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PART TWO
OAPEC Activities in 2012
Over a week, a number of papers were introduced, and several
sessions were held to review the following main topics:
Challenges of refining and petrochemical industry in the Middle
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East.
Challenges of clean fuel production.
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Embracing innovation and change: a pro-active solution to the
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chronic refining sector crisis.
Options of conversion operations of heavy picks to boost refinery
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production of high quality middle distillates.
Integration between refining and petrochemical industries.
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Leveraging the profitability of refining industry through catalytic
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technology.
Strategic role of research and development (R&D) in improving the
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performance of refining and petrochemical industry.
Reformation of refining industry business pattern: a must for future
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success.
Influence and diversification: refining industry’s economics and
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new necessity to diversify products.
Technology and Improvement: would technology help increase
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output despite the declining profit margins?
Future of joint ventures.
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Managers in business world – managers discussions.
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Creating opportunities: global smart implementation strategies for
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excellence in operations.
The General Secretariat participated in the events of the Week
by presenting a paper entitled “
Drivers for Cooperation between
National Petroleum companies in OAPEC Member Countries and
Global Petroleum Companies in Downstream Operations
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