In the 20 years history of the International Downstream Week – IDW, we have witnessed and shared the highs and lows of our ever-evolving industry, the challenges it has faced and overcome, as well as its many advancements and successes.

 

Following a challenge year marked in history, IDW will present the lessons learned, creative solutions and progressive technologies needed now more than ever to drive the industry forward as it adapts to new market realities with resilience and flexibility.

 

IDW 2021 will:

• Prepare the industry for tomorrow through market outlooks, future fuel predictions and transition preparation
• Give practical solutions for boosting production flexibility, profitability & optimising operational potential
• Present case studies and strategies on how companies are optimising operations, safety, and reliability
• Maximise integration, conversion, and petrochemical production growth opportunities
• Explore the latest digital tools and technologies shaping future smart refining and petrochemicals production

 

IDW 2021 will be proudly hosted by INA, who will join the live event in Dubrovnik with large delegation of its top representatives and will contribute with several papers.

KEY CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:

PREPARING THE DOWNSTREAM INDUSTRY FOR TOMORROW:
Refining & Petrochemicals Market Overview & Transportation Fuels Outlook
Best Practices in Energy Transition
Energy Efficiency & Optimisation Solutions
Remote Process Safety During the Pandemic Period
Onsite Occupational Safety Practices

 

4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: DOWNSTREAM DIGITALISATION:
Refinery Digitalisation Roadmaps
Smart Refining & Petrochemicals Production
AI & Digital Plants – the Advanced Tools
Digital Retrofits for Existing Assets
The Importance of Cybersecurity

 

THE NEW WAVE – FILLING THE GAP BETWEEN YOUNG AND SENIOR PROFESSIONALS:
Attracting Millennials to the Downstream Industry
How to Increase Workforce Competency
Ensuring Knowhow Transfer to the New Generation
Growth Programs

 

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS – LATEST TRENDS IN REFINING & PETROCHEMICALS TECHNOLOGIES, CATALYSTS & EQUIPMENT:
Refining & Petrochemical Technologies Innovations
Clean Fuels – Gasoline, Diesel, Jet, Marine Fuels
Increased Refining & Petrochemical Integration
Latest Advances in Catalytic Processes
Petrochemicals Technologies – Olefins, Polyolefins, Aromatcs & Derivatives
Temperature and Pressure Improvements

 

DRIVERS FOR RESIDUE UPGRADE:
BoB Market & Industry Trends
Bunker Fuels & Petroleum Coke Updates
Increasing Conversion and Profitability
Best Practices in CAPEX Optimisation & Efficient Execution
Hydroprocessing Focus: Technology, Catalysts & Equipment
Residue Upgrade Configurations: Technology, Equipment & Operations

 

MODERN TOOLS AND SERVICES IN ACTION:
Revamps, Shutdowns & Turnarounds
Non-destructive Testing and Methods
Predictive Maintenance & Plant Reliability
Decontamination Techniques
Catalyst Handling, Filtration & Separation
Environmental Protection – Emissions Treatment

 

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
https://europetro.com/event/idw2021#register-now
Supplier Registration Rate USD 950
Producer Registration Rate USD 250