SIEW 2011: Major forums for oil & gas refining and energy trading join lineup of events at SIEW 2011

In line with Singapore's push to establish itself as a major hub for petrochemical refining as well as energy trading, two dedicated conferences will join this year's lineup of events at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) from 31 October – 4 November 2011.

Held over four days of ministerial addresses, roundtables, master classes and in-depth workshops, Downstream Asia and EMART Asia will bring together key players in the refining and energy trading space, and will greatly contribute to the established SIEW event. SIEW is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. In 2010, SIEW attracted over 14,000 participants from more than 60 countries.

Lawrence Wong, Singapore's Energy Market Authority Chief Executive, said: "Singapore is one of the world's leading commodity hubs and Asia's top oil trading centre. We see growing opportunities in this area of energy trading, with the development of our first Liquefied National Gas (LNG) terminal, as well as the expanded base of energy and commodity products being traded in our exchanges. We are therefore very pleased to incorporate EMART – a leading energy trading event – as part of the SIEW this year, and to have the continued participation of Downstream Asia in the SIEW."

"We are pleased to bring EMART to Singapore", says Frank de Kruijff, Chief Executive Officer of Clarion Events in Asia. "Singapore is a key hub for energy trading which has been further bolstered by government incentives, relocation of major energy traders to its shore, and development of more fuel storage facilities in this region. EMART Asia will be an integral part of our global EMART series where we typically attract well over 1.000 attendees for our annual European edition."

Mustafah Abdullah, Project Director of the World Refining Association, said: "The timing of Downstream Asia could not have been better. Refining margins are expected to pick up over the next year, with less new refining capacity coming on-stream this year on the one hand, and increasing oil demand on the other. We are delighted to be a part of SIEW and to be given this opportunity to contribute to Singapore's oil and gas sector."

This marks the second time Downstream Asia returns to SIEW as the only conference at the tradeshow developed for the downstream, refining and petrochemical sectors. However, this will be the first time EMART is being brought outside of Europe. It will run from 3-4 November 2011, with Downstream Asia from 1-2 November 2011.

Downstream Asia and EMART Asia are organised by the World Refining Association and Synergy, respectively, under the Clarion Events Pte Ltd group.

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For further information or a copy of this press release, please contact:

Mustafah Abdullah World Refining Association / Synergy
Tel: (+65) 6590 3972 | Fax: (+65) 6223 9196
mustafah@energyexchangeasia.com

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About the World Refining Association

The World Refining Association organises market leading events for the refining, petrochemical and processing industry globally. It has strong and long-standing relationships with governments and major oil and gas producers worldwide. Its international oil & gas conferences, seminars and workshops have attracted more than 13,500 delegates from 100 countries over the past 10 years.

About Synergy Events

Synergy, a Clarion Events company, established in 1999, is dedicated to developing and organising high-quality international conferences and focusing on the gas, water and electricity utility industry developments worldwide. From Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Paris to Cairo, Melbourne and Shanghai, our Synergy team has nearly four decades of experience in developing highly-targeted energy-related conferences & exhibitions.

About the Singapore International Energy Week

The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is a leading energy event for top policymakers, industry players and thought leaders to exchange best practices that shape global and industry energy agendas. An annual event, SIEW 2011 is organised by the Energy Market Authority and will run from 31 October to 4 November 2011, encompassing conferences, exhibitions, networking sessions and business matching opportunities. Visit www.singapore.iew.com.sg for more information.

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