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Circular Economy & Waste Management in Refineries

Introduction

The oil refining industry is evolving to meet global sustainability and environmental targets, making the circular economy a vital approach for minimizing waste, reducing emissions, and improving resource efficiency.

This 10-day comprehensive training program explores how refineries can transition from linear “take-make-dispose” models to circular, sustainable systems by leveraging advanced waste treatment technologies, AI-driven optimization, waste-to-energy solutions, and sustainable feedstocks. Participants will gain insights into waste valorization, industrial symbiosis, and regulatory compliance to create a profitable and environmentally responsible refinery.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:
✔ Understand circular economy principles and their application in refineries.
✔ Develop strategies for waste minimization and resource recovery.
✔ Utilize AI, IoT, and digital twins for waste management optimization.
✔ Implement waste-to-energy and recycling technologies.
✔ Explore alternative sustainable feedstocks for low-carbon refining.
✔ Ensure compliance with global environmental and waste management regulations.
✔ Integrate sustainable business models into refinery operations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Refinery Engineers & Operations Managers seeking to enhance waste efficiency.
  • Sustainability & ESG Professionals working on circular economy strategies.
  • Process Engineers optimizing waste treatment systems.
  • Environmental & Compliance Officers ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Waste Management & Recycling Specialists in the oil and gas industry.
  • Government & Policy Makers setting sustainability standards for refineries.

Course Outline (10 Days)

Day 1: Introduction to Circular Economy in Oil Refineries

  • Linear vs. Circular Economy: Transitioning to sustainability
  • The impact of circular principles on refinery waste management
  • Global trends and regulations driving circular refinery strategies
  • Case studies: Successful circular economy models in refineries

Day 2: AI & Digital Twins for Smart Waste Management

  • Role of AI & big data in refinery waste tracking
  • Digital twins for waste flow monitoring and resource optimization
  • AI-driven predictive maintenance to reduce process inefficiencies
  • Workshop: Implementing digital tools for waste analytics

Day 3: Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Solutions in Refining

  • Overview of waste-to-energy conversion technologies
  • Plasma gasification, pyrolysis, and anaerobic digestion in refineries
  • Biorefining & microbial fuel cells for sustainable energy recovery
  • Case study: Refinery waste-to-energy transformation projects

Day 4: Recycling & Valorization of Refinery Waste Streams

  • Recycling petroleum-based waste into high-value materials
  • Chemical vs. mechanical recycling for plastics in refineries
  • Sludge recovery & re-refining used lubricants
  • Hands-on session: Designing a refinery recycling strategy

Day 5: Sustainable Feedstocks & Alternative Raw Materials

  • Bio-based feedstocks & renewable diesel production
  • Circular use of carbon in synthetic fuels
  • Green hydrogen & biomass integration in refining
  • Case study: Sustainable feedstock adoption in global refineries

Day 6: Water & Effluent Treatment in Circular Refinery Operations

  • Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in refinery wastewater treatment
  • Water reuse & closed-loop systems for refinery sustainability
  • AI-driven monitoring of wastewater treatment processes
  • Workshop: Designing a sustainable water management plan

Day 7: Industrial Symbiosis & Refinery Supply Chain Circularity

  • Collaborative resource sharing between industries (Industrial Symbiosis)
  • Refinery by-products as feedstocks for other industries
  • Case study: Circular economy partnerships in the energy sector
  • Interactive session: Mapping a refinery industrial symbiosis model

Day 8: Regulatory Compliance & ESG Reporting for Circular Refineries

  • Key global regulations & sustainability reporting frameworks
  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies for refineries
  • Carbon credit trading & circular economy incentives
  • Interactive session: Creating a refinery sustainability report

Day 9: Future Technologies & Innovations in Refinery Waste Management

  • Blockchain for waste traceability & circular supply chains
  • AI-driven automation for waste segregation & recycling
  • Smart materials & nanotechnology in waste treatment
  • Case study: Cutting-edge waste innovation projects in oil refineries**

Day 10: Refinery Circular Economy Action Plan & Capstone Project

  • Developing a refinery-wide circular economy strategy
  • Leveraging digital transformation for sustainable operations
  • Final Capstone Project: Participants create a Circular Economy Roadmap
  • Assessment & certification ceremony

Course Delivery & Methodology

This training program will feature:
✔ Live expert-led sessions with industry specialists
✔ Case studies from global refineries implementing circular models
✔ Hands-on workshops & digital tool demonstrations
✔ Interactive sustainability planning exercises
✔ Final capstone project for practical application

Final Certification & Recognition

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Circular Economy & Waste Management in Refineries, demonstrating their expertise in implementing sustainable refinery operations.

Date

Jul 03 - 14 2025

Time

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Durations

10 Days

Location

Dubai

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