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Russia & CIS Executive Summit: Downstream Oil & Gas 2012

16 & 17 February 2012, Dubai, UAE

“Memorable” is how many of our delegates described the 1st Russia & CIS Executive Summit in Dubai this year.The elite attendees represented the very highest level of industry professionals involved in the Downstream Oil and Gas in Russia & CIS and the rest of the world.

Delegates enjoyed the finest opportunities to make new contacts and strengthen existing ones in the vibrant atmosphere of the Gala Cocktails and Dinners, all in breathtaking settings, as well as the dedicated social activities day designed to maximize networking.
The 2011 attendees as well as those who could not attend this year’s event are already looking forward to the 2012 Summit.

KEY TOPICS in 2012 will include:
• The Latest Market Trends and Industry Outlook
• Overview of the Current & Future Projects
• Strategies for Long Term Planning & Facilitation
• An Overview of Opportunities to Acquire Refineries Abroad and Challenges Involved in the Process
• Strategies to Access Capital and Attract Investment
• Governmetn Insentives and New Tax Regulations - Impact on Business
• Overcoming Technical Challenges and Strengthening Operations
• Strategies for Improved Project Implementation Schedules in Russia & CIS
• Transportation and Supply Chain Issues
• Product Marketing, Trading

2nd Middle East Technology Forum for Gas Processing, Refining, Residue Upgrading and Petrochemicals

14 &15 February 2012, Dubai, UAE

Euro Petroleum Consultants Ltd is delighted to announce ME-TECH 2012:
the essential meeting place and must-attend event in the Middle East for the downstream industry and a comprehensive platform where companies can be updated on the latest technologies for Gas Processing, Petrochemicals, Refining & Residue-Upgrading.

• Gain unrivalled access to the major regional operating companies: ADNOC, BAPCO, BOROUGE, CHEMAWEYAAT, DOLPHIN ENERGY, EQUATE PETROCHEMICALS, GPIC, KNPC, ORPC, ORYX GTL, QATAR PETROLEUM, QATAR GAS, SABIC, SAUDI ARAMCO, SIRTE OIL, TAKREER, and TASNEE as well as African and Asian operating companies all attended in 2011
• Obtain an insight into the current performance, future outlook and best investment opportunities for each industry sector from prestigious speakers
• Hear development, strategy and project plans direct from Takreer, SABIC, SAMREF and many more

Refinery Business Economics Seminar
14-16 December 2011, Moscow

The Refinery Business course is a comprehensive core skills course for professionals dealing with all aspects of the Refining Industry. The aim of the programme is promote a better understanding of the key refinery business performance levers, and the techniques and tools used to optimise and improve business performance. In addition it will cover the fundamentals of refining processes and provide an understanding of the individual unit operations especially in relation to blending the final products.

The course will be invaluable to all engineers working in the planning, operation and design of all refining activities. Those who are experienced in other fields and seek a review of the fundamentals of refining and refinery economics will also find this course most beneficial.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion, graduates will be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of both refining processes and refining economics.

After completing this course you will:

• Have a thorough understanding of the petroleum industry from crude oil, refinery processes through to blending products to specification and shipment.
• Understand crude oils and other raw materials especially biofuels.
• Understand the factors that contribute to the marginal value of blendstocks and feedstocks.
• Understand how streams should be distributed to ensure the optimum economic operation of an oil refinery within the many constraints that affect production.
• Know the meaning and extent of the economic information that can be obtained from an LP solution.
• Understand how a refinery investment is evaluated.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The programme has been designed for personnel who require a complete overview of refinery processing and performance benchmarks. The course aims to provide a better understanding of refining economics, and will be especially valuable to:

• Analysts working in the Supply environment of a refinery Planning department;
• Engineers involved in troubleshooting and technical service work who need an economic perpective of process unit operation;
• LP modellers;
• Service and consulting companies will also find the programme very helpful and informative.

DESCRIPTION
This course will present an overview of a modern, integrated petroleum refinery, including the feedstock properties, product slate and processes used to convert crude oil and intermediate streams into desirable products. Blending is important as part of the refinery business and the course will provide an insight into the calculation of the most economical blends. The future changes in product specifications will be discussed along with the implications for the refiner.

Managing Projects in Russia and CIS Through All Stages

12 & 13 December 2011, Moscow

This seminar is specially designed to reflect the specifics in managing projects in the refining, gas and petrochemicals companies in Russia & CIS. Project management concepts and practices will be presented to our delegates, the course will broaden up their understanding of project management techniques, key factors for a successful project and unique challenges of managing projects in this region.

PROJECT EVALUATION
• Define the Goals of the Project
• Marketing Study
• Economic Efficiency Study
• Design Study
• Front End Loading

PROJECT SELECTION
• Scope of Project
• Technology Selection

DEFINE THE PROJECT
• Basic Engineering
• Front End Engineering Design
• Cost Estimation
• Project Organisation
• Role of Standards

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
• Project Strategy
• Contract Strategy
• Project Phasing
• Project Deliverables
• Negotiations
• Procurement
• Importance of Inspections
• Risk Management

PROJECT CONTROL
• Tracking Costs
• Scheduling
• Role of PMC

The seminar leaders have vast experience of Western and Russian petrochemical, oil and gas projects and will present on the most effective and up to date project management techniques in the petrochemicals, refining and gas industries.

BENEFIT FROM:
• A high level overview of project management concepts and practices
• A Broad understanding of project management techniques
• Getting familiar with the key factors for a successful project
• Learning about the unique challenges of managing projects in this region

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
The Seminar is designed for those who require a general introduction to project management. Candidates might include business managers, project managers, project engineers, system developers and others who will organize and manage project teams.

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