Conference Agenda Day 1

Welcoming address by the Ministry of Trade and Industry

Navigating the energy transition: regional insights in downstream

This session will feature government officials from ASEAN sharing their country’s latest developments, strategies and policies to navigate the evolving downstream oil and gas industry, particularly in the refining and petrochemicals. Participants will gain insights into the regional trends in refining and petrochemicals, as well as the efforts to decarbonise the industry.

Panel Discussion: Positioning ASEAN for success in a shifting global landscape

• What should refineries and petrochemical plants prioritise in the current operating environment?
• Exploring the strategic decisions driving success in the ASEAN downstream sector
• The rise of AI: exploring the opportunities AI provides in supporting an efficient, productive and profitable downstream industry
• Critically considering the technologies supporting a profitable future: Where to invest for success?
• Current industry trends: what is hype and what is here to stay?

Moderator: Scott Hastie, Global Head of Oil, Gas & New Energy, dss+, Australia

Asian Downstream Summit (ADS) Awards

• Downstream project of the year
• Innovations in oil & gas digital technology
• Sustainable plant of the year
• Sustainable technology of the year 
• Rising star of the year
• Female engineer of the year
• Young engineer award
• Start-up of the year

Awards presented by Guest-of-Honour: 

Panel Discussion: Industry outlook: exploring the opportunities, challenges and partnership in fast tracking CCS and hydrogen in the ASEAN

• Unravelling the true opportunity of CCS, hydrogen and various innovative low carbon solutions in ASEAN
• CCS within a global context, what ASEAN can learn from CCS developments globally
• The CCS future: How do industry, financial institutions and regulators and policy makers work hand in hand to support the evolution of CCS in ASEAN?
• Understanding the opportunities for cross-industry application and utilisation of CCS

Moderator: Eddison Lee, Principal, Energy and Natural Resources, Oliver Wyman, Singapore

Presentation: AI and Digital Transformation: Driving the Energy Transition in Downstream

As the downstream sector navigates the energy transition, leveraging cutting-edge technologies is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability, and safety. With decades of expertise in process control, automation, and close collaboration with leading process technology licensors, Honeywell is at the forefront of this transformation. Our advanced technology solutions enable our partners to achieve industry-leading results through:

• Integrating Proprietary Knowledge into Automation Systems: This reduces project risks and accelerates project timelines, allowing faster and more reliable implementation.
• Applying Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML): AI and ML are instrumental in driving sustainable, future-ready operations, empowering companies to reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and optimize processes.

In this concise presentation, Adam Harris will explore how Honeywell leverages AI, digital transformation, and automation to enable safe, sustainable, and efficient refining and petrochemical operations from Day One, supporting the industry’s shift towards a low-carbon future.

Panel Discussion: Downstream 2050: operational excellence today driving success for the future

• Successfully optimising production processes for greater efficiency
• The importance of adapting operations to enable flexibility and greater profitability
• Leveraging digital technologies for enhanced plant performance
• Adopting new materials to improve energy efficiency and operational stability
• Outlining the challenges and exploring solutions to ensure operational excellence and long-term success

Moderator: Pranav Bhanage, Energy and Chemical Director, APAC, dss+, Singapore

Presentation: Towards sustainability: decarbonising energy through technology and partnerships

Panel Discussion: Transitioning to alternative and sustainable fuels: strategies for refinery adoption

• Advancing technology to support the development of alternate fuels
• Examining current market dynamics and trends in the realm of feedstock advancements
• How industry stakeholders can encourage the adoption of alternate feedstocks

Moderator: Peter Godfrey, Managing Director, Energy Institute, Singapore