47 Technology Trends – Changing Landscape in Petrochemical Industry

Monday, April 27, 2015: 2:30 PM
Salon D-E (Hilton Austin)
Description:
Shale gas developments in North America and Coal-to-Olefins are two examples of the drivers that are shaping the petrochemical industry for nearly five years. This session will focus on the technology trends that have been evolving driven by Shale revolution and changing the industry landscape. The session will kick-off with introductory paper(s) for setting the broad background that stimulates discussion. We will have a panel of industry experts to share their insights and opinions about the technology trends that are shaping the future of olefins industry.

Sponsor:
Topical 4: The 27th Ethylene Producers’ Conference
Co-Sponsor(s):
Young Professionals Committee (YPC) (18C)

Chair:
Sanjeev Kapur
Email: sanjeev@apexpetroconsultants.com

Co-Chair:
Gregory E. Yeo
Email: gregory.yeo@gmail.com

- indicates paper has an Extended Abstract file available on CD.


2:30 PM
Introductory Remarks
File available
2:35 PM
(47a) The New World Order in the Olefins Industry - As a Result of Developments in Advantaged Feedstocks and Technology
Vikki Medley, Steve Zinger, Anne Keller and Rob Stier
File available
3:05 PM
(47b) Petrochemical Technology Trends: Looking Beyond the Short Term Fix
Dr. Dennis W. McCullough and Sanjeev Kapur

3:35 PM
Break

3:55 PM
(47c) Panel Discussion "Technology Trends – Changing Landscape in Petrochemical Industry"
Sanjeev Kapur and Gregory E. Yeo

5:00 PM
Concluding Remarks
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