Argus Europe/Africa Bitumen 2010
Uncovering Trends, Identifying Opportunities
9-10 June 2010
Istanbul, Turkey
Conference documentation is available!
Over 160 attendees from 28 countries attended the Argus Europe/Africa Bitumen conference on 9-10 June in Istanbul.
The bitumen demand picture is mixed in Europe. Weak refining margins resulted in refinery run cuts and shutdowns in 2009, which affected bitumen supply availability. Reduced European bitumen supply and strong high–sulphur fuel oil prices pushed bitumen export prices higher and opened the arbitrage for North American bitumen to enter the African market.
- Where will African supply come from and will demand be met?
- What opportunities exist in Europe and Africa for global suppliers?
- What are the catalysts for growth in European countries throughout 2010?
- How turbulent is the crude price likely to be in the short, medium and long term?
This conference provided the opportunity to have your questions answered by a panel of world–class experts - giving you the information to maximise your bottom line and stay ahead of your competitors!
Key issues that were discussed at the event include:
- Crude oil and refining overview
- In-depth analysis of supply and demand trends throughout Europe and Africa
- Polymer and emulsion use in Europe
- Pricing trends and challenges
- International shipping and transatlantic flow
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Nasreen Tasker, Editor - Argus Asphalt Report, Argus
- Mark Lewis, Managing Director - London, Energy Market Consultants
- Ramon Carrasco, Chief Executive Officer, Lia Oil
- Keyvan Hedvat, Deputy European Editor - Asphalt, Argus
- Ronnie Muthusamy, Engen Petroleum
- Andreas Pörner, Chief Executive Officer, Pörner Group
- Liz Bossley, Chief Executive Officer, CEAG
- Étienne le Bouteiller, Technical & Development Manager (International), COLAS
- Süha Solakoğlu, Production Planning Manager, Tupras
- Chris Tudge, Director, Asphaltos
- Capt. Allen Pinto, General Manager, Richmond Mercantile
- Gülay Malkoc, Technical Director, Turkish Asphalt Contractors Association (ASMUD)
- Carlo Giavarini, President, Italian Asphalt Association (Siteb)
- Wojciech Prażuch, Head of Foreign Trade, LOTOS Asfalt
- Mikhail Perfilov, Business Development Director, Argus
- Frank Albrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Albr3cht Supply Concepts
- Johannes Benigni, Managing Director, JBC Energy
- Gary Still, Executive Director, Citac
This event provided unique insight into the European and African bitumen markets, outlining future opportunities and challenges to be aware of in the coming year.
Argus is the global leader in international asphalt pricing information - this event built on the success of conferences in both Asia and the US.
For further information, please contact Amber Ward at +44 20 7780 4341 or bitumen@argusmedia.com.
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