RUM FO E MIDDL E L T T ME HANO AS MEMF MIDDLE EAST METHANOL FORUM (MEMF) Sharq Village & Spa – Doha, Qatar November 26, 2014 10:25-10:35 Q&A AND DISCUSSION Moderator: Mr. Ben Iosefa, Vice Chairman – Board of Directors and Chairman – Global Fuel Blending Committee, Methanol Institute, and Director – Energy Applications, Methanex Corporation, Canada 10:35-11:00 MARKET PERSPECTIVES: THE CHINA QUESTION Speaker: Mr. Khai Zhao, Deputy Director, Academic Board Office of the Center for Global New Energy Strategy Studies (CGNESS) and China Association of Alcohol & Ether Clean Fuel and Automobiles (CAAEFA), China Topic: In-depth analysis of the methanol market in China, including demand side, expected future growth areas (e.g., MTO, shale gas, etc.) and implications for Middle East producers, distributors, and traders. *Presentation will be in English 11:00-11:10 Q&A AND DISCUSSION Moderator: Mr. Greg Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Institute, United States 11:10-11:30 GLOBAL AMBITIONS: THE VISION TO EXPAND QATAR’S CHEMICAL & PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE Speaker: Mr. Abdurrahman Ali Al-Abdulla, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat), Qatar Topic: The creation of Muntajat, an important milestone in the growth of Qatar’s chemical and petrochemical industry for what is dubbed, “The Chemical and Petrochemical Decade.” Under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada Minister of Energy & Industry 07:15-08:00 REGISTRATION Venue: Al Dasha Ballroom Foyer, Ground Level 08:00-08:10 INTRODUCTIONS & GENERAL METHANOL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Speaker: Mr. Nasser Jeham Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar 08:10-08:18 WELCOME ADDRESS Speaker: Mr. Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi Chairman, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar 11:30-11:40 Q&A AND DISCUSSION Moderator: Mr. Nasser Jeham Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar 08:18-08:25 REMARKS BY THE METHANOL INSTITUTE Speaker: Mr. Dennis Patrick, Chairman, Methanol Institute and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Trinidad Holdings Limited (MHTL) (Trinidad & Tobago) 11:40-12:05 08:25-08:35 SPECIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION: THE HISTORY OF METHANOL *In collaboration with Johnson Matthey METHANOL FUEL CELLS: POWERING THE WORLD’S FUTURE ENERGY NEEDS Speaker: Mr. Jim Boettcher, Chairman, Oorja Fuel Cells, United States Topic: In-depth analysis of the methanol industry in the Middle East, including expected future growth areas 12:05-12:15 08:35-09:05 QAFAC OVERVIEW & CO2 RECOVERY PLANT Speaker: Mr. Khalid Al Hitmi, Chief Operating Officer, QAFAC, Qatar Q&A AND DISCUSSION Moderator: Mr. Greg Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Institute, United States 12:15-12:45 09:05-09:20 CONVERSATION BREAK & POSTER SESSION 09:20-09:45 EFFECTIVE MONETIZATION OF NATURAL GAS ASSETS Speaker: Mr. Mike Nash, Global Director, Syngas Chemicals, IHS, United Kingdom Comments:Topic would also include a significant focus and analysis of the GCC/Middle East methanol markets. STEERING A SHIPPING REVOLUTION: METHANOL AS A MARINE FUEL Moderator: Mr. Toni Stojcevski, Project Manager MeOH Adaptation, Wartsila Sweden AB Topic: As environmental control areas (ECAs) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) restrictions worldwide place greater limits on marine shipping emissions of NOx and SOX, shipbuilders are looking to use methanol as an environmentally-friendly, cost effective solution for traditional diesel-powered vessels. This presentation will share background on this important, new emerging use of methanol with case studies by the panelists. 09:45-09:55 Q&A AND DISCUSSION Moderator: Mr. Greg Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, Methanol Institute, United States 12:45-12:55 09:55-10:25 MAKING THE CASE FOR OXYGENATES IN THE GCC Moderator: Mr. Ben Iosefa, Vice Chairman – Board of Directors and Chairman – Global Fuel Blending Committee, Methanol Institute, and Director – Energy Applications, Methanex Corporation, Canada Panelists: Ms. Tammy Klein, Senior Vice President, Downstream Research, Hart Energy, United States Mr. Awadh Hassan Al-Shanfari, Chief Executive Officer, Salalah Methanol Company LLC, Oman Topic: Panel discussion on public policy/regulatory initiatives, research projects, and developing applications for methanol and downstream fuel blending (e.g., DME, MTBE, bio-methanol) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. Q&A AND DISCUSSION Moderator: Mr. Ben Iosefa, Vice Chairman – Board of Directors and Chairman – Global Fuel Blending Committee, Methanol Institute, and Director – Energy Applications, Methanex Corporation, Canada 12:55-13:00 CLOSING REMARKS & TOKEN OF APPRECIATION TO SPEAKERS Speaker: Mr. Nasser Jeham Al-Kuwari, General Manager, Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), Qatar 13:00-14:30 PRAYER TIME AND LUNCHEON Venue: Al Dana Restaurant, Ground Level 14:30 CLOSE
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