Azerbaijan, Baku, April 24 / Trend /
Between 14-17 May Euro Petroleum Consultants will hold a week events in Dubrovnik comprising: 13th International Downstream Technology Conference (IDTC) and 11th International Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference (BBTC).
150 delegates incorporating NOCs, IOCs and leading technology providers from all over the world are expected to attend each event.
By targeting optimal effectiveness in operations, refiners are striving to minimize downtime and optimize production yields for minimal cost. IDTC 2013 will examine the economic issues, legislative and environmental pressures impacting on today's markets and present the latest strategies and technologies that will enable refiners to meet their operational goals and achieve significant financial improvements.
Residue upgrading has become increasingly recognized as the key solution to the pressing challenge of meeting the growing market for cleaner fuels, the gradual substitution to heavier feedstock and the decreasing demand for heavy oil. Serving the market for 10 years, International BBTC remains the only event focusing on new technologies for upgrading crude oil residues including the modernization of existing facilities, implementing new units and the latest catalyst and equipment innovations.
IDTC Key speakers include: Marko Mužic, Technology Development Expert INA, Tandari Ferenc, Process Automation Engineer MOL, Anton Purgstaller, Head of Department Asset Development, OMV REFINING & MARKETING, Silvio Machado, Senior Consultant PETROBRAS
BBTC Key speakers include: Ivan Souček, Project Manager, NIS, Serbia, Alan Gelder, Head of Oils Research, WOOD MACKENZIE, Max-Michael Weis, Director Innovation, AIR LIQUIDE, Mathys van Es, Business Development Sr. Director Technology, CB&I.