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Argus European Crude Conference

London, UK
19-20 November 2024
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2024 Agenda

Conference day one

9:00

Registration and breakfast

Registration desk open and breakfast served in exhibition hall

10:00 - 10:15

Argus Chairman & CEO Opening Remarks

Speakers Include:

Adrian Binks Photo

Adrian Binks

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
10:15 - 11:15

Volatile futures and new trade maps: Macroeconomic outlooks on global commodity markets

• Spoon or a stick? Will the EU feed or hinder domestic oil demand?
• India's rise: What are the prospects for growth in 2025?
• OPEC and its new allies: Can OPEC strengthen its coalition for greater support?

Speakers include:

Saad Rahim

Saad Rahim

Chief Economist
Trafigura
Paul Horsnell

Paul Horsnell

Global Head of Commodities
Standard Chartered
Carole Nakhle

Carole Nakhle

CEO
Crystol Energy
David Fyfe

David Fyfe

Chief Economist
Argus
11:15 - 12:00

Morning networking break

12:00 - 13:00

Argus Global Snapshot: How is Europe's perception of energy security affecting global crude dynamics?

- Rise of WTI and growing US Exports
- Butterfly effect: How TMX crude is shaking up medium and heavy sour crude trading dynamics 10,000 km to the east
-The transformation of European crude supply: Effects on Africa and US supply

Speakers Include:

James Gooder

James Gooder

Vice-President, Crude
Argus
Tom Reed

Tom Reed

Vice-President, China Crude and Products
Argus
Gus Vasquez

Gus Vasquez

Argus Americas Senior Crude Editor
Argus
13:00 - 14:30

Networking Lunch

Lunch served in exhibition hall

14:30 - 15:30

Future of European refining: how have petrochemical refiners become the answer to Europe’s crude diet

• Refining and biorefining in the 2020s: what is the timeline for Europe to become solely reliant on biorefining?
• Changes in regulations: Are refiners looking to pivot?
• Building a strong foundation for a resilient future: How reliant is Europe on global crude production?

Speakers Include:

Viktor Katona

Viktor Katona

Head of Crude Analysis
KPLER
Szabolcs Szabo

Szabolcs Szabo

SVP- Value Chain Management (Downstream)
MOL Group
Carmen Lopez Contreras

Carmen Lopez-Contreras

Trading Head of Market Intelligence and Business Development
Repsol Trading
Lukasz Strupczewski

Lukasz Strupczewski

Director of Crude Oil Trading
PKN Orlen
Benedict George

Benedict George

Deputy Editor - Oil Products
Argus
15:30 - 16:00

Afternoon networking break

Coffee, pastries and meetings in the networking area

16:00 - 16:15

What are the prospects of the petrochemical sector as a demand driver for the global crude sector

• Adapting to change: How have European petrochemical producers adapted to changing crude demand across the continent?
• Repercussions on crude: How do different petrochemical feedstocks compete?
• Sustainability: What are the mid-to-long-term expectations for the petrochemical industry?

Speakers Include:

Sarah Rae

Sarah Rae

VP - Olefins and Derivatives
Argus
16:15 - 17:00

KPLER-Argus Workshop: Hedging WTI and understanding freight movement

Speakers Include:

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Matthew Wright

Lead Freight Analyst
KPLER
Gus Vasquez

Gus Vasquez

Argus Americas Senior Crude Editor
Argus
17:00 - 18:00

Evening networking reception sponsored by NNPC-NOSL

Unwind with a drink and continue networking with industry peers and new contacts in a relaxed setting. Celebrating the exciting launch of the Utapate Crude by NNPC and NOSL

20 November 2024

9:00

Doors open and breakfast served

10:00 - 10:30

Official Launch: Utapate Crude and what it means for Europe

NNPC and National Oilfield Services present their latest crude venture with the launch of the Utapate crude grade:
Lawal Sade, Managing Director, NNPC Trading

Abubakar Arabi, Executive Director- Planning & Commercial, NNPC E&P

Ramesh Chandrakant Kayarmar, Chief Operating Officer- OML 13, National Oilfield Services

10:30 - 11:15

Global production outlooks: Who feeds European crude diets?

• LatAm's growth: What new markets are emerging for European refining?
• Transatlantic trade snapshot: Will U.S. producers become Europe’s primary customers?
• Chinese demand: What is the case for increased demand from China?

Speakers include:

James Gooder

James Gooder

Vice-President, Crude
Argus
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Marcio Demori Bastos

Crude Trading Manager
Petrobras Trading
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Adi Imsirovic

Director
Surrey Clean Energy
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Lawal Sade

Managing Director
NNPC Trading
11:15 - 11:45

Morning networking break

11:45 - 12:45

Will crude freight be cheaper in 2025?

• The Red Sea: How does it influence demand, insurance, and overall volatility?
• Trade flows: Which ones will have the biggest impact on freight for Europe?
• The cost of going green: What price do we pay for sustainability?

Speakers Include:

Mikkel Seidellin

Mikkel Seidelin

CCO
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Mary Melton

Mary Melton

Freight Analyst
Vortexa
Richard Matthews

Richard Matthews

Director- Consultancy & Research
E.A Gibson Shipbrokers
Alex Younevitch

Alex Younevitch

Head of Freight
Argus
12:45 - 13:30

Lunch served and end of conference

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