Optimising Oil & Gas Logistics 2012

The cost of bringing oil and gas out of the ground is going to increase as field become increasingly challenging, while cost of alternative energy is decreasing as technology improves. One of the ways to address the challenge is to optimize oil and gas logistics. Investments in information and communication technologies, human resources, infrastructure development, collaboration with suppliers, and the outsourcing of supply chain management can save you time and money. It means staying more competitive.

The conference will benefit the attendees in understanding the core strategies involved within an efficient logistics and address key issues on:

• Increasing Shortage of Qualified and Specialized Logistics and SCM Professionals
• Investments in Information and Communication Technologies
• Impact of Globalization on Oil and Gas Logistics
• Case study on 3PL and 4PL within the Oil and Gas Industry
• Development of GCC-wide Rail Network and National Roadways
• Decline of Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure Development
• Interlinking Regional Logistics – What is the Current Status and Future Outlook?

Key Speakers:

Shashi Shekhar , Founder and Group President, The Supply Chain and Logistics Group • Alexander Borg , Regional Director and Co-ordinator, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, UAE
• Warith H. Al Kharusi , Executive Director, Al Safwa Group and Partners, Chairman, ASCO ME Oil and Gas Logistics JV, Chairman, Oman Logistics and Supply Chain Association, Chairman, Charter Institute of Logistics and Transport - Oman Chapter, Chairman, Advisory Committee TransOman, Regional ME Advisor, The Charterted Institute of Logistics and Transport
• Khalid Khushaim , Country Head - Logistical Support, Saudi Aramco
• Tarik Tamimi , Projects Logistics Manager, Crescent Petroleum
• Ali Torabi ,Logistic Deputy, IRAN ITOK
• Ravi Subrahmanyam, Managing Director, LaunchPad International, Vice President, The Supply Chain and Logistics Group
• Yousef Belkhir, Logistics Manager, Schlumberger
• Jorgo Stokman, Logistics and Infrastructure Manager, Heerema
• Hiram Diggines, Logistics Supervisor, Wintershall
• Suresh Krishnan, Senior Supply Chain Leader, Dow Chemicals
• Bander Boitey, Head of Logistics, Rabigh Refining and Petrochemicals
• Makarand Inamdar, Head of Distribution, Reliance Industries
Tamal Bandyopadhyay, Regional Supply Chain Manager-MENA region, Halliburton Sukumar Narasimhan, Senior VP-Supply Chain, Reliance Industries

Contact person's name : Sonika Mendjoge
Contact person's email : sonika.mendjoge@fleminggulf.com
Contact No : +971 4609 1570