The refining industry has been stung by narrow margins and low demand for petroleum products throughout the past year. While concerns about the economy’s stability persist, market conditions are slowly improving and it is vital the industry is well positioned to take advantage of new developments.

Get the answers to your key questions at the Global Refining Strategies Summit 2010, which attracts 350+ attendees annually. Now in its fourth successive year, Global Refining Strategies Summit 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 provides 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:

• Hear how members of the industry are continuing to become more energy efficient to improve margins and increase profitability.
• Evaluate the increasing energy demand in the emerging markets and determine how this could affect the competitive landscape.
• Assess the latest advancements in refining technologies to further increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Navigate the complexities of increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

The 2010 agenda is now under development. Please contact Tom Quinn for more information on 1 416 214 4995

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.
• Gary Heminger, President, Marathon Petroleum Company.

Take pre-scheduled business meetings with fellow delegates and leading solution providers at Fourth Annual Global Refining Strategies Summit 2010.

Global Refining Strategies Summit Hall of Fame Speakers includes: