Registration
Welcome Remarks: Leveraging Digitalization and Emerging Trends Room 1
Abdulqader Abdullah
Student, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Shakeel Kadri
Executive Director & CEO, CCPS
Keynote Session: E-Furnace, a Significant Step Towards Carbon Neutral Olefins Room 1
Ali Al-Gahtani
Staff Engineer, Power System, SABIC
Keynote Session: From Vision to Action - Putting Sustainability in Perspective for Process Manufacturing Operations with Digital Solutions Room 1
Dr. Pratap Nair
President & CEO, Ingenero Inc
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking Exhibition Area
Panel Discussion - Embracing Emerging Trends in the Ethylene Industry: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Room 1
The ethylene industry continues to experience dynamic shifts and transformative trends that shape its trajectory. This panel discussion is dedicated to exploring the latest emerging trends in the ethylene sector and how forward-thinking approaches can drive sustainability and foster growth in the current landscape. The panelists, distinguished experts, and thought leaders from various facets of the ethylene industry, will delve into the cutting-edge trends that have surfaced in recent times. Topics of discussion will include advancements in sustainable production methods, circular economy initiatives, digitalization and Industry 4.0 integration, and the exploration of bio-based alternatives. Through insightful discussions, the panelists will unveil the opportunities these emerging trends present for driving operational efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing product innovation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into practical applications and success stories, showcasing how organizations embrace these trends to stay competitive in today's ever-evolving market. Beyond the opportunities, the panel will address the challenges of adopting transformative technologies and methodologies. Discussions will encompass strategies for overcoming barriers related to technology integration, workforce skills development, and regulatory compliance. Collaborative approaches to sustainability will also be explored, highlighting how partnerships between stakeholders, including technology providers, producers, researchers, and policymakers, can foster innovation and drive meaningful change. By the conclusion of this discussion, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends shaping the ethylene industry and how they can navigate these changes to build a sustainable and prosperous future. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to drive innovation within their organizations and contribute to the industry's growth in the coming year.
Mikhail Khvastunkov
Engineering Specialist - Downstream Process Engineering Division , Aramco
Prof Mamdouh Alharith
Dean, College of Chemicals & Materials, KFUPM
Dr. Pratap Nair
President & CEO, Ingenero Inc
Jim Middleton
Group Vice President, Ethylene Product Line and Technologies, Technip Energies
Mubarik Mustafa
CEO, ACET Solutions
Prayers, Lunch & Exhibition Networking Lunch Area
Technical Sessions
Application of Big Data, Digitalization and Optimization Room 1
Nihar Gulwadi
Regional Head - MENA, Ingenero Inc
A Step Towards the Self-Optimizing Plant: An Integrated Digital Twin Concept Deployed in Ethylene Derivatives Plant
Faisal Baksh
Principal Consultant, AspenTech
Enhancing Overall Asset Effectiveness (OAE) through Digitalization
Mayuresh Mokal
Digital Solutions Client Engagement, Ingenero Inc
Using Digitalization to Drive Steam Cracker Operations Profitability
Dr. Daniel Eff
Business Development Lead Petrochemical Solutions & Services Advanced Operations Services, Linde Engineering
Addressing Sustainability Challenges Room 2
Rawaf Al-Rawaf
Superintendent – Process Engineering, Saudi Chevron Phillips (S-Chem)
Hydrogen As Enabler for Decarbonization of Ethylene Plants
Prateek Jain
Senior Process Engineer, Technip Energies
Zero Emission Steam Cracker Design
Dr. Gunther Kracker
Director | Director/Head of Product Management & Cost Estimation, Linde Engineering
Rotating Olefins Cracker: A Novel Technology for Decarbonizing Light Olefin Production
Jim Middleton
Group Vice President, Ethylene Product Line and Technologies, Technip Energies
Thomas Soulas
VP Technology Development, Innovation Center Abu Dhabi, Siemens Energy, Inc
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking Exhibition Area
Technical Sessions
Enhancing Reliability Room 1
Dr. Yunusa Umar
Associate Professor, Jubail Industrial College and University
Improving Reliability of a Charge Gas Compressor at an Ethylene Cracker with Innovative Treatment Program
Deepak Sharma
Senior Technical Manager, Nalco Water an Ecolab Company
Dr. Bhaskar Reddy Aluri
Lead Scientist, Sabic Technology Centre
Pavlov Andres Perez
Sr. Engineer, Olefins Process Engineering, SABIC - PETROKEMYA
Furnace Efficiency: Robotic Cleaning for Convection Section Maintenance
Scott Donson
VP - International Business Development and Technical Operations, Integrated Global Services
Overcoming High Pressure Drop across Coldbox through Innovative Reflux Management to Maintain Ethylene Product Quality
Ahmed Al Dossary
Process Improvement Engineer, Sadara Chemical Company
How To Drive Productivity and Profitability with Digitally Enabled Insights - OMNI Heat Exchange Reliability
Mohammad Al-Shaikh Khaleel
Technical Consultant, Nalco Water an Ecolab Company
Capital Efficiency and Competitiveness Room 2
Muhammad Ilyas
Superintendent Process Design Engineering, Sadara Chemical Company
Improving Energy Efficiency in Centrifugal Compressors By Application of Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology
Angel Palacios Romero
Product manager specialist, Kurita Europe
Preventing Water Hammering By Dynamic Flooding
Mohammed Alansari
Chemical Engineer, Sadara Chemical Company
Crude to Olefins Via Steam Cracking: Advanced Modelling of Product Yields and Coke Formation
Ismaël Amghizar
Modeling Researcher, AVGI bv