Sub-Saharan African Perspectives of Refining Technology & Operations

August 31, 2026
- September 4, 2026
Edinburgh, UK
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  • Special Discounted Price of US$3,950 – the usual price is US$4,950
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  • 15% Early-bird Discount – for the first 3 people to register for any course
  • 20% Group Discount – if you come with one or more colleagues
  • No More Than 12 Delegates on the course – guaranteed

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Master refining technologies, operations, and economics tailored to Sub-Saharan Africa’s evolving downstream landscape — from crude assays to clean fuel standards.

Course Overview

This intensive 5-day programme delivers a comprehensive foundation in petroleum refining technology, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of Sub-Saharan Africa’s refining sector.

Participants will gain technical expertise in refining processes, product specifications, and economics, while addressing regional issues such as low utilization rates, dependence on imports, and the transformative impact of the Dangote Refinery and regional upgrades.

Through real-world case studies — including Port Harcourt, Tema, Abidjan, Luanda, Sasol CTL, and Dangote — delegates will link global refining technologies with African realities, equipping them to optimize operations, evaluate investments, and align with energy security goals.


 Why this course is important

Despite vast crude resources, Sub-Saharan Africa remains heavily dependent on fuel imports. Refinery underutilization, outdated infrastructure, and new clean fuel standards pose significant challenges.

This course empowers participants to:

  • Understand Sub-Saharan crude oil profiles and their refining implications.
  • Apply refining technologies — from distillation to hydroprocessing.
  • Evaluate regional refining capacity & utilization and identify upgrade opportunities.
  • Analyze refining economics — cost drivers, residue reduction, and pricing.
  • Address clean fuels production to meet Euro IV/V and ECOWAS standards.
  • Optimize operations through troubleshooting and process improvement.
  • Explore synthetic fuels (CTL, GTL) and regional energy transition strategies.

 Who should attend

This programme is designed for professionals engaged in refining and downstream operations:

  • Refining Technologists & Process Engineers
  • Operations Staff, Shift Supervisors & Plant Managers
  • Corporate Planners & Analysts in refining and trading
  • Project Managers, Engineers & Schedulers in refinery projects
  • Bankers, Lawyers & Service Providers in refining investments
  • Policy Makers & Regulators in downstream oil & gas

 What you will learn

  • Day 1: Refinery Technology & Sub-Saharan Crude Characteristics
  • Day 2: Crude Processing Technologies
  • Day 3: Motor Fuel & Clean Fuel Production
  • Day 4: Supporting & Ancillary Operations
  • Day 5: Refining Economics & Market Integration

 

What participants say

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Rated 5/5
The speaker for this course:
https://ntuitiv.co.uk/instructor/dr-george-georgiadis/
Course Start:
August 31, 2026
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08:00
Course End:
September 4, 2026
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14:30
Edinburgh, UK
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All NTUiTiV courses are both Accredited and Quality Assured by one of the leading CPD Accreditation providers: Qualitas Accreditas.

The advertised course venue may change to an equivalent nearby hotel