An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Mini MBA: Understanding the
Dynamics of Petrochemicals Industry

Petrochemical Value Chains and Markets

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Petrochemicals play a foundational role in modern life, embedded in everything from packaging materials and electronics to medical devices and infrastructure. As global demand grows, so does the need for strategic expansion and operational integration within the oil & gas and refining sectors. For energy-producing companies, venturing into petrochemicals is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative to diversify revenue, enhance capital productivity, and mitigate exposure to volatile crude oil markets.

The Mini MBA: Understanding the Dynamics of the Petrochemicals Industry provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the business and technical dimensions of the petrochemicals sector. From value chain optimization and strategic decision-making to environmental sustainability and innovation, this course equips participants with the tools needed to lead in one of the world’s most rapidly evolving industries.

This Mini MBA: Understanding the Dynamics of Petrochemicals Industry training course will highlight:

  • Master the full petrochemical value chain—from hydrocarbons to high-value end products
  • Understand the fundamentals of refining and petrochemical integration
  • Evaluate project selection, capital budgeting, and technology adoption
  • Examine real-world business models from NOCs, IOCs, and independent chemical players
  • Analyze market trends, risk exposure, and competitive dynamics
  • Explore sustainability challenges and the future of plastic waste management
  • Gain insights into innovation, R&D, and the evolving regulatory landscape

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Mini MBA: Understanding the Dynamics of Petrochemicals Industry training course, participants will be able to:

  • Confidently articulate the petrochemicals production chain and its economic significance
  • Understand the interplay between refining, petrochemicals, and integrated operations
  • Evaluate business strategies across various types of industry players
  • Assess key commercial drivers including supply/demand forecasting, pricing, and contract negotiation
  • Identify critical success factors for capital productivity, sustainability, and innovation
  • Discuss current and future industry challenges using relevant technical and business terminology
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Mini MBA: Understanding the Dynamics of Petrochemicals Industry training course is designed to encourage delegate participation through a combination of group discussion, practical exercises case studies, quizzes and an extensive use of short videos highlighting the petrochemical operations, environmental and safety considerations to reinforce new knowledge and skills, and discussion of practical issues in their organizations.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organisations that nominate employees to attend this training course will benefit from:

  • Improved strategic awareness of the global petrochemical landscape
  • Stronger decision-making around integrated value chain management
  • Enhanced project evaluation and risk assessment capabilities
  • Better alignment between business development and operational execution
  • Broader understanding of regulatory and environmental challenges impacting petrochemicals
  • Talent development in technical and commercial areas, enhancing succession planning
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will gain advanced knowledge and cross-functional business skills that directly contribute to career progression, including:

  • A robust understanding of the petrochemical industry's core operations and commercial drivers
  • Strategic thinking capabilities in high-value project development and capital efficiency
  • The ability to engage in high-level discussions with technical and financial stakeholders
  • A broader perspective on innovation, sustainability, and global industry trends
  • Enhanced ability to optimize operations and drive long-term value
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Mini MBA: Understanding the Dynamics of Petrochemicals Industry training course is designed to train and improve the business knowledge of a wide range of professionals as follows:

  • Business Development Managers
  • Corporate Planning Professionals
  • Geoscience & Engineering Professionals
  • Refinery Professionals
  • Supply Planners & Scheduling Professionals
  • Government Regulators
  • Law Professionals
  • Tax & Finance Advisors
  • Auditing Personnel  
  • Compliance Officers
  • Equity Analyst and Bankers
  • Joint Venture Officers
  • Negotiators and Contracting Professionals
  • Trading Professionals

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Crude Oil Supply and Refining
  • Introduction to Course
  • Essence of International Oil Supply – Global Reserves, Production & Trade
    • Introduction to Global Oil Business - Exploration, Extraction, Refining, Marketing, Transportation
    • Global Oil Resources – World Oil and Gas Reserves, Production of Oil and Gas
    • Industry Units – For the USA, Europe and Asia, Conversion Factors
    • Crude Oil Classifications
    • Crude Oil Quality Indictors, Crude Oil Characterization by Assays
    • Crude Oil Distillation – Refined Products
    • Oil Industry Units and Conversion Factors
  • Fundamentals of Oil Economics
    • Delivered Price of Crude Oil – The Concept GPW (Gross Product Worth)
    • Value of Crude Oil and the Determining Factors in Crude Selection
  • Introduction to Crude Oil Refining - Distillation
  • Refinery Configurations
    • Topping
    • Hydroskimming
    • Cracking
    • Coking
Day 2: Refinery Economics and Petrochemicals
  • Refinery Development
  • Refinery Economics
    • Net Refining Margin Calculation
  • Introduction to Petrochemical
    • What are Petrochemicals?
    • Oil & Gas Value Chain leading to Petrochemicals – 2
    • Classification of Petrochemicals
    • How PC derived from Well Head to Products
  • PC History and Its Key Role
    • The Beginning of Petrochemical Industry
    • Petrochemical Applications in Daily Life
    • Petrochemical Applications in Health Care
  • Basic Chemistry
    • Basic Organic Chemistry
    • Key Properties of Organic Chemicals
    • Classification of Chemicals into Groups
    • The Building Blocks in Petrochemicals
    • Reactions / Process Technologies Of Petrochemical Industry
Day 3: Petrochemical Feedstocks, Processes and Equipment
  • Feedstock For Petrochemicals
    • The Different Raw Material For Petrochemicals from C1 to C50
    • Different Feedstock Sources For Petrochemicals
    • World Oil Refining and Petrochemicals Output Composition
    • Difference between Fuels and Chemicals
    • “Alternate Value” of Hydrocarbons: Gasoline Pool vs. Petrochemicals
    • World Gas Oil Industry Basic Functions
  • Petrochemical Processes And Equipment
    • The Overview of Hydrocarbons Groups in Crude Oil
    • The Basic Refining Operations and Processes
    • The Working Knowledge of Basic Equipment Used in Petrochemical Industry
    • Rearrangement of Hydrocarbons Chains
    • The Measure of Conversion and Yield in Refinery
  • Refinery-Petrochemical Integration
    • Identify the Seven Basic Chemicals
    • Learn What is meant by the Integration of Refining and Petrochemicals
    • Explore What are the Benefits and Challenges of Integrating Refinery with Petrochemicals
Day 4: Petrochemical Value Chains and Markets
  • Petrochemical Value Chains I
    • Understand the Concept of Value Chain
    • Understand How Series of Upgrades are Made From the Raw Material to the Finished Products
    • Learn How these Value Chain are Optimized
    • Understand the Chemical Linkage from Hydrocarbons to End Uses
  • Petrochemical Value Chains II
    • Exploring Olefins Value Chain - Ethylene, Propylene, and Polyvinyl Chloride
    • Understanding How Their Demand is Driven
    • Olefins Product Applications and Manufacturing Technology
  • Petrochemical Markets-Mod9
    • The Global Chemical Business
    • Looking at the Chemical Industry Market Segments
    • Learning Basic Market Research
    • Learn What is Forecasting
    • Explore The Forecasting / Planning Techniques
Day 5: Strategies and Project Evaluation
  • Petrochemical Strategies
    • Define the Petrochemical Participation Concept
    • With Examples of Strategies / Business Models of
      • International Oil Companies
      • National Oil Companies
      • Non-Oil Companies
    • International Oil Companies Key Strategies
    • National Oil Companies - Chemicals Business Structure and Key Strategies
    • Major Non-Oil Companies Competitive Advantage
    • Major Business Incentives - Five Categories
    • Know about The Best in Class summary
    • Understand The Key Success Factors
  • Petrochemical Project Evaluation
    • What are project management, and its core activities and considerations?
    • Project Management Evaluation Steps
    • What are the considerations in selecting proper technology, capital, and operating costs for the project?
    • Capital Cost Estimates Accuracy
    • The Different Ways of Conducting Financial Evaluation - Measures for Its Success and Adding Share-holder Value
    • Comparative Measures of Performance
    • Investment Appraisal Methods
    • Project Selection Criteria
    • Conclusions
  • Petrochemical Innovations, Challenges & Future Trends
    • What are the Drivers for Innovations in Petrochemicals?
    • Innovations in Petrochemicals – Hi Tech
    • Innovations to Meet Market Demand – MTO
    • Emergence of Bio-feedstock’s
    • How the Unique Properties of Petrochemicals Cater to the Different Industries
    • What are the Refining Challenges, Future Trends, and Risks involved in Petrochemicals
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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