3–4 December, Bahrain
BBTC MENA 2018
Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference
3 & 4 December, Bahrain
5–6 December, Bahrain
ME-CAT 2018
Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference
5 & 6 December, Bahrain
BBTC MENA – Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference and ME-CAT 2018 – Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference took place from 3–6 December in Bahrain.
Established 17 years ago, Euro Petroleum Consultants’ BBTC – Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference Series remains the only event focusing on technologies, project trends and equipment innovations relating to residue upgrading in refineries. It has become one of the most insightful conferences for the refining industry in the Middle East, especially as more and more focus is given to residue upgrading.
ME-CAT - Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference is an event fully focused on bringing together catalyst suppliers, licensors, contractors, service providers and end users for a unique opportunity to exchange on the latest catalyst developments. Catalytic processes are at the heart of all refineries and petrochemical complexes and with the global catalyst market booming, the conference will give key stakeholders the unique opportunity to be brought up to date with the latest developments in this dynamic and fast rate growing sector.
Organiser
Sponsors
Technical
Workshop
FLEXICOKING™, the Cleaner Coking Technology
FLEXICOKING™ technology is a commercially proven, cost-effective, continuous fluidized bed process that thermally converts heavy feeds to lighter products and flexigas.
FLEXICOKING technology, as an integrated process, offers great flexibility when upgrading residuum, as it provides high-value liquid products as well as clean flexigas that can be used as refinery fuel or for power generation. This complimentary workshop, hosted by ExxonMobil experts, discusses both the technical aspects of the technology as well as the business case for its use. Workshop contents include:
- Overview of FLEXICOKING™ process
- Technology applications and benefits
- Customer case study
- Run plan considerations and LP cases
4Days
75+Companies
60%Operators
40+Speakers
Key Topics:
- Market Overview & Trends
- Increasing Conversion & Complexity to Meet Demand & Remain Competitive
- Impact of IMO Marpol VI Regulations - Challenges, Solutions, Refining & Shipping Industry Cooperation
- Residue Upgrading Innovation & Technologies
- Focus on Thermal, Ebullated Bed & Slurry Hydrocracking technologies
- Current & Future Projects - Case Studies, Best Practices, CAPEX Optimisation & Efficient Project Management & Execution
- Innovations in Tools & Equipment - Specialised Instrumentation & Heat Exchange Equipment, Efficient BOB Equipment Clean-out Techniques
BBTC MENA 2018 Advisory Committee
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Nadia Bader Hajji
DCEO (Al-Zour Petrochemical & LNGI)
Kipic
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Hafedh Al-Qassab
GM Refining
Bapco
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Vinod Ramaseshan
Engineering Specialist
SAUDI ARAMCO
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David Marion
VP Manufacturing
Satorp
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Mubarak Al-Mutairi
Manager Technical Services MAB
KNPC
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Stefan Chapman
Vice President
Euro Petroleum Consultants
Key Topics:
- Catalysts for Refining
- Catalytic Reforming & Isomerisation Catalysts
- Hydroprocessing Catalysts
- FCC Catalysts for Max Naphtha
- Selective Hydrogenation Catalysts
- Residue Hydrocracking
- Catalytic Dewaxing
- Solid Bed Alkylation Catalysts
- Catalysts for Petrochemicals
- Catalysts for Aromatics & Olefins Production
- Detergents
- FCC Catalysts for Max Olefins
- Enzymes & Bio-Catalysts – BioRefineries
- Catalyst Management – Guard Beds, Regeneration, Spent Catalyst, Metals Recovery, Presulfiding, Monitoring Tools & Instrumentation
- Modern Catalyst Testing, Evaluation Techniques & Procedures
- The Importance of Research in Producing Performance Catalysts
- Hydrogen Production
ME-CAT 2018 Advisory Committee
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Mikael Berthod
Vice President
ADNOC Refining Research Center
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Gregory Lilburne
Manager, Technical Services
BAPCO
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Mubarak Al-Mutairi
Manager Technical Services MAB
KNPC
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Abdulaziz Al-Ghamdi
Supervisor, Catalytic Conversion Unit
SAUDI ARAMCO
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Ali Al Khalaf
Operation Engineer
SATORP
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Radwan Abdallah
Senior Manager, Catalyst Petrochemicals
SABIC
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Jorge Gascon
Director and Professor
KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC)
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Willem van Kooten
Owner
BRU-TECH
Exhibitors
Detailed Programme of the Week
Media Partners
Official Regional Publication
Official News Portal
Research Partner
Regular Attendees
2018 Conferences
BBTC MENA 2018 – Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference took place on 3−4 December at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Bahrain. On 5-6 December in Bahrain, the Middle East catalyst community came together at ME-CAT – Middle East Catalyst Technology Conference, to network and share insights on how to maximise success through catalyst innovations.
The conferences took place under the Patronage of H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, with the support of the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) and Bapco as Principal Sponsor.
Testimonials
An excellent conference: providing opportunities to network with catalyst manufacturers, licensors, co-operators, catalyst/spent catalyst and handling organisations
Bottom of the Barrel Conference is very valuable source of information, knowledge and sharing experience
Excellent presentations and amazing networking opportunities
