Singapore to host Asia's biggest downstream oil and gas trade show

Technology is disrupting the downstream oil and gas industry and redefining the way businesses operate. With the advent of Industry 4.0, with artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, 3D scanning and IIoT, the oil and gas industry is getting set for an immense change from how it has historically been. Companies that are willing to innovate and invest can unlock tremendous value and remain financially strong regardless of what happens to global supply and demand trends.

The 11th annual Asian Downstream Summit show allows refiners, petrochemical operators and specialty chemicals players to converge and discuss how these technologies are revolutionising their operations, maximising their efficiency and improving their margins.

“Our recent research indicates that Asia’s downstream oil and gas sector wants to eliminate as many manual systems as possible with the ultimate aim of going fully digital in functional areas such as operations, maintenance, reliability and safety,” said Tanushree Mulraj, Show Director for Asian Downstream Summit.

“Asian Downstream Summit continues to be the main industry event for the industry and players looking to stay updated with the latest technologies and trends,” she said. “With a wider focus on the petrochemical industry, including specialty chemicals, and a new focused stream on core refining and petrochemical technologies, Asian Downstream Summit 2018 will showcase case studies, panel discussions, technical presentations and workshops led by leading industry experts in the two-day, three-track conference program.”

Asian Downstream Summit will take place from 31 October to 1 November 2018. As the anchor oil and gas event during Singapore International Energy Week, hosted by the Energy Market Authority, the event will gather more than 1000 industry professionals and leaders under one roof to offer insights on the latest innovations in the industry.

The event will revolve around three strategy-focused themes:

• Digital innovations, manufacturing and automation.
• Refining and petrochemical technologies: downstream digital roadmap and disruptive technologies.
• Process optimisation, asset management and energy efficiency.
   

We have specially crafted our agenda to incorporate a specific focus on digital, process and catalyst technologies, becoming the only regional event to delve deeply into exploring how these technologies can transform your operations,” said Mulraj. “Digitalisation is a key priority for operators as it offers a range of benefits from cost savings, environmental benefits and operational improvements that will reach into every corner of the business. The opportunities will come with risks (cybersecurity, for example) that must be understood and navigated, and Asian Downstream Summit will provide delegates with a platform to share knowledge and build learning around this.”

Hosting more than 70 speakers, more than 40 international sponsors and exhibitors as well as 1000 attendees and key government officials, Asian Downstream Summit brings together decision-makers to address the future of the downstream oil and gas industry.

For more information, visit http://www.downstream-asia.com.

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