30th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, UK
Conference: 5-6 February 2026
Workshops & Training: 3-4 February 2026

Master the base oils business with expert-led training

In a rapidly evolving market, understanding the complexities of base oils is essential for staying ahead. The ICIS Base Oils Training Course Series offers in-depth, in-person learning designed to enhance your technical expertise and market knowledge.

Led by globally recognised experts, this two-part series delivers a fast-paced blend of technical insights and strategic business intelligence, helping professionals at all levels from senior management to refining, sales, and marketing to make informed decisions with confidence.

Why Attend?
 

  • Gain a complete overview of the base oils value chain, from market trends to supply and demand forecasting
     
  • Learn from industry experts with over 30 years of experience in refining, manufacturing, and market analysis
     
  • Engage in real-world profitability exercises, pricing mechanisms, and market forecasting
     
  • Understand key industry shifts, including the impact of electric vehicles, gas-to-liquids base oils, and sustainability trends
     
  • Whether you are new to base oils or looking for deeper insights, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and analytical skills to navigate the market effectively

Two-part training series

Base oils I: fundamentals of the base oils business
  • Understand the purpose of API base oil groups versus their real-world applications today
  • Learn the original base oil manufacturing routes and how hybrid fuels and base oil hydrocracking will impact future profitability
  • Explore base oil demand linked to finished lubricants and process oils
  • Assess disruptive market factors, including electric vehicles and gas-to-liquids base oils
Base oils II: quality drivers, forecasting, and global profitability
  • Examine why engine oil quality is critical across the entire base oils industry
  • Take part in a profitability exercise comparing group I, II, and III base oil plants
  • Gain insights into pricing mechanisms and forecasting strategies
  • Analyse ongoing trends, including base oil hydroprocessing, re-refined and bio-based base oils, and group V synthetics

Meet the expert trainers

Gain insights from globally recognised experts with decades of experience in base oils refining, market strategy, and technical innovation. Learn from industry leaders shaping the future of the base oils sector.

Amy Claxton – CEO, My Energy

A registered professional chemical engineer with 35 years of experience, Amy specializes in base oil refining technology, supply forecasting, and profitability analysis. She has worked with Dow Chemical, Exxon, and ExxonMobil and served as Exxon’s corporate base oil liaison during the Exxon–Mobil merger.

Geeta Agashe – Managing Partner, My Energy

Geeta is a globally renowned and recognised expert in the entire finished lubricants value chain including lubricant basestocks (paraffinic, naphthenic, aromatic, Gas-To-Liquid, bio, as well as synthetic), lubricant and fuel additives, finished lubricants (automotive and industrial) and waxes (both petroleum and synthetic).

Invest in your knowledge. Secure your spot today

Enhance your expertise with in-person training held ahead of our global base oils conferences. Choose your preferred location and gain the knowledge you need to navigate the market with confidence

Base Oils In-person Training Course Series

For current pricing please, click here

3-4 February 2026 | Park Plaza Westminster | London, UK

Register now!
 

Book your place at the 30th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference. The standard rate starts at just £1,899 and includes access to all conference sessions, refreshments, lunches, and dinners and networking events. For more information on training courses, click here.

The following group discounts are available for attendee bookings from the same company at the same time. 

- 5% discount for 3-4 attendees
- 10% discount for 5 or more attendees

Standard Rate

Starting from:

£1,899

What's included?

Access to all content sessions
Access to all onsite networking activities
Refreshments and lunches