The Meeting Place for the Middle East

Downstream Industry:Exhibition, Tradeshow &

Conference. Focus on LatestTechnology Developments

for Gas Processing, OilRefining, Residue Upgrading

& Petrochemicals

Key Conference TopicsGAS SESSION

• Post Economic Crisis Global & Middle East Gas Markets • Shale Gas• Technology Developments for Long Distance Gas Transportation

• Integrating Technologies – Large Scale Gas Treatment Complexes in Middle East

PETROCHEMICALS SESSION • Petrochemical Industry Review & Future Prospects

• Technology Advances in Olefins, Polyolefins & Aromatics • Investigating options for Olefin Technology – Refinery Integration

REFINING SESSION • Global & ME Refining Outlook & Strategy options • Technology & Catalyst Advances for Clean Fuels

• Innovations in Hydrocracking to maximize High Quality Distillate Fuels • Energy Management Strategies & Programs

RESIDUE UPGRADING SESSION • Bottom of the Barrel Project Implementation Options & Challenges

• Advances in Residue Upgrading Technologies • Innovations in Residue Cracking: Operation & Catalyst Strategies

Special Presentations byTAKREER · DOLPHIN ENERGY · SABIC · GPCA

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sponsors

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Pre-conference Seminar24 JANUARY 2011

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A Honeywell Company

Welcome to ME-TECH 2011The Middle East is undergoing rapiddevelopment with many ongoing and newlyplanned projects in the Gas, Refining andPetrochemical sectors.

The region is of great interest to technologysuppliers, contractors and equipmentmanufacturers and for this reason EPC havedecided to organize ME-TECH in Dubai. ME-TECH will be the first event in the region to focuson technology developments in all of thesesectors. Leading technology companies willpresent their latest developments as well as casestudies on commercial experience. ME-TECHwill provide an opportunity for specialists fromregional Oil & Gas Companies to becomeupdated with the latest technologicaldevelopments for improving profitability in eachof the downstream sectors.

We are stronglyconvinced that all ofEPC’s events are anexcellent school forindustry professionals and the birthplace ofnumerous effective ideas.

Anatoly ArtukhNAFTAN

EPC Conferences are themost interesting forums foroil refiners, where the mostup to date technologydevelopments arepresented. Suchconferences allowspecialists to exchange freshideas and keep up to datewith the development of theRussian and internationaldownstream industries.

Rinat GalievGeneral Director, VNII NP

500+ Attendees 40+ Exhibitors

Parallel ConferenceSessions

VIP Hospitality Suites Private Meeting Rooms

Networking Opportunities Marketing Opportunities

Social Functions Press Office & Media

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The Meeting Place for the Middle EastDownstream Industry:Exhibition, Tradeshow & Conference. Focuson Latest Technology Developments for GasProcessing, Oil Refining, Residue Upgrading & Petrochemicals

An excellent platform tolearn a lot of usefulinformation, especiallyabout the strategy for thegas industry, which isvery important for allcompanies involved inthe downstreamindustries. A very usefulconference fornetworking and business development.

Hans van Baal,Managing Director,Stamicarbon

ME-TECH is proudly supportedby the Gulf Petrochemicals &Chemicals Association – GPCAThe Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)

represents the interests of the industry in the Middle East by creating

a forum for discussion and a place where executives from the industry

and its allied services can meet and share concepts and ideas.

Established in 2006, the GPCA is responsible for steering the regional

industry towards a new level of co-operation and raising the

standards in terms of common ground interests.

The GPCA’s mission is to support the growth and sustainable

development of the petrochemical and chemical industries in the Gulf

in partnership with its members and stakeholders and be both a

sounding board and a meeting point for debate and discussion.

Additional information is available at www.gpca.org.ae

Who you will meet• Oil & Gas Co. Senior Management

• Oil & Gas Co. Operations Staff

• Process & Technical Experts

• Technology Licensors

• Catalyst Suppliers

• Engineering Contractors

• Equipment Suppliers

• Strategic Planners

• Project Management

• Industry Consultants & Analysts

Join the ME-TECH Group on LinkedIn forregular news updates and pre-eventnetworking.

www.linkedin.com

MONDAY 24 JANUARY 13:00 – 17:30 UOP is pleased to host a pre-conference seminarat ME-TECH, with parallel sessions focused on

developments in refining technologies, andadvances in gas processing & petrochemicals

technologies. Attendance is complimentary and isopen to representatives from refining, gasprocessing and petrochemical operating

companies. Details and registration information will be available shortly on UOP website.

We hope you will be able to attend and lookforward to meeting you in Dubai.

Gala EveningTUESDAY 25 JANUARY

All delegates are invited to attend the GalaEvening following Day 1 of ME-TECH. This willprovide an opportunity to relax, network and

discuss the events of the day with fellowdelegates in an informal setting in a beautifuloutdoor venue at the Madinat Jumeirah. Theevening will be hosted by KBR Technology.

Pre-conference Seminar

MONDAY 24 JANUARY18:00 – 19:00 SPONSORED BY

ME-TECH Pre-registration &Welcome Reception

A Honeywell Company

A Honeywell Company

Stream A: Gas Processing

Tuesday 25 January – Day 1Day 1 will consist of two parallel conference streams

SESSION 1: KEYNOTE PAPERS – MARKETS OVERVIEW &MAJOR PRODUCER PERSPECTIVE Overview of Global and Regional Gas Markets: What are the KeyMarket Issues that will Impact the Development of the GasSector?

• Post Economic Crisis Global Gas Markets – Has AnythingChanged?

• Unconventional Gas: A Game Changer

• Implications for Middle East Gas ProducersChris Holmes, Vice President, PURVIN & GERTZ

Special Presentation by DOLPHIN ENERGYMajor Gas Producer’s Viewpoint & Profile Ibrahim Al-Ansari, General Manager, DOLPHIN ENERGY

SESSION 2: GAS TREATING, SEPARATION &TRANSPORTATIONIntegrating Technologies: Design, Operation & Value Realizationof Large Scale Natural Gas Treatment Complexes in the MiddleEastMark Schott, Industry Segment Leader, UOPLong Distance Gas Transportation: Dew-Point ControlTechnologyLuciano Grisanti, Process Manager, SIIRTEC NIGICost Reduction using High Density Molecular SievesPeter Meyer, Business Manager, CECA

SESSION 3: SYNGAS & GAS TO CHEMICALSDesulphurisation and Mercury Removal from Natural GasesTony Hood, Business Development Manager - Gas, JOHNSON MATTHEYImportant Technology Developments in the Treating &Transforming Of Natural Gas to SyngasKBR TECHNOLOGYCost Effective Methanol PlantsHALDOR TOPSØE

SESSION 4: GAS TO LIQUIDS / LNG / XTLCarbon Capture & Storage - Options for LNG LiquefactionFacilities • CO2 Removed from the Natural Gas Feed Stream• CO2 Generated from Fuel Gas Combustion within the PlantChris Sharratt, Manager, Midstream Services, FOSTER WHEELERAround Gasel – Technology Solutions for XTL ProjectsStephane Fedou, XTL Senior Technical Manager, AXENS

Interactive Panel Session

Stream B: Oil Refining

SESSION 1: KEYNOTE PAPERS – MARKETS OVERVIEW &MAJOR PRODUCER PERSPECTIVEOutlook for the Global Refining Industry• When will margins recover, and what will drive the recovery?• How can refinery projects in the Middle East position themselves to

maximize returns?• Who Are the Main Competitors for the Region’s Refineries?Phil Packer, Principal, NEXANTSpecial Presentation by TAKREER: Development Strategy in theRefining Industry• Continuous Improvements in the existing Ruwais Refinery• Green Diesel Project - 10 ppm Diesel Production• Group III Project - TAKREER New Portfolio • New Refinery Expansion Project - Synergy with Borouge Fareed Al-Jaberi, Strategic Studies & Business Development Dept.Manager, TAKREER

SESSION 2: CLEAN FUELS TECHNOLOGIES Process & Catalyst Innovations in Hydrocracking to MaximizeHigh Quality Distillate FuelsGary Brierley, Technology Manager, UOP FCC: Higher Productivity and Profit with FCC RevampsKBR TECHNOLOGYAdvances In Middle Distillates HydrotreatingThierry Bircham, Product Line Manager, AXENSDiesel De-Aromatisation - Economically Favourable Method toImprove Diesel Quality: Deep De-Aromatisation for CertainHGO/LCO BlendsYassir Ghiyati, Technology Sales Manager, HALDOR TOPSØE

SESSION 3: MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS - SULPHUR,ENERGY & CO2 Hydrogen, The Lifeblood of a Refinery: Options for RefinersLuigi Bressan, Director, Process and Technology, FOSTER WHEELEREnergy Savings Through improved Internals Technology For TheOil & Gas IndustryRavi Marimootoo, Application Manager, SULZER CHEMTECHSulphur Management StrategiesJohn Baric, Licensing Technology Mgr, SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

SESSION 4: OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES, SOFTWARE ANDMANAGEMENT SYSTEMSPrepare for Operational Excellence in the Hydrocarbon IndustryMansour Belhadj, Sales Director, HONEYWELL MIDDLE EASTApplication of Refinery Wide Performance OptimisationTechnologyChris Hotblack, Hydrocarbon Processing Industries Manager,INVENSYSThe Effect of AVEVA NET Information Management Solution onProject Lifecycle & Data Management Mohamed Awad, Information Management Consultant, AVEVA

Interactive Panel Session

08:30 Registration & Breakfast SPONSORED BY

Networking & Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY

Networking Lunch SPONSORED BY

Networking & Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY

Stream C: Petrochemicals

SESSION 1: KEYNOTE PAPERS – MARKETS OVERVIEW &MAJOR PRODUCER PERSPECTIVEGlobal Overview of the Petrochemical Industry with SpecialFocus on Challenges Facing Middle East ProducersTony Potter, Managing Director, CMAI MIDDLE EASTSpecial Presentation – The GPCA’s Viewpoint on the GlobalPetrochemical IndustryDr Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GULFPETROCHEMICALS & CHEMICALS ASSOCIATIONSpecial Presentation by SABIC – Major Petrochemical Producer’sPerspective & DevelopmentsDr Abdulrahman Al-Ubaid, EVP for Technology & Innovation, SABIC

SESSION 2: OLEFINS and DERIVATIVES – Part 1 Update on Major Ethylene Project in the RegionKlaus Nordgauer, Project Director Olefin Plants, LINDEAdvances in Petrochemical Technologies• Opportunities for On-Purpose Propylene Production • Global Detergents Market - Linear Alkylbenzene SulfonatesMichael J. Cleveland, Business Director – Petrochemicals, UOP Case Study - Uhde's Star Process® Technology• First Commercial Realisation of Propylene Production by Propane

OxydehydrogenationDr Sascha Wenzel, Head of Technology Services, UHDE

SESSION 3: OLEFINS & DERIVATIVES – Part 2 A Catalytic Cracking Process for Ethylene and Propylene fromParaffin StreamsKBR TECHNOLOGY Olefin Technology – Refinery IntegrationDavid Chaplin, Technology Manager, SHAW ENERGY & CHEMICALSNew World Scale Organometallics JV in Saudi Arabia:• Strategically Meeting the ME Petrochemicals Growth• Global PO Business Migration Trend favoring Unprecedented

Growth of M-E Petrochemical IndustrySanjeev K. Rai, Sales Manager, ALBEMARLEAdvanced Catalysts for Front end Acetylene HydrogenationApplicationsCRI CATALYSTS

SESSION 4: AROMATICS & DERIVATIVESOptimising the Project's Configuration:• Integrating Refining - Petrochemicals Units• Best Available Site Location - Optimum Configuration of Offsites

and UtilitiesAndy Allen, Director, Petrochemicals, FOSTER WHEELERRefining / Petrochemical Integration - A New ParadigmJoe Gentry, Technology Director, GTC TECHNOLOGYAdvances in p-X ProductionLeo Bresler, Product Line Manager - BTX, UOP

Interactive Panel Session

Stream D: Residue Upgrading

SESSION 1: KEYNOTE PAPERS - MARKETS OVERVIEW &MAJOR PRODUCER PERSPECTIVEMarket Factors Impacting Residue Upgrading - Bottom Of TheBarrel Project Implementation Options & ChallengesColin Chapman, President, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTSSpecial Presentation - Major Producer’s Viewpoint & MarketStrategyMAJOR REGIONAL PRODUCER

SESSION 2: RESIDUE UPGRADING TECHNOLOGIES &CATALYSTS – Part 1The Quintessence Of FCC Catalyst Design to MaximizePropylene • Understanding the Mechanism to Maximum C3 = In FCC• How FCC Catalyst Design Boosts C3= ProductionCarel Pouwels, Global FCC Specialist Resid, ALBEMARLEROSE: Economic Bottom of the Barrel ProcessingKBR TECHNOLOGYHeavy Oil Vacuum Column DesignDr Darius Remesat, VP Business Development, KOCH-GLITSCH

SESSION 3: RESIDUE UPGRADING TECHNOLOGIES &CATALYSTS – Part 2Petropower – A Complete Bottom of the Barrel Solution forRefiners• Combining World Leading DCU and CFB Technologies• Economic Benefits - Converting the Petcoke to Power on SiteSteve Beeston, Director of Technology, FOSTER WHEELER USAInnovations in Decoking – Ensuring Plant SafetyIhab Botros, Director, Global Special Products, FLOWSERVE H-Oil Technology – Integrated Solutions for High Quality MiddleDistillatesCécile Plain, Deputy Product Line Manager, AXENS

SESSION 4: RESIDUE UPGRADING TECHNOLOGIES &CATALYSTS – Part 3VCC: Maximizing Liquid Yields and Conversion from Residueand Extra Heavy Oil KBR TECHNOLOGYProduction of Clean Fuels by Heavy Oil ResidueHydroprocessing TechnologiesGerrit Polhaar, Technology Manager, CHEVRON LUMMUS GLOBALLatest Developments in Ebullating bed residue HydrocrackingCatalystsMohammed Benchekchou, Technical Manager Resid, CRITERIONCATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES

Interactive Panel Session

Wednesday 26 January - Day 2Day 2 will consist of two parallel conference streams

08:30 Registration & Breakfast SPONSORED BY

Networking & Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY

Networking & Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY

Networking Lunch

BBTC is an excellentforum to understandquickly the challengesbeing faced by the refiningindustry as a whole andalso to network withpotential clients, vendorsand competitors. I wouldhighly recommend it.

Sushant JainShell India Markets

Hellenic Petroleum wasdelighted to co-host BBTC2009. Residue upgradingis an extremely importanttopic and the eventprovided an excellentopportunity for refinerypersonnel to discuss thelatest technologicalprogress and issues with industry experts.

John CostopoulosCEO, Hellenic Petroleum

MarketingOpportunitiesSPONSORING• Enhanced Logo Branding sponsorship options

• Opportunity to host a Networking Function

• Excellent level of brand exposure and elevatingyour profile

• Standard and tailor made packages available

EXHIBITINGAn exhibition stand package includes:

• A fully equipped stand or space if you haveyour own pop-up

• A complimentary attendee place

• Your company profile listed in the event guide

TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT PACKAGEIncludes:

• Exhibition space (as above)

• Two complimentary attendee places

• Your company profile listed in the event guide

VIP HOSPITALITY SUITESHigh profile and efficient set-up to conductprivate meetings and offer hospitality to clientsand prospects. Limited number of suitesavailable.

ADVERTISINGIncludes a full page colour advertisement in theevent guide plus your logo on the opening pageof the conference CD with a link to youradvertisement.

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About EPCCONSULTINGEuro Petroleum Consultants - EPC is a leadingindependent supplier of experienced consultingadvice and assistance through all stages of projectanalysis and implementation. EPC has extensiveknowledge based on over 20 years experience inRussia, CIS and Caspian countries and furtheroperations in Europe, Middle East and North Africa.Ask us about our Consulting Services at:consulting@europetro.com

Forthcoming eventsRussia & CIS Executive Summit 2011The Meeting of Downstream Oil & Gas Executives27 & 28 January 2011, Dubai

The Projects Forum 2011Planning for Successful Project Implementation toEnsure Commercial Success11 & 12 April 2011, Moscow

Russia & CIS BBTC 2011Russia & CIS Bottom of the Barrel TechnologyConference & Exhibition13 & 14 April 2011, Moscow

China Downstream 2011China Technology Forum for Gas & Coal Processing,Refining, Residue Upgrading & Petrochemicals19 & 20 May 2011, Tianjin

CAT-TECH 2011 The Global Catalyst Technology Forum 13 & 14 June, Dubrovnik

BBTC 2011 9th International Bottom of the Barrel TechnologyConference 15 & 16 June, Dubrovnik

The Green Forum 20112nd Green Refining & Petrochemicals Forum17 June, Dubrovnik

Full details of all events are at www.europetro.com

CONFERENCESFor over a decade Euro Petroleum Consultants - EPChas been producing high quality technology andbusiness events for the downstream oil, gas andpetrochemicals industries in Europe, Russia & CIS andAsia that combine technical and strategic expertisewith the ability to network. Our strong technicalprogrammes, quality driven approach and closerelationships with key industry players has won uswide spread recognition as a market leader.

The key points of interest in this conferencewere the various subjects which coveredperfectly the concerns of today’s refiningsituation, and the high quality of the speakers.Additionally, the organization of the conference was quite perfect.

Georges EdelgaTOTAL

Excellent Conference that balances bothtechnology and commercial outlooks. Anefficient conference that helps maximize yourtravel dollar for maximum customer impact.

Vincent RogersZeolyst International

SK Energy was delighted to co-host the AsiaBBTC. The event provided a prime opportunityto hear cutting edge presentations and forindustry executives to convene, network, shareand discuss the latest challenges andopportunities.

Ik Sang YooVP Production Technical Service, SK Energy

This new High Level event will take place directly after ME-TECH 2011 at the sameexclusive venue.

The Summit will focus on the strategic issues; investmentplans; managing and financing major projects; economic,management, technical and optimisation challenges thatconfront the senior leaders involved in the Downstream

Forthcoming Conference Oil & Gas industries and particularly those in Russia &CIS Republics.

Senior officials from LUKOIL, ROSNEFT, TNK-BP,TATNEFT, VNIPINEFT, SOCAR, KMG, NAFTAN,UKRTATNAFTA, GAZPROMNEFT, SIBUR, ITERA,MOZYR, SAUDI ARAMCO and more have alreadyconfirmed their participation at this promising event.

Please visit www.europetro.com for further details onthe programme, social events, who is expected toattend, marketing opportunities and prices.

Registration FormRegister online at www.me-tech.biz orwww.europetro.comFax this form to +44 20 7357 8395Call us on +44 20 7357 8394Email us at conferences@europetro.com

LOCATION OF CONFERENCEThe Events will take place at the Madinat Jumeirah ConferenceCentre, Dubai, UAE. www.jumeirah.com

ACCOMMODATIONEPC has negotiated special rates at the Mina A Salam hoteland the nearby Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Booking details will besent upon registration.

REGISTRATION FEESThis includes attendance at the conference, conferencedocumentation and CD Rom, lunch and coffee breaks on theevent days and attendance at social functions. Full paymentmust be received before the conference in order to guaranteeentry.

CONFERENCE LANGUAGEThe conference language will be English with simultaneousinterpretation into Arabic.

VISASDelegates requiring visas can obtain these throughtheir hotel in Dubai. Please request visa supportfrom your hotel when making your reservation.

CONFERENCE DOCUMENTATIONIf you are unable to attend the conference inperson, you can purchase the ConferenceDocumentation pack. at a cost of GBP 400 pluspostage and packing. This includes an eventguide, along with a CD containing the papers,presentations and Speakers’ biographies.

CANCELLATIONSCancellations made before 24 December 2010 willbe refunded in full less an administrative charge ofGBP 150. We regret that cancellations made afterthis date cannot be refunded or credited.Substitutes are acceptable at any time.

DISCLAIMEREPC reserves the right to alter the content or timing of theprogram and its speakers. EPC is not responsible for thecontent of presentations by third parties or if theconference is cancelled or postponed due to forcemajeure.

ORGANISERSEuro Petroleum Consultants Ltd (EPC) is a UK basedconsulting organization supplying consulting & projectmanagement services to the oil & gas industry. President: Mr Colin Chapman.

For further information, visit our website:www.europetro.com

or contact us: tel: +44 20 7357 8394 fax: +44 20 7357 8395

or email:Conferences@EuroPetro.com

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