Oil price continues to rise to new heights. Increasing feedstock cost and financial upheavals have resulted in margin squeeze, impacting petrochemicals production and growth. 

The petchem downturn cycle is approaching but how long and deep is the trough? Companies are positioning themselves to be innovative and competitive in order to ride this transitional storm. What other ways are there to minimize the impact of a downcycle? Will the challenges force some companies out of business? Also, how badly will the US recession affect Asia?

CMT’s 16th APS will help identify opportunities amidst challenges.

Key Highlights:

• Market outlook and updates on the olefins, aromatics & derivatives markets.

• Ascertain how BASF-YPC is strengthening its position through vertical integration and extension of the value chain.

• Thailand & Vietnam are growing markets with continuous cracker investments and growth. Gain an insight of what’s in the pipeline from feedstock balances to M&A trail.

• Latest on the economics of petchem – refinery integration to gain competitive advantage.

• China is always in the radar as the largest petrochemical market. Will it continue to buy to meet demand? 

• Find out how the petchem industry can make carbon management and sustainability a profitable business.

• Identify opportunities and gain cost competitiveness through innovative cracker technologies.

• Hear from DMCC on risks involved in swaps & hedging and how it helps in managing petchem price volatitility.

• Focus on Middle East cracker project updates and how it will impact the Asian market.

• Assess how MTP can be used efficiently and gain insight on the status of current projects.

An annual event that paves the way for networking amongst major petrochemical companies as well as various entities of the supply chain. Mark your calendar for 16th APS 2008 and be empowered with the latest happenings in the petrochemical industry.

YOU WILL NETWORK WITH
• CEOs • Presidents • GMs • Product/Marketing/Sales Directors • Business Development Managers • Executives & Traders from Feedstock / Olefins / Aromatics / Plastics Companies • Coal & Natural Gas Companies • Refineries, Additives and Catalyst Companies • Industry/Energy Consultants • Project Financiers • Technology Licensors • International Engineering & Contracting Firms supporting the energy industries