Petrochemical and Refining Summit – Integrating Refining and Petrochemicals and Optimizing Operations
August 2006, New Mexico — The demand for petroleum products - particularly transportation fuels and petrochemical feedstocks - is increasing throughout the world. Traditional markets such as North America and Europe are experiencing continuous increases in demand, whereas emerging Asian markets such as India and China are witnessing a rapid surge. Major oil companies and technology suppliers/licensors are investing heavily to revamp their refining technologies in an effort to cater to the growing needs of customers. U. S. refining capacity has been unable to keep pace with the continuing strong growth in energy demand, despite the fact that refiners work 365 days a year to produce record volumes of product to keep up with consumer demand. U. S. refineries often operate at 90 percent to 95 percent utilization rates, far above most manufacturing industries, which operate at an average of 82 percent. Policies must be developed that promote continued environmental progress without reducing the supply of gasoline and other petroleum products needed for a healthy economy and the nation’s security.
(PRWEB) August 17, 2006
At the Petrochemical and Refining Summit, November 5-7, 2006, leading industry executives will share their insights on the latest developments and strategic solutions for industry challenges.
Distinguished Speakers on the Summit Program include:
·Thomas Walker, Corporate Engineering Consultant, Dupont
·Wayne Sadik - Senior Staff Engineer, Environmental Engineering & Manufacturing Services, Exxon Mobil Chemicals
·Henrik Erametsa, President, Neste USA, Inc.
·Peter Tsirigotis - Director, Sector Policies & Programs, Environmental Protection Agency
·Walt Treybig, SVP Manufacturing, Sterling Chemicals
·Andrew Sunderman, Chief Risk Officer & Vice President Finance & Accounting, Williams
·Randy Maag, Refinery Manager, Petro-Star, Valdez Refinery
·Francois Malherbe, General Manager Technology, Sasol Petroleum International
A unique dual-track program will cover topics pertinent to both industries and the integration movement currently underway.
Refinery Track
Shutdown & Turnarounds – More Efficiency and Time Savings Keeping Ahead of the Advent of Biodiesel – the Process and Market Outlook Combining Voluntary and Regulatory Approaches to Move Forward with Air Pollution Reductions
Petrochemical Track
Assessing the Potential of Thermal Imaging and Photography for Emissions Reduction and Predictive Maintenance Advancing Gas-to-Liquids Using Slurry Phase Fischer-Tropsch Technology Planning and Implementing Successful Process Control Automation Improvements
Marcus evans Summits offer a unique way for senior-level executives to meet with peers and gain up-to-the-minute information from case studies within the industry. The Summit also partners with a limited number of companies offering the latest in technologies, products and services, addressing the corporate needs of attendees.
About marcus evans
Marcus evans, one of the world’s leading business information companies, is dedicated to the provision of global business intelligence and information to assist in strategic and effective decision-making. Established in 1983, the company’s international network of offices creates major sector-focused events for business learning and networking opportunities across a variety of industries and professions.
Every year marcus evans produces more than 150 of the world’s leading business and economic summits for senior-level decision makers. Held at locations around the world, these events provide attendees with a unique opportunity to individually tailor their schedules of keynote presentations, think tanks, seminars and one-on-one business meetings to provide an effective, highly focused interactive event.
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