"Taiwan's Formosa to fully use naphtha as steam cracker feedstock after November 2013," ~ 25 October 2013, Platts

"U.S. exports of natural gas liquids....are poised to quadruple by 2020 as the expansion of the Panama Canal cuts shipping costs to Asia." ~ 22 October 2013, Bloomberg

"Government Initiatives Fuel Expansion of Polypropylene Downstream Applications in GCC Countries." ~ 15 July 2013, Frost & Sullivan

In-depth discussions on above trends and much more will take centre stage at CMT's 5th Propylene Trade and Derivatives Markets - this 2-3 December 2013. Do not forget to join us in Singapore as we welcome petrochemical industry majors to reflect upon the upstream trends and developments and elucidate on how to 'Tap on Rising Opportunities in the Propylene Derivatives Slate amid Shifting Feedstock Dynamics'.

The featured speakers list includes:

Laique Rehman, CEO, US Petrochemical
He will provide an overview of the 'The Shale Gas Boom and its Impact on World Energy Markets' with specific updates on:

• The shale gas revolution and its potential to change the energy mix of the world
• Changing the feedstocks slate in the olefins market; PDH snags the spotlight
• The future for naphtha-based crackers
• The US' rising dominance in the LPG and petrochemicals sector: What it means for global trade flows

Mathew George, Head of Exports, Indian Oil Corporation
The industry expert will share with you 'India's Success Story of Innovation and Integration' with details on:

• India's accelerated development in the propylene and derivatives markets
• Demand sectors driving India's propylene derivatives industry
• Technologies shaping the domestic derivatives segment
• IOC's strategies to harness on its feedstock advantage

Jiwon Chung, Managing Director, Oil Price Information Service Asia (OPIS)
The MD of OPIS will provide details on 'Global Naphtha Outlook and its Impact on Propylene Prices' through key highlights:

• Global naphtha demand and production
• Forecast of naphtha prices for 2014
• Impact of naphtha prices on gasoline and propylene markets

Satoshi Hagimoto, Asia Oil Products Team, RIM Intelligence Co.
Get insights on 'Short-term Outlook for Global Crude Markets' from Satoshi via key inputs on:

• Economic factors influencing benchmark Brent and Dubai price trend
• Brent and Dubai forecast for 2014
• Condensate demand/supply and price outlook
• RIM Intelligence pricing methodology

Lee Jungeun, Assistant Manager, SK Gas
'Harnessing the Potential of LPG through PDH' is the topic that Ms. Lee will spotlight on. She will also elaborate on:

• Global LPG development and dynamics
• Competitiveness of LPG-based PDH versus NCC/FCC
• SK Gas growth strategy
• PDH project schedule

Check out the Full AGENDA here>>>

Do not delay anymore. Register NOW!

For more details on the event, contact Jane Mai at +65 6346 9115 or janemai@cmtsp.com.sg