BBTC MENA - Middle East Bottom of the Barrel & Catalyst Technology Conference

BBTC MENA 2025 – A Resounding Success!

Participating Companies

150+

Registered Delegates

200

Pre-arranged 1-to-1 Meetings

Speakers & Panellists

10+

Hours of Shared Insights

In the distinguished presence of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and with the esteemed support of Bapco Energies, BBTC MENA 2025 successfully brought together leading refining experts, industry pioneers, and technology innovators to explore the future of bottom-of-the-barrel upgrading and refining strategies.

A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional speakers, sponsors, and attendees for their invaluable contributions! Your insights, expertise, and collaborative spirit made this event truly impactful.

We extend special appreciation to BAPCO REFINING, BAPCO ENERGIES, ADNOC REFINING, ARAMCO, SATORP, SAMREF, OQ, and all our esteemed participants for enriching the agenda with forward-thinking discussions and groundbreaking innovations.

Together, we are shaping the future of refining! We look forward to continuing the conversation and driving innovation in the sector. See you at the next edition!

In the meantime, please register your interest.

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Welcome to BBTC MENA - Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference

Turning the 'Bottom of the Barrel' Green

These are facing challenging times for the Global Downstream Industry - Operations need to remain competitive, reliable, and profitable - even under ever-changing market conditions. Energy security is a priority, but so is the need for reducing the carbon footprint of our operations.

Looking to the bottom of the barrel, industry imperatives are obviously evolving but there continues to be a need for refiners to upgrade heavier BoB components and increase conversion to curb low-value fuel oil production. There is also strong need to ensure that all existing residue upgrading units are reviewed to ensure a reduced carbon footprint and reduced emissions.

It is within this context that EPC is proud to announce BBTC MENA, the only event fully dedicated to Residue Upgrading Technologies and Catalysts for the MENA region.

BBTC FOCUS

From a downstream processing perspective upgrading the bottom of the barrel remains a pressing challenge. The event will gather refiners, solution providers, contractors and consultants to exchange on ways to reduce emissions, increase efficiency, improve product specifications, further integrate with petrochemicals, increase profitability, and also meet the industry’s decarbonisation objectives.

BBTC MENA provides an ideal platform to discuss the latest developments in BOB processes & catalysts, as well as the new opportunities arising from the shift towards petrochemicals and chemicals.

2025 Agenda

BBTC MENA Day 1
Tuesday, 4 February
BBTC MENA Day 2
Wednesday, 5 February

08:30

Opening Ceremony