GPCA holds biggest gathering of experts in petrochem industry

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) held its 6th Annual GPCA Forum from 13-15 December 2011 with more than 1,600 delegates in attendance. The Forum brought unparalleled networking opportunities for participants, whilst top-level speakers discussed various aspects pertaining to the region's petrochemical and related industries. Guest speakers included: Mohammed Al-Mady, Chairman, GPCA; Vice Chairman and CEO, Sabic; Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi, Deputy Chairman, Qatar Petroleum; Jim Gallogly, CEO, LyondellBasell; Peter L Cella, CEO, Chevron Phillips; Tom Crotty, Chairman, Ineos ChlorVinyls; Luther C. Kissams IV, President, Albemarle Corporation; and Dr Fahad Al Mubarak, Chairman and Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia.

To shed more light on trends and development of strategic importance to the petrochemical industry, this annual Forum programme included daily seminars facilitated by leading global consultancy firms. Aside from the issue of sustainability, opportunities were discussed especially the development of industrial clusters across the region, particularly those being established to provide materials for the automotive, flexible packaging and appliances sectors. Petrochemicals provide the essential building blocks for further industrial and social development. www.gpca.org.ae