9th February 2008,
We are currently running the following courses in Houston
Petrochemicals: Part I - A Beginner's Course, on Tuesday 14th September
This course is aimed at newcomers to the industry as well as those in organisations that service this sector. The one-day course explains the fundamental relationship between oil/gas, petrochemicals and the everyday products we purchase and consume. You will gain an understanding of the petrochemical chains, discover the major industry players, as well as benefit from an introduction to pricing and price analysis.
Petrochemicals: Part II - The Next Level, on Wednesday 15th September
This course provides a deeper understanding of the dynamics for olefins, aromatics and polymers markets and also covers cost of production, profitability and pricing mechanisms. The course is held in partnership with Chemsystems Training.
Petrochemical Feedstocks on Thursday 16th September
This new one-day course, Petrochemical Feedstocks, gives an overview of the upstream industries that provide the raw materials for making petrochemical building blocks. Subjects covered by the course include crude oil refining and economics, natural gas processing and liquefaction, use of coal in petrochemicals and biochemical routes to petrochemicals. It also outlines the technologies used to convert these raw materials into petrochemicals. The course is held in partnership with My Energy.
We are currently running the following courses in Amsterdam
Petrochemicals: Part I - A Beginner's Course, on Tuesday 28th September
This course is aimed at newcomers to the industry as well as those in organisations that service this sector. The one-day course explains the fundamental relationship between oil/gas, petrochemicals and the everyday products we purchase and consume. You will gain an understanding of the petrochemical chains, discover the major industry players, as well as benefit from an introduction to pricing and price analysis.
Petrochemicals: Part II - The Next Level, on Wednesday 29th September
This course provides a deeper understanding of the dynamics for olefins, aromatics and polymers markets and also covers cost of production, profitability and pricing mechanisms. This course is held in partnership with Chemsystems Training.
We are currently running the following courses in Dubai
Petrochemicals I - indepth introduction on 9-10th October
A highly interactive guide to the basics of how petrochemicals are made (with very little chemistry!), how they are processed into finished goods and the structure of the industry.
Petrochemicals II - the next level - October 11th
A deeper understanding of market dynamics, costs, pricing and profitability
Asian Polyolefins - indepth introduction, on 12-13th October
Nowhere else will you find such a cost-effective programme which provides you with all the essential information on polyethylene and polypropylene. We begin, as always, with the basics - feedstock and technology choices, plus an analysis of how crude oil and other fundamentals influence pricing as you move down the value chain. The elements of the course are ideal for beginners or those with experience who want to refresh their knowledge.
Asian Polyolefins Markets Seminar on 13th October
The last 18 months have demonstrated that old assumptions don’t count in analysing and predicting growth and price direction in Asian polyolefin markets. Growth in China and India continue to surprise on the upside with the risks to the recovery multiple, complex and ever-changing. Plus assessing inventories and understanding the roles of energy pricing, recycling and speculation present ever-moving, ever-developing challenges.
