12th IMPCA Asian Methanol Conference 2009

Co-Organized by MMSA & JJ&A
November 3 - 5, 2009
The Regent Hotel, Singapore 


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Day 1: Wednesday, November 4th, 2009  

Morning Session I - General Session Introduction and Welcome To Delegates 

  • Keynote Speech - Asian Energy Markets - Issues and Outlook
    Marthe Hoff - President, Statoil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd


  • Energy - The Role of Coal
    Steven Terry - Chief Analyst, Vitol


  • Global Methanol Outlook
    Jim Jordan - President, Jim Jordan & Associates (JJ&A)

Morning Session II - Asian Methanol - Feedstocks and Economy

  • Methanol, China, and Energy - No Pain, No Gain
    Mark Berggren - Managing Director, MMSA


  • Indian Methanol and Derivatives
    JJ Modi - Deputy GM, International Trade - Deepak Fertilizers


  • Southeast Asian Methanol Markets
    Muhtar Hashim - Managing Director - Ancom Berhad

Afternoon Session I - Methanol Chemical Applications - Asia

  • Formaldehyde Regulations and Asia
    Dr. William Davies - Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Dynea


  • Acetic Acid - Westward Ho
    Mark Berggren - Managing Director, MMSA


  • MTBE in Asia and Middle East: A Sunrise Industry
    Clarence Woo - GM, Asian Clean Fuels Association (ACFA)

Afternoon Session II - Methanol Fuels Applications & Processes

  • Creating A Sustainable & Green Methanol Economy Today
    Norbert Ringer - Süd-Chemie, AG Marketing and Sales, SynGas Catalysts Group Product Manager Methanol


  • Metal-Free Transformation of CO2 to Methanol: A New Possibility?
    Dr. Yugen Zhang - Team Leader, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN)

Day 2: Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Morning Session I - Impact of Fuels, Pt. 1

  • Methanol to Gasoline [MTG] Technology: An Alternative for Liquid Fuel Production
    Samuel Tabak - Licensing Executive, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering


  • Methanol to Olefins - Hydrocarbon Monetization?
    Leo Wirawan - Associate Consultant, MMSA


  • Creating Extraordinary Competitive Advantage for Methanol Producers
    Terry Fitzpatrick - Johnson Matthey Catalysts

Morning Session II - Impact of Fuels, Pt. 2

  • Responsible CareTM- Handling Methanol for Fuels Applications
    John Livorness, Manager, Customer Service and Logistics, Asia Pacific - Methanex Corporation


  • Emerging Methanol Markets - Impact on Asia
    Graham Hoar, Principal, C1 Chemicals & Fertilizers Practice - Nexant


  • IMPCA Reference Specifications More Than Just Specifications
    Trond Tenold - Director & Secretary, IMPCA

Afternoon Session I - Methanol in Energy Solutions

  • Energy Sustainability Using an Integrated Power and Methanol Generation Plant
    Azmi B Osman - Principal Engineer, PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd.


  • Global Energy Development and the Methanol Institute
    Roland Yap, Vice President, Asia/Middle East, Methanol Institute