Cairo, Egypt: Carbon Holdings, a mid-to-downstream petrochemical company and catalyst of industrial development in Egypt, announced today that it will participate in and sponsor the 2019 Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS), Egypt’s most important oil and gas exhibition and conference.
The conference provides a platform for all stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to convene, build partnerships, gain insights into the wider North African oil and gas sector and discuss solutions and strategies to implement within the industry. Over 20,000 attendees from local and international businesses are expected to join EGYPS. The conference will take place from 11-13 February 2019 in Cairo’s Egypt International Exhibition Centre.
On the second day of the conference, Basil El-Baz is expected to speak at the Finance and Investment Lunch Briefing, where he will cover topics including Egypt’s investment climate, market growth and the advantageous impact of technology on companies’ financial operations.
On the third day, Karim Hefzy, Carbon Holdings’ Managing Director of Project Development will lead the roundtable entitled “Attaining attractive project finance for smart growth and successful project delivery” where he will talk about the country’s guide to accessing project finance throughout its energy mix. Karim Helal, Managing Director of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations will lead the roundtable entitled “The ins and outs of Egypt’s IPOs” where he will discuss the market opportunities.
Carbon Holdings will be the lead sponsor of the Finance and Investment Lunch Briefing, with government representatives, NOCs, IOCs, local operators, local and international banks and private equity firms in attendance.
Chairman and CEO Basil El-Baz commented:
“The Egypt Petroleum Show brings together a huge range of key stakeholders in the oil and gas industry and we are delighted that we can help shape the future of the industry”.
He added “We are committed to Egypt and our participation in the EGYPS is part of Carbon’s vision of being a key part of the petrochemical industry’s future, driving employment upwards and transforming Egypt’s economy.”
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About Carbon Holdings:
Carbon Holdings is a privately owned midstream and downstream petrochemical and process industrial plant company and is the principal shareholder and sponsor of several projects in the industrial zone in the Northwest Gulf of Suez, Egypt. Established in 2008 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Basil El-Baz, Carbon Holdings is a leader in the development and operation of petrochemical manufacturing projects in Egypt. Its portfolio includes Oriental Petrochemicals Company (OPC), a top producer of polypropylene, and Egypt Hydrocarbon Corporation (EHC), the only producer of nitric acid and low-grade ammonium nitrate in the Middle East and Africa. The company is also establishing the Tahrir Petrochemical Complex with an investment of circa US$11 billion, which will be located in Suez Economic Zone.
About the conference:
Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) is North Africa and the Mediterranean’s most important oil and gas exhibition and conference held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. It provides a forum for oil and gas professionals to engage in dialogue, create partnerships, do business and identify solutions and strategies that will shape the industry for future years. This year’s conference will attract 20,000 attendees and 400 exhibiting companies.
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Contacts:
Carbon Holdings
Hana Shoukry
Tel: +20 (0)2 3344 4774
Email: info@carbonholdings.com
International Enquiries:
Hudson Sandler
Nick Lyon / Bertie Berger
Tel +44 (0) 207 796 4133
Email: carbonholdings@hudsonsandler.com
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