Middle East Petrotech
2010 Show Report

The 7th Middle East International Refining and Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition (Middle East Petrotech 2010) concluded having attracted a total of 3,150 trade visitors and conference delegates. Representing a significant 14% increase in attendance over the 2008 event, feedback from exhibitors was highly positive with 82% of those surveyed rating the quality of attendees as excellent or good.

The exhibition attracted the participation of 125 companies from 24 countries. Covering 5,200 square metres of space, it showcased flagship stands from regional refining and petrochemical giants including Bapco, KNPC, Petro Rabigh, Saudi Aramco and QP.

International oil companies and service industry majors also maintained a strong presence at Petrotech 2010, with ABB, Air Liquide, Dow, ExxonMobil, and Yokogawa occupying significant exhibition space. Smaller specialist companies and a dedicated UK pavilion consolidated this line up.

What the Exhibitors Said…

Petrotech was a great place to put our brands in front of key buyers as well as end users. We also were able to connect our distributor with some potential new business.
Paul Toplis, Bulwark Protective Apparel

 

It opened the gateway to sales
and marketing within the Gulf
region for us.
Ben Davis, Consol Group

 

Excellent, organised arrangements with a clear focus on the refining and petrochemical industry. The participation of major players provides an opportunity to meet everybody under a single roof.
Hamid Sha, Larsen & Tonbro Limited (Y.B.A. Kanoo Group)

 

Petrotech links oil and gas owners with service providers.
Arsalan Khan, GE Power & Water

 

The Conference

Under the chairmanship of Qatar Petroleum’s Director of Downstream Ventures, Ali Hassan Al-Sidiky, the conference committee produced a pace setting programme of 89 presentations related to refining and petrochemical technologies, efficiency in operations, plant reliability and maintenance technologies and safety improvements. 

This 2010 theme “Downstream Challenges: Financing, Market Changes and Technology” addressed methods of ensuring industry profitability and sustainability as additional refining capacity comes on stream worldwide.

Keynote Speakers

The Petrotech 2010 conference also assembled a series of senior keynote and guest speakers, who provided delegates with crucial industry insights on this year’s theme.

H.E. Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza
Bahrain’s Minister of Oil & Gas Affairs
Chairman of the National Oil & Gas Authority

Mohamed H. Al-Mady
Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

Steve Pryor
President
ExxonMobil Chemical Company

 

Guest speakers

Andy Brown
Executive Vice President
Qatar & Managing Director Pearl GTL, Shell

Bashar Jazmati
Director, MENA Investment Banking Coverage, Resources and Energy Group
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited

Christophe Mariot
Gulf Regional Head, Energy, Commodities and Project Finance
BNP Paribas Group

Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki
President
Facts Inc.

Ian Catterall
Senior Vice President & Head of Natural Resources
The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd

Iain McAlpine
Senior Managing Consultant
Wood Mackenzie

Margaret Walker
Global Vice President of Engineering Solutions, Technology
Centers and Manufacturing & Engineering Work Process
Dow

Michael J. Corke
Senior Vice President
Purvin & Gertz

Moriyki Aida
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation, (JBIC)

Dr. Omar S. Abdulhamid
Manager, Research & Development Center
Saudi Aramco

Stan J. Vanderleeuw
Regional Manufacturing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa
ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical

Tony Potter
Managing Director
CMAI Middle East FZ LLC