Global Downstream Executives to Convene at 17th Annual Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit ý

Abu Dhabi - UAE: 14 March 2016- The World Refining Association (WRA), today announced, the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit & Exhibition which will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi from 8 - 10 May, 2016.

The summit, which is the longest running downstream event in the Middle East, will continue to focus on the regions core goal of locking in deeper value from further integration between refining and petrochemicals. ADID has specifically been designed to connect international technology and service providers with the region’s leading integrated refining and petrochemical operators including Sadara Chemical Company, Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, Borouge and KNPC who are all continuing to invest in their projects, despite challenging times.

This year’s themes focus on all of the biggest challenges currently facing the industry, from realigning downstream strategies and further integration between refining and petrochemicals, to increasingly stringent global fuel standards, changing feedstock dynamics and the economic slowdown in China.

The speaker lineup includes: Jose Manuel Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, CEPSA; Quimica, Mohammed Alazzaz, Value Park Director, Sadara Chemical Company; Philippe Roodhooft, Chief Operating Officer, Abu Dhabi Polymers Company (Borouge); Fuad Mosa, GM Global Technology Management, SABIC; Matthew George, Head of Petrochemical Exports, Indian Oil Corporation, as well as senior representatives from Saudi Aramco, Eni Spa, Sinopec, ETHYDCO and many more.

In addition to an unparalleled line up of senior executives from the world’s leading downstream operators, the summit is sponsored by global international technology companies including: Axens, Shell Global Solutions, Criterion, ExxonMobil, Baker Hughes, Albemarle, Johnson Matthey, Schneider Electric, BASF, Grace and Albemarle who will all be sharing the latest technologies and innovations that can help reduce downtime and maximize margins.