The first foreign company is unanimously accepted in to the most authoritative industry organization in Russia – The Association of Russian Refining and Petrochemicals Producers

Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) Ltd has been elected as the first non-Russian official member of the Association of Russian Refining and Petrochemicals Producers in Moscow – one of the most influential bodies in the Russia & CIS Downstream industry.

The Association includes 29 of the largest oil companies, Refineries, Petrochemical Plants, R&D and project institutes. All have demonstrated their appreciation of Euro Petroleum Consultants’ 10 year contribution to the industry, during which time the company has played a significant role in the current development of the oil and gas downstream business in Russia and CIS and in promoting the regions investment opportunities in this area.

According to Mr. Ryabov, the General Director of the Association, “EPC’s Membership in the Association of Russian Refining and Petrochemicals Producers will contribute substantially to resolving the industry challenges in Russia & CIS”.

In response, EPC’s President, Colin Chapman, announced that “It is an honor for EPC to have been accepted as members of the Russian Association of Refiners and Petrochemicals Producers. The Association plays an important role in addressing crucial ongoing and upcoming issues impacting the Downstream sector in Russia. We look forward to many fruitful meetings with other members of the group to discuss approaches on how best to meet these challenges”.

Euro Petroleum Consultants has long-term, successful experience in providing consulting services through all stages of project implementation and has worked with companies such as Gazprom, SOCAR, LUKOIL-NIZHEGORODNEFTEORGSINTEZ, Salavatnefteorgsintez, Mozyr and other Refineries in Russia & CIS. EPC’s project experience extends further into the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

EPC Ltd also hosts topical and highly respected downstream technology conferences covering the international market as well as regional events that focus on Russia and the CIS countries, Asia, Middle East, Europe and North Africa.

From 20 to 24 September 2010 in Moscow, Russia, EPC will hold its traditionally most popular week of events - the Moscow Refining, Gas and Petrochemicals Week, which is comprised of:

2nd International Gas Technology Conference & Exhibition - IGTC

9th Russia & CIS Petrochemicals Technology Conference & Exhibition – RPTC

10th Anniversary Russia & CIS Refining Technology Conference & Exhibition – RRTC

After a highly successful event last year organizers expect the events in September 2010 to be even more successful with increased numbers of petrochemical, gas & refining companies in attendance following the company’s admission as a member of the Association of Russian Refining and Petrochemicals Producers.

More information on the company and the events you can be found at www.europetro.com

Euro Petroleum Consultants Releases it's Provisional 2011 Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Refining Conference & Exhibition Schedule

Euro Petroleum Consultants have finalised their Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Refining conference and exhibition schedules for 2011.

Next year's schedule will see the return of a number of our reputable and successful events including the International Petrochemicals Technology Conference and Exhibition (IPTC), which will be held in Dubrovnik along with a new edition to our conference schedule - CAT TECH, which will offer opportunities to network, present and discuss the latest developments in Catalyst Technology, management issues and pratices around the world.

Next Year also introduces, for the first time, ME TECH - the only dedicated forum presenting the latest technology developments for Gas Processing, Oil Refining, Residue-upgrading and Petrochemicals.  ME-TECH will take place over two days at the beautiful venue of Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The provisional agenda for ME TECH has been announced here.

Next year will also see the return of the Green Forum - a truly interactive forum dedicated to addressing and discussing the latest technological advancements, strategies, issues, trends and regulations aimed at making the downstream oil, gas and petrochemicals more environmentally friendly. Click here to see this year's agenda for the Green Forum.

Furthermore, the International Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference and Exhibition and our immensley popular and productive annual Moscow Refining, Gas and Petrochemicals Week will be returning once again to analyse the latest major investments, technology and market developments. Click here to view the agenda for our September 2010 edition of the event.

Please click here to see the provisional 2011 event schedule and continue to regularly visit our website for the latest news and developments. Readers may also join our LinkedIn group, which is host to discussion and networking opportunities with other industry professionals.

Euro Petroleum Consultants talk of the Challenges in the Russian Oil Industry

In volume 5 issue 1 of Hydrocarbon World this year Euro Petroleum Consultants' president, Colin Chapman, and consultant, Edward Koonce, spoke about the challenges to the Russian oil industry.

The article examines the challenges to project implementation and upgrading the Russian refining industry before explaining the great opportunities available for Western companies in the Russian oil and gas refining industry.

Please click here to read the article in full.