Will Middle East be the new source for Aromatics?

"The Qatar Petrochemicals Complex (QPCC), which is expected to begin commercial production in 2011, would produce 1.7 mil ton/yr of propylene, PP, Styrene, PS & Aromatics (xylene)" 16/10/07, Pipeline Magazine

"The IPIC & Borealis have signed a MOU with Abu Dhabi Investment Council to prepare jointly for the development of multi-billion dollar project comprises of a world scale naphtha cracker, a world scale reformer, xylene, benzene, cumene, phenol & derivatives units". 19/03/08, Borealis website

Benzene is expected to be in balance in 2008 but with two new aromatics plants coming on stream in Thailand later this year, the threat of an over-supply situation accompanied by slow-down in demand looms large. Besides, new start-ups from Oman next year are likely to add to market imbalance. How are the Middle East producers responding to this development?

3rd MENA Aromatics & Derivatives 2008 will bring together a panel of industry experts to address key issues surrounding the industry. Here is a quick look at some of the vital topics that 3rd MENA Aromatics & Derivatives 2008 will focus on;

Update on World Scale Petchem Complex Including Aromatics Downstream Development in Qatar
Mr. Mohammed Nacereddine Kebir, Manager
Petrochemical Ventures, Downstream Ventures
Qatar Petroleum
Global Aromatics Trends & Outlook
Dr. Andrew Spiers
, Senior Vice President - Chemicals
Nexant
Aromatics - An Integrated Value Chain for ME?
Phil Parker
, General Manager, New Business Development
Shell Chemicals ME, Qatar Shell Service Co. WLL
Development of Aromatics project in Kuwait
Waleed Al-Asfoor
, General Manager
Qurain Petrochemical Industries Co.
Economic Outlook in the Middle East
Roy Thomas
, Senior Economist - Economics and Research
Qatar National Bank
Styrenics Market Outlook in Egypt & Project Development TBC
Advancement in Aromatics Recovery Technology
Richard J Kolodziej
, Process Technology Manager
Mustang Engineering
Contracting Strategies to Manage Rising Cost
Jay Ibrahim
, Senior Vice President, Regional Director AMEA
WorleyParsons
Carbon Emissions & Trading Opportunities for Petchem Industries
Souheil Abboud
, Middle East Regional Manager
EcoSecurities Middle East
Global PET Market Development
Francesco Zanchi
, Chief Executive Officer
Global Service International (GSI)
Competitiveness of World's Largest Aromatics Complex in Iran
Hamid Reza Rostami
, Managing Director
Borzouyeh (Nouri) Petrochemical Company
Aromatics & Derivative Market Development in India
TBA
Logistics and Distribution Challenges Between
Middle East & Asia

Anthony Elwine
, Global Head - Petrochemical
Maersk Logistics
   
PLUS…
Site Visit to Ras Laffan Industrial City (Optional)
Watch out for more information in our next announcement.

I encourage you to register now to gain knowledge on the Mideast Aromatics industry.
Email your contact details to hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg or register online at http://www.cmtevents.com/register.aspx?ev=081062&=55.

I look forward to seeing you in Doha!

Yours truly,
Hafizah Adam
Tel: +65 6346 9218
Petrochemical Team

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