| 8:30 |
REGISTRATION + REFRESHMENTS
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| 9:00 |
Welcome
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| 9:15 |
Understanding the petrochemical chain
• The evolution of petrochemicals
• How are chemicals transformed into plastics, clothing, detergents, outdoor
furniture and soaps?
• Petrochemistry explained
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| 10:15 |
Examining oil and its relationship with petrochemicals
• Crude oil qualities, trade and pricing; their impact on petrochemicals
• Oil/petrochemicals interface; oil and gas fractions used in petrochemical manufacture
• Overview of refining processes; petrochemicals produced in refineries
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| 11:00 |
REFRESHMENTS
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| 11:15 |
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
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| 12:00 |
Pricing and markets
• The role of pricing - processes and challenges
• A practical look at how prices are set
• The regional influences
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| 12:45 |
LUNCH
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| 13:45 |
Break-out sessions
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| 14:45 |
REFRESHMENTS
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| 15:15 |
Presentation of break-out sessions
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| 16:15 |
Petrochemicals - future trends and a regional picture
• Overview of the region’s future plans and projects
• An insight into the influences of trade
• European markets: trends and opportunities
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| 17:00 |
Closing remarks
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| 17:15 |
End of seminar
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