MSc-Production Optimisation I Module
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Part of the MSc Petroleum Downstream Technology programme offered by the University of Surrey and KBC, the Production Optimisation I module provides participants with an understanding of oil and product market economics; key global crude, feedstock, and product flows; global supply and demand of crude and products; other key determinants such as transportation routes and costs; and the evolution of petroleum product quality specifications.

MODULE CONTENT
This module will cover the following topics:

1. From Crude Oil to Products
  • Upstream (Exploration and Production)
  • Midstream (Refining)
  • Downstream (Marketing and Distribution)

2. Oil Industry Structure
  • Historical Overview (Actors and Crude Prices)
  • Oil Producing Countries
  • Companies
3. Oil Market Fundamentals
  • Physical Market
  • Transportation
  • Financial Market
     
4. Crude Oil Types
  • Main Characteristics
  • By Geographic Area (Production)
  • Alternative Feedstocks
5. Petroleum Product Specification
  • Gasoline
  • Middle Distillates and Fuel Oils
  • Alternative Fuels
6. Types of Refineries
  • Refinery Location
  • Refinery Configuration
  • Refinery for Sale
7. Planning and Scheduling
  • Corporate Planning
  • Operational Planning
  • Operational Scheduling
8. Refinery Safety and Environmental Envelope
  • Safety First
  • Gaseous, Liquid, and Solid Emissions and Wastes
  • CO2 Management
     
UPCOMING DATES
  • 4-8 July 2011