Preliminary Program Schedule (Updated as at 16 April 2009)

Day 1 – Monday, 29 June 2009

8:00    Registration & Coffee

9:00    Keynote Panel and Presentations

9:45    Discussion followed by Coffee

10:15  Topic 1: Refining & petrochemicals operational strategies: responding to the challenges brought by the international financial crisis, unfavorable processing margin, and possible collaboration in current crisis

12:00  Session’s remarks and lunch

13:00  Topic 2: Investment Or Divestment?

·        Merger and acquisition

·        Process integration

·        Project reevaluation

14:30  Topic 3: Energy efficiency and performance optimization: measures to reduce energy without compromising on production margins

16:00  Session’s remarks and tea

16:20  Topic 4: Identifying and managing HSE within the operation

17:50  Final remarks and end of Day 1

Day 2 – Tuesday, 30 June 2009

8:30    Topic 5: Cross examining operating business processes (planning, scheduling, maintenance & turnaround): driving operational excellence and profitability through optimal business process design and operations

10:00  Session’s remarks and coffee

10:20  Topic 6: Supply Chain Management

·        Crude & feedstock optimization

·        Demand forecasting and optimal products slate

11:50  Topic 7: Best fitting HR management strategy

13:20  Final Remark and lunch

14:45  End of forum