Two Conferences

“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.” --  Albert Einstein (German born American Physicist. 1879-1955)

Here are two conferences and a call for papers.  They are …
1) POWER-GEN Brasil
2) Refining China

 I have quoted the emails directly.

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POWER-GEN Brasil
Our Advisory Board is now accepting abstracts for our 2014 Conference.
We invite you to submit an abstract for POWER-GEN Brasil. Share your knowledge, experience and solutions with industry colleagues in Brazil - and the South American region. To have your presentation considered for the program, please submit your 150 - 300 word abstract on one or more of the technical focus areas listed by Monday, 24 February 2014. Submit Abstract, Click Here

Abstract Submittal Deadline: 24 FEBRUARY 2014
Abstract Review by Committee: APRIL 2014
Notification: MAY 2014
Draft of Presentation Due: 2 SEPTEMBER 2014  

POWER BRASIL EVENTS AUDIENCE
Spanning from generation (including a special focus on Hydropower) to transmission and distribution, POWER-GEN Brasil, alongside co-located DistribuTECH Brasil and HydroVision Brasil conferences and exhibition serve professionals from all facets in these industries:

- Public / Municipal Utilities
- Government / Regulatory Agencies
- Private / Independent Power Producers
- Investing / Finance / Insurance
- Consultation
- Research / Development
- Operations / Maintenance
- Design / Structural / Construction Engineering
- Mechanical / Electrical / Plant Engineering
- Fuel Suppliers
- IT / Software
- Equipment Inspection / Repair  - Original Equipment
- Manufacturing
- Human Resources
- Trade Press
- Hydropower Project Ownership / Operation
- Equipment Manufacturing / Supply
- Environmental Mitigation / Enhancement
- Electricity Distribution Utilities
- Electricity Transmission Utilities
- Electricity Regulators
- Large Electricity Consumers / Buyers
- Manufacturers / Vendors

TOPICS OF INTEREST
This list contains topics of interest for the 2014 Brazil power event audience. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Special consideration will be given to presentations that include case studies with utilities.
Submit Abstract, Click Here

CONVENTIONAL THERMAL GENERATION
- Strategies for the Brazilian Power Market
- Integration – Strategy & Technologies
- Road to Decarbonization – CCS, Energy Efficiency & CHP
- Gas Fired Power Technology
- Coal Fired Power Plants
More
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
- Wind
- Solar
- Biomass
- Geothermal & Heat Pumps
- Renewable Integration
More
  NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION
- Integrating Nuclear in the Market
- New Build
- Operations
- Decommissioning & Used Fuel Management
- Liability, Financing & Investment
More

INTEGRATION
- Energy Policy Integration
- Grid Connection Rules
- Utility Renewables Strategies
- Meeting Customer Expectations
- The Role for Baseload as Renewable Generation Expands
More

Source: http://s36.a2zinc.net/clients/pennwell/PGB2014/Public/Content.aspx?ID=39236&sortMenu=104000&MainMenuID=39236
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Refining China
We're pleased to provide you with an update on Refining China, taking place on 2-3 April 2014 at the Regent Hotel, Beijing. There's still time to register at 'early bird' rates at www.refiningchina.com

Speakers this year include

Zhao Jungui  Vice President and Secretary-General, China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation Opening Address

Cao Xianghong, President, Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China, and SINOPEC Senior Consultant Construction of safe and reliable, clean and environmental protection in refining and petrochemical enterprises

He Shengbao China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Science and technology management department, Deputy director Green and clean production technology of CNPC in refining enterprises

Hua Wei Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical, Vice President and Chief Engineer The green low-carbon path of petroleum refining

Zhang Chunsheng Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Company, Vice President Achieving clean and environment friendly production by implementing green, low carbon strategy

Huang Ziyou CNOOC Ningbo Daxie Petrochemical Company, Vice President The establishment and perfection of rotating equipments' monitoring and early warning mechanism in refining and petrochemical enterprises

Jin Chaokuan West Pacific Petrochemical Company, Dalan, Vice President Safe use of refining and petrochemical equipment

Recent attendees at Refining China have included delegates from the following companies:

CNOOC Huizhou Refining Company • CNOOC Refining & Marketing Company  • CNOOC Zhongjie Petrochemical Company  • CNOOC Uganda Company,  • CNPC Scientific and Technological Department  • Committee on Science and Technology of  Sinopec  • Environmental Research Institute of China  • Fushun Petrochemical Research Institute  • Jilin Songyuan Petrochemical Co  • PetroChina Dalian Engineering Company  • PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical Company  • PetroChina Lanzhou Petrochemical Research Institute • PetroChina Ningxia Petrochemical • PetroChina Planning & Engineering Institute • PetroChina Qinzhou Refining & Chemical Company • Refinery institute of China Petroleum Planning & Engineering Institute  • Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group  • Shanghai Hoto Petrochemical Engineering Co  • West Pacific Petrochemical Company  • SinoChem Hongrun Petrochemical Corporation  • SinoChem Oil and Gas Exploitation Centre  • Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company  • Sinopec Cangzhou Company  • Sinopec Changling Company • Sinopec Corp. Research Institute of Petroleum Processing • Sinopec Fushun Petrochemical Research Institute • Sinopec Gaoqiao Company • Sinopec Hainan Refining and Petrochemical Company • Sinopec Henan Oilfield  • Sinopec Jingmen Company • Sinopec Jinling Company  • Sinopec Jiujiang Company  • Luoyang Petrochemical Eng. Corp. of  Sinopec  • Sinopec Nanhua Company  • Sinopec Ningbo Engineering Company  • Sinopec Pipeline Transport & Storage Company  • Sinopec Qidao Safety Engineering Research Institute  • Sinopec Qilu Company  • Sinopec Qingdao Petrochemical Company  • Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical  Company  • Sinopec Shijiazhang Refining & Chemical Company  • Sinopec Tianjin Company  • Sinopec Xian Petrochemical Company  • Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical Corp  • Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company  • Sinopec Zhongyuan Petrochemical Complex  • Zhongyuan Oilfield Petrochemical Complex  • Sinopec Cangzhou Company Sinopec •  • Shanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group  • Yulin Refinery  • Shanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group  • Yongping Refinery • Huaian Qingjiang Petrochemical Corp

There's still time to register at 'early bird' rates. Just go to  www.refiningchina.com
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