Professional Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Panjab University in Chandigarh, India
  • Authored and presented over 40 articles and papers covering a variety of topics related to olefins, integration, and process technologies
  • Contributed a chapter on Ethylene Technology in McGraw Hill’s “Handbook of Petrochemicals Production Processes” and a section on Ethylene and Propylene for the ENI Encyclopedia of Hydrocarbons
  • Active member of the Ethylene Producers Committee of North America for more than 20 years, and has held various officer-level positions in the main committee. Acts as liaison between European and North American EPC to share industry knowledge and lessons learned for plant safety.
  • Senior Member of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
  • Member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) magazine, an AIChE publication.​​​
Overview
Sanjeev Kapur is the Principal Consultant and President at Apex PetroConsultants, an independent consulting and advisory company that serves olefins-based petrochemical businesses. With a distinguished career spanning over 40 plus years, Sanjeev has established himself as a well-recognized expert in the petrochemical industry, particularly in the fields of Ethylene, related technologies, and Refineries-Petrochemicals integration.
For the past 12 years, Sanjeev has been an independent consultant, bringing strategic thinking, deep industry insights, and extensive experience to petrochemical industry owners and operators. His expertise has been instrumental in developing, building, and operating best-in-class facilities, ensuring that clients receive top-tier strategic leadership and process technology solutions.
Before founding Apex PetroConsultants, Sanjeev held prominent positions in process technology and strategic leadership at some of the industry's leading companies, including Fluor, ABB Lummus Global (now Lummus Technology), Shaw Stone & Webster, and The Kinetics Technology International (now part of Technip Energies). His tenure at these companies solidified his reputation as a visionary leader and a proficient technologist.
Sanjeev's contributions to the industry extend beyond his professional roles. He has presented at numerous major industry events and authored several articles in reputable industry journals. His thought leadership is also reflected in his contributions to key industry publications.
Sanjeev Kapur holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Panjab University, India. His academic background and extensive professional experience underscores his commitment to advancing the petrochemical industry through innovation, strategic insight, and technical excellence.
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Work Experience
​Leading Industry Expert in Ethylene Technology and Olefins-Based Integrated Complexes
  • Extensive Olefins Experience: With hands-on involvement in over 20 large and complex ethylene-based petrochemical projects globally, from ethane to gas oils feedstock, Sanjeev brings a wealth of practical knowledge across all major olefin technologies and licensors.
  • Comprehensive Project Phase Expertise: Sanjeev's expertise spans all project phases, including pre-feasibility, feasibility, Process Design Package (PDP), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Commissioning, Start-up, Performance Testing, and ongoing operations. This ensures the development, building, and operation of best-in-class facilities.
  • Strategic and Technical Insight: Sanjeev offers deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking, crucial for navigating the complexities of base chemical projects such as ethylene, propylene, C4s, aromatics, methanol, and syngas, and integrating these into large, multifaceted facilities including refineries, natural gas processing, polymers, derivatives, and specialty chemicals.
  • Business and Technical Acumen: His strong understanding of business drivers, process technologies, integration opportunities, risk factors, and economic considerations positions him to guide clients effectively toward their objectives.
  • Technology Evaluation and Selection: He is adept at developing technology evaluation criteria and selecting the optimal technologies and options that align with business goals, ensuring the best fit for each project.
  • License Agreements and Performance Guarantees: His experience includes negotiating license agreements and formulating approaches for performance guarantees and liabilities, safeguarding project outcomes.
  • Operational Excellence: He specializes in guiding clients during plant start-up and operation, including performance reviews, plant capability assessments, and setting benchmarks for improvement programs, including plant expansions.