BBTC 2017 Agenda - DAY ONE Thursday, 18 May

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BBTC 2017 Agenda - DAY ONE Thursday, 18 May 08:30 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE 09:00 OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME Stefan Chapman, Vice President, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS 09:05 WELCOME ADDRESS &

1 BBTC 2017 Agenda - DAY ONE Thursday, 18 May 08:30 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE 09:00 OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME Stefan Chapman, Vice President, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS 09:05 WELCOME ADDRESS & KEYNOTE Ivan Krešić, Member of the Management Board, INA 09:15 REFINING INDUSTRY TRENDS Chairman: Stefan Chapman, Vice President, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS (EPC) 09:15 EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS (EPC) Overview of Deep Conversion Options & Trends Drivers for Residue Upgrading Review of Bunker Fuels Market Changes Challenges Facing the Refiner to Accommodate Regulatory & Market Changes Future Outlook Stefan Chapman, Vice President & Valentin Kotlomin, Director Strategic Studies & Downstream Economics 09:35 HONEYWELL UOP Competitive Route to Make Low Sulphur Fuel Oil to Meet Future MARPOL Specifications for Bunkers Residual Fuel Supply Demand Picture Case Study European Refiner: Making UIltralow Sulphur Bunkers Andy Shivaram, Manager Technical Sales, Hydroprocessing and Heavy Oil 09:55 PKN ORLEN Optimisation of the Existing Assets to Improve BoB Conversion in PKN Orlen Latest Achievements in CDU Vacuum Columns Upgrade, Dark Product Processing in FCC, Heavier VR Burning at Power Plant, HFO Specification Adjustments Challenges ahead - H-Oil Low Sulphur VR Sediments, Bitumen Feedstock Quality, Vanadium Limit in Power Plant Fuel 10:15 Q&A. Discussion 10:30 NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK sponsored by: Roman Wojciechowski, Director Effective Operational Plan Delivery Office

2 11:10 IMPROVING REFINERY FLEXIBILITY Chairman: David McNamara, Senior Principal Researcher, CRITERION 11:10 KBR Innovative and Cost-effective Refinery Scheme Ian Elgey, Director Refining Technology 11:30 INA INDUSTRIJA NAFTE Alternative Crudes Processing at Rijeka Refinery Vanda Mandic, Manager of Process Technology & Development 11:50 PDVSA INTEVEP CASE STUDY: Aquaconversion Upgrader for Faja Petrolífera del Orinoco Hugo Chávez Introducing a Novel Technology Aiming to Increase the Extra Heavy Crude Oil API Gravity to 16.0 Using a Minimum of Light Crude Oil as Diluents, to be Part of Heavy Oil Pool Produce in the Eastern Part of Venezuela Details of the Project s Current Phase, Objectives and Plans José Daniel Rojas, Infrastructure & Oil Upgrading Manager 12:10 ZYME FLOW DECON TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDY: Coker Unit Turnaround - Cleaning Best Practices Best Practices to Remove Hydrogen Deficient Carbon Deposits from Process Units During a Turnaround Overview of Current Treatment Options and Introducing a Novel Chemical Application to Dissolve or Fluidize Heavy Deposits for Ease of Removal Martha Smith, Global Technical Director 12:30 FLUOR Hydrogen, the Life Line of Any Deep Conversion Complex Challenges in Production & Distribution Overview of the Importance and Challenges of Hydrogen Supply at Modern Deep Conversion Complexes Case Study: Optimisation of Balance between Process Safety & Maintainability. Good Engineering Philosophies for Hydrogen Facilities Sander Balkenende, Senior Process Engineer 12:50 Q&A. Discussion 13:00 LUNCH sponsored by: 14:30 BASE OILS & LUBRICANTS Chairman: Jeffrey Gendler, Vice President, HTI 14:30 CHEVRON LUMMUS GLOBAL Latest Technology Advances in Base Oils & Lubes Production Bas van Heeswijk, Technology Marketing Manager 14:50 EXXONMOBIL CASE STUDIES: Hydroprocessing Technologies for the Production of High Quality Base Stocks Overview of Base Stock Supply/Demand Evolution of Quality Requirements Modern Production Technology Advantages of Catalytic Hydroprocessing The Importance of Careful Technology Selection Alberto Ravella, Licensing Manager Lubes 15:10 ALFA LAVAL SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Investing in bottom of the barrel processes for maximal availability but minimal CAPEX & OPEX Case Studies & Operating Data Showing How European Refineries have Invested in Processes, Such as VDU, VGO HDT, DCU, HCK and by Using Non-Conventional Solutions Achieved Savings While Increasing Plant Availability Focus will be on Project Benefits & Operating Performance Eva Andersson, Global Marketing Manager - Refinery Business 15:30 Q&A. Discussion

15:45 NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK sponsored by: 16:10 THERMAL PROCESSES Chairman: Erwin Leitner, DORF KETAL 16:10 EXXONMOBIL Flexicoking Technology: Coking and Integrated Steam Air Gasification Produces

3 15:45 NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK sponsored by: 16:10 THERMAL PROCESSES Chairman: Erwin Leitner, DORF KETAL 16:10 EXXONMOBIL Flexicoking Technology: Coking and Integrated Steam Air Gasification Produces Clean Flexigas Describing the Operating Principles and Key Features of the Technology Practical Examples and Case Studies of Commercial Units Worldwide Martin de Wit, European Licensing Manager 16:30 RELIANCE INDUSTRIES Problems & Troubleshooting Associated with the Heavy Crude Processing in the Delayed Coker Studying Undesirable Coke Properties (Lower HGI & Excessive Fines Generation) Results of the Study & Root Cause of the Problem Non-Linear Model Development for the Quantification of the Effect of Different Feed & Operating Properties on the Coke Properties Amit Gupta, Senior Technologist 16:50 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER Developments in Feed Entry Systems for Modern Delayed Coking Unit Overview of Factors Maximising Coke Drum Life Examining Options for Introducing Feed Into Coke Drums Bottom Feed Entry, Single Side Entry, Dual Side Entry Case Studies of Retractable Center Feed Device Installed in North America Steve Beeston, Vice President Global Technology Business Development 17:10 VEGA AMERICAS Knowing What s Up: Safely Operating Delayed Cokers Using Nuclear Measurement Devices Ensuring Safe and Reliable Operation of Delayed Cokers Explaining the Differences between Nuclear Backscatter (NBS) Devices and Nuclear Continuous Level Instruments David Williams, Senior Application Engineer 17:30 Q&A. Discussion 19:30* BBTC 2017 GALA EVENING, hosted by: We are delighted to take you on a memorable sailing trip around the idyllic islands of the Adriatic Sea and offer you a unique networking Gala Evening experience. Enjoy the gourmet food, selected drinks and informal networking on the majestic sun deck of the Sea Star Cruise Ship while viewing the splendid beauty of the Croatian Riviera with its historic sites. *18:45 Meet in Lobby Coaches depart at 19:00 sharp

4 BBTC 2017 Agenda - DAY TWO Friday, 19 May 08:30 MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING 09:00 WELCOME TO DAY TWO Stefan Chapman, Vice President, EURO PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS 09:05 HYDROPROCESSING FOCUS Chairman: Martin de Wit, European Licensing Manager, EXXONMOBIL 09:05 AXENS Addressing Market Requirements with the H-Oil Suite Jacinthe Frécon, Technology Group Manager - Middle Distillates & Conversion Business Line - Process Licensing 09:25 ENI Achieving the Goal of Residue Conversion and Matching the Low Sulphur Marine Fuel Specifications: Eni s Approach New Regulation in Marine Fuels as Strong Driving Forces for Bottom of the Barrel Upgrading Eni Slurry Technology (EST) - a Significant Technological Innovation for Bottom of the Barrel Upgrading in the Downstream Industry Sannazzaro Refinery: a Case Study Nicoletta Panariti, Licensing Commercial Development Manager 09:45 GTC TECHNOLOGY GT-SACT: Robust, High-conversion Heavy Oil Upgrading Overview of the Technology Examples How GT-SACT Becomes a Preferable Option for Refiners Adding Heavy Oil Conversion to the Operations Rick Kolodziej, Director of Business Development 10:05 HTI (A HEADWATERS COMPANY) Using HCAT Technology with Vacuum Bottoms Recycle Ensuring Ebullated-Bed Residue Conversion at Lower Reactor Temperatures Practical Examples of HCAT Technology Application Benefits Achieving Increased Residue Conversion and Extended Unit Run Lengths David Mountainland, Director HCAT Technical Services 10:25 Q&A. Discussion 10:40 NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK sponsored by: 11:10 CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS Chairman invited: AXENS (TBC) 11:10 CRITERION Crude Slate Changes and Heavy Oil Upgrading Challenges an Evolving Rrelationship Balancing Crude Diversification Economic Drivers with Unit Operability Best Practices for Crude Evaluation in Residue Hydroconversion Operations (Fixed and Ebullated Bed Resid Upgrading Units) How to Effectively Manage Trialing a New Crude in a Variable Crude Diet Residue Upgrading Unit Operation David McNamara, Senior Principal Researcher, Residue Upgrading 11:30 JOHNSON MATTHEY PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES Operating Experience with the New Continuous Catalyst Withdrawal System for Improved RFCC Operations Tom Ventham, Senior Technical Service Engineer, INTERCAT FCC Additives

11:50 SAINT-GOBAIN NORPRO Improved Catalyst Performance and Lower Pressure Drop/Energy Costs through Advances in Support Media Non-spherical Support Media - Laboratory Testing during its Development

Ceramics 12:10 hte - the high throughput company CASE STUDY: Recent Advances in Commercial Catalyst Evaluation for the Refining Industry Testing of Commercial Refining Catalysts in Bench-Scale Units

Q&A. Discussion 12:45 CLOSING REMARKS & PRIZE DRAW 13:00 LUNCH sponsored by: 14:30 NEW!

5 11:50 SAINT-GOBAIN NORPRO Improved Catalyst Performance and Lower Pressure Drop/Energy Costs through Advances in Support Media Non-spherical Support Media - Laboratory Testing during its Development and Side by Side Comparisons of Spherical and Non-spherical Media Applications Practical Examples of Commercial References Paul Szymborski, Director Sales & Marketing Catalytic Products & Process Ceramics 12:10 hte - the high throughput company CASE STUDY: Recent Advances in Commercial Catalyst Evaluation for the Refining Industry Testing of Commercial Refining Catalysts in Bench-Scale Units Evaluating Four Different Commercial Hydrocracking Catalyst Systems Using Heavy Residual Oil Introducing the Results and Outcomes of Testing Christopher Federsel, Business Development Manager 12:30 Q&A. Discussion 12:45 CLOSING REMARKS & PRIZE DRAW 13:00 LUNCH sponsored by: 14:30 NEW!!! - DEDICATED NETWORKING BREAKOUT SESSION As requested by a number of delegates, this year we've included in the agenda dedicated time for networking meetings. A number of breakout rooms as well as a relaxation networking area to fascilitate this would be available on the conference level. We recommend you to use the special event app which can help you pre-schedulle your meetings with delegates, time & place of your choice. 17:00 BBTC 2017 FAREWELL RECEPTION BBTC 2017 is organised by: co-hosted by: Thank you to the BBTC 2017 sponsors for their valuable support: CONDUCT DURING CONFERENCE All conference attendees shall comply with all applicable laws, including competition laws. Since the conference will include companies that compete with each other, it is important that all attendees avoid any discussions or comments that may not be appropriate. Do not discuss or exchange information, which may infringe applicable competition laws. This prohibition applies to any incidental social gatherings. Avoid any activity that could create an appearance of impropriety. Do not discuss prices, plans to increase or decrease capacity of production, market positions, information on or about specific customers or suppliers, or other competitively sensitive information. All attendees are urged to promptly object to any statements, comments or questions that do not believe are appropriate.

Maximizing Bottom-of-the Barrel Conversion with Commercially Proven Technologies. Jacinthe Frécon

Maximizing Bottom-of-the Barrel Conversion with Commercially Proven Technologies Jacinthe Frécon 1 Agenda Conversion Mapping H-Oil RC: Ebullated Bed Residue Hydrocracking Case Study: Diesel maximization