2026
Bahrain
BOTTOM OF THE BARREL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE2026
Turning the 'Bottom of the Barrel' Green
I'm Interested in BBTC MENA 2026BBTC MENA 2025 – A Resounding Success!
Participating Companies
Registered Delegates
Pre-arranged 1-to-1 Meetings
Speakers & Panellists
Hours of Shared Insights
In the distinguished presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the esteemed support of Bapco Energies, BBTC MENA 2025 successfully brought together leading refining experts, industry pioneers, and technology innovators to explore the future of bottom-of-the-barrel upgrading and refining strategies.
A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional speakers, sponsors, and attendees for their invaluable contributions! Your insights, expertise, and collaborative spirit made this event truly impactful.
We extend special appreciation to BAPCO REFINING, BAPCO ENERGIES, ADNOC REFINING, ARAMCO, SATORP, SAMREF, OQ, and all our esteemed participants for enriching the agenda with forward-thinking discussions and groundbreaking innovations.
Together, we are shaping the future of refining! We look forward to continuing the conversation and driving innovation in the sector. See you at the next edition!
In the meantime, please register your interest.
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Welcome to BBTC MENA - Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference
Turning the 'Bottom of the Barrel' Green
These are facing challenging times for the Global Downstream Industry - Operations need to remain competitive, reliable, and profitable - even under ever-changing market conditions. Energy security is a priority, but so is the need for reducing the carbon footprint of our operations.
Looking to the bottom of the barrel, industry imperatives are obviously evolving but there continues to be a need for refiners to upgrade heavier BoB components and increase conversion to curb low-value fuel oil production. There is also strong need to ensure that all existing residue upgrading units are reviewed to ensure a reduced carbon footprint and reduced emissions.
It is within this context that EPC is proud to announce BBTC MENA, the only event fully dedicated to Residue Upgrading Technologies and Catalysts for the MENA region.
BBTC FOCUS
From a downstream processing perspective upgrading the bottom of the barrel remains a pressing challenge. The event will gather refiners, solution providers, contractors and consultants to exchange on ways to reduce emissions, increase efficiency, improve product specifications, further integrate with petrochemicals, increase profitability, and also meet the industry’s decarbonisation objectives.
BBTC MENA provides an ideal platform to discuss the latest developments in BOB processes & catalysts, as well as the new opportunities arising from the shift towards petrochemicals and chemicals.
2025 Advisory Meeting Takeaways Report
Meeting held on the 7th October 2024
Highlights and key takeaways from the 90 minute discussion
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Registered Delegates
Attending Companies
Speakers & Panellists
Hours of Content
Hours of Networking
Pre-arranged in-person Meetings
Thank you to all our incredible speakers, panellists, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates who made our BBTC MENA conference, a real success!
The support and discussions that took place have been truly inspiring and we look forward to continuing our journey together.
2024 Post-Show Report
23rd–24th January 2024 | BahrainA comprehensive report of all the lessons learned during the event
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