Production Planning &
Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries

By the end of this Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key differences and interdependencies between planning and scheduling
• Apply industry-standard tools for crude and product scheduling
• Evaluate and implement scheduling optimization strategies for improved profitability
• Use practical techniques for blending and refining optimization
• Make informed decisions using software-based simulations and Excel-based models
• Gain foundational knowledge of petroleum refining operations and scheduling processes

This Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries training course will be conducted with formal lectures, active participation and instructor led discussions. Short videos along with computer software and simulations, used by production planning and scheduling personnel, will ensure a thorough understanding of the topics introduced. Case studies will be provided to illustrate the application of planning and scheduling and will be re-enforced with practical exercises and ample opportunities for deliberation and sharing of experiences.

Organizations that invest in this training course will benefit through:

• Enhanced staff competency in refinery production planning and scheduling
• Improved integration of planning tools with operational goals
• Increased profitability through optimized crude selection and blending strategies
• Reduced scheduling errors and operational inefficiencies
• Exposure to leading-edge technologies and global best practices in refinery planning

Participants will gain:

• A solid foundation in the principles of production planning and scheduling
• Practical tools for applying planning, scheduling, and blending techniques
• Increased technical confidence in making data-driven decisions
• Skills to identify and resolve scheduling-related challenges in refinery operations
• Broader understanding of refinery processes and how planning impacts profitability

All professionals involved in Production, Planning and Scheduling and anyone that wants to update themselves on the methods used in this important field and learn how to implement error free methods for the benefit of their organizations. Process Engineers and Technologists engaged in planning and scheduling activities and who are required to understand and discuss issues related to their industry.

• Operations Personnel including Shift Supervisors
• Marketers and Refinery Planners
• Blending Professionals
• Refining Technologists
• Other Engineers who would like a further understanding of the complex refining processes and their impact on refinery planning and scheduling
• Accountants, Marketers and other professions who would like understand the complexities and terminology of Production Planning & Scheduling in Petroleum Refineries