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Chemical Process and Refining Technology

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Built for chemical engineers and refinery operators, this five-day course examines how crude oil is processed into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Delegates explore distillation, cracking, reforming and hydroprocessing, alongside methods for integrating refinery operations with petrochemical production.

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Public courses in our cities

  • 19–23 Oct 2026London£3,360 + VAT
  • 19–23 Oct 2026Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Munich£3,400 + VAT
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  • 4–8 Jan 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 18–22 Jan 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Feb 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 15–19 Feb 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 7–11 Jun 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 21–25 Jun 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 5–9 Jul 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 19–23 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Nov 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 15–19 Nov 2027Rome£3,400 + VAT
  • 6–10 Dec 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Dec 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Refinery operations require a careful balance. Engineers must maximise yield while maintaining safety and meeting strict environmental regulations. Process professionals need a detailed understanding of the chemical reactions and separation technologies that convert crude oil into valuable end products.

The training details the central chemical processes in modern refineries. Delegates study atmospheric and vacuum distillation, catalytic cracking and hydroprocessing. The programme explains how catalysts behave in refining, and it breaks down how advanced separation technologies like molecular distillation work in practice.

The final days address the integration of refining with petrochemical units to manage by-products like sulfur and hydrogen. Delegates also review process safety management, carbon capture strategies and the regulatory framework governing emissions.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Analyse chemical processes used in modern refining operations
  2. Evaluate refining technologies for product enhancement
  3. Manage environmental and safety challenges in refineries
  4. Apply advanced technologies to optimise yield and efficiency
  5. Integrate refining processes with petrochemical production

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Chemical engineers
  • Process engineers
  • Refinery operators and technicians
  • Environmental engineers
  • Energy consultants
  • Petrochemical technologists

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Refining and chemical process fundamentals

    • Refinery operations and process flow diagrams
    • Cracking, hydroprocessing, reforming and coking reactions
    • Thermal cracking, catalytic cracking and distillation
  2. Day 2

    Advanced separation technologies

    • Atmospheric and vacuum distillation design
    • Fractionation, strippers and absorption processes
    • Molecular distillation and membrane separation
  3. Day 3

    Catalytic processes and hydroprocessing

    • Catalysis principles and catalyst behaviour
    • Hydrotreating and hydrocracking fundamentals
    • Catalytic reforming for octane and yield enhancement
  4. Day 4

    Refinery integration and by-product management

    • Integrating refineries with petrochemical units
    • Managing sulfur recovery, hydrogen production and LPG separation
    • Economic and logistical challenges in integrated operations
  5. Day 5

    Environmental, health and safety challenges

    • Environmental regulations in refining
    • Risk assessment, hazard identification and incident prevention
    • Carbon capture, emission reduction and waste minimisation

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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