The Operational Excellence in Refineries and Petrochemicals in Brussels is a professional training course designed to equip participants with skills to improve operational performance and efficiency in refining and petrochemical facilities.
From:
02-02-2026
From:
30-03-2026
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 Brussels provide professionals with the strategic frameworks and technical tools required to enhance performance, safety, and reliability across refining and petrochemical operations. Designed for plant managers, process engineers, operations supervisors, maintenance leaders, and improvement specialists, these programs focus on optimizing production systems, reducing inefficiencies, and strengthening organizational capability in high-demand industrial environments.
Participants gain a strong foundation in process optimization and operational performance, including energy efficiency improvement, throughput optimization, equipment reliability, and production planning. The courses emphasize how systematic performance monitoring, continuous improvement methodologies, and data-driven decision-making can reduce operational variation, prevent downtime, and enhance product quality. Through hands-on case studies and interactive analysis exercises, attendees learn to identify performance gaps, apply process improvement tools, and implement best practices that support sustainable operational gains.
These refinery and petrochemical operational excellence training programs in Brussels also explore the integration of digital technologies and advanced analytics into plant operations. Participants examine how predictive maintenance, real-time process monitoring, automation, and digital workflow tools can enhance visibility and operational control. The curriculum balances technical competencies with leadership and organizational development strategies, ensuring participants can foster a culture of performance accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Attending these training courses in Brussels provides access to a collaborative international learning environment where professionals engage with industry experts and peers from global refining and petrochemical operations. The city’s global business and policy landscape supports valuable dialogue on innovation trends, operational sustainability, and competitive transformation in the energy and industrial sectors.
By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to drive operational excellence across refinery and petrochemical facilities—enhancing safety, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening overall operational performance in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.