The refining industry has been stung by narrow margins and low demand for petroleum products throughout the past year. As concerns about the economy’s stability persist and as we consider the outlook for 2010, we continue to expect challenging markets.

Now in its fourth successful year the Global Refining Strategies Summit 2010 is the premier event for senior executives working within the hydrocarbon refining and processing industry. Through a combination of case studies, keynote sessions, interactive workshops and networking activities this gathering will provide valuable knowledge sharing for leading refiners from around the world. The intense program will discuss the latest challenges facing the industry and the strategies to help you not just survive but thrive.

Key issues to be addressed:

• Understanding the industrys critical role in both strengthening national economy and contributing to global development.
• Hear how members of the industry are continuing to become more energy efficient to help stimulate their margins and increase profitability.
• Assessing the latest advancements in technology to further increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions and deliver the breakthroughs to meet the worlds growing energy needs for decades to come.
• Evaluating the industry’s role in developing and adapting to the increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

In 2009 the summit attracted over 350 attendees and the program featured presentations from highly respected members of the industry including; Sherman Glass, President, ExxonMobil Refining & Supply, Tom Botts, EVP, Global Manufacturing, Shell Downstream and Gary Heminger, President, Marathon Petroleum Company.

“WTG provides an excellent forum for business and finds the perfect balance between education and networking.”
Manager, Refined Fuels, Lubricants & Compliance, Lyondell Basell, Houston Refining

“I think that this is one of the most worthwhile conferences that we attend.”
Director of Strategic Planning and Bus Development, Frontier Refining & Marketing