International Refining and Petrochemical Conference
12-14 June 2012 | Milan, Italy

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An opportunity to learn from and network with HPI leaders
You are invited to join hydrocarbon processing industry leaders from around the world and gain access to the latest technology and ideas relating to refining and petrochemicals. IRPC 2012 offers both a local and global perspective and provides attendees with an opportunity to learn how technological and operational advances can benefit their organization or plant. Attendees will take part in real-time information sharing and benefit from various networking opportunities.

A compelling, dual-track conference agenda
This year, the conference agenda will give special focus to the topics of heavy oil, hydrogen, environment/safety, energy efficiency, petrochemical/refinery integration and biofuels/clean fuels. In all, the conference will feature more than 40 presentations from esteemed speakers who are experts in their respective fields. At IRPC 2012 you will learn from some of the HPI's most accomplished practitioners, including speakers from Indian Oil, Foster Wheeler, Criterion, Chevron Research, KBR, eni, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Ivanhoe Energy, Chevron Lummus Global and CB&I, and Shell Global Solutions.

Tour eni's Sannazzaro de' Burgondi Refinery EST Project
As a special offering to the paid registrants of IRPC 2012, eni will host a tour of its soon-to-be-completed Sannazzaro de' Burgondi Refinery EST Project. Located near Pavia, Italy, the facility is scheduled for completion at the end of 2012 and will have a capacity of 23 Mbpd. The project is the first full-scale application of the company's Eni Slurry Technology, which is used for the conversion of heavy oil residues in fine products, gasoline and gasoil. The process converts waste oil, heavy crude and tar sands into high-quality and performance fuels.

In order to be eligible to attend the tour of the Sannazzaro de' Burgondi Refinery EST Project, please first register to attend IRPC 2012. Space is limited and given to IRPC registrants only, so make sure your name is at the top of the list. To enter your name for consideration, contact Gwen Hood, Events Manager, Gulf Publishing Company at Gwen.Hood@GulfPub.com or +1 (713) 520-4402. 

A conversation with Carlos Cabrera, executive chairman, Ivanhoe Energy
Each year, the advisory board members of the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) provide invaluable professional input and guidance in the formation of the conference's top-notch technical program. Recently, Stephany Romanow, editor of Hydrocarbon Processing, spoke with fellow IRPC advisory board member Carlos Cabrera to get his thoughts on the state of the global refining industry, both now and in the future.

In two separate interviews, the industry veterans covered a variety of topics, including potential growth opportunities in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI), Ivanhoe's heavy oil conversion technology, refiners' options for processing heavier, high-sulfur oil, and the economics of operating in the industry today.

Download/listen to podcast No. 1 here.

Download/listen to podcast No. 2 here.

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