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Organised by:
The Conference Connection Inc
Conference Secretariat: 135 Middle Road #05-01 Bylands Building Singapore 188975
Tel: 65+63380064 Fax: 65+63384090 Email: [email protected]
23rd Annual
CONDENSATE & NAPHTHA
FORUM 5 – 6 November 2019, Singapore
Planning in a World with Too Much Naphtha
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EVENT SUMMARY
The Condensate & Naphtha Forum 2019, organised by The Conference Connection Inc was successfully held from 5 – 6 November 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa, Vietnam. Known for its open and frank discussions on critical drivers, challenges and future trends relevant for the industry, it provides an annual platform for the exchange of industry dialogue amongst key producers, buyers and sellers of condensate & naphtha.
The Forum provided an effective platform for a meeting of minds, examining topics related to condensate production, influences from the LNG cycle, impact of IMO 2020, feedstock challenges, crude to chemicals projects, downstream aromatics, feedstock procurement, developments in polymer & monomer markets, as well as a special focus on Iran and where it stands in the condensate markets today.
Chairmen’s/Speaker Presentations on 5 November Sessions on November 5th featured the following Addresses:-
Chairmen’s Address 1: State of the Market – Top Level Overview and Special Focus on Iran by Dr Fereidun Fesharaki, Chairman, FGE
Chairmen’s Address 2: Special Focus 2 on Impact of LNG & IMO by Dr Jeff Brown, President, FGE
Speaker : Update on Outlook for Condensate Production from Inpex-Operated Ichthy’s LNG Project by Mr Hiroshi Kato, GM, Oil Marketing Unit, Global Energy Marketing Division, INPEX Corporation, Japan
Dr Fereidun Fesharaki, FGE
on the State of the Market – Top Level Overview & Special Focus on Iran
Mr Hiroshi Kato, INPEX Corporation
on the Update on the
Condensate Production from INPEX’s Ichthy’s
Project
Dr Jeff Brown FGE
on the Impact of LNG & IMO
2020
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Organised by:
The Conference Connection Inc
Conference Secretariat: 135 Middle Road #05-01 Bylands Building Singapore 188975
Tel: 65+63380064 Fax: 65+63384090 Email: [email protected]
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A Special Roundtable Discussion on the Challenges for Petrochemical Feedstock Procurement in the 2020s
featured Sebastien Bariller, VP, Feedstock Purchasing Energy & Optimization, Hanwha Total
Petrochemicals, Sho Takino, Chief Staff, Feedstock Team, Basic Petrochemicals Dept, Mitsubishi Chemicals Corporation, Dr Paul Cherry, Consultant, Officium Projects, with Dr Jeff Brown & Thomas Olney from FGE.
Mr Hiroshi Kato, INPEX Corporation and Ms Sue Koh, Naphtha Editor & Pricing Specialist, S&P Global Platts
with Dr Jeff Brown, FGE
CNF 2019 Highlights
Under the theme Planning in a World with Too Much Naphtha, a select group of 10 experts from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia & Singapore provided in-depth analysis and leading edge discussions on industry issues.
Forum Sessions Sessions saw lively debate and discussions on the latest developments in the industry including bridging crude & chemicals, interplay of gasoline & aromatics on naphtha, condensate splitter capacity and impact of gas plant yields on naphtha..
Attendance Profile Condensate 2019 witnessed an attendance of nearly 100 participants from 14 countries, topped by Singapore, Korea, UAE, Australia, Malaysia & Thailand, with the largest contingents from Singapore and Korea. The Forum attracted NOCs, condensate producers, buyers, sellers, traders, refineries & other downstream companies, chemical/petrochemical & feedstock companies and consultants. Click here to view pie charts for the CNF 2019 attendance by region.
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Mr Armaan Ashraf Mr Nazri Malek Ms Sue Koh
Organised by:
The Conference Connection Inc
Conference Secretariat: 135 Middle Road #05-01 Bylands Building Singapore 188975
Tel: 65+63380064 Fax: 65+63384090 Email: [email protected]
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CNF 2019 Networking Cocktails on 5 November 2019 The Forum’s 1st day ended with cocktails hosted by Conference Connection, at the Poolhouse Garden, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa, a scenic sea-facing location. An evening which began with the possibility of rain, turned out to be extremely pleasant, with the cool sea breezes of the East Vietnam Sea and the lively entertainment of a jazz duo. The evening allowed delegates to enjoy the camaraderie with fellow participants as well as benefit from the networking potential.
Click here for more photographs at CNF 2019
Networking & Delegate Interaction @ CNF 2019
Networking at CNF 2019 was at an all-time high with senior decision makers, Forum alumnus, and other participants, as they caught up with old friends in the industry or met new players in the market.
Media Coverage
Click the following link for copies of press clippings CNF 2019 Lucky Draw It has been the Forum’s tradition to have a lucky draw at each edition and the 23rd Annual edition featured 5 winners. Our heartiest congratulations go to all of them. Our grateful thanks to the 2 lovely ladies from Oil Search, Kerrie & Nevida, for helping us to draw the winning cards.
See you at the Condensate & Naphtha Forum 2020
Lucky Draw Winners