02 April 2011
MUSCAT: In the run-up to the second GPCA Plastics Summit, Dr Abdul Wahab Al Sadoun, secretary-general of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association has shared some fascinating statistics.
"The Gulf region has become the centre of gravity with regards to producing and exporting plastics raw material. It is expected that by 2015, the production of the polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and polystyrene in the region will double, to reach more than 23.6 million tonnes, compared to last year's figure of 13.5 million tonnes, a staggering 75 per cent increase," he said.
Bearing these figures in mind, this landmark event taking place in Dubai Festival City from April 4 to 6 is expected to attract more than 400 manufacturers, representatives of plastic raw material companies as well as experts and executives in the regional and global plastics industry.
"The Plastics Summit is a platform for knowledge sharing and best practices exchanging that will support GPCA's objectives. These objectives aim to provide a stimulating conducive environment for further growth in the plastics conversion industry and more job opportunities for citizens," added Dr Sadoun.
Industry experts who will be sharing their insight and expertise include Moayyed Al'Qurtas, vice-chairman and chief executive of Tasnee, who will give welcome address on the first day, followed by the keynote address, which will be delivered by Ziad Labban, president and chief executive of Petro Rabigh.
Labban will discuss the inspirational role that technology has played in the plastics industry, and how technological advancements will support the Gulf Cooperation Council plastic industry's growth.
The two-day summit will see 16 papers presented by prominent speakers and executive representatives from regional and international organisations.
Regional speakers will represent Rabigh, Borouge, Sabic Innovative Plastics, Dow Chemical
and Envoik.
The programme on the first day of the Plastics Summit will be divided into three different yet interconnected sessions. The first session will focus on ways in which the Gulf can grow toward becoming a powerhouse in plastics production.
The second session will focus on emerging trends and new opportunities in the Gulf. Among the prominent speakers in this session is Rashid Al Shamsi, vice president, Adbic of Abu Dhabi, presenting the development of his company's specialised 'Polymer Park'.
The third, and final, session for the day will be dedicated to papers addressing the topic of plastic waste management. Laurence Jones, vice-president of Corporate Support at Borouge will spearhead a discussion on industry-wide cooperation as a tool for sustainable solutions to plastics recycling.
MUSCAT: In the run-up to the second GPCA Plastics Summit, Dr Abdul Wahab Al Sadoun, secretary-general of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association has shared some fascinating statistics.
"The Gulf region has become the centre of gravity with regards to producing and exporting plastics raw material. It is expected that by 2015, the production of the polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and polystyrene in the region will double, to reach more than 23.6 million tonnes, compared to last year's figure of 13.5 million tonnes, a staggering 75 per cent increase," he said.
Bearing these figures in mind, this landmark event taking place in Dubai Festival City from April 4 to 6 is expected to attract more than 400 manufacturers, representatives of plastic raw material companies as well as experts and executives in the regional and global plastics industry.
"The Plastics Summit is a platform for knowledge sharing and best practices exchanging that will support GPCA's objectives. These objectives aim to provide a stimulating conducive environment for further growth in the plastics conversion industry and more job opportunities for citizens," added Dr Sadoun.
Industry experts who will be sharing their insight and expertise include Moayyed Al'Qurtas, vice-chairman and chief executive of Tasnee, who will give welcome address on the first day, followed by the keynote address, which will be delivered by Ziad Labban, president and chief executive of Petro Rabigh.
Labban will discuss the inspirational role that technology has played in the plastics industry, and how technological advancements will support the Gulf Cooperation Council plastic industry's growth.
The two-day summit will see 16 papers presented by prominent speakers and executive representatives from regional and international organisations.
Regional speakers will represent Rabigh, Borouge, Sabic Innovative Plastics, Dow Chemical
and Envoik.
The programme on the first day of the Plastics Summit will be divided into three different yet interconnected sessions. The first session will focus on ways in which the Gulf can grow toward becoming a powerhouse in plastics production.
The second session will focus on emerging trends and new opportunities in the Gulf. Among the prominent speakers in this session is Rashid Al Shamsi, vice president, Adbic of Abu Dhabi, presenting the development of his company's specialised 'Polymer Park'.
The third, and final, session for the day will be dedicated to papers addressing the topic of plastic waste management. Laurence Jones, vice-president of Corporate Support at Borouge will spearhead a discussion on industry-wide cooperation as a tool for sustainable solutions to plastics recycling.
© Times of Oman 2011
