Refinery Performance and Supply Economics - Roadmaps for Strategy for Clean Energy
code: Z5
format: Virtual course
duration: 4 days
level: Intermediate
accreditation: CPD
participants: 10

availability:

12/01/2026 9:00 am
Greenwich Mean Time

$4,999.00

The “Refinery Performance and Supply Economics – Roadmaps for Strategy for Clean Energy” course provides energy professionals with essential insights into refinery performance and supply economics within the context of clean energy transition. Participants will explore innovative techniques in refining and supply trading, alongside economic factors shaping sustainable energy strategies.

By the end of the course, participants will understand key performance metrics, economic drivers, and strategic roadmap development needed to enhance efficiency and accelerate the shift toward cleaner energy solutions. The course aims to empower industry leaders to implement effective, forward-looking strategies in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

The Refinery Performance and Supply Economics – Roadmaps for Strategy for Clean Energy course is designed to equip energy industry professionals, refinery leaders, and sustainability strategists with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to drive the transition to low-carbon, sustainable operations. Over four days, participants will learn how to develop and implement effective operational, technological, strategic, and economic roadmaps aligned with global energy transition goals.

Key objectives include:

  • Enhance operational efficiency: Learn innovative techniques to optimize energy use, implement advanced heat recovery systems, electrify process units, and adopt circular economy practices in refinery operations.
  • Drive technological innovation: Understand how to deploy next-generation catalysts, digital control systems, waste heat recovery, and pilot clean fuel projects like green hydrogen and biofuels.
  • Develop sustainable strategies: Gain skills to formulate long-term decarbonization plans, establish phased investments, and navigate evolving regulations for a cleaner energy future.
  • Strengthen supply chain resilience: Discover strategies for diversifying energy sources, increasing supply chain visibility through digital tools, and implementing waste-to-energy solutions.
  • Optimize procurement and financial performance: Master market mechanisms, green energy contracts, and data-driven procurement strategies to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
  • Build economic resilience: Apply lifecycle and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, internal carbon pricing, and scenario planning to support sustainable investment decisions.

This course empowers energy professionals to lead refinery transformations, advance sustainable projects, and align operations with global climate targets like net-zero by 2050, ensuring long-term competitiveness in the evolving clean energy landscape.

DAY 1 – Operations Roadmaps

MORNING SESSION: Introduction to Operational Excellence for Clean Energy

Today begins with foundational operational strategies essential for transforming refinery performance amid the transition to clean energy. We will explore how innovative technologies and best practices can optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and support sustainable operations. Emphasis will be on integrating energy-saving technologies and operational processes to build a resilient, efficient refinery.

1. Operations related roadmaps

1.1. Real-time energy management systems

1.2. Advanced process control and automation for energy optimization

1.3. Waste heat recovery and reuse systems

1.4. Circular economy practices

  • recycling waste streams
  • reuse of by-products

1.5. Optimization of energy consumption in maintenance, logistics, and day-to-day operations

AFTERNOON SESSION: Operations Roadmaps

In the afternoon, focus shifts to specific operational roadmaps that enable practical implementation. Participants will learn about real-time energy management systems, automation, waste heat recovery, and circular economy practices. Strategies for optimizing energy consumption across maintenance, logistics, and daily operations will be discussed, translating technology insights into actionable roadmaps.

DAY 2 – Technology Roadmaps

MORNING SESSION: Innovation and Technological Strategies

This day focuses on cutting-edge technologies driving the industry’s transition toward low-carbon, efficient operations. Participants will explore advancements in process technologies, renewable integration, and pilot projects for next-generation fuels and fuels. The session emphasizes understanding how innovations support sustainable growth and technological deployment.

2. Technology related roadmaps

2.1. Energy-efficient process technologies

  • advanced heat recover systems
  • electrification of process units

2.2. Renewable energy sources for refinery operations

  • solar, wind, bioenergy for power and steam

2.3. Next-generation catalysts and process innovations

2.4. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

2.5. Pilot projects for new clean technologies and fuels

  • green hydrogen, biofuels
AFTERNOON SESSION Technology Roadmaps

Participants will develop practical technology deployment strategies, focusing on implementing pilot projects, scaling innovations, and integrating new technologies into existing refineries. Discussions will include the development of technological roadmaps aligned with sustainability goals.

DAY 3 – Strategy & Supply Chain Roadmaps

MORNING SESSION: Strategic Planning for Sustainability

Today emphasizes long-term strategy development aligned with decarbonization and market positioning. Participants will discuss setting sustainability targets like net-zero by 2050, market positioning for low-carbon products, and navigating regulatory frameworks. This session provides tools for integrating strategic planning with operational and technological initiatives.

3. Strategy related roadmaps

3.1. Long-term sustainability and decarbonization goals

  • net-zero by 2050

3.2. Phased investment plans aligned with strategic milestones

3.3. Market positioning for low-carbon products and renewable fuels

3.4. Regulators and policymakers versus incentives and standards

3.5. Strategic partnerships for technology deployment and R&D

3.6. Evolving regulations and market trends to adapt strategies

AFTERNOON SESSION: Supply Chain Roadmaps

The focus shifts to building a resilient, low-impact supply chain. Participants will explore diversification of energy supply sources, digital tools for visibility, circular and waste-to-energy solutions, and off-site renewable projects. These roadmaps support strategic, operational, and environmental goals for sustainable supply networks.

4. Supply Chain related roadmaps

4.1. Diversification of Energy Supply Sources

  • renewables (solar, wind, biomass) and low-carbon fuels for the supply network

4.2. Enhancement of Supply Chain Visibility

  • digital tools
  • data analytics for real-time monitoring, forecasting, and supply chain flexibility

4.3. Implementation of Circular and Waste-to-Energy Solutions

  • low-impact supply chain

4.4. Off-site Development of Renewable & Co-location Projects

  • renewable energy generation for refineries

DAY 4 – Procurement & Economic Optimization

MORNING SESSION: Procurement & Market Mechanisms

Today’s focus is on financial strategies that underpin sustainable, flexible refinery operations. Participants will examine supply diversification, market incentives, and predictive analytics to optimize procurement. Discussions will cover contract strategies, green energy procurement, and how to navigate future carbon pricing impacts.

5. Procurement related roadmaps

5.1. Establishment of Supply Diversification & Flexibility

  • strategic partnerships
  • long-term PPAs, and flexible contracts

5.2. Market Mechanisms & Incentives

  • government incentives,
  • carbon credits and subsidies

5.3. Dynamic and Data-Driven Procurement

  • predictive analytics for cost-effective procurement

5.4. Advance Contracting for Green Energy

  • dedicated renewable energy procurement,
  • effect of future carbon pricing regimes.
AFTERNOON SESSION: Economic Optimization & Risk Management

The course concludes with tools for maximizing financial and environmental performance. Topics include total cost of ownership, lifecycle analysis, internal carbon pricing, and scenario planning. Participants will learn to model future risks, optimize investments, and develop hedging strategies to reduce uncertainty and improve economic resilience.

6. Economic Optimization

6.1. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) & Lifecycle Analysis

  • total cost assessment
  • environmental, social, and financial costs

6.2. Internal Carbon Pricing & Cost Allocation

6.3. Investment in Energy Efficiency & Waste Heat Recovery

6.4. Market Incentives & Funding

6.5. Scenario Planning & Risk Management

  • modelling of future energy prices
  • regulatory changes
  • technological shifts
  • hedging strategies

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