Oil refining and natural gas – an introduction
Base oils I – an introduction

Understanding the different aspects and challenges related to oil refining and distillation processes, politics and green issues will help you to recognise their effects on the pricing and trade of base oils. This course gives you an introduction to the basics of technology, industry stucture and markets, ensuring you can function effectively in the base oils market.
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This course provides an overview of the various base oil refining processes, and the economics that drive today’s base oil manufacturing decisions. Combining this information with product qualities and market demand segments, you will gain a broad understanding of the lubricant and base oil market and its fundamental drivers.

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Attending this course will give you insight into the base oils product offerings of major suppliers around the world and how these products are used to formulate different types of oil applications.



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Knowledge of the proper utilisation of base oils will enable you to maximise return for your business. Attending this course will ensure that you understand how base oils are produced, the subtleties in base oils properties and how these can benefit you, whether you are formulator, finished oil marketer and/or base oil supplier.
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This course will give you and insight into the demand and supply outlook for the key oil and refined products. You will also gain an insider's perspective on the implications of the new Five Year Plan for China's refined product industry.
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