The marcus evans Petrochemical & Refining Summit 2012, taking place in San Antonio, Texas, July 16-17, will draw attention to the most pressing business challenges and opportunities through innovative summit sessions and keynote presentations.

1. Prospering
in the
Petrochemical & Refining Sector
While oil spills and refinery LLC, will share his views on effective operations of equipment and
explosions can be harmful to the plant leadership, while Beth Ballard, machinery. By investing in
surrounding areas, they can be Director, Engineering & Technology innovative technologies and
catastrophic for the company itself. at TPC Group will discuss how to compliance mechanisms, plants can
In today’s environment where increase energy portfolio returns. remain competitive in today’s
Petrochemical and Refining marketplace.
industry executives are attempting In addition, Michelle Michot Foss,
to meet the surging demand for Chief Energy Economist at The
petroleum products, having serious University of Texas at Austin will
environmental issues, shutdowns provide an overview of the natural
and blackouts are not an option. gas market, and Ben Hopkins, Plant
Manager at DSM Coating Resins will
The marcus evans Petrochemical talk on developing a culture of
& Refining Summit 2012, taking
place in San Antonio, Texas, July
16-17, will draw attention to the
servant leadership.
The unique two-day Petrochemical
Shutdowns
most pressing business challenges
and opportunities through innovative
summit sessions and keynote
& Refining Summit 2012 program
includes presentations on improving
plant safety while reducing the risk
and
presentations.
The premium event will provide
of shutdowns, supporting advanced
control and optimization systems,
and creating a maintenance plan
blackouts
essential insights from market
leaders, such as S. Shariq Yosufzai,
Vice President at Chevron
that is effective. The exclusive event
will offer Petrochemical and Refining
executives a chance to stay ahead of
are not
Corporation, who will talk on the
future of transportation fuels. Dr
Bryan W. Shaw, Chairman at the
the market through networking
activities with thought leaders and
senior decision-making executives.
an option
Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, will also be present to Petrochemical executives are
discuss updates on environmental faced with aging equipment;
and regulatory changes at the state therefore plant management and
and federal levels. asset reliability have become more
important than ever. There must be
Steve Starke, Executive Vice increased capacity, with more
President at Kaneka North America attention to safety and improving

2. About the Petrochemical & Refining Summit 2012
The Energy Network - marcus
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This unique forum will take place at The Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio,
peer-to-peer information on
Texas, July 16-17, 2012. Offering much more than any conference, exhibition or
strategic matters, professional
trade show, this exclusive meeting will bring together esteemed industry thought
trends and breakthrough
leaders and solution providers to a highly focused and interactive networking event.
innovations.
The Summit includes presentations on investing resources into innovative
technologies, plant reliability solutions, and remaining competitive in today’s
petrochemical and refining marketplace.
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Please note that the Summit is a
closed business event and the
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