Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference (Bahrain)

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Testimonials

The event was well thought and organised. There were opportunities to learn, teach and find

Mujtaba Alhashmi, TAKREER

It was a perfect networking hub and right moment to share experience & knowledge about refining world

Jose Alvaro, SONANGOL

The BBTC Conference continues to be an excellent forum for providing the industry with the latest innovative solutions and configurations for processing heavy oil

Tayseer Abdel-Halim, CHEVRON

Bottom of the Barrel technology conference gave me the opportunity to know more about what is currently being updated to upgrade residue. It has allowed me to meet many people worked at the same field of my work.

Sara Al Shaiji, KNPC

Nice gathering. Refreshes and enhances BBTC technology knowledge

Mabrouk Issa, TAKREER

The amount & quality of information that I gained will irrefutably support us in better operation of our refinery. The atmosphere instilled a level of comfort to discuss openly with others. Thank you, EPC, for organising the conference.

Farhana Jamal, GULF PETROCHEM

This event was one of the best occasions related to vacuum residue upgrading. This occasion gives fresh information on the latest developments as well as an opportunity to discuss face to face with technology providers and users

Robert Žajdlík, Technological Processes Unit Engineer, SLOVNAFT

A timely and relevant gathering of key experts, leading process and catalyst technology providers and core users that promoted a productive exchange of challenges and solutions

Woody Shiflett, Deputy Managing Director, ART-CHEVRON

I am highly pleased and elated to be one of the participants in this conference. I found it rewarding and educating. The knowledge acquired will definitely help to address some of the fundamental challenges in my countries refineries

John Nnamdi Igweneme, Deputy Manager, NNPC

I find the BBTC to be the best gathering of technical and business expertise in the narrowly-defined field of upgrading the bottom of the barrel.

Jeff Gendler, Vice President, HTI (a headwaters company)

EPC has provided a unique opportunity to learn how refineries in Europe are exploring the use of the bottom barrel technology to profit more in this ever competing industry.

Talson Bege, Manager, NNPC

High standard conferences, giving a good overview of the state of the art of bottom of the barrel technologies

Romain Le Masson, Process Engineer, TECHNIP

The presentations were selected very well targeting some of the most timely problems in the refining sector. Most presentations had down to earth answers, solutions and suggestions for Bottom of the Barrel processing. The reps of the suppliers offered a good mix of the marketing and knowledge sharing. Generally, the organizers had a golden touch with those present at stands

Tony Katona, Process Development Head, MOL

BBTC was an excellent opportunity to get in touch with a lot of experts, sharing experiences and gaining information about technologies and other topics related to the bottom of the barrel

Valdison Moreira, Director, PETROBRAS

Excellent event - great opportunity to share with colleagues and partners. Also the social activities were really enjoyable

Ernesto lópez, General Manager, PDVSA Intevep

Really good organisation and very good networking

Victoria Aragón, Process Plant Manager, REPSOL

BBTC is the single most important event for the EB resid hydrocracking community. The presentations are technically sound and informative

Brett Silverman, Senior Research Investigator, HTI

Good opportunity to learn and improve our technology. Great opportunity to meet interesting people

Ladislav Vdovjak , Process Engineer (Resid Hydrocracking Unit), SLOVNAFT

Great opportunity to meet business partners as well as getting informed on current technologies in refining. Looking forward to the next one!

Erwin Leitner, Business Development Manager, DORF KETAL