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“Operational Excellenceis currently the biggest priority for Oil, Gas &Petrochemicals Producers”

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speakers

Past Participants include: ADGAS, ADMA-OPCO, ADNOC, AL HOSN GAS, AL WAHA PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY, BAPCO, BOROUGE,CRISTAL GLOBAL, CRISTAL INORGANIC CHEMICALS SWITZERLAND LTD, CRISTAL PIGMENT, DOLPHIN ENERGY, DRAGON OIL,DUQM REFINERY & PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY, ELIXIER (ADNOC LINDE INDUSTRIAL GASES COMPANY), EQUATEPETROCHEMICAL COMPANY, FARABI PETROCHEMICALS COMPANY, FERTIL, GASCO, KNPC, KNPC MINA ABDULLAH REFINERY,

KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (KOC), KUWAIT PETROLEUM CORPORATION (KPC), MANGALORE REFINERY & PETROCHEMICALS LIMITED,NATPET, NIGERIA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (NNPC), NORTH REFINERIES COMPANY - IRAQ, ORPIC, ORYX GTL,

PETROBRAS TRANSPORTES S.A - TRANSPETRO, PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY ( PIC), PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENTOMAN (PDO), PETROM, PETRONAS EAST COAST REFINERY, PETRORABIGH, PKN ORLEN, QATAR FUEL ADDITIVES COMPANY

(QAFAC), QATAR PETROLEUM, QATAR SHELL SERVICE COMPANY, RASGAS, SABIC, SADAF, SAUDI ARAMCO, SAUDI ARAMCO - RASTANURA REFINERY, SAUDI CHEVRON PHILLIPS (S-CHEM), SONATRACH, TAKREER, TASNEE, ZADCO

6 – 8 DECEMBER  2015 · ANANTARA EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL · ABU DHABi

Key Conference TopicsPeople

How to Achieve Organisational Excellence

AssetsHow to Maximise Reliability, whilst Minimising Operating Costs - both inExisting Plants and in New Plant Design

TechnologyHow to Use Technology to Drive Performance of New and Existing Assets

SustainabilityHow to Ensure Sustainable Operations

Health & SafetyEnsuring Highest Standards in all Aspects of Operation

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Pre-conference Workshop6 DECEMBER 2015

Operational Excellence has always been important in oil

gas and petrochemicals. Organisations have spent billions

of dollars on high quality assets, and a return on investment

is only possible via safe and efficient operation. This year

has brought volatility in oil and gas prices, making

Operational Excellence more important than ever.

Against this backdrop, we are delighted to announce the third edition of

OpEx MENA – Operational Excellence in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals. The

event has been highly successful and has attracted the very best companies

from across the GCC and beyond, as speakers and as delegates. OpEx

MENA 2015 is no exception and we are delighted to announce an agenda of

the very highest quality.

OpEx MENA 2015 will include a new emphasis on sustainability and HSE, as

well as a focus on designing Operational Excellence into new projects.

Operational Excellence is no longer simply a 'nice to have', it is now a ‘must

have’. This event will help you develop your strategies for greatest success.

Andy Gibbins, Vice President MENA, EuRo PEtRolEuM CoNsultANts

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Welcome to OpEx MENA 2015

Pre-Conference Workshop - 6 December

OpEx is an excellentopportunity to shareexperiences and see

how others are moving forward.SABICThe event and the presenterswere excellent and I appreciateall the efforts from the organiser.ADMA-OPCOOpEx was a success! A varietyof valuable presentations fromdiverse companies around theregion.QATAR PETROLEUMExcellent experience to be partof OpEx, with first classnetworking opportunities.TAKREERExcellent event during which Iobtained a lot of good ideasfrom the experience of others.S-CHEMOpEx is a high standardconference, engaging subjectmatter experts effectively.BAPCOThe Speakers had richexperience which was sharedwith all attendees and that isexcellent.BOROUGEExcellent content andnetworking event.ORPICA great forum for internationalnetworking.PETRONASOpEx is a groundbreaking andnew initiative for driving oil & gasoperations toward a new level ofexcellence.RASGASIt feels good to see so manylarge companies are on theOpEx path. The benefits willdirectly impact everyone.SAUDI ARAMCOExcellent experience and manyinitiatives to implement in mycompany.NATPET

What people sayabout OpEx:

Extracting Maximum Value from Assets and Operations: An Industry ImperativeIn light of the decline in oil prices, the pursuit of loss prevention, effective riskmanagement, yield increases and cash releases from improved operations areof paramount importance for the oil and gas industry. This workshop willexplore how companies can leverage operational excellence and best-in-classasset integrity to drive profitability within this context.

Topics will include:• Creating a culture of continuous improvement• How to increase the productivity of your assets and your workers• Effectively managing risk and reduce loss• Employing value engineering techniques

The workshop, which is open to all operators and is free-of-charge, will be ledby Franco Polli (Solutions Architect, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, United ArabEmirates) and Marc Hoppenbrouwers (Solutions Architect, DuPont SustainableSolutions, the Netherlands).

Please register by ticking the appropriate box on the OpEx MENA 2015registration form.

Should you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Ms. Sally Ahmed by email at sally.ahmed@dupont.com

Our events have a proven track record in delivering value to our clients throughsponsorship. OpEx offers a number of opportunities for your company todemonstrate your expertise and drive sales:

View our full portfolio:www.europetro.comContact us at:consulting@europetro.com

RECENT PROJECTS: • LUKOIL NNOS - FCC & HF Alkylation

Complex (PMC)• FORTEINVEST – Refinery Expansion

(Technical advisor)• AFIPSKY REFINERY - Technical

Consultant to Bank for Major RefineryUpgrade Project

• SOCAR - Urea Complex &Polypropylene Project (PMC)

• MOZYR REFINERY – Octane Complex (PMC)

• SALAVATNEFTEORGSINTEZ - TechnicalConsultant, Acrylic Acid Project

• SONARA CAMEROON – RefineryExpansion (PMC)

An advertisement in the Event Guide increases your brand recognition. it is anexcellent tool for promoting your products & services.

This package includes up to 3m width of space, a complimentary delegate place,table & chairs and electricity points. The exhibition takes place next to theconference hall and all coffee breaks take place in this area, guaranteeing a steadystream of potential customers around your stand. Our clients find that the increasedvisibility they achieve from exhibiting enables them to meet more customers than byattending alone.

We offer two types of Sponsorship packages: Branding Packages andHospitality/Networking Packages. Whether you chose to have your logo on theConference Event Guide, Lanyards or Notebooks or prefer to host a WelcomeReception, Coffee Break or Lunch at the event, becoming a Sponsor will give you ahigh profile before and during the event, as well as a number of tailor-made benefitsincluding extra delegate places, complimentary advertising and exhibition space.

Please contact us at opex@europetro-me.com for further details.

Marketing Opportunities at OpEx MENA 2015

About the Organisers

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Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) is a leadingindependent consulting company for thedownstream Oil, Gas & Petrochemical sectors.

Our mission is to act as Client Project Engineer(CPE) providing expertise, advice and supportduring all stages of project development,including Feasibility Studies, Masterplans,Technology Selection, PMC Services, Start-UpSupport and Operations Management.

We also act as Consultant to major Banks toprovide technical supervision for the projects theyhave financed.

EPC has over 20 years of consulting experiencespanning all regions; Russia & CiS, Caspianregion, Middle East, Europe and Africa.

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08:00 REGIstRAtIoN & WElCoME CoffEE

09:00 SESSION ONE - OE FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

10:30 CoffEE & NEtWoRKING BREAK

11:00 SESSION TWO - SUSTAINABILITY AND HSE

12:30 BuffEt luNChEoN sPoNsoRED BY

13:45 SESSION THREE - OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

15:10 CoffEE & NEtWoRKING BREAK

15:40 SESSION FOUR - INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION & VOTING

19:00 GAlA DINNER hostED BY

A Corporate Approach to operational Excellence• Systematic approach to benchmark the Takreer practices with

reference to 102 best practices• Corporate level involvement in identifying and monitoring focus

areas• Sharing best practicesMohamed Ali Al Haddadi, Mechanical Maintenance SectionHead, TAKREER

title to be advisedDUPONT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Developing and sustaining oE Culture in a New organisation• Defining and achieving a deep-rooted culture of excellence• Developing the OE model• The Sadara journey through development and implementationHamad Balhareth, Manager for Plastics Operations, SADARA CHEMICAL COMPANY

large-scale strategic Performance transformation through opExat Petro Rabigh: Roadmap to Achieve and sustain Best-in-Class• Developing strategies to close performance gap to Best-in-Class• Creating a culture of change, excellence and ownership• Adapting OpEx model to design and implement a continuous

improvement Roadmap ensuring sustainability of excellenceBassam Al-Bokhari, Vice President - Industrial Relations,PETRO RABIGH

Energy Efficiency Program as Part of our Journey towardsExcellence• Strategic approach to becoming a leader in Sustainability & Energy

Efficiency• Progress and results to date• Plans to achieve role model status for Sustainability & Energy

EfficiencyAbdulaziz A. Al Mutairi, Director - Sustainability FP & EnergyEfficiency, SABIC

Key strategies for Effective sustainability Programmes• importance of sustainability to improve performance and benefit

the environment• Key requirements for sustainability • Case studies of successful sustainability programme implemetationAndy Gibbins, Vice President - MENA, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS

Connecting Process safety Management with Day to Dayoperations to Achieve operational Excellence• How PSM fits into a best-in-class OE strategy• Using a ‘common language of risk’ to align PSM with OE• How technology can be used to improve decision makingSuhas Jadhal, Business Consultant, PETROTECHNICS

Great safety leadership: the only Way to a Zero Injury Culture• is a zero injury goal possible?• How to get better results with less bureaucracy • Best leadership practices to drive safety performanceSimon Axup, Director of Consulting – EMEA, BST

safe, Reliable & Efficient operations: An Information Driversolution• Easy access to a dependable information source• Understanding the quality of information• Case studiesDerek Middlemas, COO & Head of Enterprise Solutions, AVEVA SOLUTIONS LTD

Case study: BAPCo’s oEMs Journey, three Years In• Journey milestones• Results of Chevron OE review• Future gap closureMark Hodgkinson, Operational Excellence Head, BAPCO

Incorporating operational Excellence into turnaround Management• OE approaches in planning phase• Achieving team buy-in and support• Results achievedAhmed Al Ajlan, Turnaround Leader, EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY

Workforce Enablement• Understanding workforce requirements• Enablement strategies• Tools availableLuc Geerts, Senior Consulting Solutions Director, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Chairman: Andy Gibbins, Vice President - MENA, EuRo PEtRolEuM CoNsultANtsThis session will allow panel members and the audience to debate questions related to overcoming hurdles in order to ensure effective OEimplementation. Live voting will be available through our Event App.

Day 1: Monday 7th December

08:00 WElCoME CoffEE

09:00 SESSION FIVE - ASSET PERFORMANCE

10:30 CoffEE & NEtWoRKING BREAK

11:00 SESSION SIX - ASSET OPTIMISATION

12:30 BuffEt luNChEoN sPoNsoRED BY

13:45 SESSION SEVEN - ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES

15:10 CoffEE & NEtWoRKING BREAK

15:40 SESSION EIGHT - IDEAS FORUM – IDEAS TO DRIVE OE PERFORMANCE

using Performance Metrics to Drive oE• Selecting the right performance indicators• Using the indicators to drive performance• Case studiesOmar Al-Omar, Senior Representative - OE/PSM, S-CHEM

Integrating Your operations team into Projects – You Know itMakes sense!• Developing strong collaboration between Asset Operations and

Project Team throughout project lifecycle• Effective activity planning from concept through to RFSU• Achieving ‘right first time’ start-upMike Whitling, Manager Asset Operations Consulting, AMEC FOSTER WHEELER

Achieving success in Asset Reliability Improvement  Projects • Defining and measuring quality variables for asset reliability• Using data analysis to validate root causes • improving the process & sustaining the gainFares Saud Alfares, Team Leader Maintenance, PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY (PIC)

Effective Benchmarking tools• Benchmarking as platform for OE• Effective analysis of results• Achieving leading performanceMark Eggleston, Director - Europe & Middle East, PHILLIP TOWNSEND ASSOCIATES

Maximising Reliability in Refinery operations• identifying the bad actors• Developing optimal improvement programmes• Case studyOIL & GAS PRODUCER

operational Excellence Built on Modern Productivity & streamlinedBusiness Insights• Boosting productivity & people-centric collaboration to drive business

performance • Developing role-based & streamlined business insights • Using the cloud to develop new business capabilities, agile operations

& achieve competitive advantageOmar Saleh, Oil & Gas Director - Middle East & Africa, MICROSOFT

title to be advisedDUPONT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Drive oE & Profitability through optimal Process Design &operations• Process modeling & simulation• Operational excellence• Engineering workflowSaifuddin Sheikh, Business Consulting Director, ASPEN TECHNOLOGY

Asset Intelligence as Key Driver for operational Excellence• The benefits of collaboration with all business partners operating on

a common platform with shared content• Optimising asset information to drive successThomas Kesl, Head of Energy Consulting, SAP MENA LLC

Enabling operational Intelligence• From data to business intelligence• Driving effective decision making• implementation case studiesLEADING TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER

in this session Presenters are given five minutes to present an idea – something that has worked to drive Operational Excellence. These ideaswill be followed by voting and prize draw.

17:00 ClosE of CoNfERENCE

Day 2: Tuesday 8th December

The Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel is located along a 1.2 kilometre stretch of Abu Dhabi’sprotected Eastern Mangroves District, the venue is 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.Offering the dual appeal of a naturally alluring setting and exceptionally convenient travel, the hoteloccupies a prestigious spot of land just five minutes from the heart of the vibrant downtown area.

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We recognise the importance of networking aswell as engaging in the conference sessions. With this in mind we have maximised theopportunities for delegate interaction and inviteyou to participate in the options listed here.

Networking Events

The Venue

Welcome ReceptionA chance to pre-register for OpEx and meetyour fellow Delegates whilst enjoyingrefreshments in a relaxed environment.

Gala DinnerJoin your fellow Delegates at the end of the first day of the Conference for a Gala Dinner hosted by TAKREER. The Gala Dinner will take place outdoors overlooking the Mangroves and under the stars. SeatedDinner. Dress code - smart casual or nationaldress.

SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER 18:30-20:00

MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 19:00

Residue upgrading has become increasingly recognised as the key solution to the pressing challenge ofmeeting the growing market for cleaner fuels, the gradual substitution to heavier feedstock and thedecreasing demand for heavy oil.The BBtC Middle East & Africa 2015 Conference & Exhibition is focused on technologies, project trends,catalysts and equipment innovations as Residue Upgrading becomes increasingly important to the region.www.bbtc-mena.biz

The Main Themes of the Conference:• Global and regional markets overview• Selecting the optimum residue upgrading• Thermal & gasification - technologies, specialist equipment & case studies• Hydroprocessing - technologies, catalysts, equipment & case studies• RFCC - technologies & catalysts

ME-TECH has proved to be the essential meeting place for the Middle East Downstream industryand an excellent platform to keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and key projects in thisimportant region.www.me-tech.biz

The Main Themes of the Conference:

• Project Updates and Case Studies by Major Producers in the Region

• Trends and Market Overviews for Refining & Petrochemicals

• Refining and Petrochemicals Technologies

Specialised Oil & Gas Training CoursesAll EPC Training Courses can be run in-house. We have run bespoke in-house coursessuccessfully numerous times for oil & gas companies. We are most happy to discuss yourparticular requirements and tailor events to meet your specific needs.

For details please visit www.europetro.com

International OpEx 2015, Istanbul · 11 MayOperational Excellence in Refining, Gas & Petrochemicals

IDTC 2015, Istanbul · 12-13 May15th international Downstream Technology & StrategyConference

International BBTC 2015, Istanbul · 14-15 May13th international Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference

China Downstream 2015, Beijing · 17-18 June4th China Downstream Technology & Markets Conference

ASIA-TECH 2015, Bangkok · 13-14 October4th Asia Technology & Safety Forum

OpEx Asia 2015, Bangkok · 15-16 OctoberOperational Excellence in Refining, Gas & Petrochemicals

Masterclass in Managing Executing Major Projects Effective HAZOP in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Masterclass in Petrochemicals Industry Mini-MBA in Petrochemicals Essential HSE Skills for (Non- HSE) ManagersRoot Cause AnalysisQatar Petrochemicals Masterclass Qatar Petrochemicals Mini MBA Operational Excellence Strategies in Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Process Safety Management Best Practices in Multi Shift Operations

Emergency Response and PlanningExcellence in Supply Chain Management Excellence in Warehouse Management Excellence in Inventory Management Best Practices in Managing Purchasing Best Practices in Managing Procurement & SuppliersAdvanced Technology for Decision Support Systems in the OilRefining IndustryReliability & Maintenance Best PracticeMaintenance Auditing & BenchmarkingCorrosion Under Insulation

Other Events by Euro Petroleum Consultants

9 & 10 December 2015Abu Dhabi · UAE

in light of the growing importance of natural gas in the global energy mix, shifting economics in thegas industry and the rapid development of new technologies, EPC is proud to present the 6thedition of the International Gas technology Conference - IGtC 2016 with a reputation fortechnically strong programme covering the key topics in the gas processing industry today:

The Main Themes of the Conference:

• Markets Outlook, issues & Trends, impacts of Global Gas Pricing Changes & Unconventionals

• Gas Processing & Gas Monetisation

• GTL & Mini-GTL Technology Developments

• Transportation Projects & LNG

sPoNsoRshIPif your company is interested in receiving details onbecoming a Sponsor, please contact us as there are alimited number of marketing opportunities available.Benefits include:• High company profile                         • Complimentary delegate places• Complimentary advertising           

EXhIBItIoN stANDsThere will be an exhibition of products & servicesduring the conference, located by the mainconference hall. Exhibition spaces/stands areavailable at a cost of GBP 3950 and include a freedelegate place. For more info, please contact EPC.

ADVERtIsINGCompanies can include an advertisement in theConference documentation at a cost of GBP 600 –this will be included in the Conference Brochure.

to RECEIVE INfoRMAtIoN oN ANY of thE ABoVE oPtIoNs, PlEAsE CoNtACt us Atoffice@europetro-me.com

loCAtIoN of CoNfERENCEOpEx MENA 2015 will take place at Eastern MangrovesAnantara Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ACCoMMoDAtIoNEPC has negotiated reduced rates for OpEx MENA2015 delegates in a 5* hotel: Eastern MangrovesAnantara Hotel, Abu Dhabi.To benefit from the special rates, you must book yourroom using the reservation form provided to youwhen you register for OpEx MENA 2015.

REGIstRAtIoN fEEThis includes attendance at the conference, Conferencedocumentation, lunch and coffee breaks on both daysand attendance at social functions. Full payment mustbe received before the conference in order to guaranteeentry.

CoNfERENCE lANGuAGEThe conference language will be English.

VIsAsDelegates requiring visas in advance to enter UAE canobtain tourist visa support letters from their hotel.Please allow plenty of time to obtain your visa.

CoNfERENCE DoCuMENtAtIoNif you are unable to attend the conference in person, you canpurchase the Conference Proceedings. This includes access to all thepapers and presentations, which can be downloaded from the website. The conference Proceedings are available at a cost of GBP 400.

CANCEllAtIoNsCancellations made before 7 November 2015 will be refunded in fullless an administrative charge of GBP200. We regret that cancellationsmade after this date cannot be refunded or credited. Substitutes areacceptable at any time.

DIsClAIMEREPC reserves the right to alter the content or timing of the programand its speakers although this happens rarely. EPC is not responsiblefor the content of the presentations by third parties or if an event iscancelled or postponed due to force majeure. Denotes speaker issubject to final confirmation. Your image may appear in the post-showreport, conference video or photo gallery. If you have any objection tothis you must please inform the Organisers.

oRGANIsERsEuro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) is a consulting organisationsupplying consulting & project management services to the oil & gasindustry. President: Mr Colin Chapman.

For further information, visit our website: www.europetro.com or contact us by telephone: +971 (0)4 4214642or send us an email at: office@europetro-me.com

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