阿格斯美洲原油峰会

• Examining global pandemic impacts and market recovery on crude and product trade flows
• When can we expect the market to bounce back to pre-covid levels?
• What regions and markets will drive oil demand as we move into 2022?
• Will Asia continue to lead the way?

• Exploring the current internal agenda and crude strategies of Opec+ members
• How are production decisions shaping global crude trends and competition for supply?
• What factors are considered when deciding how much oil to put into the market?
• A look at existing sanctions and the impact on future trade relations

The oil industry has been hit with low capital investment due to restraints from Wall Street in recent months. Hear from investors and financers on what they are looking for and how this lucrative business will kick-start with new capital investments

• Creating visibility on exploration and production levels
• What does the restricted funding from Wall Street mean for deploying future capital?
• Where are we seeing new permits being issued across North America for drilling?
• How has the increased discipline on capital impacted upstream growth?
• What are some of the main issues surrounding capex and the availability of funds?
• What are investors looking for and what are the risk and rewards involved?

A producer and a midstream company explore their ESG strategies in 15-minute presentations, followed by an audience Q&A

• How are companies repositioning strategies to tackle decarbonisation?
• Achieving carbon-neutral goals through sustainable mechanisms
• What investments are being made with solar technology to power the system?

All eyes are on Canada as production grows, together with investments in infrastructure. Join this panel to explore the changing production and logistics landscape, what this means for the US and future export markets

• Understanding the prospects of the Canadian oil market, including production developments
• Could Canadian supply to the Gulf coast influence other trade flows?
• What is China’s appetite for Canadian crude and who will buy it?
• What is the government’s focus on climate change, CO2 and restrictions on oil sands?

• Which new frontiers are boosting production and supply in the region?
• How is the refining landscape changing in Brazil and how much new supply will we expect?
• Permits and monitoring to support a major recovery – how does E&P fit in?

• What will US refining capacity look like in the next 2-5 years?
• Given current margin pressures, will we see future refining closures or consolidations?
• Which refineries are at risk of closure and what does this mean for the US crude market?
• How are refiners investing in the energy transition and alternative fuel sources?

• How are refineries repositioning to meet customers demand for alternative fuels?
• Exploring the role of ethanol and how companies are reconfiguring their refineries
• What are refineries doing with CO2 – is this a new, growing market?

• What are the fundamental changes in how crude oil is priced around the world?
• Understanding what makes for a good transparent market with reduced risk
• How has market unpredictability impacted oil prices?

• How is the refining landscape changing in China due to government planning?
• What is the behaviour of Chinese, South Korean and Indian refineries – are they shifting their focus?
• What impact will the energy transition have on Asia’s refineries and future demand?
• How is Asian crude and products demand developing and will the region continue to drive markets?

• How has oil price recovery impacted growth and supply of diesel and gasoline?
• What are we seeing with airline demand for jet fuel – does this translate to changes in crude supply?
• Where are we seeing downstream demand and opportunities for refiners?

• Will production catch up to surplus pipeline capacity in 3-5 years?
• How has the cancellation of the Keystone Project impacted pipeline operators?
• What does the permitting process look like under the new administration?
• What are the strategies for pipelines and marine terminals – do we expect consolidation, redeployment or shutdown of assets in the next 5-8 years?

• Freight and tankers – where are they going and what is the impact on crude trade?
• Understanding how freight is impacting global arbitrages
• What’s the impact of the energy transition on the freight market and how might this impact traditional marine fuel demand?

• Examining upcoming VLCC projects, permitting processes and timelines
• Repurposing assets to take advantage of export opportunities
• How are VLCC options shifting the supply chain and opening up new trade flows?

• How will oil majors need to position themselves to stay competitive in the future?
• The importance of the oil industry and why it is here to stay
• What are the next steps for the industry?