Petchem Conference: 12th International Petrochemicals Strategy &Technology Conference

12^th International Petrochemicals Strategy &Technology Conference – IPTC

Refinery-Petrochemical Integration, Projects and Optimization Strategies

22 & 23 February, Hotel Meliá Madrid Princesa, Spain *view IPTC homepage*

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With limited funds available for new investment, it is now more vital than ever to optimize and increase efficiency of existing facilities, ensuring that producers are competitively positioned for the next upturn.

- Focus on Refinery-Petrochemical Integration with Case Studies from PETRO RABIGH, CEPSA and RAFO

- Latest Petrochemical Projects at SK ENERGY, EPPC and in E. Europe

- Review of Global Economy and Petrochemical Consumption

- Optimization Strategies; Flexible and Economical Technologies

With our expert panel of speakers, interactive discussion panels, excellent networking with the leading players in the industry and the backdrop of the beautiful city of Madrid, IPTC 2010 is undoubtedly the unmissable petrochemical event for your calendar.

IPTC is part of International Refining & Petrochemicals Week and precedes the 11th International Downstream Strategy & Technology Conference, which this year focuses on Thriving in the Downturn: Improving Efficiency and Profitability. There are special rates for attending both events.

Petrochemical Conference: 2nd Middle East Refining conference, which meets on 22-23 Feb 2010 in Manama, Bahrain

You can now register for the 2nd Middle East Refining conference, which meets on 22-23 Feb 2010 in Manama, Bahrain.

International refining experts will explore the theme “Maximizing yield and operational efficiency through synergistic process integration” at the conference, with an agenda covering:

· Outlook of global energy demand and how soon the recovery for refiners?

· Drivers for new refining capacities and status (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Algeria, Egypt, Iran)

· Impact of evolving dynamics, rising refining capacities in Asia on margins & dynamics

· Operational excellence success and experience in Bahrain

· Synergy in refining-petrochemical integration and outlook on the feedstock markets

· Fuels restriction on sulfur and sulfur management solutions

· Processing heavier residues and maximizing light yield

You can also leverage on the excellent networking platform at the 2nd Middle East Refining conference, to touch base with the most influential names in the region’s refining business.

Kuwait Reviving US$14 Billion Refineries

Kuwait will be reviving its US$14 billion project which will see new fourth oil refinery, previously on hald in March due to corruption allegations. The refinery targeting production of 615,000 barrels a day was earlier planned to be built by Japanese and South Korean companies.

The allegation which accuses government officials profiting from the project due to bypassing of central bidding committee was denied by the Kuwait government.