Petrochemical Processes and Industry Overview (OG-070) Training Course

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 or online

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

1Day 1: Petrochemical Industry

Industry overview
Feedstocks
Value chains
Global markets
Integration with refining
Exercise: Value chain map

2Day 2: Olefins

Steam cracking
Ethylene and propylene
By-products
Plant operations
Energy efficiency
Case study: Cracker optimisation

3Day 3: Aromatics and Intermediates

Benzene, toluene and xylenes
Methanol and derivatives
Major intermediates
Process technologies
Product specifications
Exercise: Process comparison

4Day 4: Polymers

Polyethylene and polypropylene
PVC and other polymers
Polymerisation processes
Product grades
Applications
Workshop: Polymer market review

5Day 5: Economics and Sustainability

Petrochemical economics
Margins and cycles
Plastics recycling
Low-carbon pathways
Strategy
Capstone: Petrochemical investment review

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.

Can I take Petrochemical Processes and Industry Overview online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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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