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Understanding the Natural Gas Liquids and Petrochemical Industry and Markets

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14/03/2027 - 18/03/2027 DOHA

Introduction

Understanding the Natural Gas Liquids and Petrochemical Industry and Markets

Learning Outcomes
  • Master the Olefins production processes and their market applications.
  • Understand NGL logistics and petrochemical market dynamics.
  • Analyze the value chain from raw material to final products like plastics and tires.
  • Evaluate the economics of NGL recovery and petrochemical manufacturing.

 

Course Outline: Understanding NGLs and Petrochemicals
Module 1: Introduction to Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs)
  • Definition and classification of NGLs: Ethane, Propane, Butane, and Natural Gasoline.
  • Sources: Natural gas wells and associated gas from oil wells.
  • The NGL value chain: From subsurface reservoir to consumer.
Module 2: NGL Recovery and Processing
  • Fundamental principles of hydrocarbon phase behavior.
  • NGL recovery technologies: Refrigeration, turbo-expander, and absorption.
  • Fractionation and product treating processes.
  • Separating NGLs into purity products vs. batch selling.
Module 3: NGL Markets and Logistics
  • Logistics and transportation infrastructure for NGLs.
  • Uses of propane (heating, fuel, petrochemical feedstock).
  • Butane and natural gasoline as motor gasoline blend stocks.
  • NGL pricing mechanisms and impact of crude oil prices. 
Module 4: Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals
  • Key petrochemical building blocks (C1 to C8).
  • Olefins production and value chains (Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene).
  • Aromatics, polyolefins, vinyls, and syngas fundamentals.
  • Shale gas, shale oil, and coal as alternative feedstocks.
Module 5: Market Dynamics and Future Trends
  • Global market trends for NGLs and petrochemicals.
  • Impact of NGL production on petrochemical competitiveness.
  • Trends in converting crude oil directly to petrochemicals.
  • Sustainability: Chemical recycling and decarbonization in petrochemicals.
Module 6: Safety, Operations, and Economics
  • Troubleshooting NGL recovery plant problems.
  • Economics of NGL recovery and plant profitability.
  • Safety standards and environmental regulations in the gas industry. 
 
 

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