As fuels become ever more complex, supply chains more fragmented and new components such as biofuels enter the supply chain, testing of fuel batches for conformance with specification can only grow in importance. Whilst the acquisition of knowledge about specifications, test methods and similar is necessary, two underlying and rather old subjects remain poorly understood in many ways, and yet are of fundamental importance in many contracts, disputes and negotiations. These two foundation issues are sampling and determinability.
 
In the workshop you will receive grounding on petroleum sampling and its significance for quality. Many claims and disputes have arisen because parties involved did not specify sample types or did not separate samples. Hear how proper sampling, measurement and testing will help avoid and prevent claims, maintain your competitiveness and company’s reputation.
 
From common misconceptions to the underlying principles and standard methods, the workshop focuses on practical applications whilst highlighting recent and current developments in an interactive setting. Methods of sampling, measurement and testing of petroleum products are explained and demonstrated. How quality is maintained throughout the distribution system is also emphasized.
 
Clarify your doubts and concerns from framing the contract to issues on drawing samples and getting it tested. Always ask for more samples is a useful mantra you will learn. Your investment in the workshop will be worth the competency and knowledge achieved.
 
Who Should Attend
To ensure your company’s risk management strategy:
• Executives in charge of Operation and Management of crude oil, feedstock or refined product supply chain
• Crude oil and Feedstock Refined Product Traders, Marketers and Analyst
• Cargo Assurance unit staff
• Back office, finance, operations and other supply and trading support staff primarily concerned within supply planning operations
• Managers in production/logistic planning/business development
• Key staff in refinery/ship operation/risk management
 
Industry Course Leader With Extensive Experience
Richard Taylor, SGS
He graduated from Victoria University of Manchester, UK with a degree in Chemistry.
 
He is responsible for all aspects of Technical governance for the SGS group in Asia Pacific, including the maintenance of quality and associated technical and ethical standards in all SGS facilities, development of new projects and group technical training in the region.
 
He is currently Business Development Manager for SGS Oil, Gas & Chemicals Asia Pacific - Technical Governance / Projects / Health and Safety.

1st in a series of Petroleum Quality Briefings. For your Corporate Risk Management Strategy. Other briefings include.
• Water testing in crude and fuel oil
• Naphtha Testing
• Gasoline Testing
• Fuel Oil Testing
• Gas Oil Testing
• Aviation Fuel Testing - New regulations & its impact
• Shipping Measurement
Contact nadia@cmtsp.com.sg for more information