Hydrocarbon Processing Announces 2010 International Refining Conference

HOUSTON, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulf Publishing Company's Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) is proud to announce the first annual International Refining Conference (IRC). The refining technology event will be hosted by Italian-based integrated energy company eni, 21 – 23 June 2010, at the Sheraton Roma Hotel in Rome, Italy. For information, visit www.GulfPub.com/IRC.

The conference will deliver a high-level program designed for technical and operations management in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Key executives and industry leaders will address current issues that are reshaping the world of refining. Topics will include maintenance, equipment, safety and quality, heavy oil upgrading, biofuels, environmental issues, and energy efficiency.

"The International Refining Conference will provide participants with an unparalleled opportunity to network and exchange ideas with industry leaders and peers from around the world," said John T. Royall, President and CEO of Gulf Publishing Company. The upcoming event also boasts an exceptional technical program, which Royall attributes to the commitment of IRC Advisory Board members, an international cross-section of renowned technical experts and leaders within the downstream sector. "Members of the 2010 Advisory Board were instrumental in creating the strong technical program," said Royall. "Their expertise in the global energy industry, combined with their extensive knowledge of the current issues of widespread importance to the hydrocarbon processing industry, were invaluable to the success of planning the inaugural International Refining Conference."

The IRC program will include expert presentations from eni S.p.A., Walter Tosto S.p.A., Accenture, Dupont Chemical Solutions, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., Foster Wheeler, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Industeel France, Saudi Aramco, Shell Global Solutions International B.V., and Technip.

Visit www.GulfPub.com /IRC for IRC information, agenda, technical program, presenters and exhibitors.

ABOUT Hydrocarbon Processing / Gulf Publishing Company Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) is the premiere trade magazine of the global refining community. Founded in 1922, HP is the industry leader in providing information to technical and management personnel in petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemicals, chemicals, engineering and construction. HP is distributed monthly to more than 30,000 subscribers worldwide. HP and its sister publication, World Oil, are flagship magazines of Gulf Publishing Company, an international media and events business in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the energy sector. www.HydrocarbonProcessing.com / www.GulfPub.com

SOURCE Gulf Publishing Company