The document summarizes an upcoming exhibition and conference on Oman's downstream oil and gas sector. It provides details on key projects to expand Oman's petrochemical industry, including new refineries, pipelines, and petrochemical plants worth billions of dollars. The conference will bring together industry professionals to discuss projects, technology, and investment opportunities in Oman's growing downstream markets. The exhibition will showcase suppliers and allow networking for over 400 companies and delegates across multiple industries.

1. Organized by
4-6 APRIL
2017
OMAN CONVENTION
& EXHIBITION CENTRE
Under the Auspices of
www.downstream-oman.com
MAXIMIZING
OMAN’S
DOWNSTREAM
VALUE

2. OMAN’S UPCOMING
INVESTMENT HUB
Oman is eyeing up funding from banks and export
credit agencies to help finance a US$3.6 billion
petrochemical project, said an official from the
state-owned Oman Oil Refineries and Petrochemical
Industries (Orpic). It is building a 1.1 million tonne-per-
year petrochemical plant in the Sohar Industrial Zone.
The government could contribute US$ 600 million to
US$ 1 billion in funding, said Henk Pauw, the general
manager of Liwa Plastics, an Orpic project, at a refining
conference in Dubai.
The plant's construction, which is set to start in 2016,
and scheduled for commissioning in the fourth quarter
of 2018, will boost Orpic’s petrochemical output to 1.4
million tonnes per year.
Oman’s ambitious goal towards building petrochemical
projects is part of its plans to diversify income away from
oil products, build downstream industries and create jobs
for a young population.
Oman Oil Company in cooperation with the International
Petroleum Investment Company will establish an oil
refinery with a potential capacity of 230,000 barrels per
day (bpd) which will include, among other components,
a mixed feedstock cracker, polypropylene plant,
aromatics facility, and a styrene plant are under study.
Once established, the complex will provide upstream
and downstream opportunities for the Duqm industrial
landscape.
key projects
Duqm Refinery & Petrochemical
Complex Project
Salalah LPG Extraction
Project
Fahud NGL Plant
Project
A major greenfield refinery project strategically located in
the Special Economic Zone of Duqm that will have a
capacity to process about 230,000 barrels per day from
a variety of crude mixtures. It aims to produce middle
distillates like clean diesel and clean jet fuel plus naptha
and LPG as its primary products.
Project Cost: US$ 6 billion
One of the most ambitious projects in Dhofar, the project
involves the extraction of all propane, butane and condensate
associated with the natural gas pipeline from the Salalah
area. Its operation period is 25 years with a guaranteed gas
supply, with a capacity of 327,000 per year, 10% of which is
to be used locally, while 90% is for export. It is likely to start
actual production run sometime in 2019.
The production of the feedstock for Liwa Plastics Industrial
Complex, located at the port of Sohar’s industrial area. The
liquids will be transported through a 200-kilometer pipeline
and serve as a petrochemicals facility with a production
capacity of 900,000 tons per year of polyethylene and
300,000 tons per year of polypropylene.
Combined Project Cost with Fahud NGL Plant Project:
US$ 3.6 billion

3. fast FACTS
Liwa Plastics Industries Complex
Project
Sohar Refinery Improvement Project
(SRIP)
Muscat-Sohar Product Pipeline
Project
A steam cracker project which will process light ends
produced in Orpic’s Sohar Refinery and its Aromatics plant
as well as optimize Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) extracted
from currently available natural gas supplies. After LPIC,
plastics production will have increased by 1 million tons.
The project is expected to be completed in 2019.
Project Cost: US$ 4 billion
The addition of five new units: project is expected to
Crude Distillation Unit, Vacuum Distillation Unit, Delayed
Coker Units, Hydrocracker Unit and Bitumen Blowing
Unit. The project is expected to raise production of fuels,
naphtha and propylene by 70%. Post-SRIP Orpic’s fuels
production will increase by 4.2mn tons a year, with overall
production levels reaching 13mn tons per annum in 2016.
Project Cost: US$ 2.6 billion
A 280-kilometer pipeline that will provide a link between
the Sohar-Muscat refineries, and Muscat International
Airport. It will link to a new US$80-million fuel terminal that
will expand storage capacity in Oman by 171,000 cubic
meters. It is set to be completed in three stages, with the
first commissioning due in 2017.
Project Cost: US$ 320 million
• By 2020, the production of petrochemical products in the GCC is expected to reach 117 million tons, with
exports expected to account for majority of this share.
• Oman aims to become the third biggest producer of downstream products in the GCC.
• The current projects will position Oman to enter the global petrochemical market.
• Major investments in new refinery facilities, gas processing, and petrochemical plants are being planned.
• The government is implementing the in-country value (ICV) scheme as part of its growth policy for the
sector.
New investment is set to transform the downstream gas sector. (The Report Oman 2016, Oxford Business Group)

4. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
EXHIBITION PROFILE
The 2nd Oman Downstream Exhibition & Conference
is designed to deliver key buyers to Oman’s growing
refining and petrochemical industries supporting Oman’s
sales and marketing base and creating a forum aligned
with the government’s growth plans. The Exhibition is
a showcase for global manufacturers, distributors, and
suppliers representing all of the key sectors within the
refining and petrochemical industry.
• Absorbent technology companies
• Catalyst technology companies
• Chemical companies
• Control valves and equipment manufacturers and distributors
• Cracking technology companies
• Distillation systems and equipment manufacturers
and distributors
• ECP contractors and system integrators
• Fuel technology companies
• Instrumentation and control systems and equipment suppliers
• Laboratory equipment and instruments manufacturers
and suppliers
• Machinery and equipment companies
• Material handling systems and equipment suppliers
• Metering technology systems and equipment suppliers
• Process engineering companies
• Pumps, compressors, valves, tanks and storage suppliers
• Recycling and recovery technology companies
• Turnkey contractor and process technologies companies
Products, Services and Capabilities in the
Downstream Petroleum Sector
VISITOR PROFILE
VENUE
• The entire downstream workforce
• Oil and petrochemical company senior
management
• Petrochemicals professionals
• Chemical engineers
• Refinery managers and engineers
• Petrochemical plant managers
• Petroleum engineers and managers
• Corrosion control engineers
• Research and development engineers
• Pollution control specialists
• Technology providers
• EPC contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Petrochemicals importers/traders
• Retailers
• Engineering and management
consultants
• Banks and financiers
• Analysts
• Regulators
• Government bodies
• Municipalities
• Academia
• Media
• Others
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre

5. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The 2nd
Oman Downstream Exhibition &
Conference (ODEC) is designed to deliver
key buyers to Oman’s growing refining and
petrochemical industries supporting Oman’s
sales and marketing base and creating a forum
aligned with the government’s growth plans.
The Conference will be a valuable discussion
and knowledge-sharing platform focusing on
the market trends, developments, projects,
technology and innovation in the sector. It will
address the challenges that both operators and
technology companies face today and discuss
solutions that will help companies improve profit
margins and operational excellence.
A dedicated conference that will provide a critical
platform for the GCC downstream industry
to meet colleagues from the international
downstream business.
• Technology platforms that keep the Oman
petrochemical industry at the cutting-edge
of yield improvements, energy efficiency and
cost management.
• A key buyer program that supports sales
growth and an increase in market share.
• Workshops that bring in technology
providers, allowing for comparisons and
benchmarks against existing ideas.
• Thought leadership and networking
opportunities
• An opportunity for delegates to learn
about technology, market outlook,
operations and talent from globally
recognized industry speakers.
get involved!
+971 4 4356101 +971 (0)55 307 3332
kay.mitchell@clarioneventsme.com

6. WELCOME ADDRESS BY
HIS EXCELLENCY SALIM AL AUFI
UNDERSECRETARY,
MINISTRY OF OIL & GAS
2015 Conference
40 365 112 4 33VIPs Delegates Companies Continents Countries
KEY SPEAKERS IN 2015
Henk Pauw
General Manager, Liwa
Plastics Project, Orpic
Hilal Al Kharusi
EVP, Emerging Businesses
Oman Oil Company
Musab Al Mahruqi
Chief Executive Officer
Orpic
Jacobus Nieuwenhuijze
Project Director, Duqm Refinery
Petrochemical Industries Company
Yahya Al-Zadjali
VP Planning & Engineering
Special Economic Zone
Authority Duqm
Register your interest today at www.downstream-oman.com
2015 CONFERENCE
SPONSORS
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Lunch Hosts Networking SponsorCo-host
David Purvis
Global Director Polymers
WorleyParsons

7. 2015 HIGHLIGHTS
ORPEC 2015 WAS OPENED BY
H.E. SALIM BIN NASSER AL AUFI
UNDERSECRETARY, MINISTRY OF OIL & GAS
PARTICIPATION STATISTICS
TOTAL EXHIBITION
SPACE square meters
4,300
TOTAL NUMBER OF
PARTICIPATING
COs. & BRANDS
90
INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITORS
40
NATIONAL
EXHIBITORS
50
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• An attractive subject-oriented conference
focused on current refinery and petrochemical
key projects in Oman, midstream developments,
and investment opportunities
• Participation of the biggest oil and gas
companies in Oman and the Middle East
• Nearly +100 exhibitor brands
• Three country pavilions (China, Italy, India)
3,433 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS VISITED ORPEC 2015
DURING THE THREE-DAY EXHIBITION.
What Exhibitors SayAbout ORPEC 2015
John Splecher
Linde Engineering, Germany
“There were many Omani providers of services
and equipment present. The smaller size of
the Conference provided a good opportunity to
meet potential vendors and clients.”
Farid Rohani
SeaCliff International, Oman
“ORPEC showed that it is a good market. We
are definitely going to participate in the next
edition.”
Ryan Ahnelt-Cuff
Pan Gulf ValvServe, Oman
“It was good to meet the Undersecretary
of the Ministry of Oil & Gas, HE Salim Al
Aufi. We were also able to establish several
relations and links with Omani traders.”
Almira Lin
Tianhe Oil Group Huifeng Petroleum
Equipment Co., Ltd, China
“ORPEC was done in a very good location.
There were a lot of large companies who
came to visit the exhibition. There was a
relatively good number of visitors and the
quality of the show “traffic” was excellent.
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8. THE MOST EXTENSIVE ORGANIZERS' PROFILE
MEDIA CoVERAGE
Heavy ad placement in local and regional media, both in English
and Arabic:
• Advertisements and editorial coverage in oil and gas trade publications
• Regular press releases in local and regional newspapers, magazines,
and websites
• An early press conference and another conference three weeks prior to
the event
• Email and fax campaigns targeted at industry professionals throughout
the Middle East region
• SMS broadcasts before and during the event
• Distribution of flyers, e-newsletters and personalized invitations
• Radio announcements
• Billboard ads
• Social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin
Oman Downstream Exhibition & Conference 2017 will be aggressively
promoted utilizing all media channels to ensure attraction of the largest
number of industry professionals and trade visitors possible. The promotion
campaign will cover not only Oman, but the whole Middle East region and
other parts of the world.
World Refining Association Credentials
The World Refining Association was founded in 1996 with the launch of
Russia Refining & Petrochemicals in Vienna. Over the years our business has
grown from just conferences to serving thousands of customers every year
through our networking events, industry reports, conferences and exhibitions.
We now operate in 18 countries, Europe, Russia and the CIS, the Middle
East, and Africa with offices in London, Singapore and the UAE.
We are committed to providing the best experience for our customers.
Omanexpo Credentials
Omanexpo is the leading player in Oman as well as in the region. Omanexpo
has the experience and expertise in organizing trade shows, conferences
and training workshops, consumer fairs and festivals. It has organized
itinerant events--Bahrain and the UAE—and plans to widen its reach to Iran
and Africa. It organizes events that support the growth of Oman’s economic
pillars and most important industries
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All rights reserved. This material or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the organizer.
Ebrahim Taher
+968 24660124
+968 99102107
info@downstream-oman.com
Omanexpo
Kay Mitchell
+971 4 4356101
+971 (0)55 307 3332
kay.mitchell@clarioneventsme.com
World Refining Association
Space Only:
US$ 390 / RO 150
(per square meter)
This consists only
of bare floor space
for those exhibitors
who want to
design and build
their own stand.
Shell Scheme: (12 sqm)
US$ 445 / RO 170
(per square meter)
This includes white
panel walls, fascia and
name board, carpeting,
two spotlights, a 13-
amp power socket, a
table and two chairs.