14–15 December 2021
Manama, Bahrain
Middle East Bottom of the Barrel and Catalyst Technology Conference 13–15 December 2021
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Organiser
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In the downstream industry, upgrading the Bottom of Barrel has been without doubt central to achieving high levels of productivity and maintaining competitiveness – a key component to every modern refinery complex. In today's downstream industry, we are faced with new challenges and opportunities, with changing markets and a drive towards greater sustainability and decarbonisation. Refiners will continue to look to convert low value residues and increase conversion to curb low-value fuel oil production. Key objectives remain: increasing conversion, improving products, further integration with petrochemicals, reducing emissions and increasing margins.
Along with the process technologies, Catalysts will continue to play a central role in reaching these objectives. Catalytic processes are very much at the heart of all refineries. Producers are looking to select the best-suited catalyst to increase profitability, maximise production, increase integration & develop new revenue streams. Making the right selection in terms of Catalyst Management, waste management, different recovery & regeneration techniques is highly important when it comes to deciding on the best operational strategy for the coming years.
BBTC MENA offers a unique platform to exchange and share experiences on the above topics and much more….
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Key Discussion Topics
MARKET OVERVIEW & TRENDS: Industry Game Changers
COVID-19 impact & consequences
Pace of Energy Transition
How does Residue Upgrading fit into this new reality?
IMO 2020: Eclipsed by the Pandemic?
ADAPTING TO THE NEW NORMAL
Crisis Management, Business Transformation & Recovery Strategies
Digitalisation & Tools for Remote Operations
Portfolio Diversification
Supply & Demand
RESIDUE UPGRADING PROJECTS
What now for Residue Upgrading Projects?
Status of Active Projects: Global & Regional
Adapted approach to smaller or more manageable projects
Success Stories & Best Practices
CATALYST FOCUS: New Developments, Catalyst Management & Recovery
Getting max from existing assets: Improving Operations & Margins
A look into Catalysts for Residue to Petrochemicals
Waste Catalyst Management: new innovations & equipment to improve existing operations
Latest in Hydroprocessing Catalysts, RFCC Catalysts, HS-FCC Catalysts
Identifying Potential New Revenue Streams: Circular Economy of Spent Catalysts
DEEP CONVERSION – Technologies, Tools & Equipment
Latest Technology Updates: Resid to Petrochemicals
What to do with Residue?
Specialised Instrumentation & HE Equipment, Efficient BOB Equipment, Clean-out Techniques
PRODUCING PERFORMANCE CATALYSTS – Importance of Research
Modern Catalyst Testing, Evaluation Techniques & Procedures
Recovery Techniques & Regeneration
Middle East Spotlight: Catalysts Developments for the Region
Post-Show Report 2021
15countries
worldwide
130+delegates
registered
25speakers
from top companies
10+stands
both virtually and in-person