Base Oil and Lubes Middle East Conference 2013

The 2nd Annual Base Oil and Lubes Middle East Conference (BLM 2013) will be jointly organized by Conference Connection and Petrosil in Abu Dhabi on 24-25 April 2013. The event will continue to build on last year’s success and strong performance - the agenda will provide a good spread of topics, high caliber speakers, quality presentations, premium networking opportunities and will act as a platform for the exchange of ideas, information and discussion for the base oil and lubricant industry.

EARLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Ms Geeta S. Agashe,Dr. H.E. Henderson,Dr Valentina Serra-Holm,Mr Thangavel Rathina Kumar,Mr Majid Safdari,Ms Minoti Makim,Mr Anant Bhargava

KEY ISSUES TO BE COVERED

Crude Oil Price Overview and Its Impact on Base Oil Prices

Current Global Supply and Demand Positions for Base Oils and Lubes

Base Oil Trade Analysis and Price Trends for Asia and the Middle East:

Middle East: Role and Importance as a High Quality Base Oil Supply Hub

Update on Group III Production in the Middle East and Opportunities & Challenges in Meeting Rising Demand for High Quality Base Oils

Future of Group I and II Base Oil Plants in Asia and the Middle East

Supply of Global Paraffinic & Naphthenic Base Oils and its impact on Prices

Naphthenic Base Oil Demand & Outlook in the Middle East

Iran Base Oil Market and Outlook for Group I Base Oils

Advances in Automotive and Industrial Lubricants and Changing Requirements for Lube Specifications

The Lubricant Additives Market in Asia and the Middle East

Overview of Middle East & Asian Wax Markets

Overview of Regional Shipping, Logistics Operations and Storage Capacities

Outlook for Transformer Oil, White Oil and Liquid Paraffin Producers in the Region

Transaction Challenges Faced by Exporters, Importers and Traders of Base Oils in the Middle East

Availability of Alternatives (GTL, PAO