Clean Fuel Technology and Standards for sub-Saharan Africa

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• ♥ Special Discounted Price of US$3,950 – the usual price is US$4,950
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❗ Why this course is important

West Africa holds some of the largest gas reserves on the continent—with Nigeria alone boasting over 200 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) and fast-growing developments in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. Yet, challenges such as gas flaring, hydrate formation, infrastructure gaps, and underutilized domestic markets limit its potential.

To drive sustainable gas development and energy security, professionals need the ability to:

• • Understand natural gas fundamentals and their processing challenges.

Master Sub-Saharan Africa’s transition to cleaner fuels — from ultra-low sulfur standards to biofuels, synthetic fuels, LNG, and hydrogen — with practical skills and case studies.

This intensive 5-day training programme delivers a comprehensive understanding of clean fuel chemistry, production, and emissions standards. With case studies on ECOWAS fuel harmonization, Dangote Refinery, and African diesel markets, participants will connect technical refining fundamentals with policy, environmental, and economic realities shaping Africa’s clean fuel future.

Through hands-on exercises, simulations, and real-world project analysis, delegates will explore gasoline blending, jet fuel standards, diesel and marine fuel specifications, and next-generation low-carbon fuels — within the context of Africa’s unique opportunities and challenges.

❗ Why this course is important

Sub-Saharan Africa faces rising pressure to adopt cleaner fuel standards and meet international emissions regulations while balancing economic competitiveness and supply chain realities.

Professionals in this sector need the ability to:

• • Understand clean fuel chemistry and standards — from Euro 5/6 to biofuels and hydrogen blends.
• • Analyze gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel parameters (octane, cetane, sulfur, aromatics, volatility).
• • Apply ECOWAS and African Union clean fuel roadmaps alongside IMO 2020 regulations.
• • Evaluate ultra-low sulfur fuel production technologies and blending economics.
• • Troubleshoot contamination, adulteration, and quality issues in African fuel markets.
• • Assess new fuels for the energy transition — biofuels, synthetic fuels, GTL, LNG, hydrogen.
• • Leverage digital tools (IoT, AI, blockchain) for compliance and traceability.

🎯 Who should attend

This programme is designed for professionals across the downstream and clean fuels value chain:

• • Refinery & Downstream Operations Engineers
• • Fuel Quality & Laboratory Specialists
• • HSE & Emissions Compliance Officers
• • Corporate Planning & Economics Managers
• • Government Regulators & Standards Agencies (energy, environment, policy)
• • Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals in fuel distribution
• • Journalists & Analysts covering Africa’s fuel markets

📅 Course Content

• • Day 1: Fundamentals of Clean Fuels & Refining
• • Day 2: Gasoline & Alternative Blending Components
• • Day 3: Jet Fuel & Aviation Standards
• • Day 4: Diesel & Marine Fuels
• • Day 5: Future of Fuels, Emissions & Monitoring Systems

👨‍🏫 Course Instructor

With a BSc and PhD from the UK and over 30 years of refinery technology and operations expertise across leading oil companies, the instructor is an internationally recognized chemical engineering consultant.

As a Chartered Chemist and member of both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, he combines academic knowledge with consulting expertise in vacuum distillation, gas recovery, absorption, and pyrolysis.

📜 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 (performance by grade for each element of assessment and overall)

🌟 What participants say

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Transformative for fuel professionals.”

“The course helped me understand both the chemistry of cleaner fuels and the regulatory frameworks shaping African markets.”
— Kwame, Refinery Engineer, Tema Oil Refinery (Ghana)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Highly relevant to Africa’s energy transition.”

“The modules on ultra-low sulfur fuels and sustainable aviation fuel were especially practical for my work.”
— Lerato, Environmental Compliance Officer, South African Energy Regulator

Course Outline - Clean Fuel Technology and Standards in sub-Saharan Africa