Petrochemicals I – An in-depth introduction 
  
Learn about the petrochemical value chains and the fundamentals that drive the business

Petrochemical industry is interlinked and develpoments in different parts of petrochemical value chain can have an effect in your business.

Understanding the different petrochemical value chains and their end uses, how these different chains interconnect, the processes and the raw materials for making petrochemicals and what kind of changes are expected in the petrochemical business will help you to make informed business decisions

Joining this course ensures that you can get quickly up to speed and have the expertise you need to operate effectively in this complex market.

Petrochemicals II – Markets, cost and profitability 

This course is taught in partnership which Nexant ChemSystems

Learn about petrochemical market dynamics, pricing, cost of production and profitability measurements.

Understanding the different cost elements in the manufacture of petrochemicals will make you stronger when negotiating prices for your chemicals.

Attending this course will help you by giving you insights into the main petrochemical markets and understanding of what constitutes the cost of making petrochemicals, their influence on prices, profitability and margins ensuring that you will always get the best deal.

China Petrochemical Markets - Preparing for a new future

Gain a deep understanding of China's complex petrochemical industry.

China has emerged as one of the largest consumers and importers of petrochemicals over the last decade. Demand for key petrochemicals such as polyethylene and polypropylene have doubled during this period driven largely by a drift in global manufacturing to the country.

China’s buying activity heavily influences global petrochemical markets. Analysing Chinese trends are key to forecasting demand and prices.

China is well placed to significantly enhance its share of the global petrochemical industry but there are also plenty of challenges. GDP growth is slowing and China’s position as exporter to the world is under threat as manufacturing costs are rapidly rising. Understanding the implications of these trends on petrochemical demand is crucial for market participants.

This comprehensive one-day programme is an essential guide for those analyzing and forecasting trends in the fast-growing Chinese olefins, polyolefins, and aromatics markets