Aromatics And Olefins Production Technology

Aromatics And Olefins Production Technology

1 Weeks
Professional Level
Certificate Included
Course Content

Available Events

Available Events
CityDatePriceStatus
AmsterdamNetherlands
October 9, 2026
€4,900
Confirmed date
Kuala LumpurMalaysia
November 20, 2026
€4,800
Confirmed date
OnlineOnline
December 31, 2026
€2,400
Confirmed date
TunisTunis
February 11, 2027
€4,400
Confirmed date
GenevaSwitzerland
March 25, 2027
€4,900
Confirmed date
LisbonPortugal
May 6, 2027
€4,800
Confirmed date

Course Information

Duration

1 Weeks

Category

Oil & Gas

Level

Professional Level

Certificate

Included

Introduction

Aromatics and olefins production technology forms the backbone of the modern petrochemical value chain, supplying essential feedstocks for polymers, synthetic fibers, resins, solvents, and advanced materials that power global manufacturing and industrial innovation. In today’s competitive energy and chemicals landscape, organizations must optimize process efficiency, enhance product yield, ensure operational integrity, and meet increasingly stringent environmental and safety requirements while maintaining commercial viability. This executive-level program provides a strategic and technically rigorous understanding of steam cracking, catalytic reforming, aromatics extraction, separation technologies, and downstream integration, enabling professionals to align operational performance with measurable business objectives. Participants will examine process design principles, catalyst selection, heat integration, reliability engineering, digital optimization, and risk mitigation strategies that directly impact profitability and asset lifecycle value. The course emphasizes structured decision-making, performance benchmarking, and continuous improvement practices to ensure participants can define clear production targets, evaluate process constraints, implement optimization initiatives, and measure outcomes against operational and financial indicators. By combining technical depth with strategic insight, this program equips leaders and technical specialists to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage in aromatics and olefins manufacturing environments.

Course Objectives

  • Analyze the complete aromatics and olefins production value chain from feedstock to finished products
  • Evaluate steam cracking and catalytic reforming technologies to optimize yield and selectivity
  • Design process flow schemes for ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, and xylene production
  • Assess catalyst performance and implement improvement strategies based on operational data
  • Calculate material and energy balances to enhance plant efficiency
  • Apply advanced separation and purification techniques to improve product quality
  • Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to enhance plant reliability
  • Develop performance optimization plans aligned with financial and production targets
  • Interpret key performance indicators to drive continuous operational improvement

Target Audience

This program is designed for process engineers, production engineers, plant managers, operations supervisors, petrochemical technologists, project engineers, technical consultants, refinery and petrochemical planners, and senior decision-makers involved in aromatics and olefins production facilities.

Benefits for the Organization

  • Improved production efficiency and yield optimization

  • Enhanced operational reliability and reduced downtime

  • Stronger safety and environmental compliance performance

  • Increased profitability through process optimization

  • Better integration between refining and petrochemical operations

  • Strengthened technical leadership capabilities

Benefits for the Trainee

  • Advanced technical expertise in aromatics and olefins technologies

  • Improved analytical and decision-making skills

  • Enhanced ability to optimize plant performance

  • Stronger understanding of catalyst and reaction engineering

  • Increased professional credibility in petrochemical operations

  • Practical tools for operational excellence implementation

Course Outline

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Aromatics & Olefins Production

  • Global petrochemical value chain overview
  • Feedstock selection and characterization
  • Steam cracking fundamentals and reaction mechanisms
  • Catalytic reforming principles and hydrogen management
  • Material and energy balance concepts
  • Process flow diagram interpretation and plant configuration

Day 2 – Olefins Production Technologies

  • Ethylene and propylene production processes
  • Cracking furnace design and optimization
  • Quench, compression, and separation systems
  • Cryogenic distillation techniques
  • Process control strategies for olefins plants
  • Operational troubleshooting and performance improvement

Day 3 – Aromatics Production & Extraction

  • Reformate processing and aromatics recovery
  • Benzene, toluene, and xylene production technologies
  • Aromatics extraction and separation methods
  • Isomerization and transalkylation processes
  • Catalyst selection and lifecycle management
  • Product quality control and specification management

Day 4 – Process Optimization & Integration

  • Heat integration and energy efficiency strategies
  • Advanced process simulation and modeling
  • Digital monitoring and predictive maintenance
  • Reliability engineering in petrochemical plants
  • Environmental compliance and emission control
  • Performance benchmarking and continuous improvement

Day 5 – Risk Management, Economics & Strategic Planning

  • Operational risk assessment and hazard analysis
  • Plant debottlenecking strategies
  • Economic evaluation of production technologies
  • Capital and operational expenditure optimization
  • Strategic capacity expansion planning
  • Case studies and integrated project evaluation

Course Duration

Duration: 1 Weeks

Duration: 5 days
Format: Classroom / Online / Blended

Instructor Information

“The training will be delivered by a team of experts specialized in negotiation and professional relationships. They have extensive practical experience in managing complex negotiations, as well as a strong record in delivering leadership and management development programs.”

Conclusion

Aromatics and olefins production facilities represent high-value, capital-intensive assets that demand technical precision, operational discipline, and strategic oversight. This program empowers professionals to transform technical knowledge into measurable performance gains, ensuring optimized production, enhanced reliability, and sustainable competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving petrochemical environment.

Aromatics And Olefins Production Technology

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