Refining Innovation For A Dynamic Future

The Middle East Downstream Summit brings together a comprehensive network of industry leaders, including global technology providers, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors, national oil companies (NOCs), and other key stakeholders. This dynamic platform fosters knowledge exchange, facilitates collaboration on emerging challenges, and unveils the latest advancements shaping the future
of downstream operations in the Middle East.

We invite you to join this exceptional gathering in Dammam Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and be a part of shaping the downstream landscape for years to come.

Abstract Submission Deadline - 25th mARCH, 2025

ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION PROCESS

1. Submission

Upon Submitting Your Abstract, Organizer will verify the abstract & speaker authenticity. The verified abstracts will be sorted by topics.

2. Review

The Technical and Scientific Committee will review the abstracts to ensure they contain no commercial content and that the topics align with the conference’s objectives and scope.

3. Approval

Our technical and scientific committee rates sorted abstracts in a 10-star rating system for their uniqueness & relevance.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Refining and Petrochemical Technology Advancement & operation upgrade

Crude Oil to Chemical technology and process optimization
Electric Furnaces & Rotating Cracking technologies & solutions towards reduce CO2 Emission
Recent technological advances towards operation upgrade & Process optimization
Regional & International Challenges & Opportunities in Downstream operations

Digitalization and IR4 in Practice: A Real Case Study of Refinery Optimization

Digitalization and latest advancements towards achieving refinery optimization & journey to Net Zero
Digital Transformation and advanced Innovations in Refinery and Downstream Operation
Integration of digital twin, VR/AR, Robotics, Drones, cybersecurity, data driven Machine learning and Industry 4.0 in Downstream Sector
AI based Predictive Maintenance & Predictive Resolution towards Asset Integrity Management
Digital Dataflow – from project inception till operation and maintenance

Next Generation Project Delivery – Project Excellence & Efficiency

The Root causes and Implications of Troubled Projects – Case studies, lesson learned and best practices
Health, safety, environment, security management, equipment and services across downstream plants
Reducing CAPEX & OPEX in Refinery and Petrochemical projects
How to improve project delivery today and future
Transforming Project operations through continuous improvement, gap assessment, troubleshooting and energy management
Engineering lifecycle management, engineering

Human Development, Talent Management and Diversification

The Human Energy Equation: connecting industry and academia
Preparing Future leaders and planning successions
Advancing gender equality and opportunities – lesson learned and case studies
Integration of Industry 4.0 towards reskilling and upskilling of workforce
Regional In-Country Values (ICV) and local workforce and supply chain management
Stakeholders engagement

Sustainability and Downstream Operation

Reduced Emissions by Eliminating Routine Process Flaring with Predictive Analytics
Carbon emissions tracker devices and relevant advancements
Government Efforts to Boost Low-Carbon Projects: Subsidies, Incentives, and Carbon-Tax Programs
Low Carbon and Fossil Fuels: A Narrative of Sustainable Co-Existence
Carbon capture & Storage latest technologies and advancements – case studies and success stories
Decarbonization and Sustainability of Downstream Assets and process
Mechanical recycling vs chemical recycling – advanced technologies, derivative products and economy of scale
Produced Water Management & Waste Water Treatment
Refinery waste: Spent catalyst disposal, hazardous waste, waste utilization, metal recovery and recycling
Impact and role of additive manufacturing on decarbonizing downstream processes
Waste to wealth strategies