Downstream Technical Conference

The ADIPEC 2025 Downstream Technical Conference serves as a global forum for refining, petrochemical, and technology leaders to address the most critical issues shaping the downstream agenda, from decarbonisation and sustainability strategies to digital transformation, advanced process optimisation, hybrid technologies, and alternative fuels.

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About Downstream Technical Conference

The downstream sector is undergoing rapid transformation as global industries adapt to evolving market dynamics, technological disruption and increasing sustainability expectations. With growing pressure to reduce emissions, improve efficiency and strengthen resilience, downstream operators are rethinking processes, partnerships and pathways for growth.

The ADIPEC 2025 Downstream Technical Conference provides a dedicated global platform for refining, petrochemical and technology leaders to explore the practical solutions and strategies shaping the future of downstream operations.

Downstream Technical Conference categories

Join a speaker lineup of 150+ downstream technical experts and engineers as they address the most topical issues in the industry today, while sharing their expertise and knowledge on the technological advances, solutions and strategies needed to advance the energy transition across 11 categories.

Committee members

The Downstream Technical committee helps shape the development of content and sessions. The committee is represented by a group of industry leaders and experts that operate and support the downstream sector. They provide the most pertinent insights that enables the conference to convene the most innovative solutions in the industry.

Fahmi Al-Shawwa

Immensa

Fahmi Al-Shawwa

Founder and CEO

Immensa

Dr. Partha P. Maitra

Reliance Industries

Dr. Partha P. Maitra

President – Strategy & Initiatives

Reliance Industries

Hassan Hussain Al Hosani

ADNOC

Hassan Hussain Al Hosani

Senior Vice President Projects and Technical

ADNOC

Yves Houilliez

TotalEnergies

Yves Houilliez

VP Industrial Division Refining and Chemicals<br/>Middle East, Asia and Africa

TotalEnergies

Saeed A. Al Hajri

SATORP

Saeed A. Al Hajri

VP Manufacturing

SATORP

Thomas M. Boesen

Borealis

Thomas M. Boesen

Vice President <br/>Middle East

Borealis

Vikas Singh

Petronet LNG Limited, New Delhi

Vikas Singh

CGM & Vice President (Head of Shipping)

Petronet LNG Limited, New Delhi

Muhammad Sallehuddin B Abd Jabar

PETRONAS

Muhammad Sallehuddin B Abd Jabar

General Manager PROCESS Engineering, Group Technology Solution (GTS), Project Delivery and Technology (PD&T)

PETRONAS

Pierre Leretz

ABB Group

Pierre Leretz

SVP & Global Business Manager
Blending Business Line, Energy Industries

ABB Group

Fadi Mhaini, MSc.

Lummus Technology

Fadi Mhaini, MSc.

Vice President & General Manager, MENA

Lummus Technology

Dr. Mostafa AlGuezeri

Hitachi Energy

Dr. Mostafa AlGuezeri

Managing Director for Gulf, Maghreb, Near East and Pakistan

Hitachi Energy

Jiří Hájek, MBA

ORLEN Unipetrol

Jiří Hájek, MBA

Director for Research, Development and Technology, Refinery

ORLEN Unipetrol

Prashant Singh

ONGC

Prashant Singh

Head of New Energy (Hydrogen & CCUS)

ONGC

Claudio Albanese

Eni Energy Evolutions

Claudio Albanese

Head of Licensing and Technological Activities

Eni Energy Evolutions

Dr. Mikael Berthod

OMV Refining & Marketing MEA

Dr. Mikael Berthod

Head of JV Management Refining & Business Development

OMV Refining & Marketing MEA

Dr. Ahmad Salem

Baker Hughes

Dr. Ahmad Salem

Industrial Solutions Regional Director - Africa

Baker Hughes

Suhail A. Akram

thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH Abu Dhabi

Suhail A. Akram

Head of Business Development

thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH Abu Dhabi

Fred Baars

Fluor

Fred Baars

Senior Process Director

Fluor

Saif Sheikh

Aspen Technology

Saif Sheikh

Sr. Director of Solution Consulting

Aspen Technology

Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub

Khalifa University

Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub

Director, Advanced Digital & Additive Manufacturing (ADAM) Center &
Professor, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Khalifa University

Arunkumar Ayyalusamy

Emerson

Arunkumar Ayyalusamy

Director - Commercial Excellence

Emerson

Manas Sahoo

SAP Industry Value Engineering, EMEA

Manas Sahoo

Chief Industry Executive Advisor – Oil & Gas & Energy | Chemicals

SAP Industry Value Engineering, EMEA

Dr. Madhukar Garg

BECHT

Dr. Madhukar Garg

Advisor, Strategic Business Planning Division

BECHT

Nada Al Ghamdi

Saudi Aramco

Nada Al Ghamdi

Lead Lab Scientist and Group Leader of Chemical Analysis Group - Research and Analytical Services Department

Saudi Aramco

Marcin Jedrzejewski

Boston Consulting Group

Marcin Jedrzejewski

Senior Advisor

Boston Consulting Group

Maruti Prasad

BAPCO

Maruti Prasad

Acting Manager Project Development Department

BAPCO

Morgan Allen

W. R. Grace

Morgan Allen

Senior Principal Technologist

W. R. Grace

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ADIPEC Downstream Technical Chair

"With the demand for global energy increasing, the downstream sector plays a critical role in ensuring global economic prosperity. The ADIPEC Downstream Technical Conference provides a unique opportunity for our sector to collaborate and to exchange ideas as we strive to enhance efficiencies, create opportunities and deepen partnerships. Working together, we can shape a positive, resilient and prosperous future for the global energy landscape."