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European Refining Technology Conference - ERTC Annual Meeting
In yet another testing year for the refining industry, the stakes have never been higher. Margins are at an all-time low for European refineries. They are seeking to improve reliability plus energy and onstream efficiency as every cent gained per barrel now makes a huge difference. And exciting developments in the emerging markets of China, India, and Middle East represent both a threat and opportunity.
As refineries globally rise up to meet growing energy demand, larger investments for new technologies are allocated towards the growth businesses and region while low capital solutions are adapted to mature markets in Europe to improve performance and cost efficiency. Some key questions need to be addressed:
- What are the latest technologies refineries can employ and how will regulatory constraints impact their margins?
- Where are the growth areas and products?
- In a mature and cost competitive industry can we afford to take new technology risks?
At the 15th ERTC Annual Meeting, key refineries from around the world gather to discuss the latest developments, trends, and cutting-edge technologies. Last year’s Annual Meeting was a resounding success; this year promises to be even better than before. We have already lined up over 45 presentations, some hard hitting keynote speakers, more panel discussions, safety forum, strategic management forum, and more!
Plus, we will have more representatives from Asia, Middle East and Latin America!
Key themes for the 2010 agenda will be:
- Fuel standards and impact on refining
- Bunker fuels developments
- Dieselisation
- Market evolution in bottom of the barrel
- Advances in process engineering
- Catalyst developments
- Improving reliability, cost savings, and onstream efficiency
Board of Advisors
The development of the programme is guided by our esteemed Board of Advisors who vets every paper submitted to ensure that you make the most of your time out of the office. The Advisory Board members are:
- Stacey McDaniel, Head of New Technology, BP REFINING
- Andrea Amoroso, Vice President Process Technology, ENI
- Luis Casado Padilla, Development Manager, REPSOL
- Koenraad Herrebout, Direction Exploitation – Manufacturing, TOTAL
- László Galambos, Production Manager, MOL
- Josef Lichtscheidl, Advisor, OMV
- Paulo Roberto Costa, Downstream Executive Officer, PETROBRAS
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