow@europetro.com
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TRAINING AGENDA
Day 1
ESSENTIALS OF THE PETROCHEMICALS &
CHEMICALS INDUSTRY KEY FACTS, FIGURES &
ELEMENTS
Brief history and evolution
Dimensions, numbers, key facts and figures
Segments, key applications and customers’ industries
Oil and Gas processing, feedstock sources
BASIC (PETRO) CHEMISTRY AND RELATED
TERMINOLOGIES
Origin of petrochemicals: hydrocarbons from
petroleum, natural gas, coal, bio-based
Key molecules and basic properties
Main reactions, products and by-products
Key refinery operations relevant for
petrochemicals-integration
Main petrochemicals building blocks
Key measures (energy, mass, volume, mole),
units, their links and conversions
THE MAIN PETROCHEMICALS BUILDING BLOCKS
AND THEIR DERIVATIVES
Olefins and their derivatives
Aromatics and their derivatives
Methane and its derivatives
CASE STUDY: working out examples on recognition and
nomenclatures of key molecules and their functionalities
Day 2 Day 3
PETROCHEMICALS IN EVERYDAY LIFE GLOBAL PETROCHEMICALS
Diverse applications with examples Latest facts and figures
A RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY Review of key global trends
Responsible Care, Product Stewardship, Product Regional and global shifts
Risk Assessment Case Study: Middle East in the context of
REACH, Pollution Prevention global trends and dynamics INNOVATIONS,
Energy Taxation, Emission Trading CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS
ECONOMICS Shale plays: “revolution” in US? Current
Links to macro-economy and other industries, scramble elsewhere
cyclicality, global and regional dynamics Shale: value chain impacts, imbalances
Feedstock: types, underlying cost, pricing, yields, On-purpose process technologies
regional specifics, supply/demand, past and Shifts in value chains and trade flows
current, recent and new trends China: coal-based petrochemicals,
Capital expenditure and operating costs “C1-chemistry”. India: Gasification,
Economy of scale and integration future impacts
Cost curves, marginal economics, shut-down “Bio-based” petrochemicals: various
economics, leaders/laggards and profitability approaches, old molecules via new
“Right and Wrong” timings of building assets routes, new molecules, drop-in, old and
Structures and restructuring, M&A’s: past and new applications
current Case Studies from China, India and United
CASE STUDY: Top Global and Regional Players, States
Leaders and Laggards

TERMS & CONDITIONS MEET YOUR TRAINER: AMAN AMANPOUR

All our training courses and Aman Amanpour has been an independent petrochemicals & energy
seminars are subject to final consultant since April 2010 after retiring from Shell. His clientele consists
confirmation. of major petrochemicals and energy corporations, as well as renowned
Full payment is required prior to companies providing key services to these industries.
the event.
His last two positions in Shell were President Shell Chemicals Middle
Cancellations made on or before East and thereafter Group General Manager for Shell Upstream New
the cut-off date will be refunded
in full less an administrative Business for the Middle East, Caspian and South Asian region. Aman,
charge of GBP 200. with a distinguished career of 36 years, has attained deep and broad
Cancellations made in less
expertise and network across the different regions and sectors of the
than a month prior to the event whole Hydrocarbon Value Chain.
cannot be refunded or credited.
Aman is a recognised expert and leader in the Petrochemicals and Energy industries with
Substitutions are welcome at many awards and success stories in the areas of: major new investments, asset development,
any time. new business, joint venture set up and management, leadership of global business units, key
Organised and presented by: account management, marketing and sales.
Aman holds Master degrees in Chemical Engineering as well as in Computer Aided Engineering,
he has completed several Business, Management and Leadership programs and is fluent in
several languages. He has authored many publications, given public speeches and award
winning industry contributions and has led topranking public and in-house management training
programmes.