Testimonials

Get a snap shot of what you could experience at the upcoming summit based on the attendee feedback on their time spent networking and learning alongside peers at the last Global Refining Summit:

“Fruitful opportunity to exchange views and learn new ideas for optimising refinery operations.” — Senior Expert, Refining, Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)

“This Summit is a good update giving you the latest about the conditions and enviroment of refining.” — Business Development Coordinator, Petroplus Refining Cressier S.A

“Great opportunity to meet and learn from other refining people who share their views and approaches to current and future challenges.” — Head of Technical Services, Petrobrazi Refinery, OMV Petrom

“Interesting combination for networking and information.” — Technical Manager, Petroplus

“An opportunity for keeping up with technology and learning.” — Commercial Planning & Biofuels, Compañia española de Petróleos, S.A. (CEPSA)

“An exciting event with all facets covered to give a good impression of what is happening in the business.” — Learning Advisor, Training Event Management BV (Shell)

“This Summit is a good way to meet others in a professional manner.” — Operation Manager, Samir Refinery

“It was a good Summit.” — Process Engineer, Petrobras

“The presentations were interesting.” — Head of Production Section, Compañia española de Petróleos, S.A. (CEPSA)

A great opportunity to see how others are approaching the difficult economic situation — Engineering Manager, Petroplus Refining Antwerp

Eventful and enlightening — Hydroskimming Plant Manager, Tema Oil Refinery

Good speakers, it was good — Kuwait National Petroleum Company

Very useful — Inter Maritime Services Ltd

There were some very interesting presentations — Statoil Hydro

A very good means to exchange ideas and learn about the industry from the points of view and different outlooks on the industry by participants — Advisor, Arab Petroleum Training Institute/OAPEC

Very helpful, and it touched on my day-to-day activities — Process Engineer, Refinery Operation Engineering

A refinery/contractor market with a wide offer of useful scenarios and information and interesting tehcnical proposals — Production Manager, ISAB/ERG

I was one of the luckiest people to attend this well-organised and varied summit. It certainly broadened my knowledge spectrum — Specialist Planning,, KNPC

Presentations were educational and networking was excellent — Executive Director of Supply & Trading, Jordan Petroleum Refining Company

Excellent conference! Gives the opportunity for refiners to meet and discuss current & future challenges — Team Leader, Kuwait National Petroleum Company

Excellent and well-organised. Provided an opportunity to link with refining leaders — Business Development Manager, Oman Oil Company

Thank you for this great event, with its very enriching, focused topics and wonderful networking opportunities — Planning Engineer, Saudi Aramco

Well-organised, diversified, insightful and fruitful — Executive Director of Marketing & Distribution, Jordan Petroleum Refining Company

Both the presentations and interactive sessions are fantastic, knowledgeable and well-arranged — Manager, NNPC

A great gathering of refining giants — Technical Assistant, NNPC

The summit was well-organised. It has afforded me the opportunity to discuss extensively with equipment service providers on operational/maintenance problems facing our refineries — Engineer, NNPC

The right mix of refiners, EPC contractors & suppliers — Manager of Technology, AMEC

The right mix of refiners, EPC contractors & suppliers — Manager of Technology, AMEC

A great opportunity to meet key influencers in client and supplier organisations — Downstream Strategy Manager, AMEC

Really interesting from a technical point of view, and also from a personal contacts point of view — Technical Development Specialist, Preol AS

A great event, which allowed me to find out what is new in the industry — General Manager (Production), Tema Oil Refinery

Insightful; rich in broad refining business experiences. A must attend event for senior industry executives — Refinery Shift Manager, Tema Oil Refinery

I was not that enthusiastic coming to the summit as I thought it would be the same old thing. However, all that has now changed! — Operations Engineer, Saudi Aramco

Exceeded expectations! — Upstream Commercial Support Manager, ExxonMobil

Excellent! — Senior Process Engineer, Kuwait National Petroleum Company

Great opportunity to generate new business and develop our knowledge and be updated on all the latest in refining — Presidential Advisor, Petroleos Paraguayos

Interesting gathering of oil industry professionals. The Summit provides you with good networking opportunities and useful presentations — Technology Manager, Independent Belgian Refinery

The oil companies presentations give a good overview of the current state of the business and plans for the future — Principal Process Engineer, Fluor

Exceptional occasion to make contacts and share information. — Research Analyst, Hart Energy

A comfortable, interesting & valuable Summit — ISAB

An excellent forum to see the “Big Picture” — Consultant, Superheat F&H LTD

The perfect way to get to get latest updates and vision of the future of refining in Europe — Head of Business Development, BP Oil Spain – Castellon Refinery

Summit is great for networking with experts. It is a gathering of experts under one roof. — Yanbu Refinery / Engineering Division Superintendent, Saudi Aramco

I think the event is important because there are many specialists that attend. The event also covers many differing subjects. — Senior Process Engineer, Petrobras

Differing cultures meeting with a common interest of all participants to exchange experiences and views — Catalyst Manager, Program Management, OMV Petrom SA

The shortest way to meet decision makers or influential people from the downstream business — Lohrmann International GMBH

Intimate and interactive atmosphere, perfect for the important networking process — Manager of Asset Operations & Consultancy

Global Refining Summit 2012 was the best event so far in all our years attendance at previous events – a definite for 2013! — Market Specialist, Philidelphia Mixing Solutions Limited

Valuable and dynamic — Commercial Manager, SC IPIP SA

Excellent platform to liaise with colleagues, clients and partners — Business Development Manager, Yokogawa Europe Solutions BV

An executive summit of oil refiners, decision makers and technology providers aimed to improve overall profitability — Executive Vice President

We had excellent access to delegates who were appropriate to our scope of supply and services — Technical Director, Brasseur Olivier

Great event to meet people from the industry with the power to make decisions. The summit allows you to get your brand known in different markets. — Project Manager, COIMA

It is a meeting point for leading technologies and refining industry managers — Executive Vice President, Soteica

The best audience and the top clients you can get in the refining industry — Global Marketing Manager, Koch Heat Transfer company SPL

A window into the refining industry — C.E.O Assistant, Petrotechnica S.P.A

Very well managed event — Global Head – Energy Downstream, Tata Consultancy Services

A useful event that brings together influential members of the global refining community — Marketing Manager, Grace