Understanding the Global Petrochemical Industry
Duration - 3 Days
This course offers an in-depth look at changing feedstock slates, process technology, marketing dynamics, and profitability drivers. In addition, the course will discuss how the volatile oil prices are impacting decisions around the world, from shale gas in North America, to coal in China, to ethane imports in Europe.
Purchasing Excellence in the Chemical Industry
Duration - 1 Day
Designed for purchasers of chemicals and chemically dependent materials, components and systems, this course provides insights on how prices of key raw materials are set and a discussion of tools available for buyers of these products. It also examines the pricing dynamics and price setting mechanisms for selected products. Other topics include trends affecting chemical pricing, raw material sourcing strategy considerations, and a discussion of selected case studies. Combine with the Understanding the Global Petrochemical Industry course for a $500 discount.
Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals
Duration - 1 Day
Module 1 of our 1 Day Series - This course is designed for technical and non-technical industry participants who would like to gain or refresh their understanding of the basic industry fundamentals. Combine this course with modules 2 and or 3 for up to 25% discount.
Petrochemical Price Forecasting Techniques
Duration - 1 Day
Module 2 of our 1 Day Series - Gain an overall understanding on petrochemical price definition and forecasting techniques, production cost analysis and inherent margin analysis to build your confidence in forecasting for the short, medium and long term. Explore the underlying energy and feedstock values, both variable and fixed costs and other production cost models. Discover the impact on inherent margin analysis on supply/demand balances, operating rates with recent market development and return on investment. Be equipped with price forecasting techniques on costing, diagnostic checks, regional relationships and arbitrage and price netbacks. Combine this course with modules 1 and or 3 for up to 25% discount.
Commercial Strategies for the Petrochemical Industry
Duration - 1 Day
Module 3 of our 1 Day Series - Deep dive into real-life sales and purchase case studies to better understand cost, pricing, volatility, netback and logistics considerations. Engage in tasks designed to help you make decisions in an uncertain environment. This is the only course of its kind in the industry which uses real life case studies to highlight key commercial concepts, enabling participants to gain insights to plan strategically and navigate challenges in the industry. Combine this course with modules 1 and or 2 for up to 25% discount.
