29th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, UK
Conference: 12-14 February 2025 | Training: 11-12 February 2025
Join our in-person Base Oils Training Course Series to enhance your market understanding and product knowledge amid changing dynamics in the base oils industry
This series is a fast-paced blend of technical and management information including supply, demand, and economic forecasting. Any corporate person, whether senior management, refining, sales, or marketing will come away with new insights.
Base Oils I: Fundamentals of the Base Oils Business
In the first course, you will learn about the purpose of the API Base Oil Groups versus how they're being used today, the original base oil manufacturing routes, and how hybrid fuels / base oil hydrocracking will shape future base oil profitability.
We will also explore base oil demand which is tied to finished lubricant and process oil demand, as well as disruptive scenarios including the impact of Electric Vehicles and Gas to Liquids (GTL) base oils.
Base Oils II: Quality Drivers, Forecasting and Global Profitability
The second course will address why engine oil quality matters to all other base oil sectors. A profitability exercise is conducted showing the competitiveness of Group I, II, and III base oil plants of equal size.
You will gain insights on pricing mechanisms as well as learn how to forecast supply and demand. Finally, you will find out more about ongoing supply trends from base oil hydroprocessing as well as the forecast for bio-based base oils, re-refined base oils, and Group V synthetics.
The ICIS Base Oils Training Course Series provides highly sought-after business understanding. Key corporations that have used this information to further their in-house knowledge include Independent Oil Companies (IOCs) involved in base oil refining in the US and EU; National Oil Companies (NOCs) based in the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe; as well as major additive companies, traders, and brokers.
What can you expect in the training?
• The Base Oils interactive training course series offers a 360-degree view of the base oils business and its changing market dynamics
• Study essential information on different base oils groups and the different technologies involved in their processing
• Attending this course will provide you with a solid understanding of the industry and increased market awareness
What are the benefits of attending the Base Oils course series?
- Business-critical approach: get a complete overview of the base oils value chain - understand trends and interpret market data with confidence
- Expert Trainer: benefit from technical expertise and in-depth knowledge gained from 30+ years in the refining industry
- The modular format: each course is broken down into easy-to-consume sections, individually focussing on a major theme with key market insights
Whether you are new to the industry or you are looking for a deeper understanding, we will equip you with the essential knowledge and analytical concepts to help you navigate the base oils markets effectively.
About the Trainer
Amy Claxton – CEO, My Energy
Amy Claxton is a registered professional Chemical Engineer and owns a consulting company called My Energy. With thirty five years in the refining industry, her expertise includes global crude oil quality assessment; fuels and base oil refining technology and economics; and base oil pricing and supply forecasting. In addition, she has two decades of expertise involving gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology, economics, and intellectual property.
Prior to starting her own company in 2001, Amy worked for Dow Chemical, Exxon, and ExxonMobil. After assignments in refinery fuels, chemical, and base oil operations, she became manager for technical services at Exxon’s Baytown, Texas refinery. During the Exxon – Mobil merger, Amy was Exxon’s Corporate Base Oil Liaison for senior officials and lawyers at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Exxon, Mobil, and outside law firms.
Amy speaks regularly at global industry conferences and presents timely updates on topics of interest to the lubricant base oil, wax and gas-to-liquids industries. She is known for her ability to explain technical information in a concise and jargon-free manner.
Base Oils In-person Training Course Series
£1,400 £1260 per course£2,700 £2430 for the series (+applicable taxes)
11-12 February 2024 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, UK
Register early and save £200
Book your place at the 29th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference. The early bird rate starts at just £1,699 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.
- 15% discount for 3-4 attendees
- 20% discount for 5 or more attendees
Early bird rate
Expires 31 December 2024
Starting from:
£1899 £1699
What's included?
Access to all content sessions
Access to all onsite networking activities
Refreshments, lunches, and dinners
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