Conference Alert: North American Refining Technology Conference

The World Refining Association is launching a new event to be called the NORTH AMERICAN REFINING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE. It is scheduled for 25 - 26 January 2022 | Houston TX (https://worldrefiningassociation.com/event-events/nartc/)

Here is the text of an email that landed in my inbox …

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Hi Jean,

I hope you are keeping well. I am getting in touch to let you know that the World Refining Association is launching a brand new, must-attend conference, which will define the future of North American Downstream and explore the modern-day examples of Sustainable Refining.
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We interrupt this program to offer this …

TIP: Google® “sustainable refining”
One result …

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Zeopore Catalyst innovations drive a more performant and sustainable refining and petrochemical industry
Hydrocarbon Processing
Leuven (Belgium) - April 7, 2021 - Zeopore successfully builds on groundbreaking research at KU Leuven (Belgium), which focused on advancing mesoporization technology and the economical applicability of mesoporized zeolite catalysts. Today, Zeopore makes current processes in oil refineries and petrochemical plants more performant, sustainable and cost-effective. It offers proven catalytic benefits for key industries including FCC, hydrocracking and dewaxing, which result in more efficient operations and huge financial benefits. Zeopore's zeolite innovations also serve as the fundament in new emerging applications such as the conversions of biomass or waste plastics. After having increased its capital in August 2020, Zeopore is further strengthening its technological position and collaborating with reputable parties towards scaleup and commercial rollout.
Read the full text at: https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2021/04/zeopore-catalyst-innovations-drive-a-more-performant-and-sustainable-refining-and-petrochemical-industry
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And now back to our regular programming …

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Put together and curated by the region’s leading Refiners, the North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) will be the only conference in North America entirely dedicated to connecting high-level refiners and cutting-edge technologies in order to define the path for refining in the USA in an ever-accelerating Energy Transition.

What To Expect at NARTC:

    Hear from the Refineries at the Forefront of the Energy Transition
    Case Studies of Co-Processing in the North American Market
    Renewable Fuel Plants and the use of Renewable Feedstock
    The Impact of the Biden Administration on US Refining
    The Latest in Decarbonisation Technologies
    Senior Networking with Drinks & Dinners

The World Refining Association is known globally for ERTC, ARTC and LARTC and we are delighted to be launching NARTC in Houston, TX in January 2022. The first stop on the journey to NARTC is our Inaugural NARTC Advisory Board Meeting taking place next week, 13th July bringing together senior representatives from: PBF Energy, Flint Hill Resources, Par Pacific, UOP, CountryMark, Technip Energies, CVR & more to discuss the industry’s pressing topics. Interest in the event is surging, so we urge you to register your interest by clicking below:

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

If you are interested in hearing more about the event, or if you are interested in speaking & sponsorship opportunities, please email me directly at matt.maginnis@wraconferences.com

We hope to welcome you to NARTC in January!

Kind regards,
Matt Maginnis
Portfolio Director – Americas
World Refining Association
D: +442073848006|E: matt.maginnis@wraconferences.com
https://info.energycouncil.com/e/126031/2021-07-07/7nbdtt/694841342?h=FEqaFKPu8waCfU7tuStRkVPmf32HQp7JS-8jDWQo_oI
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Conference Alert: MIT Technology Review sponsored Meet the Innovators (35 under 35)

Introducing: The MIT Technology Review TR35 list of innovators for 2021

MIT Technology Review’s annual list of 35 Innovators Under 35 is now available at https://www.technologyreview.com/innovators-under-35/2021/

Everyone on the list is worthy of attention. But there are a few that jump out at me as having potential use for anyone engaged in the energy industry …

TIP#1: Subscribe to MIT Technology Review. I am sure your company will pay for it. Or, if you are lucky, your corporate library already subscribes.

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Ryan Babbush
Efficient quantum simulation algorithms might help find novel, powerful materials.

Amay Bandodkar
His lightweight sensors could make wearable tech more useful and practical.

Nicholas Harris
Shining light through optical chips might be the fastest way for neural networks to make decisions.

Yichen Shen
Optical chips that can make calculations for neural networks are poised to become big business.

Xiao Sun
He designs imprecise—but energy-efficient—AI hardware and software.

Jie Xu
She makes durable, easy-to-manufacture polymer semiconductors for skin-like electronics.

Sara Spangelo
Her tiny satellites could bring connectivity to the remotest places on Earth.

Dorsa Sadigh
She uses simulated environments to teach robots to be better collaborators with people.
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And here’s another TIP … When you find a young innovator with an interesting approach to a problem of concern, contact that young innovator. Have a conversation. Establish a relationship. Who knows what amazing ideas he or she will produce over the next few years. You don’t, and neither do they, but thanks to your contact, you will be abreast of emerging developments before competing interests will be.

TIP#2: attend the MIT Technology Review sponsored Meet the Innovators gathering, scheduled for September 28-30, 2021. Details at: https://event.technologyreview.com/emtech-mit-2021/innovators-under-35
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Google® Better!
Jean Steinhardt served as Librarian, Aramco Services, Engineering Division, for 13 years. He now heads Jean Steinhardt Consulting LLC, producing the same high quality research that he performed for Aramco.

Follow Jean’s blog at: http://desulf.blogspot.com/  for continuing tips on effective online research
Email Jean at research@jeansteinhardtconsulting.com  with questions on research, training, or anything else
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Conference Alert: Submit abstract for Sulphur conference

The Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid 2021 is inviting presentation abstracts. This year, the prestigious conference will be virtual.

If you have something useful to say, you might consider participating in this conference.

However, even if you are an experienced conference paper presenter, if you are new to Zoom, you might consider the following…

TIP: Google® how to deliver a conference paper on zoom
Here are two results from the above search string …

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Don't try and say too much. Remember that audiences have relatively short attention spans, so keep it simple, explain any technical words, and recap key points if you can. A well structured paper is easier to listen to then a freeform ramble, keep your audience in mind at all times!
source: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/organisations/canadian/general%20documents%20not%20password%20protected/presenting%20a%20conference%20paper.pdf
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Zoom tips: 5 ways to make presentations personable
    Unchain from your chair. The first rule of good presentations or pitches on Zoom is to stand up. ...
    Master your message. The second rule: Avoid death by PowerPoint. ...
    Practice makes perfect. ...
    Open up before you go onscreen. ...
    Find your extra energy.
source: https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2020/8/zoom-tips-online-presentations
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And here is the text of the email message I rec’d from PTQ …

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Dear Jean,

Share your knowledge, insights and expertise with the global sulphur and acid community by submitting your abstract for Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid 2021 Virtual Conference & Exhibition (https://www.digitalrefining.com/events/461/sulphur-2021#.YN-hwUxOnIU)

At the 2020 conference, operators made up more than 50% of the audience, with nearly 300 engineering, operations and plant management professionals from around the world in attendance. View a selection of the operators in who attended here.

Audience feedback confirms that this conference is viewed by operators as a must-attend event to learn about the latest technical and operational improvements, and make valuable connections with peers and solution providers. This is your opportunity to position your knowledge and expertise to a large global network.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT BY 16 JULY
CRU’s tried and tested virtual platform offers increased branding and powerful lead tracking to help you reach a targeted audience. In 2021, we are adding enhancements to the platform to increase the commercial opportunities, including:

    Enhanced networking options
    Additional presentation opportunities
    New branding opportunities to further your brand recognition and exposure

More than just four days of exposure – the virtual platform is open for one week prior to the live dates and 30 days afterwards, providing a longer period to capture leads as well as visitor engagement statistics.

I am excited to welcome the global sulphur and acid community to the virtual event in November.

If you have any questions about the event, or would like to discuss an abstract idea in more detail, I would be delighted to hear from you - please feel free to contact me at any time by email at amanda.whicher@crugroup.com

Best regards,
Amanda Whicher
Portfolio Director
CRU Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid
E: amanda.whicher@crugroup.com
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Jean Steinhardt served as Librarian, Aramco Services, Engineering Division, for 13 years. He now heads Jean Steinhardt Consulting LLC, producing the same high quality research that he performed for Aramco.

Follow Jean’s blog at: http://desulf.blogspot.com/  for continuing tips on effective online research
Email Jean at research@jeansteinhardtconsulting.com  with questions on research, training, or anything else
Visit Jean’s Web site at http://www.jeansteinhardtconsulting.com/  to see examples of the services we can provide