Technical Authority & Global Industry Contributions

​Ethylene Technology & Thought Leadership
Sanjeev Kapur is a prolific contributor to the advancement of petrochemical process technologies. His technical insights are reflected in over 40 published papers and several key industry reference works, including:
  • Author, "Ethylene Technology": Featured in McGraw-Hill’s Handbook of Petrochemical Production Processes.
  • Expert Contributor, "Ethylene and Propylene": Authored the specialized section for the ENI Encyclopedia of Hydrocarbons.
  • Active Presenter: Frequently speaks on olefins integration and emerging process innovations at global industry conferences.

25 Years of Global Industry Leadership
Sanjeev has played a pivotal role in shaping industry safety and operational standards through his long-term commitment to the Ethylene Producers Committee (EPC) of North America.
  • Director & Officer: Has held multiple leadership roles within the EPC for nearly 25 years.
  • International Collaboration: Serves as a key liaison between the European and North American EPCs, facilitating the cross-continental exchange of knowledge and global safety standards.

Professional Affiliations & Academic Foundation
His deep technical expertise is backed by a solid academic foundation and recognition by the world’s leading chemical engineering organizations:
  • Senior Member: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
  • Editorial Advisory Board: Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP), the flagship magazine for AIChE.
  • Academic Foundation: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

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Sanjeev Kapur: Global Petrochemical Consultant & Ethylene Technology Expert
Strategic Advisory for World-Scale Petrochemical Excellence
With over 40 years of leadership in the global petrochemical sector, Sanjeev Kapur is a recognized authority specializing in ethylene production, light olefins, and refinery-petrochemical integration. As the founder of Apex PetroConsultants, Sanjeev provides independent strategic guidance and technical project insights to owners, operators, and investors worldwide.

A Proven Legacy of Technical Leadership
For the past 13 years, Sanjeev has served as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders deliver high-performance, world-scale facilities. His deep industry roots include executive roles at premier engineering firms, including:
  • Fluor
  • Lummus Technology (formerly ABB Lummus Global)
  • Stone & Webster
  • Technip Energies (formerly KTI, Technip, and Stone & Webster)
His contributions have been instrumental to the success of multiple landmark projects worldwide, bridging the gap between complex process technology and long-term business profitability.
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Global Expertise in Ethylene Technology & Integrated Olefins Complexes
20+ World-Scale Projects: From Concept to Operations
Sanjeev Kapur is a distinguished authority in the design and optimization of olefins-based petrochemical complexes. With a portfolio of over 20 world-scale projects, he possesses unparalleled experience managing diverse feedstocks, ranging from ethane and LPG to Naphtha and gas oils.

End-to-End Project Lifecycle Mastery
Sanjeev provides strategic oversight and technical depth across every phase of the project lifecycle, ensuring "best-in-class" performance for global operators:
  • Early-Stage Development: Pre-feasibility & Feasibility Studies, and Process Design Packages (PDP).
  • Engineering & Execution: Management of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), EPC oversight, and project risk assessment.
  • Operational Readiness: Commissioning, plant start-up, and rigorous performance testing.

Refinery-Petrochemical Integration & Strategic Insight
Beyond process engineering, Sanjeev specializes in the architectural integration of multifaceted facilities. His expertise spans the complete base-chemical value chain:
  • Product Expertise: Ethylene, Propylene, C4s, Aromatics, Methanol, and Syngas.
  • Integration Strategies: Optimizing the interface between refineries, gas processing plants, and downstream polymer/derivative units.
  • Feedstock Flexibility: Designing systems that adapt to shifting global market economics and feedstock availability.

Technology Licensing & Business Acumen
Sanjeev bridges the gap between technical complexity and business profitability. He acts as a key advisor in:
  • Technology Selection: Evaluation and selection of licensors and proprietary technologies.
  • License Negotiations: Structuring agreements, performance guarantees, and liability frameworks.
  • Economic Optimization: Aligning technology choices with CAPEX/OPEX goals, sustainability targets, and long-term business drivers.

Specialist Advisory: Litigation Support & Due Diligence
Beyond engineering execution, Sanjeev provides high-stakes advisory services where technical precision meets legal and financial scrutiny:
  • Expert Litigation Support: Proven subject matter expertise for legal counsel in disputes involving process technology failures (including productive capability), contract performance, and related claims. He provides technical testimony and forensic analysis for complex petrochemical litigations.
  • Technical Due Diligence: As an independent engineer for M&A and private equity investors, Sanjeev conducts rigorous technical audits of assets to identify hidden liabilities, verify production capacity, and assess the process-performance of aging facilities.
  • Comprehensive Risk Assessment: Identifying and mitigating technical, operational, and safety risks during the early stages of project development or before significant capital investments. This includes evaluating the reliability of proprietary technology and the feasibility of "first-of-its-kind" integrations.

Operational Excellence & Performance Benchmarking
Once a plant is live, Sanjeev guides teams toward Operational Excellence (OE) through:
Capacity Expansion: Planning and executing debottlenecking and expansion programs.
Efficiency Benchmarking: Identifying opportunities to reduce energy use and improve yield.
Sustainable Innovation: Implementing strategies for carbon footprint reduction and improved resource circularity.