Professional Petrochemicals - An In-Depth Introduction
Get grounded in petrochemical terminology, the main olefin value chains and their end uses, and how the oil industry connects to petrochemicals. Participants also cover the components of natural gas, the LNG value chain, and the market drivers behind methanol and ammonia.
- Gain an introductory understanding of petrochemicals related terminology, including the main value chains and end-uses for main olefins and be able to appreciate the oil industry and its relationship with petrochemicals.
- Understand the various components of natural gas including the liquefied natural gas value chain as well as main uses for methanol and ammonia, two common chemicals made from natural gas.
- Understand key market dynamics of the global petrochemical business by way of trends and outlook in chemical production and growth and who the main players are .
- Understand the growing influence of China and the increasing role of the Middle East with its huge competitive advantage, and how this will play into the business.
- Gain a basic understanding of petrochemical pricing and markets including factors that influence price as well as factors that determine how prices are set in the market, types of pricing and price related jargon/ terminology.
- Gain basic understanding of the specifications of the organisation's standard products and their applications.
Location
Courses may be conducted at one of the following hotels in Kuwait:
- Hilton Garden Inn Kuwait – The Avenues
- Hilton Kuwait Resort – Mangaf
- Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
- Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait
Or at the client’s premises.
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