Manama, Bahrain: Over 1,500 downstream oil and gas professionals will converge at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre on Sunday 20 May for the conference opening session of the 8th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition (Petrotech 2012).
The associated 5,400 square metre exhibition of refining and petrochemicals industry products and services will open in a separate ceremony on Monday 21 May under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
The Petrotech 2012 conference opening session on 20 May assembles a panel of high ranking industry figures who will deliver their own perspective on this year's theme: Creating Value: Technology, Investment & People. The theme focuses on current challenges facing the downstream hydrocarbon industry, with emphasis on future technology and opportunities.
"Technology, investment and people are fundamental to the refining and petrochemical industry and business growth that will meet the future needs of all our citizens," Middle East Petrotech 2012 Chairman and Vice President, Chemicals, Saudi Aramco Abdulaziz M. Al-Judaimi said.
"It is a great pleasure and honour for Saudi Aramco to chair the Petrotech 2012 committee. The exceptional efforts of my fellow members have succeeded in creating a world class event which serves the needs of the industry at a critical juncture," he continued.
Speakers at the conference opening session on 20 May include:
His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza
Minister of Energy
Bahrain
Mohamed H. Al-Mady
Vice-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
SABIC
Saudi Arabia
Farouk Al-Zanki
Chief Executive Officer
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Kuwait
Dr. Graeme Codrington
Futurist, Author, Keynote Presenter and Expert on the New World of Work
TomorrowToday
USA
Some 90 plus cutting edge technical and poster presentations, and 3 executive guest speaker sessions will follow over the subsequent three days of the conference from 21 to 23 May. These presentations will share successful case studies and innovative solutions for common challenges allied to refining and petrochemical technologies, plants of the future, human resources and HSE. Executive guest speakers include:
Carlos Camacho
Head Global Consultancy
Jacobs
UK
Carol Williams
Executive Vice President, Manufacturing & Engineering
Dow Chemical Company
USA
Gary Adams
President
CMAI
USA
Huda Al-Ghoson
Executive Director, Employee Relations & Training
Saudi Aramco
Saudi Arabia
Hugo Heath
Managing Director, Global Sector Head
HSBC
UK
Janet Froetscher
President & Chief Executive Officer
National Safety Council
USA
Jean-Paul Gouzard
Executive Vice President, Process Licensing Business Unit
Axens
France
Norman Gilsdorf
President, High Growth Regions
Honeywell
UK
Robert Munster
VP, HSE & Sustainable Development
Qatar Shell GTL Ltd
Qatar
Salma Al Hajjaj
Manager, Leadership Development
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Kuwait
"With a highly technical conference programme, senior keynote speakers and an exhibition of international significance, Petrotech 2012 will help ensure that downstream professionals in the Gulf and throughout the Middle East remain at the forefront of the latest developments in our industry. I am confident that this exchange of knowledge, experience and technology in Bahrain will be of great benefit to all participants," Abdulaziz M. Al-Judaimi said.
The Petrotech 2012 exhibition of refining and petrochemicals products and services showcases 123 exhibitors from 21 countries. Amongst them is high profile participation from the natural resource rich areas of the Gulf. Regional giants including Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Borouge, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), Qatar Petroleum (QP), Petro Rabigh, Sadara Chemical Company, Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF), Industrialization & Energy Services Company (TAQA) and TASNEE (National Industrialization Company) are taking flagship stands.
International service industry majors also maintain a strong presence at Petrotech 2012, with Baker Hughes, Dow, Foster Wheeler, UOP and Yokogawa occupying significant exhibition space. A host of specialist companies consolidate this line up.
Since its inauguration in 1996, the Middle East Petrotech series has established itself as a key industry forum for these highly significant sectors of the region's economy. In 2010, a total of 3,150 conference delegates and trade visitors attended the event.
For more information visit: www.mepetrotech.com
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For further information visit www.mepetrotech.com or contact the organisers:
Arabian Exhibition Management
Fawzi Al Shehabi / Joanne Blundell
P.O. Box 20200
Manama
Bahrain
Tel: +973 17 550033
E-mail: fawzi@aeminfo.com.bh / jo@aeminfo.com.bh
About Petrotech
Since it's inception in 1996, the Middle East Petrotech series has played a significant role in the development and transfer of downstream hydrocarbon technology in the Middle East. Middle East Petrotech 2012 features an outstanding exhibition of hardware and services coupled with a comprehensive technical conference programme which ensures a valuable exchange of refining, gas and petrochemical field knowledge among managing, operating and supplying companies. In 2010, Petrotech was attended by a total of 3,150 conference delegates and exhibition visitors.
The 5,400 square metre exhibition of refining and petrochemical products and services features over 100 exhibitors from more than 20 countries. The Petrotech 2012 conference features more than 90 technical and poster presentations. The conference agenda comprises a high level keynote session, and 3 special guest sessions featuring technical leaders sharing their views on issues of paramount importance to the industry.
The event is organised by Arabian Exhibition Management and is supported and developed by a committee of national and international oil company representatives and market leaders. In 2012, the committee is chaired by Abdulaziz M. Al-Judaimi, Vice President, Chemicals, Saudi Aramco.
For more information, visit www.mepetrotech.com
About Arabian Exhibition Management
Arabian Exhibition Management (AEM) is a pioneer of professional exhibition organisation in the Middle East. Since its inception in 1977, this Bahrain-based company has successfully staged over 150 events. AEM's calendar at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre caters to a wide range of industry sectors, including oil and gas; refining and petrochemicals; geosciences; jewellery and watches; and consumer goods.
AEM is an affiliate of Allworld Exhibitions. The Allworld Exhibitions Alliance of organisers, managers and consultants in exhibitions is the world's largest private association of professional organisers active in the field of international trade shows. London based Overseas Exhibition Services Ltd is the worldwide representative office for AEM and all Allworld Exhibitions members. AEM's Allworld Exhibitions partner in Singapore is International Expo Management, who co-ordinates the group's offices and agency networks in Asia.
© Press Release 2012
