Argus Global Base Oils Conference

Open to all registered delegates and sponsored by Shamrock. Join your peers at The Market Tavern in Mayfair for a drinks reception to celebrate the start of your Global Base Oils Conference. This is a four minute walk from the conference venue.

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Grab your breakfast and a coffee and settle in for an intermediate pre-conference training on refinery economics, how base oils are produced and how supply can be impacted by feedstock and competing fuel prices.

• How do refinery configurations produce and impact different groups of base oils? Does refinery production vary between regions?
• Why does crude quality impact base oil output? How do crude, vacuum gasoil and competing fuel margins impact base oil supply and prices?
• How can refinery utilisation, maintenance and rationalisation impact base oil supply?
• What is the value of by-products of base oil production; waxes, RPOs and others.

Speaker:

• Irina Vingradova, Senior Manager - Consulting, Argus

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield, Business Development Manager - Oil Markets, Argus

This session will be a presentation, followed by audience Q&A.

• What opportunities are available to the base oils and lubricants producers and suppliers in today’s changing market, and what are the macro-trends driving the industry?
• How can the industry best move forward and plan effectively to ensure security and quality of supply across the globe?
• Increasing sustainability and decarbonisation pressures are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. How is the base oil industry positioning itself and what decarbonization strategies might we see?

Speaker:

• Chris Braggs, Basestocks Sales Manager for Europe, Africa & Middle East, ExxonMobil

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield, Business Development Manager - Oil Markets, Argus

This session will feature a presentation followed by audience Q&A.

• How have global commodity markets been affected by recent economic uncertainty and the conflict in Europe?
• How is trade, supply and pricing of commodities being affected?
• What role will energy security and independence play in the commodity markets?

Speaker:

• David Fyfe - Chief Economist, Argus

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield, Business Development Manager - Oil Markets, Argus

How are players from across the base oils and lubricants supply chain planning in today’s market? This session will feature presentations followed by a short summary discussion and audience Q&A.

• How have sanctions on Russian crude and oil products affected the availability and quality of base oils?
• Where are Russian barrels going and what is the impact on global base oil trade flows? Where are alternate sources of crude and base oils emerging from?
• How are the base oils and finished lubricant supply chains being affected? Should we be prepared for more shortages?

Speakers:

• Denis Varaksin, Managing Director, DYM Resources GmbH
• Andrey Savin, Global Business Development Manager Base Oils and Specialties, Penthol

Moderator:

• Guo Harn Hong, Lead Analyst Base Oils, Argus

• Gain global perspective with presentations from Europe, US and Asia market experts
• What are the latest supply-side developments that impact base oils, such as closures, new builds and expansions, across regions, are they sufficient to balance the market in the mid to long-term?
• What can we expect in the next 12 months in terms of supply and demand fundamentals and pricing impacts?

Speakers:

• Guo Harn Hong, Lead Analyst Base Oils, Argus
• Gabriella Twining, Associate Editor Base Oils - Europe, Argus
• John Dietrich, Base Oils Market Reporter - North America, Argus
• Jane Liu, Deputy Editor Base Oils, Argus

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield, Business Development Manager – Oil Markets, Argus

This session will feature a presentation from a key global consumer of base oil on the challenges as a buyer in the current uncertain supply market followed by audience Q&A.

• The base oils industry has experienced supply disruptions since the pandemic. How is the market dealing with a post-COVID shortage of base oils and feedstocks?
• How is the market reacting to the rapid decoupling in base oil and crude prices and the base oil supply shortages amidst demand rebound?
• What can the market learn from this unprecedented chain of events and be more resilient to adverse events.

Speaker:

• Jayanta Chatterjee, Global Base Oil Procurement Director, Castrol

Moderator:

• Irina Vinogradova, Senior Manager Consulting, Argus

This session will feature a presentation followed by audience Q&A.

• Sustainability is fast becoming a commodity market buzzword and businesses are feeling the pressure to create sustainable agendas – what policies are being put in place to enforce this?
• The European 'Green Deal' policies outline the path to net-zero by 2050. Can we expect to see formal legislation like this implemented in the UK and US?
• Re-refined base oils are in line with European Green Deal initiatives. How will the new EU polices promote rather than impede increased re-refined capacity and capabilities and what will this look like?

Speaker:

• Dr. Valentina Serra-Holm, Vice President, Engineered Fluids

Moderator:

• Guo Harn Hong, Lead Analyst Base Oils, Argus

• What are re-refined base oils and what role can re-refined base oils play in transitioning the industry towards sustainability goals?
• How has the role of re-refined base oils changed in recent times? Is the industry changing its view of them?
• Are re-refiners prepared to take on the competing industries for waste oil sourcing?

Speakers:

• Mario Majic, Head of Strategic Business Development, AVISTA OIL AG
• Marika Rangstedt, Sustainability Manager, Nynas
• Christian Hartmann, Chief Sustainability Manager, Tayras

Moderator:

• Gabriella Twining, Associate Editor Base Oils - Europe, Argus

This session will feature a presentation on lubricant formulations, followed by a discussion interview and audience Q&A.

• What are the key drivers behind formulation changes today? How does engine technology, environmental drivers and legislation weigh up?
• How have formulations changed in the past decade for the passenger car motor oil (PCMO) and heavy-duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO) businesses? What does this mean for the current global base oil supply?
• What are the challenges facing new lubricant development?

Speaker:

• Joanne Jones, Global Technology Director, Lubrizol

Moderator:

• David Wright, Director General, UKLA

Join Lubrizol for this session to learn more about additive formulation and manufacturing.

• Learn about a general lubricant formulation
• Review the differences between additive manufacturing vs finished formulation blending
• Find out about the importance of precise formulation to delivery approved performance

Speaker:

• Chris Schmid, Senior Global Instructor, Lubrizol Performance Institute

Moderator:

• Guo Harn Hong, Lead Analyst Base Oils, Argus

This session will feature short presentations and a panel discussion followed by audience Q&A.

• How do different lubricants compare in terms of sustainability, affordability, availability of supply and effectiveness?
• Where are we seeing interest in bio and synthetic lubricants coming from? Who is investing in these over petroleum-based lubricants and why?
• Can bio- and re-refined lubricants ensure the same quality as petroleum lubricants? How will quality be monitored and assured for end-users?

Speakers:

• Dr Natalia Stawniak, CEO & Founder, Nuspec Oil
• William Downey, SVP Business Development, Novvi

Moderator:

• Guo Harn Hong, Lead Analyst Base Oils, Argus

This session will feature presentations from an engine builder and marine lubricant producer followed by audience Q&A.

• The shipping industry is decarbonising ahead of current EU and IMO regulations. How does the move to marine biodiesel, methanol, ammonia and hydrogen impact marine lubricant formulations?
• Do conventional base oils still have a role to play for marine lubricants?
• What do new lubricants for marine biodiesel and future fuels look like? Where is there growing demand and opportunity for base oil and lubricant producers?

Speakers:

• Kjeld Aabo, Director of New Technology, MAN Energy Solutions
• Charlotte Spanggaard, Category Head - Lubricants, Maersk A/S

Moderator:

• Catherine Caulfield, Business Developer Manager - Oil Markets, Argus

This session is brought to you by our sponsor ABN Resource and is designed to equip your business with the skills needed to ensure long-term growth and bridge the oil industry skill gap.

• What challenges are facing the base oils and lubricants businesses and its personnel in 2023?
• Learn how to drive business performance and the importance of the power of people
• Content suitable for leadership and senior professionals who are serious about tackling change and meeting challenges head-on to deliver growth

Speaker:

• James Moorhouse, Director, ABN Resource

• Latin America’s changing domestic production and reliance on imports from North America, Europe, Russia and Asia  
• How have global trends and the war in Ukraine impacted the Americas? 
• How will planned maintenance in North America affect supply and demand in this region?

Speakers:

• Kauanna Navarro, Base Oils Market Reporter - Latin America, Argus
• John Dietrich, Base Oils Market Reporter - North America, Argus

Moderator:

• Jane Liu, Deputy Editor Base Oils, Argus

This is a special presentation dedicated to industry innovation and invites attendees to rethink the fundamentals of business and engage with the future.

• How can you maximise the efficiency of your supply chain management with custom logistics data sourced with specialty technology?
• What is the value in rethinking supply chain logistics and how might this innovation help prevent supply issues the base oils industry is currently facing?
• Learn about the benefits of employing data and analysis to improve efficiency, maximise output and therefore increase profits in your business.

Speaker:

• John McFall, Head of AWS Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics, Amazon

Moderator:

• John Dietrich, Base Oils Market Reporter North America, Argus

Join Argus for this session to understand how to accurately determine spot market prices and forecast prices 12-months into the future.

• How important is accurate spot pricing for risk management and decision making?
• Learn about Argus’ bespoke base oil pricing methodology – how Argus assesses weekly spot prices, especially during times of low liquidity and volatile feedstock and competing fuel prices.
• What inputs does Argus incorporate in to the 12-month price forecast and how accurate are these numbers?