The 15th edition of Middle East Technology Forum for Refining & Petrochemicals (ME-TECH) will focus on addressing challenges and opportunities faced by the downstream sector, including core refining technologies, petrochemical integration, energy efficiency optimisation, catalyst innovation, coprocessing of alternative feeds, and technologies and solutions accelerating the energy transition.

The event will take place in Dubai, UAE from May 6-8.

To remain competitive, refiners and petrochemical producers in the Middle East must enhance efficiency through digitalisation, optimise feedstock use, expand into sustainable products, and invest in decarbonisation.

This year, there is an elevated focus on AI & Digitalisation, with unique insights from Plant.Digital.

Leading global licensors, technology providers, and digital solutions providers, including Wood, Axens, CLG/Eni, ExxonMobil, BASF, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, W. R. Grace, Lyondellbasell (LYB), Plant.Digital, KBC (A Yokogawa company), Alfa Laval, and others, will highlight potential pathways for these industries.

The event will include a pre-conference seminar titled "Powering Ahead: Middle East's Role in a Sustainable Energy Future," a keynote fireside chat, a market overview, panel discussions, producer case studies, and 25+ technical presentations showcasing the latest technologies and strategies to boost flexibility, reliability, and profitability in refining and petrochemical operations.

Key topics include technology solutions for maximising performance, flexibility, reducing the carbon footprint, strategic integration with petrochemicals, asset decarbonisation and energy efficiency, catalyst innovations, management, and precious metals recovery, and digital tools and technology shaping smart refining and petrochemicals production.