Engineering, Oil and Gas

Training Course: Global Petrochemical Industry: Sections and Modules


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EN236043

19 - 23 Oct 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost : 5300 € Euro

Introduction

The petrochemical industry is at the heart of countless products and sectors, from plastics and packaging to automotive and agriculture. Understanding its complex structure is crucial for professionals aiming to thrive in this dynamic global market. The "Global Petrochemical Industry: Sections and Modules" training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides participants with a well-rounded insight into the industry’s value chain, operational modules, market dynamics, and key challenges.

This course is particularly designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical professionals, including participants from Marketing, Sales, and Business Development departments. Through this program, attendees will gain essential industry knowledge to enhance their strategic and operational effectiveness in the petrochemical sector.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and value chain of the global petrochemical industry.

  • Identify the main modules of petrochemical production and operations.

  • Recognize key raw materials, products, and processes in petrochemicals.

  • Link petrochemical operations to market trends, supply chains, and consumer products.

  • Analyze global trends, challenges, and sustainability issues impacting the industry.

  • Communicate more effectively with technical teams, clients, and stakeholders.

  • Strengthen marketing and sales strategies based on technical product knowledge.

Course Methodology

The course employs a multi-disciplinary and interactive approach that includes:

  • Expert-led presentations and visual learning tools

  • Group discussions and structured Q&A sessions

  • Case studies from global petrochemical hubs

  • Real-life product flow examples from feedstock to consumer goods

  • Mapping exercises for supply chain and value chain understanding

  • Hands-on interpretation of petrochemical flow diagrams and product categories

Organizational Impact

The program delivers the following organizational benefits:

  • Enhanced alignment between technical and commercial departments

  • More informed marketing strategies rooted in product and process understanding

  • Increased cross-functional collaboration and communication

  • Better alignment with customer demands and market positioning

  • Enhanced talent development for future leadership in the energy sector

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals working in:

  • Marketing and Sales in petrochemical or downstream oil & gas sectors

  • Business development and strategic planning

  • Supply chain, logistics, and procurement

  • Plant operations and project management (junior level)

  • Financial analysts and investment professionals in the energy sector

  • Regulatory and compliance professionals working with industrial products

Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to the Petrochemical Industry

  • Overview of the global petrochemical landscape

  • Role of petrochemicals in modern life and global economy

  • Feedstock sources: Natural gas, naphtha, and other derivatives

  • Key players, markets, and global trade flows

  • Petrochemical vs. chemical vs. oil & gas industry

Day 2: Petrochemical Production Modules

  • Primary building blocks: Ethylene, Propylene, Benzene, Toluene, Xylene (BTX)

  • Cracking process (Steam and Catalytic Cracking)

  • Olefins and aromatics: Structure, uses, and production pathways

  • Introduction to downstream modules and derivatives

Day 3: Product Value Chains and Applications

  • Polymers: Polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, polystyrene

  • Intermediates and derivatives: MEG, MTBE, styrene, PTA

  • Fertilizers, synthetic rubbers, solvents, and fibers

  • Application sectors: Packaging, automotive, textiles, agriculture

  • Value chain mapping exercise: From feedstock to end-use

Day 4: Operations, Infrastructure, and Economics

  • Overview of petrochemical plant operations and logistics

  • Storage, transportation, and export mechanisms

  • Understanding product economics and margin analysis

  • Refinery integration and its impact on petrochemicals

  • Energy intensity and process sustainability challenges

Day 5: Trends, Strategy, and Business Integration

  • Petrochemical market outlook: Growth drivers and regions

  • Sustainability and circular economy in petrochemicals

  • Recycling and bio-based chemicals: Opportunities and constraints

  • Strategic positioning: How marketing connects with operations

  • Case study: Product innovation and marketing alignment

Engineering, Oil and Gas

Training Course: Global Petrochemical Industry: Sections and Modules


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure  

EN236043

19 - 23 Oct 2025

Dubai (UAE) - Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost: 5300 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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