The Asia Pacific region has been one of the key drivers of growth for the global petrochemical industry with various large‐scale projects underway and coming online. In light of this, 350 key industry stakeholders are expected to converge at the 2nd Petrochemical Asia when it returns to Bangkok on 18&19 June 2013 to discuss emerging issues and opportunities as a result of Asia’s steady growth.

To address the key concerns of the industry, a confirmed speaker faculty consisting of industry Experts from major companies such as SCG Chemicals, Petro Vietnam, Mitsui Chemicals, PTT and ABB have been selected together with a comprehensive conference programme.

In addition, Petrochemical Asia will also feature a targeted exhibition with international exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies and services as well as a new feature for this year‐ the Singapore Pavilion. With the support from the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMF), Singapore companies will be able to receive subsidies up to 50% under an initiative that is aimed at supporting local businesses in their participation of trade association and chamber led activities.

This year, the senior level conference will focus on optimising engineering processes to overcome Chemical manufacturing challenges within a rapidly shifting market. Sally Tan, Project Director for Petrochemical Asia says that, “presenters from key operators to technology vendors in the petrochemical industry will cover a range of topics that will provide the attendees with crucial market forecasts while updating them on the latest innovations and case studies from regional projects.”  Initial confirmed speakers include:

• Dr. Wilaiporn Chetanachan, Corporate Technology Office Director, SCG Chemicals, Thailand
• Jae Cho, Senior Vice President Asia South, Borouge, Singapore
• Jaturong Worawitsurawatthana, Vice President of Petrochemical Business Department, IRPC, Thailand
• Ed Iglinsky, Engineering & Maintenance Manager, HMC Polymers, Thailand
• Terunori Fujita, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mitsui Chemicals Singapore R&D Centre, Singapore
• Yasushi Kazuno, General Manager‐Biomass‐Derived Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals Singapore R&D Centre, Singapore
• Tran Vinh Loc, Deputy Director, Petro Vietnam R&D Centerfor Petroleum Processing, Vietnam
• Nguyen Van Tu, Petroleum Processing Division, Petro Vietnam, Vietnam
• Robert Chu, VP/MD Asia Pacific, Eastman Chemical, Singapore
• Stephen Bowers, Global Projects, Advanced Intermediates ‐ Performance Intermediates, Evonik Industries AG, Germany
• Bernard Lew, SHE Leader, Du Pont Company, Singapore
• Somdet Sae‐sue, Process Control Division Manager, PTT Global Chemicals, Thailand
• Syed Khalid Siraj Subhani, President & CEO, Engro Polymer & Chemicals, Pakistan
• Udo Jung, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Global Leader Petrochemical Sector, The Boston Consulting Group, Germany
• Grace Zeng, Deputy Managing Director ‐ Consulting Department, China National Chemical Information Center, China
• Bruce MacFarlane, Managing Director, ING Bank Singapore
• Dr Michael B Simpson, Industry Manager, Process FTIR for Refining and Petrochemicals, ABB Analytical, Canada
• Graeme Ellis, Principal Lead Consultant, ABB Consulting, UK
• Alex Rahardjo Technical & Production GM, PT Karuniatama Polypack, Indonesia
• Michael Schultz, VP Engineering, Lanzatech, New Zealand
• Mads Lauritzen, Expert Principal, McKinsey, Korea
• S Zaman, Managing Director, Linkers, Singapore
• Supakrit Aungwarapitikorn, Senior Consultant, IHS, Thailand
• Richard Gorry, Managing Director, JBC Asia, Singapore
• Ahmad Tarmizi, Manager – Business Planning, Petronas Penapisan, Malaysia
• SiriJirapongphan, Executive Director, Petroleum Institute of Thailand, Thailand
• Kamol Kosawiboolhol, Engineer, PTT Energy Solutions, Thailand

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