
SPECIAL FEATURE: Pre-Conference Seminars
Tuesday, 16th May 2023
Complimentary registration open to all operators and producers

Stronger Together: How Collaborations Are a Game-Changer for the Downstream Industry
Tuesday, 16th May, 08:30–11:30 GST

Post-pandemic, joining forces has become the new norm, not only at corporate or country level but at regional level. As a result, partnerships are leading the transformation of the energy industry by enabling ground breaking technologies to enter the market, and ambitious projects to become reality through impactful and innovative project development and delivery.
Join our ME-TECH pre-conference seminar to hear Wood experts explore how a combination of skills, capital, and technology can bolster the development of the region:
- Driving successful project delivery when managing multiple projects partners
- Enabling a successful discussion between chemists and refiners: opportunities and challenges for refining & petrochemical integration
- Connecting majors of the digital world with energy reference players to reach best-of-class solutions
- How agencies, governments and public opinion steer for ‘low-carbon’ as the new status quo
- When established licensors support new technology developers - Example with plastics recycling
Seminar Agenda
8:30 | Opening & Introduction | Anne-Sophie Amiot VP, Business Growth Planning, Process & Chemicals |
8:40 | How can the Middle East safeguard global energy security while delivering net-zero ambitions? | Daniel Carter President, Decarbonisation |
9:00 | Refiners & petrochemical operators working together: challenges & opportunities | David Quigley Principal Process Engineer, Fuels & Chemicals Consultancy |
9:20 | Decarbonising downstream: from policy concepts to actionable roadmaps | Blair Fraser Carbon Advisory - Technical Business Manager |
9:40 | Digital twin: leveraging partnerships to unlock the power of digital solutions | Mithula Jeyabalasingam Engineering Manager, Digital Transformation & Innovation |
10:00 | Coffee Break | |
10:30 | Partnering with Technologies for Energy Transition | Richard Spires Technology Development Director |
10:50 | Panel Discussion | |
11:25 | Closing Remarks | Anne-Sophie Amiot VP, Business Growth Planning, Process & Chemicals |

Transforming the Future of Refining and Petrochemicals
Tuesday, 16th May, 12:30–15:30 GST
As the world progresses towards higher levels of decarbonization, we are witnessing a structural shift in the oil refining and petrochemicals (R&P) industry. Many existing assets are striving to become optimized and more efficient and larger, integrated R&P complexes are being developed. Being able to adapt, continue to change and innovate, while ensuring sustainable growth and profitability are becoming increasingly more important in our industry. This seminar will focus on:
- Refining & Petrochemicals integration to improve asset utilization, benchmark investments competitively, and diversify where needed
- Improving ROI, increasing operating profits and reducing CO2 footprint by putting the right molecules in the right place
- The latest innovations in Honeywell UOP’s portfolio of adsorbents and hydrotreating catalysts
- Emission reduction and clean-up solutions using nViro technology

The seminar will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn about UOP's latest technologies, innovations, best practices designed to address your needs and challenges. You will also get a chance to network and exchange ideas with Honeywell UOP technical experts and other industry experts.
Seminar Agenda
12:30 | Opening & Introduction | Ranjit Kulkarni Global Business Director |
12:40 | Advances in Liquid to Chemicals: Direct or Indirect Naphtha to Olefins? | Naji Abou Chedid Director, Business Development |
13:00 | Redefining (R)FCC's Role in Petrochemicals and Decarbonization | Rohit Agrawal Project Development Manager |
13:20 | Helping Meet Global Demand for eFuels with UOP Methanol to Jet | Yalda Daghi Business Development Director - Sustainable Solutions |
13:40 | Speakers Q&A | |
13:55 | Coffee Break | |
14:15 | Optimizing the Operation of the Hydrotreating Units with the Right Catalyst Selection | Aravindan Kandasamy Senior Manager - Project Development - Hydrotreating |
14:35 | Technology Solution for Reducing Carbon Intensity of Aromatics Production | Leo Bresler Senior Project Development Manager |
14:55 | Capture Value from your Refinery Waste Streams with UOP’s nViro™ Solutions | Janet Ruettiger Senior Offering Manager - nViro Solutions |
15:15 | Speakers Q&A |
