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An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations

Value Addition and Risk Reduction in Refining & Processing

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16 - 20 Dec 2024
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20 - 24 Jan 2025
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27 - 31 Jan 2025
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17 - 21 Feb 2025
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19 - 23 May 2025
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21 - 25 Jul 2025
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15 - 19 Sep 2025
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13 - 17 Oct 2025
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22 - 26 Dec 2025
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27 - 31 Jan 2025
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21 - 25 Jul 2025
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13 - 17 Oct 2025
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Today’s oil companies are dealing with ever increasing levels of complexity and competition.  The drop in the price of oil impacts negatively to the Upstream but enhances profitability of Downstream operations as Refinery margins improve with cheaper feedstock.

Furthermore, the integration of refining and petrochemicals to achieve greater efficiencies is yet another critical factor in the business. Managing integrated Upstream and Downstream with refining, petrochemicals and trading of oil require several cross-functional skills. To achieve maximum effectiveness, managers and professionals must continually expand their business knowledge and sharpen their skills.

In this Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations training course on  you will study:   

  • Understand all the basics about crude oil, including its physical/chemical properties and composition
  • Understand and discuss major refinery processes and refinery units
  • Understand the flow diagrams of refineries - the basics Refinery operations, and production of naphtha, gasoline, diesel, jet fuels, and asphalt, etc.
  • Optimization of refinery operations and improving profitability of Downstream operations    
  • The integration of refinery operations with petrochemicals operations
  • The wide array Petrochemicals that use in daily life as their specialized in Heath Care Industry 
  • Refinery Economics and calculations of gross and net refinery margins
  • Sales, marketing, distribution, storage and trading of crude oil and refined products
  • Transportation, distribution logistics, pipelines, VLCC’s, FPSO’s, Floating LNG, etc.
  • Crude oil and refined products pricing, benchmarks
  • Price-risk management, hedging tools including Futures Contract, Forward Contract, Swaps, Options, etc.
  • Future trends in Downstream operation

By the end of this Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations training course, participants will learn to:

  • Achieve better understanding of the Upstream & Downstream dynamics of the entire hydrocarbon value chain addition from wellhead to the burner tip.
  • Boost your understanding of the fundamentals of downstream business: refined product quality, blending & valuation of oil for trade, freight and netback calculation & refinery margins calculations, vessel chartering, pipelines & terminals, etc.
  • Master the Total barrel economics, Oil market futures, hedging and futures, and price management considerations
  • Evaluate the technical, commercial, legal, safety and environmental aspects of oil business
  • Confidently discuss the technical terms, concepts and buzzwords with your peers and clients

This Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations training course is planned to facilitate delegate participation through a combination of group discussion, hands-on exercises, case studies, and a wide-ranging use of technical videos highlighting the Downstream petroleum refinery operations, blending of refined products to meet specifications, petrochemical operations, HSE considerations to strengthen new knowledge and skills. This will include discussion of practical issues in their organizations.

Supplementary training materials and techniques include following:

  • World Downstream Maps – Global and Regional, Oil Refineries, Oil Export Terminals, LNG Export & Import Plants, Renewable Energy Installed Capacity
  • Hands-on Review of Downstream Sales Contracts, Sales Documents – FOB, CIF, DES Contracts, Price-Risk Management through Futures Contract, Forward Contract, SWAP, Options for Oil, Gas & Refined Products
  • Technical Videos – Refinery Operations – Distillation, Hydrocracking, Reforming, Blending
  • Glossary & Abbreviations in Oil & Gas Industry
  • Refinery Simulator – Production of Naphtha, Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuels, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Asphalt. Blending to meet specifications  
  • Crude Oil Benchmarks – Markets on Close, WTI, Brent, and Dubai/Oman Crude grades
  • Oil & Gas Market Data Trading Simulator – New York, London, Dubai & Singapore Commodity Exchanges

By sending their employees to this Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations training course, the organization will gain a wider range of skills that participants gain and henceforth apply in their workspace that will directly benefits their respective companies:

  • Offers a wider management perspective of global Downstream business and highlights the success factors in each category of several business models
  • Defines how innovations in Downstream and renewables are helping to drive economic growth and improve living standards around the world
  • Clarifies how we can achieve these high efficiencies goals while delivering value to shareholders
  • Inculcates the corporate culture of effectively dealing with the core issues, tactics and essential concepts of successfully running the global petroleum business

Each participant will be able to enhance technical knowledge and business skills of Petroleum Industry that will directly benefit his/her career growth:

  • Master the core competencies of Downstream oil, natural gas, & LNG Industry
  • Sharpen the business skills by learning those technique that improve capital productivity and operational excellence
  • Understand the value chain optimization in Hydrocarbon Industry and apply at the workplace to improve stockholders value
  • Be fully cognizant of success factors in oil, gas, LNG Industry, and how to deal with price risk uncertainties
  • Hedging the risk at corporate level, business segment level and at individual transaction level

This Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations training course is designed to train and improve the business knowledge of a wide range of professionals as follows: 

  • Business Development managers
  • Corporate Planning professionals
  • Geoscience & Engineering professionals
  • Refinery professionals
  • Supply Planners & Scheduling professionals
  • Government regulators
  • Law professionals
  • Tax & Finance advisors
  • Auditing personnel  
  • Compliance officers
  • Equity analyst and Bankers
  • Joint Venture officers
  • Negotiators and Contracting professionals
  • Trading professionals

Day One: Petroleum Refining, Refined Products & Petrochemicals

  • Introduction to Petroleum Downstream Industry
  • Physical & Chemical properties of crude oil
  • Crude oil selection criteria for refinery    
  • Essential of Petroleum Refining Industry
  • Major refinery processes and refinery units
  • Simple Hydroskimming Refinery
  • Deep Conversion Coking Refinery    
  • Refinery Optimization

Day Two: Global Oil Supply and Petroleum Economics

  • Making Downstream connection with Upstream Industry
  • Essence of International Oil Supply – Global Reserves, Production & Trade 
  • Fundamentals of Oil Economics
  • Fundamentals of Crude Oil Transportation – Tankers and Chartering
  • Basic Principles in Pricing and Overview of Markets
  • Crude Oil Markets
  • Global Crude Oil Supply-Demand balance, and its impact on prices
  • 50-Years history of Crude Oil Pricing, and its current pricing dynamics  
  • Marker crudes and crude oil Benchmarks

Day Three: Downstream Value Chain Optimization

  • Essential Elements in Crude Oil Sales Contracts to Refineries
  • Basic Crude Oil Refining and Advanced Refinery Upgrades
  • Importance of Petrochemicals and its impact  
  • Refining and Petrochemicals Integration
  • Value Chain Optimization and Maximizing Return on Investment 
  • Managing Contractual and Environmental Risks 
  • Pipelines, Storage and Transportation Logistics in Downstream
  • Refinery Economics and Optimization of Downstream

Day Four: Downstream Market Structures and Trading

  • Introductory Concepts in Oil Trading
  • Interface with retailers
  • Downstream Supply Chain management
  • Total Barrel Economics
  • Oil Market Derivatives – Futures, Forwards, Swaps, Option
  • Price Volatility Exposure and its Defensive Practices 

Day Five: Downstream Petroleum Dynamics and Risk Management

  • Hedging – Risk Management
  • Pricing Management
  • Derivatives
  • Examples of Oil & Gas Futures Contracts, Swaps, and Options
  • Common mistakes by Oil & Gas Companies in Hedging
  • A Guide to Developing A Corporate Fuel Risk Management Policy
  • Challenges to Petroleum Industry and Trends in New Technology

Certificate in Global Downstream Oil & Gas Operations Training Course FAQ's

WHY ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE?

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Our industry leading training courses cover the entire energy ecosystem, from conventional energy, to renewables. Regardless of where you are in the renewable sector, from start-up to NOC – our goal is to provide our clients with future-proof professional training and development to help you lead in navigate the energy transition. We are supporting clients within the conventional energy industry, such as those in oil gas adopt and implement effective strategies and systems to reduce their carbon footprint and emissions. We also deliver training and run bespoke programs for clients who may be making a larger scale transition into the renewable energy market. For those organisations who are growing or are fully established in the renewable energy space we offer professional development training to further their knowledge and skills, and ensure they are up-to-date with industry standards and regulations.

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We offer multiple international training venues, which can be accessed via the following link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
 
Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

While we do not provide job placement services after the training course, we are confident that our programme equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.

The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to [email protected]. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

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