StocExpo Asia oil trading conference
Hiran Senewiratne in Singapore
StocExpo 2007 one of the Asia’s leading oil refining and oil trading
conference and exhibition was held in
Enraf Honeywell |
Singapore on October 2 and 3 at
the Suntec Expo Singapore.
This type of event is important for every country especially for Sri
Lanka as it is now in the process of exploring the petroleum resource in
the future.
The event was able to attract all the stakeholders including terminal
operators and bulk liquid producers from throughout Asia to gain insight
into the latest developments in the regulatory processes, best practices
and technological developments affecting the storage of petroleum
products and petrochemicals.
The papers from senior representatives of some of the region’s key
operators and suppliers facilitated discussion and knowledge sharing to
enable safer, more efficient and more cost -effective management of tank
farms.
Brodie Meter Company.,LLC |
DNA Process Solutions Pte Limited |
The exhibition showcased the latest advancements in equipment and
service provision for the sector.
Singapore not being an oil rich country is one of the world’s leading
oil trading and blending centres. Several major projects are under
construction and could be followed by at least another two in 2006/7.
By 2008 local and foreign investors would invest nearly US$ one
billion to the sector. Some of the leading oil refining and blending
companies including Brodie, Enraf Honeywell, and Silvering Endress
Hauser participated.
Pictures by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa in Singapore |