ADVANCED REFINERY PROCESS YIELDS
Course ID
Key schedule and booking details
Length 5 Days
Location online
Fees £ 1850
Date 2026-07-13
OVERVIEW
Every barrel of crude oil processed is an opportunity—an opportunity to maximize yield, reduce waste, and drive profitability. But in an industry where market demands fluctuate, regulations tighten, and operating costs fluctuate, the biggest challenge is keeping your refinery running at its optimum without sacrificing quality or compliance.
The Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimization course is designed for refinery professionals, process engineers, and decision-makers who need to bridge the gap between technical expertise and strategic refinery management. Over five power-packed days, we’ll go beyond the theory, exploring real-world refinery operations, advanced process improvements, and the economics behind refinery decision-making.
You’ll Learn How To:
• Leverage the newest refinery technology—From catalytic cracking to hydroprocessing, master the best practices in fuel yield maximization.
Refine smarter, not harder—Optimize crude oil processing for higher-value products and greater efficiency.
• Align refinery operations with market reality—Understand how pricing, blending, and crude selection determine profitability and sustainability.
• If you must make savvy operational decisions, optimize refinery efficiency, and get ahead of industry evolution—this course is your roadmap to success.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing the Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimisation course, you will gain invaluable skills, including:
Crude Oil Characterization
• Refinery Process Optimization
• Product Quality Control
• Cost Management & Profitability Analysis
• Operational Troubleshooting
• Market & Strategy Alignment
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• These skills will help you maximize refinery efficiency, cut costs, and stay competitive in a dynamic market.
IDEAL PARTICIPANTS
Becoming a leader or manager comes with many responsibilities. To advance your career, you must invest in new knowledge, reliable training, and marketable skills. Understanding advanced refining processes and yield optimization is a key step to improving performance and achieving outstanding results.
The Advanced Refinery Process Yields Optimisation course is ideal for:
• Professionals in process scheduling, operational planning and crude oil procurement.
Refinery engineers and technicians looking to deepen their expertise in refining processes.
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• Technical salespeople, economic evaluators, or suppliers of industrial equipment for refining operations.
OUTLINE
DAY 1
Before refining optimisation can take place, you must understand the complex chemistry and economics of crude oil. Today, we’ll explore the foundation of refining technology and its impact on product yields.
Crude oil origins & composition – How geological factors impact refining potential.
• Crude oil assay & key properties – API gravity, sulfur content, and their effect on processing.
• Refinery product spectrum – Understanding the specifications of gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, and petrochemical feedstocks.
• Refinery complexity & process interconnections – The relationship between different refining units.
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• Overview of refinery operations – How crude selection affects yield optimisation.
DAY 2
Understanding primary & secondary refining processes is key to improving yield efficiency. Today, we take a deep dive into the core refining steps that impact product quality and profitability.
Crude oil separation & initial processing: Desalting – Removing impurities for process efficiency.
• Atmospheric & vacuum distillation – Breaking down crude into valuable fractions.
• Heavy oil processing & residue conversion: Delayed coking, fluid coking & visbreaking – Maximising value from heavy crude fractions.
• Flexicoking – Enhancing fuel production with minimal waste.
• Thermal processes & their economic significance – Understanding the trade-offs in yield maximisation.
DAY 3
Fuel optimisation is about more than refining—it’s about producing the right fuel for the market at the right cost. Today’s session covers advanced refining techniques that enhance fuel quality and maximize profitability. Motor fuel production & efficiency improvements: Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) – Converting heavier fractions into high-octane fuels.
• Hydrocracking – Producing high-value diesel & jet fuel.
• Catalytic reforming – Enhancing gasoline octane ratings.
• Isomerisation & alkylation – Producing cleaner-burning, high-value fuels.
• Hydrotreating & desulfurisation – Reducing emissions & meeting global fuel regulations. The economic impact of process selection – How technology choices affect yield optimisation.
DAY 4
Refining isn’t just a technical process—it’s driven by global markets. Today, we focus on optimising operations to align with market dynamics, storage logistics, and product specifications. Blending strategies for product specifications – How refiners balance cost & quality.
• Refinery optimisation techniques – Maximising profitability through process adjustments.
• Hydrogen production & its role in refining – Ensuring process efficiency & compliance.
• Gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology – Converting natural gas into high-value fuels.
• Acid gas treating & sulfur recovery – Managing emissions & ensuring compliance.
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• Refinery gas plants & their impact on overall efficiency.
DAY 5
Refinery operations are only as good as their economic viability. Today, we bring everything together with real-world case studies and cost-benefit analysis tools to help you make data-driven decisions. Residue reduction strategies – Minimising waste & maximizing value.
• Understanding the economics of asphalt & residual fuels – Managing market fluctuations.
• Cost estimation & process efficiency – Calculating margins & investment decisions.
• Economic evaluation of refining operations – How to measure success in refinery optimisation.
• Case studies & group discussions – Analysing real-world refinery strategies.
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• Final programme evaluation & key takeaways.
Will I receive course materials?
Yes, high-quality documentation is provided to all delegates.
Do you issue certificates?
An accredited Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion.
What are the course timings?
09:00–12:45 or 13:00–17:00.
How do I register and pay?
Complete the registration form on the course page and select your preferred payment method.
What is your cancellation policy?
14 days from booking for a full refund or free transfer; exceptions apply on medical grounds.
Do you offer airport transfers?
Yes, airport pick-up and drop-off to/from the hotel can be arranged.
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