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TRANSFORMING THE HEAVY OIL VALUE CHAIN

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HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE MINISTRY OF OIL AND GAS, SULTANATE OF OMANتحت رعاية وزارة النفط والغاز، سلطنة عمان

Heavy and Extra-heavy oil resources have been estimated at 40% of the world's oil resources; of which about one-third are in the Middle East.

Often termed difficult to extract and upgrade, the bottom of the barrel fuel is increasingly becoming an important part of the future oil mix due to rapid innovation, technology advancements, and project developments.

Delivering a global platform for the entire heavy oil value chain to convene, connect, and engage in conversation, the World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition (WHOC) offers companies and heavy oil professionals exceptional opportunity to do business whilst showcasing the best in terms of business, strategy and technology through 3 days of unparalleled networking opportunities and knowledge exchange.

Taking place in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from Monday 3 - Wednesday 5 September 2018, WHOC hosts an all-encompassing three-day technical conference featuring case studies and presentations; a two-day strategic conference featuring key insights from globalbusiness and thought leaders across the heavy oil value chain.

Supporting the Congress is a three-day international exhibition where NOCs, IOCs, EPCs, OEMs, service and technologycompanies will showcase their projects, products and services.

Join us in Oman for the largest congregation of heavy oil professionals globally and benefit from an array of potential businessprospects and networking opportunities.

CONGRESSGain strategic and technical insights into heavy oil project developments, innovations and technologies through technical case study presentations, high level interactive business panel discussions and focused roundtable exchanges.

NETWORKINGReconnect with existing associates and meet new clients in an informal, yet business focused environment.

EXHIBITIONMeet over 100 international companies and explore new technologies, key products and services for the entire heavy oil value chain at the dedicated exhibition.

A DEDICATED PLATFORM FORTHE GLOBAL HEAVY OIL INDUSTRY

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WORLD HEAVY OIL STATISTICSESTIMATED HEAVY OIL DEPOSITS BY REGION

182

971

1,127

75

18

168

6883

651

CANADA

VENEZUELASAUDI ARABIAKUWAIT RUSSIAOMANMEXICO

BRAZIL INDONESIA CHINA COLOMBIA ECUADOR IRAQCHADANGOLA

UNITED STATES

HEAVY OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES INCLUDE

Russia

EuropeNorthAmerica

SouthAmerica

Africa

SouthAsia

Middle East

East Asia

Southeast Asiaand Oceania

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BILLIONS OF BARRELS1,000

100

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THE EXHIBITIONCo-hosted with Petroleum Development Oman, the 2018 World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition (WHOC) will bring together the global heavy oil industry in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 September 2018.

The World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition provides an invaluable platform for government representatives, project owners, NOCs, IOCs, international service companies, EPC contractors, consultants, and investors to meet, do business, and maximise the evolving opportunities in the heavy oil sector globally and across the Middle East.

Book a stand at the 2018 World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition and take advantage of the extensive networking opportunities to do business, meet new clients and showcase your products and services to your target audience.

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

WHY EXHIBIT?

• National Oil Companies• International Oil Companies• Drilling Companies• Technology Providers• EPC Consultants• Original Equipment and Manufacturers

Build new relationships and acquire new customers

Connect and network with international business leaders and technical professionals

Demonstrate your business strength, innovation and expertise

Establish and expand brand presence

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• Investors • Security & IT• Refineries• EOR Companies• Alternative energy companies

3000+THE 2018 CONGRESS &EXHIBITION IN NUMBERS

500+

Global Attendees

Conference Delegates 150+ Technical Experts 120+ Conference Sessions

100+ Exhibiting Companies

• Logistics and Transport Providers• Consultants• Service Companies • Contractors• Petrochemical Producers

Gain entry into new markets

Launch new products

Secure a competitive edge over your industry peers.

Meet face-to-face with the industry’s key decision makers and primary stakeholders

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GENERATE NEW BUSINESSReconnect with existing customers and establish new relationships through extensive networking opportunities - all aimed at helping you acquire your next buyer.

GAIN MARKET INSIGHTSAgainst the backdrop of a robust heavy oil landscape, gain insight into market perspectives as well as supply and demand nuances in the globally

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESConnect with industry insiders in an informal yet business focused environment from NOCs, IOCs and service companies all under one roof at the world’s largest heavy oil gathering.

HIGH LEVEL STRATEGIC SESSIONSHigh level strategic plenary sessions focusing on key challenges and opportunities within the heavy oil sector worldwide. Hear from some of the industry's esteemed advisors and keynote speakers on future developments for the heavy oil sector.

SHARE YOUR TECHNICAL EXPERTISEPresent your technical knowledge and skills across reservoir prospecting, well completion, downstream processing, refining, petrochemicals, operations & transportation which have resulted in improved operating performance for your clients

WHY DO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS VISITTHE WORLD HEAVY OIL CONGRESS & EXHIBITION?

THE WORLD’S LEADING HEAVY OIL EVENT AT A GLANCE:

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2006 China1126 Attendees

120 Papers

2009 Venezuela1350 Attendees

28 Countries | 112 Papers

2012 UK1393 Attendees


2015 Canada 2018 Muscat, Oman1782 Attendees


2008 Canada1596 Attendees


2011 Canada2979 Attendees


2014 USA1033 Attendees


2016 Canada2,200 Attendees


The 2018 World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition (WHOC) will feature dedicated Strategic, Technical, and Diversity In Energy focused sessions, providing critical insights into the global heavy oil industry.

2 days of high level strategic content for the industry’s business leaders to actively discuss the successful development and growth of the industry on topics including:

THE CONGRESS & EXHIBITION

STRATEGIC CONFERENCE

Present your technical experience and business expertise at WHOC 2018. To join the conference as a speaker, please Contact Varkha Israni: [email protected]

Identifying key strategies for accelerating offshore heavy and extra-heavy oil discoveries, and expediting existing projects through long term business partnerships, acquisitions, and investments

Dissecting impact of disruptive technologies on the global heavy oil production and product diversification

Impact of OPEC cuts on heavy oil production – analysing current and future implications and action plans

Evaluating best practices for integrated NOCs and IOCs to minimise OPEX and CAPEX in heavy oil production and diversification amidst minimal investments

Diversity In Energy: Comprehending co-relation between successful oil and gas businesses and diversity

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3 DAYS OF UNPRECEDENTED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND NETWORKING SESSIONS, CREATED BY THE INDUSTRY FOR THE INDUSTRY, ACROSS THE HEAVY OIL VALUE CHAIN.

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS TODAYBE PART OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST HEAVY OIL CONFERENCE

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Reservoir Prospecting to Well Completion

Heavy Oil Technologies, Data Management & Internet of Things

Exploration, Production, and Field Development

Offshore Heavy Oil – Exploration, Production and Technologies

Enhanced Oil Recovery – Innovation, Development, Research

Downstream Processing: Refining, Petrochemicals, Operations & Transportation Storage, Marketing & Distribution

2018 TECHNICAL CATEGORIES INCLUDE

2018 WORLD HEAVY OIL CONGRESS & EXHIBITION IMPORTANT DATES

SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018AUTHOR NOTIFICATION

SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER 2017CALL FOR PAPER OPENS

THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2018CALL FOR PAPER CLOSES

MONDAY 3 – WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2018WORLD HEAVY OIL CONGRESS & EXHIBITION OPENS

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WHY OMAN?

VENUE FOR THE 2018 WORLD HEAVY OIL CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION:OMAN CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

KEY FEATURES:

Oman represents the perfect business destination for conferences and exhibitions. Architecturally advanced in design and capability, this world class venue will be amongst the first to be built to meet the rigorous LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre boasts of cutting-edge infrastructure and an iridescent new world-class convention & exhibition centre, catapulting Oman to well-positioned spot of global prominence.

22,000sqm of exhibition space

10,000delegate capacity

5exhibition halls

HIGH QUANTITY PETROLEUM PRODUCTIONOman’s petroleum and other liquids production averaged more than 1 million barrels per day in 2016, its highest production level ever.

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE INFRASTRUCTUREOman has two operating refineries with a combined capacity of 222,000 barrels per day (b/d) and plans to expand existing refinery capacity by 81,000 b/d by 2018.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANSBy 2019, Oman plans to construct a new refinery with a total capacity of 230,000 b/d near Duqm, a port town on the Arabian Sea.

GLOBAL STANDARDSThe country also plans to build a 200-million-barrel crude oil storage terminal at Ras Markaz, south of Duqm, which would be one of the world's largest crude oil storage facilities.

EMPOWERING GLOBAL BUSINESSES

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One Global Industry. One City. One Meeting Place.ADIPEC, one of the world’s largest energy events, brings together the Middle East oil and gas industry and beyond for oil and gas professionals to do business.adipec.com

GPS is an industry leading event where energy professionals from around the world converge for three days to introduce new technologies, share ideas, network, do business together, and learn about emerging opportunities in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.globalpetroleumshow.com

The second edition of the Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and will take place from 12-14 February 2018. EGYPS 2018 will help identify future business opportunities from Egypt’s future project requirements, strategic priorities and masterplans and gain insights into the wider North African oil and gas sector.egyps.com

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SPEAKINGVarkha Israni | Conference Producer

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EXHIBITION, SPONSORSHIP & DELEGATEREGISTRATION

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