6565 Petroleum Demystified: From Ground to Home: How the Petroleum System Actually Works
Science & Technology | Registration opens Monday, May 25, 2026 12:00 AM
Energy prices and supply shape daily life and dominate the news. In this class, Brent will explain how petroleum moves from crude oil and gas extraction to the finished products we use. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the processes, terminology, logistics, tradeoffs, and limitations often referenced in the media.
Brent Freeman
Brent Freeman retired from ExxonMobil 3 years ago, after more than 30 years at the Joliet, IL, Refinery. One of his responsibilities was as a corporate resource on optimizing refinery energy consumption. He assisted roughly 20 facilities worldwide, improving their energy consumption competitiveness, giving him broad insight into diverse processing operations.