​Building Expertise in Ethylene and Olefin Technologies - Training Courses for Engineers, Technical, and Support Teams

Training That Powers Performance
Practical Expertise. Real World Insights. Reliable Operations.
At Apex PetroConsultants, we provide training programs built on decades of practical experience in ethylene-based petrochemical operations. Our courses aim to improve operational excellence by equipping your team with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable performance.
We offer:
  • Experience-Driven Content – Built on practical experience from the global petrochemical industry
  • Unbiased, Technology-Agnostic Insights – Focused on effectiveness, not marketing
  • Comprehensive Coverage – Covering essential process technologies, plant operations, troubleshooting, and integration.
  • Trusted, Actionable Learning – Empowering professionals at every level to make informed, impactful decisions
Whether you're training new engineers or enhancing your expert teams, our programs offer the practical tools needed to succeed in today’s complex petrochemical landscape.
Unlock operational excellence through knowledge that delivers.

Sanjeev Kapur - Expert Trainer for Ethylene and Olefins-Based Courses

Build Technical Strength. Boost Plant Performance.
Apex PetroConsultants provides industry-focused training to close the critical skills gap in the petrochemical sector. Our programs offer comprehensive, practical knowledge tailored to the specific needs of ethylene and olefins-based operations. Led by industry expert Sanjeev Kapur, our courses go beyond theory to emphasize what truly matters in plant performance—efficient operations, troubleshooting, risk mitigation, and optimization.

What You’ll Learn
  • End-to-end understanding of ethylene production
  • Best practices for cracking furnace design and operation
  • Refining-petrochemical integration and Oil-to-Chemicals (OTC) strategies
  • Performance evaluation of existing assets and considerations for new designs
  • Key process parameters, controls, and interdependencies
  • Troubleshooting techniques and debottlenecking strategies

Course Offerings Include
  • Complete Ethylene Plant: From Furnaces to Recovery
  • Specialized Systems: Hydrogenation (Acetylene, MAPD, C4s), Pygas, and BTX Recovery
  • Integrated Olefins Complexes (including OTC)
  • Fast-Paced Overview Courses for BD, Sales & Support Teams

Why It Matters
The petrochemical industry is facing a critical workforce transition. As experienced professionals retire, a new generation must be equipped to maintain the reliability and performance of complex operations. Our training is designed to transfer decades of knowledge in a way that’s accessible, relevant, and actionable.

📧 Interested in joining open enrollment or hosting an on-site course?
Email us at [email protected] to receive updates and course announcements.
Train with purpose. Perform with confidence.

Olefins Training Courses
Ethylene Manufacturing Course
Cracking Furnaces Course

Announcing 2026 Training Schedule
The Cracking Furnaces Course will be held in fall 2026, and dates will be announced later.
Contact us at [email protected] for any questions.
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ETHYLENE MANUFACTURING COURSE (I-EMC)
This in-person course will be conducted from March 16-18, 2026.
Registration is now OPEN! Click the "REGISTER NOW I-EMC" buttons at the top or bottom.  Early bird special ends on February 13, 2026. Download the brochure (see below) for details.

Course content covered over 3 days: provides comprehensive coverage of the ethylene manufacturing process with special emphasis on process operation, control, and troubleshooting. The course provides an excellent opportunity to develop working knowledge that promotes efficient, reliable, and trouble-free operation, as well as a complete understanding of the process.  

​Easy to follow for those new to the industry, and a comprehensive refresher and update for experienced professionals in ethylene manufacturing and related businesses. The course is practical, down-to-earth, and applicable to a wide range of job functions. 

Course Outline
Overview – History, Supply/Demand, Value Chain, Production Routes
Performance & Economics – Key performance data, cost of production
Technology – Cracking Furnaces, Processing Sequence, C4s, and Pygas
Key Equipment – Design requirements & Performance
Operation & Process Control – Operating parameters and interdependencies, process control, and handles for optimizing operation for improved performance and economics
Process Safety – key aspects
Asset improvement & troubleshooting

CRACKING FURNACES COURSE (I-CFC)  
This in-person course was conducted from November 17-19, 2025. 

Course content covered over 3 days: Provides comprehensive coverage of ethylene plant cracking furnaces, with a special focus on process operation, control, and troubleshooting. The course offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical knowledge that enables efficient, reliable, and trouble-free operations, along with a thorough understanding of the process.

Easy to follow: This course is designed for newcomers to the industry and provides a thorough refresher for experienced professionals in ethylene furnaces, manufacturing, and related businesses. It is practical and straightforward, suitable for a wide range of job roles. The course material, structure, and coverage are based on the instructor’s decades of experience. 

Course Outline
Overview – Ethylene Manufacturing
Performance & Economic – Feedstock, Yields, Economics
Technology – Cracking Fundamentals
Key Furnace Components– Design, operation, process & environmental performance
Operation & Process Control – Operating parameters and interdependencies, process control, and handles for optimizing operation for improved performance and economics, decoke/start-up/shutdown/emergency operations
Process Safety – key aspects 
Furnace Revamps & Troubleshooting

​INTRODUCTION TO ETHYLENE COURSE (IEC)
Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in this course.  
Course content covered, over 3 days with two 2-hour sessions each day for the virtual course and over 1.5 days for the in-person, to introduce ethylene. Learn what ethylene is and how it’s produced. The course raises awareness of key drivers and the changing landscape (global market, energy, environment, players) and their challenges and opportunities for the industry. A one-day high-level version of this course is also offered. 

Easy to follow for professionals (technical and non-technical) seeking insight into the drivers, manufacturing processes, economics, and opportunities of the ethylene industry. The course is practical and down-to-earth, and is designed for a wide range of job functions (Business Development, Sales, Strategy, Analysts, Supply Chain, Non-technical, etc.).

Course Outline
Overview – What’s ethylene, growth, use, production route
Performance & Economic – Feedstock, Yield, Economics
Ethylene Manufacturing – Steam cracking, basic process steps, Key equipment
Energy, Upstream and Downstream – relationship, interfaces, and challenges
Future of Industry – Challenges and Opportunities 
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Other Olefins Related Courses:
  • Energy Transition & Decarbonization (including plastic circularity)
  • Olefin Plant Catalytic Reaction Systems
  • Recovery Section of Steam Crackers
  • Tailored courses to focus on specific areas of the steam cracker
  • Integrated complexes (including refinery-petrochemicals, etc.) 
  • Propylene Manufacturing Processes
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Who should attend
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  • Operations Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Optimization Engineers
  • Process Control
  • Technical Service Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Production Supervisors
  • Environmental, health, safety, and sustainability personnel
  • Project Engineers
  • Research & Development
  • Analysts and economists
  • Business development
  • Sales
  • Lab supervisors/technicians
Nearly 500 engineers attended courses in the recent years. Nearly a one-third of those have attended virtual online courses.
​Attendees from the past courses:

​BASF, Baystar, Braskem, CPChem, Eastman, Huntsman, Indorama, Ineos, Lotte Chemical, Lyondellbasell, Motiva, Novachem, PTTGC, Repsol, Sabic, Sasol, SCG, Shintech, Sibur, Shell, Slovnaft AS, TotalEnergies, Westlake
Arvos Group, Athlon, Circor, Clariant, Daily Thermetrics, DeltaValve, Duraloy, Emerson, Hyundai, Koch-Glitsch, Kubota, Manoir

Virtual Training Testimonials

"I thought the content was presented thoroughly and well explained. Sanjeev had great presentation skills and stayed on task and on time. I also thought the slides had enough information where you can reference them later and understand the material without the presenter but were not too busy or overwhelming."
“I realized that online course is more efficient for both the teacher and students than conventional off-line one, particularly in terms of an interactive process.”
“The virtual presentation is difficult to do but Sanjeev was very proficient. I thought the audio and slides were clear”
“I did enjoy the Virtual classroom and thought that the schedule worked well. Breaking the presentation into two two-hour portions per day was a good idea.”
"Sanjeev was open to discussion on problems that we face in the industry and provided recommendations"

Testimonials


Recent feedback from attendees in their words:
"Great explanation of different systems and good explanation of how they interact with each other"
"I liked how you had things broken down by groups - made it easier to understand"
"Engaging participants by asking for previous experiences and opinions on topics. The instructor is very knowledgeable on the topics presented" 
"I found identifying the key control variables in each section very helpful. I plan to verify these variables/control schemes are used in my plant"
"Lots of questions answered, other students, had similar # years experience, very knowledgeable teacher"
"Thorough description of design differences which will provide for excellent troubleshooting skills"
​"The course material and flow helped me understand the ethylene process, especially for a young engineer"
"Step-by-step teaching, that can help people with no experience to catch up easier"
"​The contents are very detailed covering all the important points and are easy to understand with the simplicity well refined.  It is a very valuable session providing the overall balanced quantity/quality information."
​"​Great course! I really enjoyed all the content. Sanjeev’s knowledge and expertise really shined through! "

​Course Material

​You will receive a complete set of course material that will serve as a text during the course and as a reference for your future use

Onsite Training
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We offer a variety of onsite courses designed together with our clients to meet your specific needs. We can tailor our courses to a specific technology or purpose for your site.