Course Number
IT-5-25
Title / Theme
Planning of New Refineries and Upgrading – for Next Generation
Dates
2025.07.01〜2025.07.11
Objectives
To provide technology-related leaders in charge of upgrading refineries with knowledge of petrochemical plant integration, upgrading of fuel oil, energy conservation and power generation facilities, and economic efficiency evaluation, and to improve their study capabilities for overall competitiveness of refineries, including grassroots refineries.
Main Topics
Main Content 1. Lecture: ・ Overview of oil industry in Japan ・ Environment and energy-saving strategies for refineries ・ Design procedures for new or upgrading refineries ・ Optimal process configuration / economics and feasibility ・ Refinery upgrading technologies ・ Refinery and petrochemical integration / energy saving ・ Linear programming practice ・ Workshop for refinery upgrading 2. Site Visit: ・ Equipment manufacturer: Advanced and energy-saving technology ・ Refinery: Fuel oil upgrading and energy-saving technology ・ Engineering company: DX and AI solutions for refineries
Application Deadline
2025.04.30
Qualification
Engineers and leaders in charge of refinery construction and expansion planning, or those with equivalent qualifications
Project Report
To provide technology-related leaders from oil and gas producing countries in charge of upgrading refineries with knowledge of petrochemical plant integration, upgrading of fuel oil, energy conservation and power generation facilities, and economic efficiency evaluation, and to improve their study capabilities for overall competitiveness of refineries, including grassroots refineries through group discussion.
Host Country
Japan
Participating Countries
Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Number of Participants
13
Site Visits
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. Chiba Complex, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Kobe works, JGC Holdings Corp. Head Office
Others
*Please note that the above details are subject to change.
Report (Japanese)
Report (English)