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Introduction
Delivery Method
Classroom Instructor-Led Course
Professional Development Credit Hours
16
Pre-requisites
There is no pre-requisite for this course.

"Excellent course. The instructor presented information in a fun and exciting way.   I would strongly recommend this course to those in the energy industry who wish to have a better understanding of the refining process." Oil Management


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NASBA: Mennta Energy Solutions is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org


CPD Certification Services: The CPD Certification Service works with Mennta Energy Solutions to ensure valuable knowledge is structured to complement the universal guidelines of Continuing Professional Development. Mennta Energy Solutions courses are approved by CPD at one credit per training hour.


Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining - A Non-Technical Introduction (CLASSROOM) - FPR


Course Schedule

Date Time Location Price* Registration Deadline**
6-7 May 2025
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8:00am-4:00pm
Houston, TX
USD 2,330 (FPR-AHOU25-05)
4 Apr 2025
16-17 Jun 2025
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9:00am-5:00pm
Calgary, AB
USD 2,330 (FPR-ACAL25-06)
16 May 2025

*Prices do not include VAT, GST, or any other local taxes. All applicable taxes will be added to the invoice.
**Please register by the deadline to help us ensure sufficient attendance and avoid postponing the course.


Course Summary

Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining - A Non-Technical Introduction is a two-day course presented by the energy training experts at Mennta Energy Solutions. You don't need an engineering degree to understand the fundamentals of petroleum refining! This exciting programme is designed to introduce non-technical oil industry members to the fascinating field of petroleum refining. Learn how a refinery works and how refinery operations affect global oil and product prices.


Who Should Attend?

Class delegates include anyone who needs to understand how this cornerstone of the petroleum industry works. New members of the industry will be given a great introduction to the industry. Marketing personnel will grasp the intricacies of how the products they market come to exist. Those from the service side of the industry (brokerage, software, consulting) will get a first-hand view of this the most fundamental aspect of the oil industry.


Course Content

  • Fundamentals of crude oil
    • Crude oil qualities, characteristics, quality assessments and assays
  • Petroleum chemistry fundamentals
    • Types of hydrocarbons
      • Parafins
      • Olefins
      • Naphthenes
      • Aromatics
    • Catalysts
      • Types
      • Benefits
      • Functions                                                
  • The major stages of refining
    • Separation
    • Conversion
    • Treatment/Blending
  • Atmospheric and vacuum distillation
  • Cracking processes    
    • Catalytic cracking
    • Thermal cracking
    • Coking
    • Hydrocracking
  • Catalytic reforming
  • Gas plants
    • Processing sequence
      • Cracking vs. non-cracking
  • Isomerization
    • Butane isomerization
    • Pentane/Hexane isomerization
  • Alkylation
    • Sulfuric acid alkylation
    • Hydrofluoric acid alkylation
  • Hydrotreating
    • Treatment processes
    • Solvent recovery of aromatics
  • Blending for finished products
    • Gasolines
    • Distillates
    • Residuals
  • Refinery economics terms
    • Key aspects of refineries
      • Capacity
      • Complexity
      • Flexibility

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