For the last 8 years this event has successfully brought together a distinguished audience involved in the refining sector and from the Middle East region and the rest of the world. We are therefore delighted to announce that for the second year running, the 2008 Conference will be co-hosted with TAKREER.

With a continued shortage in global refining capacity hindering short term future demand, it is vital that investment continues in regional refinery projects and that refineries are not only maintained and regularly upgraded but that new refineries come on stream as scheduled and within budget.

With reliable access to abundant feedstocks and an envious geographical location, the Middle East refining sector is a growing market with an increasing number of opportunities for investors and technology suppliers alike, who are looking to become involved and grow their business within the region.

The 2008 agenda has been designed to keep you right up to date with the latest developments impacting the Middle East refining sector. Executive speakers will address strategic expansion plans, ongoing policy developments to upgrade, integrate, modernise and expand refining facilities, enabling them to remain competitive whereas at the same time meeting international standards, especially when it comes to carbon emissions and climate change.