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Training Course - An Introduction to Polyolefins

4-6 May 2021 This essential course focuses on the major Polyolefins value chain and how it links to the oil and gas industry. You will come away with a comprehensive overview of the major end-uses, basic production process and the global supply and demand picture. This three-day course is equally suited for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their understanding of the polyolefins industry – providing overviews and ideas, and insights into pricing and production processes.

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Advanced Purchasing Skills

The Advanced Purchasing Skills virtual training course offers practical ways and tackles unique techniques to help strengthen the organisation’s current purchasing strategies. Delegates will gain insight on analytical tools, planning and will be offered practical negotiation techniques. The course is designed for purchasing professionals, decision makers and those who would like to learn about purchasing.

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An Introduction to Plastics Recycling

Sustainability, circular economy and recycling have changed the mind set and business strategies of industry players within the polymer value chain. ‘An Introduction to Plastics Recycling’ virtual training course will focus on the fundamental concepts of plastics recycling starting from waste management all the way to defining different production routes to the new use. The course will also examine two important building blocks of the industry - chemical recycling and market dynamics across polymer and equip delegates with the knowledge of future trends and end markets for recycling polymers.

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Base Oils II: Product Quality and Global Profitability

Join the Base Oils II – Product Quality and Global Profitability virtual training course that will provide you with relevant insights at your convenience. This advanced course offers a more in-depth technical view of the qualities and measurements that describe base oils.

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Global LNG Markets & Pricing

Whether you are already in the LNG business or your company is yet to enter the sector, understanding the global disposition would harness your knowledge in making business decisions. The Global LNG Markets & Pricing virtual training course offers a wealth of market information including the regional breakdown of LNG export and import, regional and global demand and changes in supply chain, LNG pricing structure and much more. Delegates will be given trading and shipping exercise to harness their understanding of the shipping types and costs, cargo routes, market trends and developments. This course will expose attendees to a more diverse scenarios as a trader that they can apply on the actual jobs.

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Petrochemicals: An In-Depth Introduction

The Petrochemicals: An In-Depth Introduction virtual training course is designed to give delegates a comprehensive background to the driving forces and products of the industry. Attendees will gain a 360-degree overview of petrochemical markets, learn about trade flows and have a close look at regional dynamics, pricing, and major factors driving the industry.

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Surfactants Business Essentials

Surfactants is a workhorse material and while the application is niche, it penetrates to many industry sectors, mainly personal care (PC) and household, industrial and institutional (HI & I). The Surfactants Business Essentials virtual training course covers the fundamental building blocks of the surfactants value chain including feedstock, derivatives, classifications and production processes. And focuses on regional market profile - Europe, US and Asia. This course looks into the future trends, price and cost drivers and will help delegates from any sector to make informed business decision and forecast, minimise cost and reduce risks.

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Technical Analysis: A Comprehensive Course

Technical analysis (TA) has slowly become the preferred method to understand and trade European energy markets. It is the basis for systematic and algorithmic trading. The Technical Analysis virtual training course is structured around ICIS in-house TA methodology that will be shared for the first time. Delegates will be enabled to replicate the methodology setup and adjust it to their own needs to make better trading decisions.

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