Middle East Technology Forum for Gas Processing, Refining, Resid Upgrading & Petrochemicals
ME-TECH 2014 Dates Announced – 18 & 19 February, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Call for Papers will be announced soon
WELCOME TO ME-TECH 2013
After two successful years the ME-TECH 2013 event will focus on the major issues and technology developments that will impact the Gas Processing, Refining, Residue-upgrading and Petrochemicals industries in the Middle East.
Reflecting current trends, there will be a special focus on Operational Excellence covering:
• Operational Excellence – Strategy & Implementation
• Energy Efficiency
• Reliability & Maintenance
• Safety & Environmental Issues
Recognising the strategic significance of the Middle East, EPC is delighted to announce the opening of a regional office to further develop consulting, training and conference activities in this area.
PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR BY FOSTER WHEELER

We are pleased to announce that Foster Wheeler will host the
pre-conference seminar on 18 February 2013.
Attendance is complimentary - if you wish to join this seminar, please indicate your interest on the registration form.
KEY TOPICS
PLENARY SESSION
- Insight on all key global market factors for Gas, Petrochemicals & Refining Sectors
- Special focus on the impact of these factors on the Gulf Region
- Developing the Downstream sectors to promote local Industries and personnel
GAS SESSION
- Special presentation by FERTIL
- Impact of the USA Shale Gas Boom
- Monetisation of the unconventional gas
- Syngas and ammonia – urea: update of technologies & project status in the region
PETROCHEMICAL SESSION
- Feedstock flexibility for Crackers
- Development of Downstream Petrochemical Clusters. Challenges and Opportunities
- Holistic approach to refining – petrochemicals integration
- Optimisation and Upgrading of existing facilities
- Update on the key projects in the region
REFINING SESSION
- Improving existing refinery margins through Optimisation and Upgrading
- Latest technologies for clean fuels
- Options for high quality lubes production
- Novel approaches to hydrogen Sulphur management
RESIDUE UPGRADING SESSION
- Approach to selection of optimum configuration for resid upgrading
- Update on technology developments including Slurry Hydrocracking
- New catalysts for improved performance in ebullating bed resid hydrocracking & RFCC
- Delayed coking: new options for improved performance
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ME-TECH 2013 SPEAKERS
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Norm Gilsdorf
President
HONEYWELL
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Hashim Lari
Senior Vice President Operations
FERTIL
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Suleyman Ozmen
Vice President, Refining & Chemical Licensing
SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
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Andy Allen
Manager, Global Chemicals
FOSTER WHEELER
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Phil Packer
Principal
NEXANT
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Sanjay Sharma
Managing Director - Middle East and India
IHS
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Ahmed Al Ubaid
Vice President Business & Strategy
SADIG
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Mohammed Benchekchou
ME Technology Manager
CRITERION CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES
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Ihab Botros
Director, Global Special Products
FLOWSERVE
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For the list of Advisory Board Members please click here

INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS ME-TECH CONFERENCES
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ME-TECH will be followed directly by The 3rd Russia & CIS Executive Summit Downstream Oil and Gas on 21 & 22 February 2013.