Day 1 - Monday 13 October 2008

8:30

REGISTRATION + REFRESHMENTS

9:00

Welcome

9:05

Understanding the Petrochemical Chain

• The evolution of petrochemicals
• How are chemicals transformed into plastics, clothing, detergents, outdoor
furniture and soaps?
• Petrochemistry explained

Malini Hariharan , Country Manager, ICIS India
10:05

REFRESHMENTS

10:20

Petrochemicals - A Changing World

• Petrochemicals are a global business: who are the leaders; what are their roles?
• Industry trends; growth prospects
• Trade flows and shifting regional influences

Malini Hariharan , Country Manager, ICIS India
11:20

Examining Oil and its Relationship with Petrochemicals

• Petrochemicals stem from crude oil: how do quality and price effect the
petrochemicals business
• Major oil trade movements
• Overview on how petrochemicals are derived from crude oil

John Richardson , Director , ICIS Asia
12:15

LUNCH

13:15

Petrochemicals - Future Trends and a Regional Picture

• Overview of the region’s future plans and projects
• An insight into the influences of trade
• Asia markets: trends and opportunities

Malini Hariharan , Country Manager, ICIS India
14:15

Break out Sessions facilitated by:

John Richardson , Director , ICIS Asia
Malini Hariharan , Country Manager, ICIS India
15:15

REFRESHMENTS

15:30

Presentation of Break out Sessions

16:00

Pricing and Markets

• The role of pricing - Processes and challenges
• A practical look at how prices are set
• The regional influences

John Richardson , Director , ICIS Asia
17:00

Course Overview - A Look to the Future

John Richardson , Director , ICIS Asia
17:15

End of Seminar


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