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Innovation

Apply innovation to real operating challenges

Learn how downstream operators and technology specialists are using AI, automation, advanced analytics, advanced manufacturing and digital tools to solve practical challenges across assets, plants and supply chains.

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Advance circularity and lower-carbon operations

Examine applied solutions across circular economy, resource efficiency, alternative fuels, hydrogen, renewable energy integration, CCUS, sustainability and decarbonisation in downstream operations.

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Benchmark with the global downstream technical community

Connect with engineers, operators, researchers, project teams and technical leaders to exchange knowledge, compare approaches and identify solutions that can improve operational and project outcomes.

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Strengthen refining and petrochemical performance

Explore technical approaches that improve reliability, efficiency, asset performance and process optimisation across refining, petrochemicals, LNG, gas processing and integrated downstream operations.

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Explore the 2026 Downstream Technical Programme categories

Recognising technical excellence in downstream innovation

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The ADIPEC Technical Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding technical contributions that demonstrate research quality, applied innovation and measurable industry impact.

Committee members

Dr. Partha P. Maitra

Dr. Partha P. Maitra

President, Strategy & Initiatives

Reliance Industries Ltd

Dr. Partha P. Maitra

President, Strategy & Initiatives

Reliance Industries Ltd
Capt. Vikas Singh

Capt. Vikas Singh

GGM & Vice President (Head of Shipping)

Petronet LNG Limited, New Delhi

Capt. Vikas Singh

GGM & Vice President (Head of Shipping)

Petronet LNG Limited, New Delhi
Dr. Mumuni Dagazau

Dr. Mumuni Dagazau

EVP Downstream

NNPC

Dr. Mumuni Dagazau

EVP Downstream

NNPC
Sylvain Cabalery

Sylvain Cabalery

Chief Commercial Officer, Project Delivery & Services

Technip Energies

Sylvain Cabalery

Chief Commercial Officer, Project Delivery & Services

Technip Energies
Hassan Hussain Al Hosani

Hassan Hussain Al Hosani

SVP Projects and Technical

ADNOC

Hassan Hussain Al Hosani

SVP Projects and Technical

ADNOC
Pierre Leretz

Pierre Leretz

SVP & Global Business Manager, Blending Business Line, Energy Industries

ABB Group

Pierre Leretz

SVP & Global Business Manager,
Blending Business Line, Energy Industries

ABB Group
Dr. Alok Sharma

Dr. Alok Sharma

SVP

Hydrogen Association of India

Dr. Alok Sharma

SVP

Hydrogen Association of India
Yves Houilliez

Yves Houilliez

VP Korea and Manufacturing Middle East, Asia Refining & Chemicals

TotalEnergies

Yves Houilliez

VP Korea and Manufacturing Middle East, Asia Refining & Chemicals

TotalEnergies
Saeed A. Al Hajri

Saeed A. Al Hajri

VP Manufacturing

SATORP

Saeed A. Al Hajri

VP Manufacturing

SATORP
Dr. Stephan Schubert

Dr. Stephan Schubert

VP Enabling Technologies

Covestro AG

Dr. Stephan Schubert

VP Enabling Technologies

Covestro AG
Mohammed Benchekchou

Mohammed Benchekchou

VP and Managing Director EMEACA

Topsoe International A/S

Mohammed Benchekchou

VP and Managing Director EMEACA

Topsoe International A/S
Nimit Shah

Nimit Shah

VP MEA

KBR

Nimit Shah

VP MEA

KBR
Fadi Mhaini MSc.

Fadi Mhaini MSc.

VP & General Manager MENA

Lummus Technology

Fadi Mhaini MSc.

VP & General Manager MENA

Lummus Technology
Ayman Ismaeil

Ayman Ismaeil

VP Government & Institutional Relations MEA

Hitachi Energy

Ayman Ismaeil

VP Government & Institutional Relations MEA

Hitachi Energy
Prashant Singh

Prashant Singh

Head of New Energy (Hydrogen & CCUS)

ONGC

Prashant Singh

Head of New Energy (Hydrogen & CCUS)

ONGC
Claudio Albanese

Claudio Albanese

Head of Operational Performances

Eni Abu Dhabi Refining & Trading Services

Claudio Albanese

Head of Operational Performances

Eni Abu Dhabi Refining & Trading Services
Ashraf Abufaris

Ashraf Abufaris

Head of Gas Treatment – Middle East & Central Asia

BASF

Ashraf Abufaris

Head of Gas Treatment – Middle East & Central Asia

BASF
Dr. Mikael Berthod

Dr. Mikael Berthod

General Manager

OMV Refining & Marketing MEA

Dr. Mikael Berthod

General Manager

OMV Refining & Marketing MEA
Suhail A. Akram

Suhail A. Akram

Head of Business Development

thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH Abu Dhabi

Suhail A. Akram

Head of Business Development

thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH Abu Dhabi

Jiří Hájek, MBA

Jiří Hájek, MBA

Director for Research, Development and Technology, Refinery

ORLEN Unipetrol

Jiří Hájek, MBA

Director for Research, Development and Technology, Refinery

ORLEN Unipetrol
Dr. Ahmad Salem

Dr. Ahmad Salem

Regional Director Industrial Solutions – Africa , Turkey and CIS

Baker Hughes

Dr. Ahmad Salem

Regional Director Industrial Solutions – Africa , Turkey and CIS

Baker Hughes
Alan K Bedell

Alan K Bedell

Director of Refining & Petrochemicals MENA

Honeywell UOP

Alan K Bedell

Director of Refining & Petrochemicals MENA

Honeywell UOP
Fred Baars

Fred Baars

Senior Process Director

Fluor

Fred Baars

Senior Process Director

Fluor

Saif Sheikh

Saif Sheikh

Senior Director of Solution Consulting

Aspen Technology

Saif Sheikh

Senior Director of Solution Consulting

Aspen Technology
Kamel El Kholy

Kamel El Kholy

Director MENA

John Cockerill Hydrogen

Kamel El Kholy

Director MENA

John Cockerill Hydrogen
Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub

Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub

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

Khalifa University

Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub

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

Khalifa University
Arunkumar Ayyalusamy

Arunkumar Ayyalusamy

Director, Commercial Excellence

Emerson - UAE, Oman, Yemen & Lebanon

Arunkumar Ayyalusamy

Director, Commercial Excellence

Emerson - UAE, Oman, Yemen & Lebanon
Achraf El Ouali

Achraf El Ouali

Principal, Energy and Digital

Boston Consulting Group

Achraf El Ouali

Principal, Energy and Digital

Boston Consulting Group
Manas Sahoo

Manas Sahoo

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

SAP Industry Value Engineering, EMEA

Manas Sahoo

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

SAP Industry Value Engineering, EMEA

Hasinah Mohd Hanafi

Hasinah Mohd Hanafi

Custodian Engineer (Process Engineering & Process Safety)

PETRONAS

Hasinah Mohd Hanafi

Custodian Engineer (Process Engineering & Process Safety)

PETRONAS
Dr. Madhukar Garg

Dr. Madhukar Garg

Advisor, Strategic Business Planning Division

BECHT 

Dr. Madhukar Garg

Advisor, Strategic Business Planning Division

BECHT 
Nasser Busbait

Nasser Busbait

Senior Engineer, Oil Supply Planning and Scheduling

Aramco

Nasser Busbait

Senior Engineer, Oil Supply Planning and Scheduling

Aramco
Ali Mohamed Jaffar

Ali Mohamed Jaffar

VP Technical Services

BAPCO Refining

Ali Mohamed Jaffar

VP Technical Services

BAPCO Refining
Morgan Allen

Morgan Allen

Senior Principal Technologist

W. R. Grace & Co.

Morgan Allen

Senior Principal Technologist

W. R. Grace & Co.

ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chairman

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“The Downstream Technical Conference continues to strengthen its role as a leading forum for advancing innovation, collaboration and technical excellence across the energy value chain. The sustained interest in the Call for Papers reflects the industry’s commitment to sharing practical insights, operational experience and scalable solutions that support progress in downstream operations. By convening global experts, engineers and practitioners, ADIPEC provides a platform that enables knowledge exchange and supports continuous improvement across the sector.”

Haitham Al Jenaibi

EVP Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chairman

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Downstream Technical Programme?

The ADIPEC Downstream Technical Programme brings together technical experts from refining, petrochemicals, LNG, gas processing and supply chains to explore solutions that improve downstream performance, resilience and efficiency.

Who should attend the Downstream Technical Programme?

The programme is designed for engineers, technologists and project leads in refining, processing, operations, chemicals and related downstream functions seeking actionable insight and innovation.

What themes are covered in the programme?

Themes include refining, petrochemicals, LNG and gas processing, project execution, digital transformation, circularity, alternative fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, sustainability and decarbonisation.

How is this different from the SPE Technical Programme?

The Downstream Technical Programme focuses on refining, petrochemicals, LNG, gas processing and downstream operations. The SPE Technical Conference focuses on upstream engineering, exploration, drilling, production and field development.

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