Chapter 1: Formation and Exploitation of Oil and Natural Gas 4 weeks
Definition and origin of oil, Deposits and characteristics of oil, Exploitation techniques
Chapter 2: Oil Refining Schemes 6 weeks
Nomenclature and characteristics of petroleum products, Main manufacturing processes, Environmental constraints and refining developments
Chapter 3: Petrochemical manufacturing processes 5 weeks
Diversity of products in the petrochemical industry, Main manufacturing routes in petrochemicals, Examples of processes (PVC, Ammonia)