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  • "A great opportunity to see how others are approaching the difficult economic situation"
    Engineering Manager, Petroplus Refining Antwerp

  • "I believe that the unique format of the one-to-one meetings encourages a business-oriented approach to the Summit, which makes it a most valuable event"
    Technology Manager, MW Kellogg

  • "A very good means to exchange ideas and learn about the industry from the points of view and different outlooks on the industry by participants"
    Advisor, Arab Petroleum Training Institute/OAPEC

  • "Very helpful, and it touched on my day-to-day activities"
    Process Engineer, Refinery Operation Engineering

Leading refinery professionals from across the world will gather in Barcelona this May to examine the latest technological developments and strategic advancements affecting refining over the next 12 months.

This year’s multi-streamed refining sessions include:


GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS

  • Global refining industry roadmap: Threats and opportunities
  • Innovative strategic solutions for the EU refining industry
  • Major refining projects and investments in the Middle East, India and Latin America
  • Understanding the directions of the refining industry and increasing competition from Russia and FSU countries

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

  • Best in class cost leadership strategies in the refining business
  • Increasing market competitiveness through optimisation of processes
  • Mastering plant maintenance
  • Reinforcing safe environment through creation of personal commitment to safety among employees
  • Developing efficient turnaround strategy and flawless execution

PRODUCTION OPTIMISATION

  • Excelling in production from heavy oils
  • Maximising feedstock flexibility at a refinery
  • Shifting towards increased diesel production
  • Exploring technological advances towards zero fuel oil production
  • Increasing capacity of existing equipment

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

  • Examining advanced energy saving strategies
  • Learning from pioneering case studies on carbon management, carbon capture and storage
  • Achieving commercialisation of CCS

CLEAN FUELS PRODUCTION

  • Fostering low and zero-sulphur fuel production
  • Biofuels roadmap in international markets
  • Biofuels production, technology and supply chain optimisation


For more information, view the latest programme or contact Richard Jones at +44 (0)207 202 7690 or email Richard.jones@wtgevents.com