Dear Member,

Global demand for heavy crude oil is steadily increasing amidst a tightening supply. Over 40% of the world’s crude reserves are heavy and extra-heavy, and new refineries built in Asia and Middle East in recent years, and refineries in the US Gulf Coast, have been designed to run on heavy, sour crudes. 

Taking place from 2-4 September 2019 under the auspices of the Oman Ministry of Oil & Gas, the 10th edition of the 
World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition brings together the global heavy oil community to share technical and business insights on topics including:

• How can smart technology support the industry in producing and upgrading heavy and extra-heavy oil in an environmentally-friendly way? How can governments enable innovation in their countries?
• From agile fiscal contract agreements to boost IOC involvement to attracting investments from foreign investors, how are governments redefining strategies and policies in the current geopolitical climate? How do decisions by international bodies such as OPEC, MARPOL and IMO amongst others impact governmental policies?
• With sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, how are producers meeting the demand for heavy oil from Asian countries? What kind of new deals and contractual agreements are in place to offer a win-win situation to producers and consumers? 
• Attracting investments in the downstream sector for research and development, and infrastructure upgrades: is the time right? Is there a future for heavy oil?
• Medium to Long term outlook: What will the heavy oil industry look like in 10 years from today? What can we do today to ensure an upward movement on the growth graph?

Download the Conference Programme today to plan your attendance for the world’s leading heavy oil event encompassing a three-day technical conference and e-poster presentations, two-day strategic conference, and a three-day international exhibition.

Register before Thursday 27 June 2019 to secure the early bird rates saving up to $165 on your all-access conference pass.