The Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals in Barcelona is a specialized training course designed to help professionals improve process efficiency, safety, and productivity in refining and petrochemical operations.
From:
14-09-2026
Course Overview
Refineries and petrochemical plants operate in highly competitive and regulated environments, where operational excellence is key to profitability and sustainability. This Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals Training Course equips participants with proven methodologies, tools, and practices to optimize performance, minimize risks, and ensure compliance.
The course explores process optimization, reliability management, safety culture, and continuous improvement frameworks. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how leading refineries and petrochemical companies achieve efficiency, reduce downtime, and embed operational excellence into daily practices.
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to design and implement operational excellence initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Course Benefits
Improve efficiency and productivity in refinery operations.
Strengthen safety culture and regulatory compliance.
Apply continuous improvement tools for sustainable performance.
Enhance equipment reliability and asset management.
Drive cost savings and operational profitability.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles of operational excellence in refining and petrochemicals.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to process optimization.
Strengthen risk management and HSE practices.
Implement strategies for reliability and asset integrity.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Benchmark performance against global best practices.
Align operational excellence with corporate strategy.
Training Methodology
The course uses expert-led lectures, interactive case studies, group workshops, and real-world benchmarking exercises. Participants will practice applying operational excellence frameworks to refinery and petrochemical scenarios.
Target Audience
Refinery and petrochemical plant managers.
Operations, production, and process engineers.
HSE and quality professionals.
Continuous improvement and performance specialists.
Target Competencies
Operational excellence frameworks.
Lean and Six Sigma application.
Safety and HSE management.
Process optimization and reliability.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Operational Excellence
Defining operational excellence in refineries and petrochemicals.
Key drivers: safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
Global trends and performance benchmarks.
Building a culture of excellence.
Unit 2: Process Optimization and Efficiency
Lean principles for refinery operations.
Six Sigma tools for process improvement.
Reducing waste and energy consumption.
Case studies on process optimization.
Unit 3: Reliability and Asset Integrity
Strategies for asset performance management.
Preventive and predictive maintenance approaches.
Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
Digital tools for equipment monitoring.
Unit 4: Safety, Risk, and Compliance
Strengthening refinery safety culture.
Risk assessment and hazard analysis (HAZOP).
Regulatory compliance frameworks.
Learning from major industry incidents.
Unit 5: Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Embedding continuous improvement cycles (Kaizen).
Driving innovation in refinery and petrochemical operations.
Measuring and sustaining performance improvements.
Future directions: digitalization and Industry 4.0 in refining.
Unit 6: Leadership in Operational Excellence
Role of leadership in driving excellence.
Change management in refinery organizations.
Aligning operational goals with business strategy.
Case studies of successful transformations.
Unit 7: Achieving Sustainable Operational Excellence
Integrating sustainability into operations.
Carbon reduction and energy transition strategies.
Building resilience in refining and petrochemicals.
Roadmap for operational excellence implementation.
Ready to achieve world-class refinery and petrochemical performance?
Join the Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and transform your organization’s operations.
The Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals Training Courses in Barcelona provide professionals with the strategic, managerial, and technical skills needed to enhance performance, safety, and profitability across refining and petrochemical operations. Designed for plant managers, engineers, operations leaders, and process improvement specialists, these programs focus on integrating best practices, digital innovation, and continuous improvement methodologies to achieve world-class operational performance.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of operational excellence frameworks, exploring how lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) can optimize refinery and petrochemical processes. The courses cover essential topics such as process optimization, energy efficiency, turnaround management, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) compliance. Through interactive workshops and case studies, participants learn to identify performance gaps, implement efficiency initiatives, and build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
These refinery and petrochemical operations training programs in Barcelona combine engineering principles with strategic management insight. The curriculum highlights advanced process control, automation, digital twin applications, and data analytics for performance monitoring. Participants also explore sustainability-driven innovation, waste reduction, and carbon management initiatives that align with modern environmental and business standards.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona offers professionals a valuable opportunity to engage with global experts and peers in one of Europe’s most advanced centers for industrial innovation and energy transformation. The city’s thriving ecosystem of technology, engineering, and sustainability makes it an ideal environment for professional development. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead refinery and petrochemical operations toward higher productivity, safety, and sustainability—achieving operational excellence that drives long-term growth and competitiveness in the evolving global energy industry.