MANAMA: Refinery Modernization Project is one of the strategic projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain which aims to increase the refining capacity and enhance the competitiveness as well as profitability.
This was stated by Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, who revealed that the refinery project is being implemented with support of TechnipFMC company as a prime contractor for the project.
The Minister of Oil announced the upcoming 4th Middle East Refining Technology Conference and Exhibition to be held from March 3rd to 4th 2020 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Spa Bahrain.
Organized by the World Refining Association in cooperation and coordination with the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), the event will be held under the patronage of Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, with the support of the Gulf Refining Union and a number of International Oil Companies and I attendance of a number of experts, specialists, heads and managers of companies operating in the field of oil refining, as well as those interested in the field of refining technology in the technical, research and academic sectors.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, applauded the continuation of the World Refining Association, for choosing the Kingdom of Bahrain to hold a series of conferences and exhibitions in the Middle East for refining technology for the fourth time in the Kingdom.
The Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation for the tireless efforts that contributed in organizing this important event and with the participation of various specialized agencies in this regard to enhance the exchange of knowledge and access to the latest developments in modern technologies in this aspect, which in turn enhances the national economy, sustainable development and constructive participation to raise the efficiency of the human element and other relevant sectors in order to develop refining projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the private areas of the Middle East in general. Praising the positive support provided by the government and its keenness to provide the highest levels of support for such important events.
The scientific papers and discussion sessions of the conference will focus on many topics, including: the future of the refining industry and future technologies and strategic projects aimed at raising the level of refineries, the optimal investment in development research and benefiting from it commercially and the integration of opportunities in the field of refining and petrochemicals, digital transformation and other sectors.
NOGA is working on implementing a number of vital projects that support the development of the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain during this period.
The Minister also stressed the importance of the knowhow of the latest and modern technologies in this field and the possibility of using them in vital projects in order to speed the completion and implementation and reducing the cost.
The Middle East Refining Technology Conference and Exhibition is a global event that brings together decision makers from stakeholders in refineries, petrochemical producers and technology providers from all parts of the world to exchange knowledge and experiences and discuss the most important issues related to this vital field that will help in the study and review of existing technologies and how to benefit from new technologies.
A number of local, regional and international companies will participate in the exhibition accompanying the conference, who will showcase the latest findings of modern technologies and studies and discuss the most important issues related to the refining and petrochemical industry.
The World Refining Association was established in 1996 that specializes in organizing many events, such as conferences, exhibitions, workshops, forums and other relevant specialized events, with the aim of exchanging knowledge and experiences and providing many studies and research that in turn serve specialists, interested people, researchers and academics from different regions of the world; from Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa and other countries of the world.
