“What we know
about the global financial
crisis is that we don't know very much.” -- Paul Anthony Samuelson (May
15, 1915 – December 13, 2009) American economist, first American to win the
Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
GTC-Global Technology Forum has issued a call for papers for three
upcoming GTC events:
ERTC 20th Annual Meeting - Deadline:
Friday 3rd April
PARTC 3rd Annual Meeting - Deadline: Friday 3rd April
ERTC Petrochemicals Conference - Deadline: Friday 1st May
TIP #1:
While GTC has a good track record, it can’t hurt to conduct a due diligence
Google® search.
Typical results on such a search reveal that Incisive Media acquired Global
Technology Forum, “the leading independent organizer of conferences and
training for the oil, gas and petrochemical refining and processing industries”
in 2007. (Source: http://db.riskwaters.com/public/showPage.html?page=458675
Digging deeper, a further Google® search would locate …
ADDENDUM to TIP
#1: Spend a few Google moments on any conference you might want to
attend. Search the venue organizer, a few of the presenters, and anything else
that comes to mind. Worst case: you might decide not to attend.Better case: you will get more out of the
conference when you do attend.
“Miami does not have a
visitor-friendly airport. At Miami International, a cramped and dingy
labyrinth, the message is: Just Try to Find Our Baggage Claim Area!” --
Dave Barry (American Writer and Humorist best known for his weekly newspaper
column. b.1947)
A recent email alerted me to the LARTC 4th Annual Meeting 10th – 11th June 2015
- Call For Papers Deadline Extended: Friday 9th January 2015
One of the conference presenters is Oscar Chamberlain, R&D Downstream &
Biofuels General Manager, Petrobras. He is listed as the inventor on a number
of patents, including …
Modified Y-zeolite, process for the
preparation thereof, and modified Y-zeolite-containing FCC catalyst US 5576258
A (http://www.google.com/patents/US5576258)
He is also mentioned in a Petrobras Magazine article …
Pioneering at SUX Petrobras will carry out an unprecedented experiment in its Shale
Industrialization Unit, SIX, located in the city of São Mateus do Sul, in the
Brazilian state of Paraná. The capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) will be tested
on a demonstration scale in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Prototype Unit. The
experiment is a world first and is necessary to make possible the use of the
technology on an industrial scale and thereby reduce the release of emissions
into the atmosphere of one of the gases most responsible for increasing the
greenhouse effect and global warming. The first test should take place in 2009.
source: http://www.hotsitespetrobras.com.br/petrobrasmagazine/Edicoes/edicao56/en/internas/six/
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The text of the email appears below.
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Global Technology Forum are pleased to be
returning to Miami for the LARTC 4th Annual Meeting in 2015. LARTC will again
unite senior refining and petrochemical professionals along with industry
suppliers to examine the latest news on ongoing projects, supply and demand
challenges, discuss investment opportunities, explore cutting edge
technological developments and find solutions to operational challenges facing
the downstream refining sector within Latin America.
As with all Global Technology Forum events we will again be working with our
esteemed advisory board to make the paper selections for the conference. The
LARTC 4th Annual Meeting advisory board are:
•Oscar Chamberlain, R&D Downstream & Biofuels General Manager,
Petrobras
•Enrique Troncoso Colombo, Energy Efficiency Coordinator, YPF
•Ezequiel Acosta Mora, Refining & Petrochemical Development Leader,
Ecopetrol
•Hildo Francisco Henz, Director Partner, MSW Capital
•Marcos Godinho Tavares, Director, Marketing Solutions
You are now invited to submit one or two original papers for this conference
for acceptance by the advisory board. Acceptance criteria will be originality
and technical innovation.At this stage,
the only requirements are a working title, subject area and brief description
of the proposed content (typically a 200 word abstract).
Due to a number of requests for extra time to complete abstracts from a number
of individuals, we've decided to extend the deadline for all until Friday 9th
January.
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating
experience. We would be pleased to receive abstracts from supply companies that
are co-authored with operating companies. Some hot topics for the conference
programme are as follows but not restricted to:
•Economics of the refining industry in the region by country; investment review
strategies; models for development
•Future trends of the Latin America refining industry
•Business overviews or opportunities with the different producers/owners
•Opportunities arising from the Mexican oil sector
•Refining projects and/or immediate and medium term plans of individual
countries
•The potential impact of Tier 3 in terms of revamp/catalyst usage
•Update on bio-fuels technologies
•Emissions reductions and sulphur removal technologies
•Update on shale oil/gas processing
•New process technologies
•Residue upgrading new technologies
•Coke furnace to produce steam and power
•Filterable solids in crude oils (ASTM D 4807). Increasing impact on desalter
upsets and tight oil-water emulsions
•On line energy management
•New technologies in hydrocracking catalysts to improve cold properties on
diesel oil
•New technologies to isolate FCC Reactor from fractionator
•Challenges for handling, storage and blending FAME - glucoside deposits
•Neural networks applied to crude oil/product property predictions and process
control
•Use of tablets for operator routine duties in turnarounds etc..
•Converting natural gas to liquid fuel by synthesis
•Noble metal catalyst challenges: Catalyst regeneration, metal recovery and
spent catalyst transportation as a dangerous waste
•Tendencies in ultralow sulphur processes.
•R&D challenges
•Delayed coking
•Processes for optimum plant maintenance and reliability
•Technologies for managing greenhouse gas
•Best practices / refiner case studies
For more information about the LARTC Annual Meeting please visit the website
where you will find regular updates as well as details of our other events.
Important notice:All papers are
selected on merit and are not commercially linked and we welcome innovative
submissions from both refiners and suppliers. There will however be a fee
applicable to all presenters of the accepted papers as specified by GTF.
Please email your abstracts to me at victoria.pope@gtforum.com by Friday 9th
January, I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Victoria Pope
Conference Manager
Global Technology Forum
Incisive Media
Haymarket House, 28-29 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RX, UK
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7316 9910
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Always remember, and never forget, that you can connect with Jean via
LinkedIn.Visit his profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeansteinhardtresearchand invite him to connect to your
LinkedIn network.
“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right
things.” -- Peter F. Drucker (American Educator and Writer, b.1909)
On 16th April, 2015, Global Technology Forum (GTF) will host the annual ERTC Energy Efficiency' conference in Brussels.
GTF has issued a call for papers. Deadline is Friday, 14th November,
2014.
ERTC stands for European Refining Technology Conference
According to a recent email that appeared in my inbox …
“One of the many challenges for the
European refining industry is the implications of, and changes in, the US
refining industry due to shale gas and especially shale oil affecting the
balance of products from US refineries. On the other hand, it will make heavier
crudes cheaper worldwide which may affect the set-up and energy usage of
European refineries. Many feel that energy-efficiency improvements are the only
answer for European refineries to stay in business.”
The effort to increase refinery energy efficiency is not confined to Europe, of
course.Nor is it a new concern.
More than a decade ago, an article appearing in Petroleum Technology Quarterly-PTQ,
Q3 2002 noted that “The refining industry as a whole can be classified as
energy inefficient. The worldwide average refinery energy consumption is about
95 per cent higher than KBC’s best practice target. Therefore, as the starting
energy efficiency of the average refinery is relatively low, it follows that
the scope for improvement should be high.”
Source: http://www.digitalrefining.com/data/articles/file/1659087629.pdf
While progress has occurred since, much work remains.
GTF invites those interested to submit one or two original papers for ERTC for
acceptance by their Advisory Panel. Acceptance criteria will be based on
originality and technical innovation.
At this stage, the only requirements are a working title, subject area and
brief description of the proposed content (typically a 200 word abstract).
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating
experience. GTF would be pleased to receive abstracts from supply companies
that are co-authored with refining companies.
“We bring together the best ideas -
turning the meetings of our top managers into intellectual orgies.” -- Jack
Welch, Jr., American business executive, author and chemical engineer; chairman
and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001 (born November 19, 1935)
Global Technology Forum, which sponsors the event, has issued a call for
papers.Here are the details …
/////// ERTC 19th Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE: FRIDAY 4th APRIL 2014
Global Technology Forum are excited to be bringing the ERTC 19th Annual Meeting
to Lisbon in 2014, a new location for ERTC.
The ERTC Annual Meeting brings together over 500 oil refining industry
professionals representing all international regions. The increasingly global
conference leads the way as the industry meeting place, providing the ideal
opportunity to network with industry peers, customers and colleagues.
Presentations at the event deliver high level market insights, project updates,
best practices and case studies as well as the latest in process and technology
advancement.
You are now invited to submit one or two original papers for grading and
acceptance by the esteemed advisory board. Acceptance criteria will be
originality and technical innovation.At
this stage, the only requirements are a working title, subject area and brief
description of the proposed content (typically a 200 word abstract).
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating
experience. We would be pleased to receive abstracts from supply companies that
are co-authored and will be co-presented with operating companies.
Some hot topics for the conference agenda are as follows. For a more detailed
list of suggested topics please click here:
Market
Outlook on future of refining; regional refining overcapacity and depressed
margins; a world view on energy including gas, coal, nuclear as well as oil;
shale oil development in the USA and Europe; tight oil challenges and
opportunities; sustainability of US diesel supply to Europe; decreasing natural
gas price and its influence on refining; vehicle manufacturers fuel of choice;
jet consumption, jet fuel standard
Regulation and legislation challenges
Update on the European Commission’s Refining Fitness Check; European
Commission’s 2030 Climate and Energy Package; BREF; EU ETS reform; Carbon tax;
MARPOL regulations; the impact of Russian policy on Europe
Emissions
Innovation in energy efficiency improvements and consumption reductions
solutions; examples for improving energy performance; energy saving potentials;
alternative solutions, with and without capex; CO2 and NOx development
Biofuels and renewable energy
Is the biofuel concept realistic within the EU? Progress on the NexBTL process
penetration; blending challenges and technology solutions; actual car
performance data; opportunities; 2nd generation fuels and sustainability
Petrochemicals
Petrochemical roadmap: European market evolution and external factors; future
developments; integration case studies; converting naphtha and light to
petrochemicals instead of gasoline; engineering solutions; bio-based
petrochemicals
Processes and technologies
New technologies; cheap coke and the future of the delayed coker; liquid
catalysts in hydrotreating; methods for removing contaminants in feedstock;
solutions to meet changing product specifications; LPG recovery and conversion;
the future of methanol blending; case studies on revamps of existent
technologies; low capex solutions to combat low margins; challenged crudes
processing; GTL / XTL technologies
Operability, maintenance, safety and reliability
Skills to optimise integrated operations between business areas; are ageing
crude distillation units still fit for purpose? Tools to reduce the gap between
reality and simulation; reliability; turnaround scope definition; operations
excellence and best practice; holistic solutions to process safety; lifecycle
strategies for ageing plants and assets; troubleshooting case studies; refinery
reconfigurations
For a more detailed list of suggested topics please click here
For more information about the ERTC Annual Meeting please visit the website
where you will find details of the 2013 event which took place in Budapest:
www.gtforum.com/ertc-annual-meeting. More information on this year’s event will
be announced shortly.
Important notice:Please note that
supplier speakers are subject to the registration fees as outlined by Global
Technology Forum.
In order to meet the conference-planning timetable and to ensure submission to
the advisory board, please respond by Friday 4th April 2014. Please email your
abstract to me at vicki.pope@gtforum.com
I look forward to receiving your abstracts.
Kind regards
Victoria Pope
Conference Manager
Global Technology Forum ///////
By way of context, I searched for presentations from ERTC 18.The following is a brief description of one
such presentation.
/////// ENI’s ERTC presentation preview
Today the most important challenge facing the downstream industry is related to
the dramatic drop in refinery margins because of a decline in global oil
consumption and changes in demand patterns for refined products.
In the coming years, the current trend in bottom of the barrel reduction will
continue to require new technologies that are able to cope with the overall
refined products demand that is clearly moving toward higher quality fuels,
with middle distillate spreads likely to maintain a premium over gasoline and
light/heavy crude oil spreads are projected to increase towards 2015.
Moreover, in the last few years, energy policies have adapted to a changing
context and refiners have to look at ways to process alternative lower cost
crude oils.
Definitely, technologies for the optimum use of residues and extra heavy crude
are among these topics for at least two reasons. One to exploit our oil
resources efficiently in an environmentally sustainable way; two to increase
the profitability of the refining system by increasing their feedstock
flexibility.
While delayed coking has been the technology of choice in the past, this option
is going to be more and more hindered by low yields and poor quality distillate
products and low grade coke productions. Today a hydrogen addition route is
likely to be the right choice for refineries due to higher conversion, high
diesel selectivity and Euro V grade products.
However, conventional hydrocracking solutions like fixed bed and ebullated bed
technologies, suffer from limitations on feedstock quality as well as problems
related to residue stability that limits the maximum conversion achievable.
In response to the needs for increased distillate yield and residue conversion,
eni has developed a new proprietary technology, EST. This slurry hydrocracking
technology makes use of nano sized hydrogenation catalysts and an innovative
process scheme, which allows complete feedstock conversion to valuable
distillates, avoiding the production of residual byproducts, such as pet coke
or heavy fuel oil.
EST has been successfully tested on pilot and demonstration scales. Following
the positive results obtained, eni took the decision to build, at the
Sannazzaro refinery, the first full scale industrial plant based on EST
technology. This unit (23 000 bpd capacity) enables the refinery to convert
bottom of the barrel into high quality diesel and other valuable refinery
streams (LPG, naphtha, jet fuel, catfeed). EST represents a proven technology
solution to reduce fuel oil production in both new and existing refineries;
moreover, due to the extremely high feedstock flexibility, EST can be
successfully applied to very low quality crude oils such as heavy and extra
heavy oils and oilsands bitumen.
EST configuration incorporates the most advanced technical solutions deriving
from the experience achieved in more than seven years continuous tests and
operation at the 1200 bpd demonstration plant at eni’s Taranto refinery. Many
innovations have been brought to the project, from some special items to up to
date construction methodologies, which have made extensive use of preassembling
of large structures, foundations and even process heaters. Reactors of maximum
size in terms of internal diameter and weight have been installed to set a
sound reference for future industrial initiatives.
Eni will be presenting full details and findings on this technology at the ERTC
18th Annual Meeting taking place in Budapest, 19th – 21st November 2013. To
book your place at the conference please visit
www.gtforum.com/ertc-annual-meeting.
“An original idea. That can't be too hard. The library must be full of
them.” -- Stephen John Fry (born 1957) English actor, screenwriter,
author, playwright, journalist, poet, and comedian
Global Technology Forum (GTF) (http://events.gtforum.com/artc-annual-meeting/static/home)
has issued a call for papers for ARTC (Asian Refining Technology Conference) 17th Annual
Meeting, to be held 5 & 6 March 2014 in Singapore.
I discovered the call for papers thanks to an email I received from GTF.Here are details from the email …
/////// Global Technology
Forum is delighted to announce that the “call for papers” is now open
for the ARTC 17th Annual Meeting.
ARTC is the leading downstream industry event serving the Asia region. The
event will bring together senior refining and petrochemical professionals to
discuss the latest technological developments, regulatory changes and
operational challenges facing the downstream sector. Attendees will include
heads of refining, technical and operational management as well as process and
technical engineers.
Global Technology Forum has again commissioned an advisory board for ARTC
comprising of industry experts to make the paper selections for the conference.
You are now invited to submit one or two original papers for this conference.
Acceptance criteria will be based on originality, technical innovation and
relevance to industry concerns. At this stage, the only requirements are a
working title, subject area and brief description of the proposed content
(typically a 200 word abstract will suffice).
Deadline for paper submissions: Friday 11 October
Some suggested hot topics for the ARTC agenda are as follows but are not
restricted to:
Best practices in the use of LP for optimisation of refinery units for higher
yields
Impacts of potentially cheap feed in shale gas / shale oil at western
refineries
Addressing export risks for Asia n refiners
Retaining existing markets and capturing new ones
Solutions to rising energy and operational costs
Process optimisation/revamp cases in petrochemical plants
Determining operating models and levels of integration across the value chain
Joint-venture refineries in China as a growing trend
Heat and utility integration in combined cycle plants
Changing dynamics of petrochemicals and mega refineries reverse-integration
Availability and viability of alternative biofuels
How will the IMO maritime affect ASEAN refiners
Energy management systems and trends
How is demand and use of clean fuels changing end user requirements?
Developments in Gas to Liquids (GTL) technology
Advanced materials for pipeline protection and rehabilitation
Asset integrity and lifecycle maintenance with maximum up time
Trends in gasoline and diesel upgrading
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating
experience. We would be pleased to receive abstracts from supply companies that
are co-authored with refining companies.
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the Desulfurization Blog (www.desulf.blogspot.com) for a
continuing stream of tips and tricks to help you navigate the vastness of the
Web … and tell your colleagues about the Blog.
Global Technology Forum, producer of the event, also produces the annual ERTC –
European Refining Technology Conference, ARTC – Asian Refining Technology
Conference, and LARTC – Latin American Refining Technology Conference.
According to the email notice I received …
/////// Just a few agenda highlights will include: A Keynote address from Abubakar Sambo, Vice
Chair for Africa, WORLD ENERGY COUNCIL Exclusive case studies from some of the most
prominent refiners in the region:
* Chevron
* Khartoum Refinery of Sudan
* Libyan National Oil Corporation
* Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* SASOL
* Shell
* Total A review of the processes and methods that can:
* Improve refinery profitability
* Enable the adjustment to the gas emissions requirements
* Improve the quality of fuels We would like to take this opportunity to thank
the PARTC Annual Meeting advisors. The panel of industry experts assess every
single presentation to ensure that the conference agenda is innovative and
relevant to the current issues facing the industry: Dave Wright, Senior Advisor to the MD and CEO,
ENGEN Pieter van Heerden, Chief Scientist, SASOL Mansour Masoud Emtir, Industrial Specialist,
LIBYAN NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION Thomas Surmon, Technical Manager-Fuels and
Lubricants,TOTAL Imad Hassan, Project Coordinator, Refining
Excellence, KHARTOUM REFINERY SUDAN Remember, to take advantage of the early booking
discounts and make savings on full price tickets book now:
Source: http://incisive-events.cvent.com/events/partc-annual-meeting-2013/event-summary-939325ec11bb400eb3a3c87f0b10a30b.aspx ///////
“If you call a tail a leg, how many legs has a dog? Five? No, calling a
tail a leg don't make it a leg.” -- Abraham Lincoln (American 16th US
President (1861-65), who brought about the emancipation of the slaves. 1809-1865)
Devising desulfurization methods that do not require huge amounts of energy
remains a major challenge to the refining industry.Consequently, you may want to attend or even
contribute to an upcoming energy efficiency conference.
Global Technology Forum (http://www.gtforum.com/) has issued a call for
papers for its Energy Efficiency conference, scheduled for 18 April 2013 in
Brussels.
Here are a few details abstracted from an email notification I received.
/////// ERTC Energy Efficiency Conference, Brussels, 18 April 2013
CALL FOR PAPERS: Deadline
is Friday 9th November 2012
Global Technology Forum is pleased to bring the 4th ERTC Energy Efficiency
conference to the city of Brussels. At the 2013 ERTC Energy Efficiency
conference we will examine the current and future regulatory environment as
well as the driving forces, risks and opportunities for energy efficiency
improvement strategies and projects derived from it. Refiners will present
their experiences and results on such projects, reducing emissions, managing
their energy usage and the link between energy efficiency and improved
profitability. We will also include case studies from refiners themselves that
have successfully implemented opex and capex projects – embracing state of the
art technologies to realise cost savings.
Global Technology Forum has again appointed an Advisory Board made up of
industry experts from the world of refining to make the paper selection for the
conference. You are now invited to submit one or two original papers for this
conference for acceptance by the panel. Acceptance criteria will be on
originality and technical innovation.
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating
experience. Papers from supply companies that are co-authored with operating
companies will also be given preference.
Some hot topics for the conference programme are as follows but not restricted
to (full listing can be found on the website http://email.gtforum.com/c/14I0n6XyomVvg9Scl0G8Lhnn56r)
* How to sustain an energy management programme in uncertain times
* The use of energy efficiency as a tool to sustain a profitable refining margin
in times of fluctuating crude prices
* Accelerating innovation in energy-efficient processes: working with technology
developers and suppliers
* Energy-efficient alternatives for hydrotreating/desulfurisation
* Optimising hydrogen supply and use in the refinery
* Experiences and results of energy saving projects/case studies in refineries
* On-line optimisation of energy consumption
* Waste heat recovery
* Heat exchanger fouling monitoring and cleaning optimisation
* KPEIs (Key Performance Energy Indicators) monitoring
* Efficient hydrogen management and usage
* CO2 management strategies
* EU Energy Efficiency Directive and its current situation
* Pinch analysis to improve energy integration
Search TIP:
Lists like the above can yield useful additions to your list of key words and
phrases.For example, KPEI –
Key Performance Energy Indicator – is a term I have added to my list.My list helps me scour the Web for valuable
articles, papers and reports.
“When a man is
tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”
-- Samuel Johnson (English Poet, Critic and Writer. 1709-1784)
This just in … Well, actually, I just noticed it in my inbox … The Global
Technology Forum’s Autumn Series – Hydrocracking in Central London
18 – 20 September 2012.
You may not be able to attend this event on such short notice.But here’s a tip …
CONFERENCE TIP:
bookmark the GTF Web (www.gtforum.com) and
visit it periodically to see which of their events youmight want to attend.
ANOTHER
CONFERENCE TIP: add your name to their email list … they will notify
you of upcoming events and you won’t have to remember to visit their Web
Here are some details on the HYDROCRACKING event … /////// GTF has developed a three-day course that
will leave delegates with a solid understanding of the key elements associated
with the design, operation and troubleshooting of Hydrocracking units. This
will include the impact of feed quality, catalyst, operating condition and
process configuration on product qualities. In addition the course provides
some very practical insights into troubleshooting, optimisation
and safe operation.
Below are the key reasons why you should attend this valuable event:
1)Hear from world leading experts
from Chevron
2)Learn about best practices in all
aspects of hydrocracking
3)Come and attend a comprehensive
learning experience at a 4* location in London
4)Receive comprehensive course
materials to take away with you
5)Be presented with a GTF Autumn
Series course certificate
“A deadline is negative inspiration.
Still, it's better than no inspiration at all.” -- Rita Mae Brown
(American Writer, b.1944)
Would you like to visit Vienna?
Thanks to an alert from Oil Refining: Global Technology Forum, a LinkedIn
Group, the following Call for Papers popped up in my email …
/////// Subject: Announcement from Oil Refining:
Global Technology Forum - ERTC 17th Annual Meeting Call for Papers now open
ERTC 17th ANNUAL MEETING
Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th November 2012, Vienna
CALL FOR PAPERS - DEADLINE: FRIDAY 23rd MARCH 2012
This year Global Technology Forum will return to the fabulous city of Vienna
for the ERTC 17th Annual Meeting. It has long been the premier event of the
year for both Europe and the International oil refining industries with over
550 professionals attending. The conference provides the ideal platform for
technology and information transfer for key people in the industry with
attendees including refining, technical and operational management and process
and technical engineers.
Global Technology Forum has again commissioned an advisory board, comprising of
industry experts to make the paper selections for the conference. You are now
invited to submit one or two original papers for this conference for acceptance
by the advisory board. Acceptance criteria will be originality and technical
innovation. At this stage, the only requirements are a working title, subject
area and brief description of the proposed content (typically a 200 word
abstract).
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating
experience and we would be pleased to receive abstracts from supply companies
that are co-authored with operating companies. We have listed some hot topics
for the conference programme on the website
www.gtforum.com/ertc-annual-meeting, although abstracts need not be restricted
to these topics.
For more information about the ERTC Annual Meeting please visit the website
where you will find details of the 2011 event in Barcelona::
www.gtforum.com/ertc-annual-meeting
Important notice: Please note that supplier speakers are subject to
registration fees as defined by the organiser
In order to meet the conference-planning timetable and to ensure submission to
the advisory board, please submit your abstract to Vicki Pope at
vicki.pope@gtforum.com by Friday 23rd March 2012
I look forward to receiving your abstracts.
Kind regards
Vicki Pope
Senior Conference Producer
Global Technology Forum ///////
Today’s time
save tip: if you have not already done so, join LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com)
If you have already joined LinkedIn, consider joining one or more groups in
your area of interest.Much of the
chatter is junk, but occasional nuggets of useful information make the effort
worth your time.
“The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” - Bill Gates (American Entrepreneur and Founder of Microsoft Co., b.1955) Visit GTF - Global Technology Forum web (www.gtforum.com) to find upcoming conferences you and your colleagues may want to attend.For example … /////// LARTC Annual Meeting, 28-29 February 2012, Miami We are currently working on the programme and it will be available soon. For speaking opportunities, please contact Vicki Pope at vicki.pope@gtforum.com
Global Technology Forum is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural LARTC Annual Meeting taking place 28th - 29th February 2012 in Miami.
With 16 years of unparalleled close collaboration with the refining and petrochemical industries, GTF brings the success of their established ERTC and ARTC Annual Meetings to the region of Latin America thus providing the meeting place and platform for the Latin American downstream industry to exchange best practices and learn about the latest technical advancements in refining and petrochemicals. Attendees will include refining, technical and operational management as well as process and technical engineers.
Global Technology Forum has commissioned an advisory board, comprising of industry experts to make the paper selections for the conference. You are now invited to submit one or two original papers for this conference. Acceptance criteria will be originality and technical innovation. At this stage, the only requirements are a working title, subject area and brief description of the proposed content (typically a 200 word abstract).
Preference will be given to papers giving case histories and actual operating experience. We would be pleased to receive abstracts from supply companies that are co-authored with refining companies. Some suggested hot topics for the conference programme are as follows but are not restricted to:
Changing product specifications ULSD and sulphur reduction technologies Heavy crude processing and bottom of the barrel upgrading Catalyst technologies How to increase jet fuel and diesel production to meet the regions demand Best practices / refiner case studies Investments opportunities, what is driving long term strategy, new refining pirojects and joint ventures Global downstream trends Regulation impacts source: http://events.gtforum.com/lartc///////
Today’s Time Saver Tip: Register to be notified of GTF sponsored events. Bonus Tip … Feed the Desulfurization Blog (http://www.desulf.blogspot.com/) to your Web page for continuing online search tips to help you maximize your online research results.
