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Argus Bitumen & Asphalt Europe Conference

Istanbul, Türkiye
5 - 7 May 2025
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Agenda

17:00 - 19:00

Welcome drinks reception

08:00 - 08:50

Registration and breakfast

08:50 - 08:55

Conference welcome       

08:55 - 09:00

Chairperson’s opening remarks  

09:00 - 09:45

Refiners address: Are you facing crude shortage and rising costs?



- A coverage of active refineries in the region and what are the reasons for closures of terminals in the region?
- Where are they sourcing crude oil from? How does crude oil sourcing and refining affect bitumen? What are the costs involved?
- Refiners on their 2025 business plans: Upcoming demand in the region and new export regions?

09:45 - 10:30

Road authorities address on industrial roadmap: Get your questions answered live for a future-focused planning for the bitumen and asphalt industry

- What are key performance indicators being tracked by road authorities and how do they vary across European regions?
- How do governments facilitate more public-private partnerships?
- When will we see the real impact of regulatory changes including net-zero goals?

Speakers Include:

Jean Pierre Paseri

Président
Routes de France

Dineke van der Burg

Senior Advisor
Rijkswaterstaat
10:30 - 11:15

Argus address: In-depth examination of European supply/demand and export opportunities

- How is the market evolving amidst Russian embargoes/Middle East situation? If peace prevails, can Ukraine become a major importer?
- How long before the market starts to move? Where will additional investments come from?
- What are the regional price differences and export opportunities in the Mediterranean region?

11:15 - 12:00

Coffee and networking break

12:00 - 12:30

Shifting sands: How do we navigate sourcing crude oil and other trade barriers?

- Assessing the implications of geopolitical conflicts and sanctions on crude oil supply chains and pricing volatility.
- How does the effect of tariff and export banks and bilateral agreements affect crude distribution and refining capacities?
- How can you diversify suppliers and strategic reserves to shift towards non-traditional oil sources?

12:30 - 13:00

Bitumen quality in focus: Case studies on advancement, performance and cost efficiency

- What innovations in bitumen modification and production are addressing performance issues like durability, resistance, and low-temperature crackling?
- How are evolving regulations, testing methodologies and compliance challenges in ensuring consistent quality?
- Recycled Polymer Bitumen: Investigating carbon footprint, upfront costs and the opportunity to make it commercially viable

Speakers Include:

Jenny-Ann Östlund

Technical Manager Bitumen
Nynas

Inge van Vilsteren

Road-pavement Sustainability Coordinator
Rijkswaterstaat
13:00 - 14:30

Networking lunch

14:30 - 15:15

Affordable sustainability: How can you adapting to better performance by balancing reducing CO2 footprint and cost management?

- How to balance the urgency of achieving net-zero emissions with business sustainability and cost management?
- How to maintain quality with bio-component binders locking carbon into asphalt and bitumen?

Speakers Include:

Jean-Nicolas Desprez

Bitumen Technical & Quality Manager (Europe)
Shell
15:15 - 16:00

Futureproofing construction in focus: What are their evolving demands?

- How are government incentives, carbon taxes and other sustainable standards compelling the industry to increase demand for recycled, reused material?
- How can you diversify suppliers and strategic reserves to shift towards non-traditional oil sources?
- In light of all these variables, what are their demands?

Speakers Include:

Claude Giorgi

Technical Director
Eiffage Infrastructure

Matt Tallon

Sustainability Director
FM CONWAY
16:00 - 16:15

Closing remarks and end of day one

16:15 - 18:00

Drinks and networking reception

09:00 - 09:50

Breakfast and networking

09:50 - 10:00

Chairperson’s opening remarks  

10:00 - 10:30

Global outlook for Asphalt supply and demand 2019-28

Speakers Include:

Irina Vinogradova

Senior Manager - Consulting
Argus
10:30 - 11:00

Heat and logistics: Securing supply chain bottlenecks by addressing prime concerns this summer

- What are the trade-offs between cost and performance when choosing different temperature-maintaining solutions?
- Specialist transport and storage solutions for specialist products e.g. modified bitumen, emulsions, crumb rubber bitumen etc.
- When it comes to maintaining the temperature, how does drums/bags compare to bulk transport and what’s the role of mixing additives?

Speakers Include:

Jon Whittall

Managing Director
TEC Container Solutions
11:00 - 11:30

Sailing through EU ETS: Opportunities and strategies in 2025

- How is EU ETS shaping emissions and its downstream impact on the bitumen industry?
- What strategies are available to the industry to mitigate ripple effects of the EU ETS on shipping costs?
- What's the impact on freight costs?

Speakers Include:

Capt. Allen Pinto

Director of Shipping Operations & Head of Bulk Bitumen (M.East, India, Africa)
Richmond Mercantile Ltd
11:30 - 12:15

Morning coffee

12:15 - 12:45

Making Asphalt Great Again: The Trump effect on the US asphalt industry

- US demand outlook/policy impacts: How are Trump’s tariffs and policy changes affecting asphalt supply and production in the US?
- Spotlight on Latin American demand
- Opening opportunities for asphalt imports? How will trade routes shift to accommodate sanctions? Analysing role of countries purchasing this crude

12:45 - 13:30

Middle East and Africa coverage: Development of inter and intra-regional flows?

- How do geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts impact bitumen supply chains in these regions?
- What technological advancements are being implemented to increase the production capacity and quality of bitumen in these regions?
- What strategies can be employed to diversify bitumen supply sources and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions?

Speakers Include:

Taisir Mustafa

CEO
Middle East Modified Bitumen Company (MEMBCO)
13:30 - 13:40

Closing remarks

13:30 - 15:00

Networking lunch

Contact us

If you have any questions about the agenda, please contact devina.singh@argusmedia.com