16NOV
16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
Professional training course · OG-070
Petrochemical Processes and Industry Overview
Petrochemicals turn oil and gas feedstocks into plastics, fibres, solvents and countless everyday products. The industry is capital-intensive, globally competitive and…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 14Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Petrochemicals turn oil and gas feedstocks into plastics, fibres, solvents and countless everyday products. The industry is capital-intensive, globally competitive and increasingly shaped by sustainability pressures.
This LLMI course explains petrochemical feedstocks, steam cracking, aromatics production, polymers, major intermediates, plant operations, product markets, economics and the shift towards circular and low-carbon petrochemicals. Participants gain an integrated technical and business overview of the industry.
The course is suitable for engineers, commercial staff and new entrants to the sector.
Course Objectives
Describe petrochemical feedstocks and value chains
Explain steam cracking and aromatics processes
Understand polymer production
Understand petrochemical markets and economics
Recognise safety and environmental challenges
Assess circular and low-carbon trends
Target Audience
Petrochemical engineers and operators
Commercial and marketing staff
Planning and strategy professionals
Refinery staff moving into petrochemicals
Investors and analysts
New industry entrants
Course Methodology
Process presentations
Value chain exercises
Market case studies
Group discussions
Daily recap
Course outline
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1Day 1: Petrochemical Industry
- Industry overview
- Feedstocks
- Value chains
- Global markets
- Integration with refining
- Exercise: Value chain map
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2Day 2: Olefins
- Steam cracking
- Ethylene and propylene
- By-products
- Plant operations
- Energy efficiency
- Case study: Cracker optimisation
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3Day 3: Aromatics and Intermediates
- Benzene, toluene and xylenes
- Methanol and derivatives
- Major intermediates
- Process technologies
- Product specifications
- Exercise: Process comparison
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4Day 4: Polymers
- Polyethylene and polypropylene
- PVC and other polymers
- Polymerisation processes
- Product grades
- Applications
- Workshop: Polymer market review
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5Day 5: Economics and Sustainability
- Petrochemical economics
- Margins and cycles
- Plastics recycling
- Low-carbon pathways
- Strategy
- Capstone: Petrochemical investment review
Schedule
Dates and fees
14 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
November 2026
MunichGermany · Classroom
December 2026
7DEC
7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
January 2027
11JAN
11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
February 2027
8FEB
8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
March 2027
8MAR
8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
April 2027
12APR
12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
May 2027
10MAY
10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
June 2027
14JUN
14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
July 2027
12JUL
12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
9AUG
9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
September 2027
13SEP
13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
October 2027
11OCT
11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
November 2027
8NOV
8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
December 2027
13DEC
13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Petrochemical Processes and Industry Overview course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Petrochemical Processes and Industry Overview course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Munich. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Paris.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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