Bahrain to host 3rd MERTC

Manama, Dec. 30 (BNA): Under the patronage of Oil Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Kingdom will host the 3rd Middle East Refining Technology Conference (MERTC) on January 22–23. Organised by the World Refining Association in cooperation and coordination with the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), with the support of the Gulf Refining Union, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), Saudi Aramco, Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery (SASREF) and international oil companies with participation of experts, specialists, heads and directors of companies working in petroleum refining technology, technical, research and academic circles, with the aim of discussing various solutions and modern technology in the dredging industries. The minister valued the continuation of the World Refining Association to choose the Kingdom of Bahrain to host the series of conferences and exhibitions of the Middle East Refining Technology for the third time on the land of the kingdom. Expressing his sincere thanks and appreciation for the tireless efforts of the organisers. The participation of various specialised agencies in this regard promotes the exchange of knowledge and the latest findings of modern technologies in this aspect, which in turn enhances the national economy and sustainable development to increase the efficiency of the human component in this important sector and other relevant sectors for the development of refining projects in Bahrain in particular, and the Middle East regions, in general. He praised the positive support provided by the government and its keenness to provide the highest levels of support and assistance for such events. Moreover, the technical papers and during conference discussion sessions will focus on several topics, including: refining-related projects, future technologies, strategic projects to upgrade refineries, carbon emission management technology, regional projects, growth plans, talent strategies, optimal investment of development research, commercialisation, integration of opportunities in refining and petrochemicals, digital transformation of the sector and other topics. Local, regional and international companies will participate in the exhibition accompanying the conference, including Saudi Aramco, BAPCO, GPIC, SASREF, ExxonMobil, Haldor Topsoe and Arkema Company and other international companies.