• Base oil introduction
• Base oil refining
• Lubricant formulation
• Health, safety and environment
• Base oil markets

The objectives of this training course are to enhance knowledge of Fundamental of the Base Oil and Gas. This training course has five key objectives:
• Explain the base oil classification, quality, stock and properties
• Learning the refining process of the base oils
• Understanding the formulation of base oils
• Applying safety, health and environment in refining
• Understanding the trend of base oils, supply and demand in the market

By the end of this training course, participants will learn to:
• Get an overview of the base oil classification, quality, stock and properties
• Describe the refining process of the base oils
• Explain the formulation of base oils
• Understand and apply the safety, health and environment in refining
• Explain the trend of base oils, supply and demand in the market

Fundamental of the Base Oil and Gas training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
• Managers and team Leaders
• Operation Managers
• Contract Managers
• Financial Managers
• Administration Managers
• Engineers
• Supervisors

Participants to this training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the Tutor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes classroom-style with highly interactive, exercise and case studies the training course will be run using PowerPoint slide and video.

Day One: Base Oils Introduction
• Base oils overview
• Base oils properties
• Base oils stock
• Base oils classification
• Base oils quality

Day Two: Base Oils Refining
• Vacuum distillation
• Solvent DE asphalting
• Solvent extraction
• Hydrocracking
• Hydro dewaxing
• Hydro treating

Day Three: Lubricant Formulation
• Formulation principles
• Testing procedures
• Lubricant additives
• Raw materials’ storage and handling
• Blending operations

Day Four: Health, Safety and Environment
• Overview of risks in base oils refining
• Chemical exposure
• Physical hazard
• Hazard controls
• Environmental impact

Day Five: Base Oils Marketing
• Overview in industry economics
• Trends in base oil production
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Supply and demand in the market
• Optimizing with production technologies

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration