27-08-2012

Downstream Asia in Singapore to look at optimization of refinery operations

The optimization of refinery and petrochemical operations, from the assets, to the staff, to the energy management of projects, is just some of the industry trends under the loop during the upcoming Downstream Asia conference and expo in Singapore in October. This leading oil and gas event will gather more than 600 key players and is part of Singapore International Energy Week.

As the largest downstream exhibition in Asia, we welcome industry stakeholders to come and share their experiences, to get insights and be informed of the latest case studies, projects and successes in the region and beyond?, says Marcus Magee, Downstream Asia?s event director.  He continues: in many of our expert presentations in October, varying in focus from strategy, processes and energy management, there is a common thread of optimising operations, of sweating the assets.

Downstream Asia presentations focusing on optimization include:
•  Key strategies for Asian refiners to sweat their assets
Robby Kambey, General Manager, PT Kreasindo Resources Indonesia

•  Catalysts to Optimize Hydrogen Production in the Refinery
 Jim Richardson, Managing Director, Clariant

•  Optimization In Gas Turbine & Furnace integration of ethylene cracker plant
Helmilus Moesa, General Manager Technology, PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical

•  Energy-saving technology for naphtha steam cracking furnace: development of novel high-emissivity coating material
Fukuda Koichi, Senior Researcher, SCG Chemicals

•   Site personnel index - fact-based methodology for optimizing refinery and process plant staffing
Mark Eggleston, Director Europe and Middle East, Phillip Townsend Associates

•  Process FT-NIR Analyzers for Refinery Optimization ? Key Project Execution Parameters for Success
Dr Michael B Simpson, Industry Manager ? Process FTIR Refining & Petrochemicals, ABB