“LUKOIL Chemical Group has awarded Uhde the follow-up contract for a new polyvinyl chloride plant in the Ukraine… The new plant is scheduled to go on stream in early 2009.” www.azom.com, 19/12/06
 
“Sibur intends to establish PVC joint venture with Solvay.” RCCnews.ru, 1/2/07
 
The PVC consumption in Russia & Eastern Europe is growing at a rapid pace and investment into new PVC capacity and expansions are underway.  However, the availability of feedstocks like VCM could pose a challenge to the intended projects. How are investors addressing the issues, especially acute in Russia & Eastern Europe.
 
Russia has over 3 million mt/yr of ethylene capacity & expansion at existing plants will result in 30% overall capacity increase by 2010, well below the country’s expected needs. How will Russia address the shortage in ethylene & meet the current short-fall? With Russia expected to join WTO in 2007, what are the opportunities available for foreign and domestic players?
 
With Asia facing a challenging time in terms of PVC oversupply, Russia/Eastern Europe could offer a good solution to the excess capacities. With more export going to Turkey and neighbouring countries from Asia, especially China, how will this impact on the European players? Will further consolidation take place amid global competition?
 
CMT’s 3rd Russia/CEE Chlor-Vinyl Markets conference will bring together leading industry experts to share insightful development and experience in a growing economy. Some of the issues to be addressed includes :
 
• Global vinyl trade outlook & trends
• Feedstock availability to meet expansion plans
• Country focus session & project update : Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Turkey
• Additives innovations & lead replacement
• Demand outlook for Profiles & Pipes
• PVC recycling status
 
3rd Russia/CEE Chlor-Vinyl Markets provides an informative and excellent networking platform to exchange the latest industry happenings and trends. Seize the opportunity to establish business contacts in this dynamic industry.  Register your team  today to vynn@cmtsp.com.sg or log on to our website at www.cmtevents.com for more information.
 
You’ll Network with
• CEOs • Regional Directors • Business Development Directors • Marketing Managers • Analysts • Consultants & Senior Managers from the Chlor-Vinyl industry including Traders, Shipping & storage companies, EPC companies, plasticizers, stabilizers, additives producers, pipes, profiles, cables, windows, flooring manufacturers