In times when margins are tighter and we have to be more careful in how we are managing our Opex and Capex, there is much optimism in the Middle East downstream industry. The region, whilst experiencing the same tighter margins as the rest of the world is continuing to push ahead with downstream expansion projects such as the Al Zour refinery in Kuwait and the Liwa Plastics project in Oman.

Having been co-hosted by Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Takreer for the past 14 years, Abu Dhabi International Downstream is a carefully crafted refining and petrochemicals summit that provides you with an unparalleled platform to discuss market dynamics, highlight new projects and hear about all of the latest technologies which are shaping the refining and petrochemical complexes of the future and that will help the region remain competitive in a low oil price environment.