Production Planning & Scheduling in Oil & Gas Refineries

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Course Introduction

This Oil Production Planning Course is specifically developed to tackle the real-world challenges faced by refinery professionals in the planning and scheduling of operations. As global energy demands shift and refining margins become tighter, the ability to effectively coordinate production activities is more critical than ever.

The Oil & Gas Production Planning Training course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to manage complex refinery scheduling tasks with greater precision and profitability. It explores essential refining processes, the fundamentals of crude and product blending, and strategies to improve operational efficiency using scheduling software, Excel tools, and linear programming applications.

By engaging in real-life refinery scenarios, participants will strengthen their ability to align production targets with supply chain dynamics. The course also offers foundational knowledge for newcomers and valuable updates on the latest refinery planning technologies for experienced professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Enhance refinery profitability through better planning and scheduling
  • Build foundational knowledge of refining processes to maximise yields
  • Understand how petroleum is converted into market-ready products
  • Equip new engineers with essential tools for refining operations

Objectives

By the end of this Oil & Gas Refineries Production Scheduling Course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply planning and scheduling tools for crude and product deliveries
  • Recognise the distinctions and connections between planning and scheduling
  • Optimise scheduling decisions for maximum refinery efficiency
  • Select and optimise crude slates for enhanced profitability
  • Use Excel and linear programming tools for blending and optimisation tasks

Training Methodology

This Oil & Gas Production Planning Training course integrates formal lectures with interactive, participant-led discussions and real-world simulations. Instructors will use short videos, proprietary software, and hands-on exercises to replicate real refinery planning challenges. Participants will work through case studies that demonstrate the application of planning tools and scheduling strategies in refinery environments.

The course encourages collaboration through group activities and practical problem-solving tasks, allowing professionals to exchange experiences and apply best practices in a supportive, high-engagement setting.

Who Should Attend?

This course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in refinery production, scheduling, and operations, including:

  • Production planners and scheduling engineers
  • Process engineers and technologists
  • Operations personnel and shift supervisors
  • Marketers and refinery planners
  • Blending specialists and refining technologists
  • Engineers seeking deeper knowledge of refining processes
  • Accountants, marketers, and support staff interested in refinery logistics and terminology

Course Outline

Day 1: Application of Planning and Scheduling

  • Overview of planning and scheduling in oil refineries
  • Refinery Complexity
  • Refinery Configuration
  • Integrated Refineries
  • Choice of Crude
  • Crude oil scheduling
  • Capacity utilization of Crudes & Operational Efficiency
  • Workshop - Cut-point Optimization

Day 2: Improving Product Movements and Releasing Tankages

  • Crude Assay
  • Intermediate Feed Characteristics
  • Yields and Properties
  • Different Process Units
  • Storage Tanks
  • Custody Transfer/Measurements
  • Class Exercises: Using Excel - Yield Optimization

Day 3: Product Blending Rules

  • Product Specifications
  • New Trends in fuel production
  • Environmental Issues
  • Crude oil pricing regimes
  • Product Netback
  • Class Workshop: Blending exercises

Day 4: Refinery Flow Sheets

  • Refinery Flow-sheets
  • Simplified Material Balance
  • Product Inventory Control
  • Product Quality Control
  • Fixed Composition Blend
  • Capacity Control/ Constraints
  • Availability of Feedstock/ Control
  • Case study: Gasoline Blending and Its Impact on Operations

Day 5: Refinery Planning and Scheduling

  • Refinery Planning and Scheduling
  • Petroleum Product Movement and Product Exchange
  • Marginal Depot Supply and movements
  • Crude Selection Strategies
  • Linear Programming and Fundamentals of Supply Chain
  • Management for Refining
  • Refinery Planning and Scheduling
  • Discussion and Summary

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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This Production Planning & Scheduling in Oil & Gas Refineries Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Production Planning & Scheduling in Oil & Gas Refineries Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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