StocExpo Russia & the Baltic - Programme
Conference languages will be English and Russian – simultaneous translation will be provided.
The conference will attract terminal operators from all over the Russian& Baltic Region & allow them to debate issues concerning terminal operations as well as the latest advances in technology. The concurrent exhibition will be an excellent opportunity for equipment & service suppliers to display their products to decision makers in this sector.
Day One - 26 February 2008
09.00 General Outlook, Policy & Focus on Russia & the Baltic
Introduction from Conference Chair
Ben Holt, Director General, Channoil Consulting
09.10 Bulk Liquid Storage – A Port’s Viewpoint
- Market overview
- What is changing?
- Opportunities within the region
- Dealing with Russia
Seppo Herrala, Managing Director, Port of Hamina
09.40 Escalation of Competition Between Terminals of the Baltic Sea Region
- Russian oil products manufacturing & exports
- Dynamics of growth in oil products handling facilities
- Competition between oil product terminals
- Future of the oil terminals
Alexander V. Mikhailov, Deputy General Director, JSC Petersburg Oil Terminal
10.10 Tea/Coffee Break & Exhibition Showcase for all Speakers & Delegates
10.40 Drivers for Development of the Oil Terminal & Storage Business
- Trade flows
- Quality differences & blending needs, including biofuels additions
- Compulsory/strategic storage requirements
- New investor classes & their motivations
- Basis for future M&A & construction
Ben Holt, Director General, Channoil Consulting
11.10 New Build Projects - Location, Permit & Market Issues
- Location - where, how much land, infrastructure, conflicting port ambitions
- Permit - changing legislation, Buncefield implications, individual country concerns
- Market - is it a good time to buy & expand - or is it time to sell? Compulsory stock issues
Richard Kellaway, Director – Business Development, NuStar Energy
11.40 Development of the Russian Refinery Industry & its Impact in the Oil Market.
- Future Prognosis
- Impact on the Baltic
Yakov Ruderman, General Director, Petromarket Research Group
12.10 Lunch & Exhibition Showcase
Afternoon Technical Sessions - Operations & Maintenance
13.30 Introduction from Session Moderator & Comment on "New" Storage Opportunities
Aage Faurholt, General Manager, DONG Energy Oil Terminals
13.45 Overfill Prevention & Tank Gauging Safety through SIL2 rated equipment
- Compliance to the recommendations according to the HSE U.K. report after the Buncefield tank farm accident.
Hans Manner, Advisory Director Rosemount Tank Radar India, Area Manager RTG, Tank Gauging Division, Sweden
14.15 Safe, Non-Man Entry Tank Cleaning
- Non-man-entry system for cleaning of crude oil tanks
- Proven attractive economical benefits for tank owners
- Health, safety & environment practices at their best
Carlos Legorreta, Sales Director, Oreco A/S
14.45 Tea/Coffee Break & Exhibition Showcase for all Speakers & Delegates
15.15 Global Terminal Automation Systems: Key Vendor Requirements
- Capability of a Terminal Management System
- Technical & service-related issues
Swarandeep Singh, Global Manager, Oil and Gas Terminal Solutions, Process Automation Division, ABB AS
15.45 Tracking Product from Berth to Consumer.
- Traceability to improve efficiency, safety, security & profit of your supply chain logistics operation.
- The importance of controlling the supply chain logistics of fuel products.
- Visibility & control give you the means to optimize your logistics, & at the same time have a safer & more secure operation
Kurt Rodenburg, International Business Development, Lomosoft GmbH
16.15 Panel Discussion – Incorporating all Speakers
16.45 Close of Conference Day One, Followed by Networking Drinks Reception
Day Two – 27 February 2008
08.30 Market Developments in Russia & the Baltic
Introduction from Conference Chair
Tony Quinn, Global Storage Agency Ltd, Principal Advisor - Bulk Liquid Terminals - Challenger, & Managing Director, Global Storage Agency
08.40 The Buncefield Explosions - What is Known so Far
- The unfolding of the event & the emergency response to it, & the immediate impacts
- The investigation into the root causes
- What happened & how
- The main areas of concern arising from the investigation
- The Board's recommendations - so far - for improvements in the key areas of concern
Taf Powell, Investigation Manager, Buncefield Major Incident Independent Investigation Board
09.10 Key Note Address
Oil Shipping & the Baltic Environment
Erkki Kotiranta, Vice President, Neste Shipping
09.40 Vopak – A Global Network
Richard Smith, Managing Director, Vopak Finland
10.10 Tea/Coffee Break & Exhibition Showcase for all Speakers & Delegates
10.40 Tank Storage - Part of our Product.
- Terminal operators - how to get more money out of your customers
- Nynas in CIS
Niklas Persson - Global Depot Manager & Erik Josephsson - Area Sales Manager, Eastern Europe, Nynas Naphthenics AB
11.10 Market Development in Bulk Liquid Storage in Finland & Estonia
- Current market situation in Finland
- Future market outlook & role of transit traffic in Finland
- Market development in neighbouring countries
Antti Laaksonen, Managing Director, Baltic Tank Oy
11.40 REACH - Implications for Storage & Transport
- Short introduction of REACH
- Guidelines & interpretations
- Available services & HelpDesks
Liisa Rapeli-Likitalo, REACH Competence Center Manager, Kemira Oyj
12.10 DaGoB - Safe & Reliable Transport Chains of Dangerous Goods in the Baltic Sea Region - Key Findings of the Project
- Dangerous Goods Transport Flows in the Baltic Sea Region
- Dangerous Goods Transport Markets
- Shippers´ Perspective
- The Human Factor of Safety & Security
Tomi Solakivi, Project Researcher, Turku School of Economics
12.40 Lunch & Exhibition Showcase
Afternoon Technical Sessions - Construction & Design
14.00 Introduction from Session Moderator
Gert van Meijeren, Managing Director, CTS B.V.
14.10 Marine Loading & Crude Oil Installations
- Process design considerations
- Mechanical design challenges
- Vapour recovery vs. vapour combustion
Maarten Kool, Sales & Application Manager, European Vapour Control Group, John Zink International Luxembourg Sarl
14.40 Tank Storage Construction & Roof Requirements for Biofuels
- Suitable storage tank designs
- Material compatibility
- Tank cleaning & tank maintenance
Gert van Meijeren, Managing Director, CTS B.V.
15.10 Tea/Coffee Break & Exhibition Showcase for all Speakers & Delegates
15.40 Reduced material costs for liquid storage using duplex stainless steel.
- What is duplex stainless steel? Properties, differences compared to standard stainless steel etc.
- Fabrication using duplex stainless steel
- Advantages compared to standard austenitic stainless steels
- Life Cycle Cost (LCC) discussion for tank installations in stainless steel.
- Examples of tank installations where duplex stainless steel has been used
Fredrik Sjöholm, Research Engineer, Outokumpu
16.10 Panel Discussion – incorporating all Speakers
16.40 Close of Conference Day Two
*Please note that speakers & topics may be subject to confirmation & alteration. All information was correct at time of going to press. This programme is being regularly updated and it is recommended that you check this page regularly for the latest news. If you are interested in discussing a paper for inclusion in this, or future StocExpo events, please email cathy@stocexpo.com
