Conferences
8th Annual Base Oil and Lubes Middle East Conference (BLM 2019)
BLM 2019 organized by Conference Connection in Dubai, UAE from 10-11 April 2019 at Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. Hosted and Sponsored by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), the event continues to build on last year’s success and strong performance – the agenda provided a good spread of topics, high calibre speakers, quality presentations, premium networking opportunities and was a platform for the exchange of ideas, information and discussion for the base oil and lubricant industry. The eminent speakers like Mr. Mohammed El Sadek, Director- Lubricants Marketing, ENOC Lubricants, ENOC Marketing LLC, UAE, Mr. Burhan Al Hashemi, Managing Director, ENOC Marketing, Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) LLC, UAE, Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of Ministry of Energy and Industry, UAE, Mr. Daniel Colover, Market Engagement Manager, S&P Global Platts, UAE, Ms. Geeta Agashe, President, Geeta Agashe & Associates, LLC, USA, Mr. Benoît Mahe, Senior Consultant,Energy & Environment Practice, Sia Partners, Europe, Mr. Milind Phadke, Director, Energy Practice, Kline & Company, USA, Mr. Abudi Zein, CEO, ClipperData, USA, Mr. Jean-Pierre Corniou, Deputy CEO, Sia Partners, Mr. Patrice Estoueig, Product Line Manager, IEO-Specialties Additives Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Chevron Oronite, France, Mr. Kerem Tercan, Division Manager, Ekin Kimya, Turkey, Mr. Sanjiv Wazir, Technical Manager, LUKOIL Marine Lubricants, UAE, Mr. Kailash Sawant, Regional Business Manager, Engine Oil-India/Middle East, Lubrizol India Pvt. Ltd., India, Mr. Eduard Gracia, Principal, A.T. Kearney, UAE and others delivered their presentation on various aspects of Base oils, additives and technology.
Continuing its focus on the global base oil business, BLM provides both knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, with participation from leading producers, suppliers, manufacturers, re-refiners, traders and end-users from twenty-five countries.
3rd AMEA Bitumen, Base Oil, Lubes and Wax Conference
The 3rd AMEA Bitumen, Base Oil, Lubes and Wax Conference jointly organized by Petrosil and Rex Fuels on February 6-7, 2019 at The Oberoi Hotel in Dubai. Building on the success of the 2nd AMEA Bitumen and Base Oil Conference in India last year, the organizers were delighted to welcome more than 200 attendees from 20 countries. Given the diverse geographic attendance and wide crosssection of disciplines represented, excellent opportunities were provided for profile building and premium networking. This event is expected to grow in participation and importance to the industry in the future. The conference was very well received by the participants with an overall assessment. Delegates commented favourably on the major topics being covered, premium networking and deal making opportunities and the quality of presentations. The opportunity to network and the program content are the two key reasons cited for attendance. Feedback also showed that participants were interested in learning more about OEM approvals, marine lubes, additives, GTL, fate of Group I base oils and bright stock, future trends for base oil and lubricants in the Middle East & Africa, logistics & shipping of base oils; raw material pricing and emerging technologies. Majority of the participants also indicated that they would like the conference be held twice a year in different locations in the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Region.
