Dubai Energy Forum

ABOUT THE EVENT

Stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving energy sector by attending the Dubai Energy Forum. Join us to gain essential updates and insights into the Middle East’s oil and energy markets.

Hear from leading experts as they share the latest analyses and perspectives on both global and regional markets. This forum is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, connect with industry leaders and peers, and enhance your business strategy.

Key topics include:

Update on key global benchmarks
Developments in global crude oil markets
Middle East refined product market update
Global chemicals value chains and the overall global outlook.

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AGENDA

12:15pm – 1:15pm	Networking lunch & registration
1:15pm – 1:25pm	Welcome and Introduction
1:25pm – 1:55pm	S&P Global Commodity Insights welcome and Platts global benchmark update Vera Blei, Global Head of Established Benchmarks, S&P Global Commodity Insights
1:55pm – 2:30pm	Oil & refined product market outlook session Demand: When will Middle East oil burn be phased out? Supply: OPEC+ question: Unity, prices or market share? Refining: Is Middle East refining expansion reaching an end? Dong Wang, Principal Research Analyst, S&P Global Commodity Insights
2:30pm – 3:00pm	Developments in global crude oil markets 40th anniversary of Platts Dubai crude assessments Changing trade flows Recent developments in global crude oil markets Daniel Colover, Associate Director of Global Engagement & Intelligence for Oil/LNG, S&P Global Commodity Insights
3:00pm – 3:30pm	Middle East refined product market update Fujairah’s role as an energy hub Middle East refined product market developments Making waves in maritime future fuels Daniel Colover, Associate Director of Global Engagement & Intelligence for Oil/LNG, S&P Global Commodity Insights
3:30pm – 4:10pm	Networking break
4:10pm – 4:40pm	NGL session Short-term outlook for supply, demand, freight rates, and pricing Focus on the U.S., Middle East, and Asia/Mainland China Darryl Rogers, Consulting Executive Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
4:40pm – 5:10pm	Global Chemicals outlook Following the global capacity overbuild, how quickly can chemical value chains recover? How are Middle East producers reacting to the next wave of investment? Michael Liesfeldt, Director Olefins, S&P Global Commodity Insights Moveed Fazail, Executive Director, Polymers, S&P Global Commodity Insights
5:10pm – 5:40pm	Dirty and Clean Tanker Market Outlook Global tanker supply and market trends Geopolitical disruptions and supply chain challenges Environmental regulations and their trade flow impact Peter Norfolk, Global Head of Freight Pricing, MRTS, S&P Global Commodity Insights
5:40pm – 6:10pm	Global LNG short-term outlook: Reaching the end of the cycle? Is the period of high global LNG prices over? - Factors that have pressured prices up in 2024 and the outlook for the rest of the year The next LNG wave: Will the current build of supply catch up with global demand or even overtake it? - New LNG supply projects due online, in the Middle East and globally - Demand growth: Europe vs Asia-Pacific Prospects for LNG prices to 2027 and key risks to the outlook - Geopolitical and other risks Ayush Agarwal, LNG Analyst, S&P Global Commodity Insights
6:10pm – 6:15pm	Closing remarks
6:15pm	Networking reception

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