GPIC participates in AFA conference

Tunis, Oct. 19 (BNA): Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) took part in the 29th Annual Technical Conference of the Arab Fertilisers Association (AFA) in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The event was held under the patronage of the Tunisian Minister of Energy and Mines and Renewable Energy, Hala Shaikh Rouho, on October 11-13. High-level delegations from Arab and international organisations attended the event during which GPIC President Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, led the Company delegation. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jawahery, who is also the AFA Chairman, said GPIC is taking part in the event in keeping with its policy to attend events organised by the AFA. He spoke about the large participation and said this proved the importance of the conference as a specialised event for the industry and equipment. He praised the companies’ overwhelming response and said this added momentum to the significance of the conference. Dr. Jawahery also spoke about the outstanding efforts of the event organisers and said all the participants were very satisfied at the professionalism in which the show was organised. The AFA Chairman said the organisation is an important pillar in the economies of most Arab countries and added it strives to promote its role to be aware of the problems facing the industry and obstacles that lead to reduced production, the quality of primary and intermediate consumption and waste materials, leading to significant economic loss. He said the AFA is a connection and communication between Arab fertiliser companies and organises technical workshops, conferences and forums to develop solutions to problems, while looking closely at the experiences and vision of Arab companies. It also takes into consideration successes in production, the environment and safety to improve the efficiency of production units and to reduce energy consumption, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Arab companies. More than 300 specialists took part in the conference, which discussed, over three days, 19 working papers concerning the manufacture of fertilisers like potash and nitrogen. The conference also reviewed innovation, research and development, equipment and maintenance operations, and the rationalization of energy, health, safety and the environment. It touched on many of the most important developments of policy and its impact on the fertiliser industry, the future outlook emerging key markets.