Downstream Oil and Gas Operations in sub-Saharan Africa

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Mastering sub-Saharan Africa’s Downstream Oil & Gas: Refining, Trading, and Market Transformation 

Course Overview

Africa’s downstream oil and gas sector is entering a new era of transformation. With mega-refineries like Dangote, regional rehabilitation projects (Port Harcourt, Tema, Abidjan), and expanding LNG/GTL initiatives, the region faces a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. 

This intensive 5-day programme equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of refining operations, petrochemicals, product marketing, trading, logistics, and risk management, all within the African context. 

Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises, participants will connect global downstream trends with regional realities—from underutilized refineries to cross-border product trading hubs and evolving fiscal regimes.

❗Why this course is important

The downstream sector in sub-Saharan Africa is critical to regional growth and global integration. Yet, persistent challenges—low refinery utilization, import dependence, subsidy reforms, and illegal trade—require professionals to master both technical fundamentals and commercial insights. 

By attending, you will gain the tools to: 

• • Evaluate African crude properties and their refining implications. 

• • Assess refinery configurations, petrochemical integration, and economics. 

• • Understand trading dynamics, pricing benchmarks, and distribution networks. 

• • Manage refining margins, product blending, and “total barrel economics.” 

• • Apply risk management and hedging tools tailored for African markets. 

• • Explore future trends: modular refineries, biofuels, and cleaner fuel policies. 

🎯Who should attend

This course is ideal for professionals working in or with the African downstream sector: 

• • Refinery & Petrochemical Specialists 

• • Corporate Planners & Strategists in oil and gas 

• • Trading, Marketing & Supply Chain Managers 

• • Regulators & Government Officials shaping downstream policy 

• • Bankers, Investors & Analysts in energy finance 

• • Auditors, Compliance & Contract Managers overseeing downstream operations 

Course Content

• •  Day 1: Refining in the African Context
• •  Day 2: Regional Oil Supply & Petroleum Economics
• •  Day 3: Value Chain Optimization
• •  Day 4: Trading & Distribution in African Markets
• •  Day 5: Future Trends & Risk Management

Course Instructor

With over 30 years of international experience in refinery technology, operations, and management across leading oil companies, the instructor combines academic expertise (BSc, PhD, Chartered Chemist, RSC and AIChE memberships) with consulting and teaching. A recognized authority in refining and petrochemical integration, he brings practical insights from global projects and African markets. 

Certification 

Participants will be assessed on: 

• • Active participation in sessions 

• • Completion of exercises & case studies 
• • Performance in assessments

Successful participants will receive: 

• • Certificate of Successful Completion 

• • Transcript of Marks (showing performance by grade for each module) 

What participants say

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Essential for African downstream operations.” 

“I left with a practical framework for analyzing refinery economics and trading risks in African markets.” 

— Chinedu A., Corporate Planning Analyst, International Oil Company

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Insightful and comprehensive.” 

“The course linked technical refining fundamentals with real trading and distribution challenges.”

— Thandiwe M., Petroleum Products Trader, Regional Energy Firm