SGT agenda
A video recording of all conference sessions will be available on demand so you can watch what you have missed at a convenient time.
A video recording of all conference sessions will be available on demand so you can watch what you have missed at a convenient time.
Hear industry executives tackle the most pressing issues regarding bitumen shortage, and the impact of bitumen supply on running low-sulphur crudes
Panellists:
CK Lim, CEO and Founder, Hiin Holdings
Zhai Ning, Director, Sunshine Oil
Abdullatif Mohamed, Trader International Sales and Marketing, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)
Panellists:
Paul Prendergast, NZ Bitumen Manager, Z Energy Limited
Bill Caradus, General Manager Pacific and Bitumen, Fulton Hogan
Erik Denneman, Global Technical Manager, Puma Bitumen
A full view of the global refining landscape and insight into current market conditions. Take a global view on refining closures, the impact of restricted supply on the bitumen landscape and how refineries are shifting their operations
Moderator:
Jonathan Weston, Editor, Speciality Products, Argus
Panellist:
Sebastien Le Corre, Bitumen International Supply Manager, Total
Alberto Forni, Business Development Manager, Shell
Due to refinery changes in South Africa, the bitumen landscape is shifting, and supply chains will evolve quite substantially. Attend this session to understand to what extent South Africa will become a major importer of bitumen, in the near future, to meet its domestic demand
Moderator:
Keyvan Hedvat, Editor, Europe/Africa Bitumen, Argus
Panellists:
Deon Pagel, Managing Director, Tosas
Saied Solomons, Chief Executive Officer, Southern African Bitumen Association
Moderator:
Sam Balf, Reporter, Argus
Panellists:
Valerio Fortino, Head of Programming for Italian Refineries, Eni S.p.A.
Sergio Bovo, Chief Executive Officer, Alma Petroli
Hear leading executives across North America explore the changing crude and asphalt landscape, including refineries with reduced capacity and output. Understand changing feedstock slates, price drivers and geo-political issues surrounding production, movement and distribution across the region. Learn also how changes to sourcing crude is affecting asphalt quality and how refineries are responding
Panellists:
Tom Schmitt, Retired President, Hunt Refining
Terrill Pitkin, Vice President of Planning & Optimization, PAR PacificHear from sell-side and buy-side executives on changing trade flows between the US and Latin America, and views on Europe, Australasia, Africa and the Middle East
Panellists:
Jan-Erik Lundmark, Senior Advisor at Department for Maintenance of Paved Roads, Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)
Guido Biaggio, Vice Director and Head of the Infrastructure Division East, Federal Office of Roads, Switzerland
Moderator:
Keyvan Hedvat, Editor, Europe/Africa Bitumen, Argus
Panellists:
Itumeleng Motlhasedi, Director, Masiza Construction Group
Mathieu Lasserre, Strategic Procurement Manager, Sogea Satom
Fredrik Norrman, Nordic Bitumen Manager, Skanska
Moderator:
Sam Balf, Reporter, Argus
Panellists:
Chanine Williams, Investment Principal, African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Micheal J. Ohiani, Director PPP Resource Department, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission
Interactive roundtables: Join a dedicated group of 12-14 executives and navigate your way around your number-one challenge with like-minded peers. We encourage you to keep cameras on for maximum interaction!
Roundtable 1: Developments in additives to improve road performance
Roundtable 2: US focus: Working with varying bitumen quality and specifications
Jay Hansen, Executive Vice President, NAPA
Panellists:
CK Lim, CEO and Founder, Hiin Holdings
Putri Purnamasari, Bitumen Trader, Pertamina
Join leaders from China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand as they explore new projects on the horizon, how to overcome new sourcing and technical challenges and how the industry will be funded
Panellists:
Stacy Goldsworthy, Technical Manager, Civil Contractors New Zealand Inc
Vo Dai Tu, Chief of Research & Development Department, BMT Construction Investment Joint Stock Company
This panel will welcome experts across the entire value chain from Europe, North America and Africa. Explore key strategies on how to create an entire sustainable supply chain — from the refineries and transport fleet to the end-user.
Panellists:
Alexander Marais, Sales Manager, Sasol
Eivind Olav Andersen, Technology and Bitumen Manager, Veidekke
José Javier García Pardenilla, Managing Director, DITECPESA S.A., Ferrovial
Speakers:
Frank Suits, CEO, Suit-Kote
Frank Cawkell, Vice President, Suit-Kote
Panellists:
Mauricio Souza, Executive Director, Betunel Asfaltos