Agenda - QAFAC

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MIDDLE EAST METHANOL FORUM
(MEMF)
Sharq Village & Spa – Doha, Qatar
November 26, 2014
10:25-10:35
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Ben Iosefa, Vice Chairman – Board of Directors and Chairman –
Global Fuel Blending Committee, Methanol Institute, and Director –
Energy Applications, Methanex Corporation, Canada
10:35-11:00
MARKET PERSPECTIVES: THE CHINA QUESTION
Speaker: Mr. Khai Zhao, Deputy Director, Academic Board Office of the Center for
Global New Energy Strategy Studies (CGNESS) and China Association
of Alcohol & Ether Clean Fuel and Automobiles (CAAEFA), China
Topic: In-depth analysis of the methanol market in China, including demand
side, expected future growth areas (e.g., MTO, shale gas, etc.) and
implications for Middle East producers, distributors, and traders.
*Presentation will be in English
11:00-11:10
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Greg Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Institute, United States
11:10-11:30
GLOBAL AMBITIONS: THE VISION TO EXPAND QATAR’S CHEMICAL &
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE
Speaker: Mr. Abdurrahman Ali Al-Abdulla, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Chemical
and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat), Qatar
Topic: The creation of Muntajat, an important milestone in the growth of Qatar’s
chemical and petrochemical industry for what is dubbed, “The Chemical and
Petrochemical Decade.”
Under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada
Minister of Energy & Industry
07:15-08:00
REGISTRATION
Venue: Al Dasha Ballroom Foyer, Ground Level
08:00-08:10
INTRODUCTIONS & GENERAL METHANOL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Speaker: Mr. Nasser Jeham Al-Kuwari,
Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar
08:10-08:18
WELCOME ADDRESS
Speaker: Mr. Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi
Chairman, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar
11:30-11:40
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Nasser Jeham Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Fuel
Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar
08:18-08:25
REMARKS BY THE METHANOL INSTITUTE
Speaker: Mr. Dennis Patrick, Chairman, Methanol Institute and Acting Chief Executive
Officer, Methanol Trinidad Holdings Limited (MHTL) (Trinidad & Tobago)
11:40-12:05
08:25-08:35
SPECIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION: THE HISTORY OF METHANOL
*In collaboration with Johnson Matthey
METHANOL FUEL CELLS: POWERING THE WORLD’S FUTURE ENERGY NEEDS
Speaker: Mr. Jim Boettcher, Chairman, Oorja Fuel Cells, United States
Topic: In-depth analysis of the methanol industry in the Middle East, including
expected future growth areas
12:05-12:15
08:35-09:05
QAFAC OVERVIEW & CO2 RECOVERY PLANT
Speaker: Mr. Khalid Al Hitmi, Chief Operating Officer, QAFAC, Qatar
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Greg Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Institute, United States
12:15-12:45
09:05-09:20
CONVERSATION BREAK & POSTER SESSION
09:20-09:45
EFFECTIVE MONETIZATION OF NATURAL GAS ASSETS
Speaker: Mr. Mike Nash, Global Director, Syngas Chemicals, IHS, United Kingdom
Comments:Topic would also include a significant focus and analysis of the
GCC/Middle East methanol markets.
STEERING A SHIPPING REVOLUTION: METHANOL AS A MARINE FUEL
Moderator: Mr. Toni Stojcevski, Project Manager MeOH Adaptation, Wartsila
Sweden AB
Topic: As environmental control areas (ECAs) and International Maritime
Organization (IMO) restrictions worldwide place greater limits on marine shipping
emissions of NOx and SOX, shipbuilders are looking to use methanol as an
environmentally-friendly, cost effective solution for traditional diesel-powered
vessels. This presentation will share background on this important, new emerging
use of methanol with case studies by the panelists.
09:45-09:55
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Greg Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Institute, United States
12:45-12:55
09:55-10:25
MAKING THE CASE FOR OXYGENATES IN THE GCC
Moderator: Mr. Ben Iosefa, Vice Chairman – Board of Directors and
Chairman – Global Fuel Blending Committee, Methanol Institute, and Director –
Energy Applications, Methanex Corporation, Canada
Panelists: Ms. Tammy Klein, Senior Vice President, Downstream Research,
Hart Energy, United States
Mr. Awadh Hassan Al-Shanfari, Chief Executive Officer,
Salalah Methanol Company LLC, Oman
Topic: Panel discussion on public policy/regulatory initiatives, research
projects, and developing applications for methanol and downstream
fuel blending (e.g., DME, MTBE, bio-methanol) in Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC) markets.
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Moderator: Mr. Ben Iosefa, Vice Chairman – Board of Directors and Chairman –
Global Fuel Blending Committee, Methanol Institute, and Director – Energy
Applications, Methanex Corporation, Canada
12:55-13:00
CLOSING REMARKS & TOKEN OF APPRECIATION TO SPEAKERS
Speaker: Mr. Nasser Jeham Al-Kuwari, General Manager, Qatar Fuel Additives
Company (QAFAC), Qatar
13:00-14:30
PRAYER TIME AND LUNCHEON
Venue: Al Dana Restaurant, Ground Level
14:30
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