Concurrent Sessions
Track 1: Crude & Coking
- Monitoring and Improving Equipment Operations
Track 2: Gasoline Processing
- Benzene In Gasoline: Recent developments in the Market Making Technologies More Attractive
- Reformer Reliability Issues
Track 3: Hydroprocessing
- Turnaround Scope Development 101
Track 4: FCC
- FCCU Pressure Balance Fundamentals
- FCC Optimization
Track 5: Technical
- Risk Based Inspection
- Improving Machinery Reliability Applying Precision Maintenance: Achieving Step Changes with Best In Class Field Application Techniques
Track 6: Technical
- Comprehensive Blend Optimization and Analyzer Performance Monitoring
- Smart Manufacturing Platform and its Application to Equipment Monitoring
Track 7: Technical
- Electronic Permitting
- Tank Maintenance and Cleaning
- Monitoring and Improving Equipment Operations
Track 2: Gasoline Processing
- Benzene In Gasoline: Recent developments in the Market Making Technologies More Attractive
- Reformer Reliability Issues
Track 3: Hydroprocessing
- Turnaround Scope Development 101
Track 4: FCC
- FCCU Pressure Balance Fundamentals
- FCC Optimization
Track 5: Technical
- Risk Based Inspection
- Improving Machinery Reliability Applying Precision Maintenance: Achieving Step Changes with Best In Class Field Application Techniques
Track 6: Technical
- Comprehensive Blend Optimization and Analyzer Performance Monitoring
- Smart Manufacturing Platform and its Application to Equipment Monitoring
Track 7: Technical
- Electronic Permitting
- Tank Maintenance and Cleaning
Concurrent Sessions
Track 1: Crude & Coking
- Coking Troubleshooting and Lessons Learned
Track 2: Gasoline Processing
- Molecular Management Around Gasoline Units
- Increased Octane Demand - Investment Strategy for the Future (Traditional Technologies vs. Emerging Technologies)
Track 3: Hydroprocessing
- The How and Why of Hydroprocessing Safety Systems
Track 4: FCC
- FCC Catalyst Withdrawal Line Reliability
- Equipment Fundamentals and Maintenance - Catalyst Slide Valves, Flue Gas Slide Valves, Orifice Chambers and Variable Orifice Valves
Track 5: Technical
- Roundtable Session: Routine Maintenance Planning & Scheduling - Best Practices to Improve Craft Work Productivity
Track 6: Technical
- Dynamic Real Time Optimization for Value Sustainment: The Same Silos are Not Going to Cut It
Track 7: Technical
- Crude Troubleshooting and Lessons Learned
- Coking Troubleshooting and Lessons Learned
Track 2: Gasoline Processing
- Molecular Management Around Gasoline Units
- Increased Octane Demand - Investment Strategy for the Future (Traditional Technologies vs. Emerging Technologies)
Track 3: Hydroprocessing
- The How and Why of Hydroprocessing Safety Systems
Track 4: FCC
- FCC Catalyst Withdrawal Line Reliability
- Equipment Fundamentals and Maintenance - Catalyst Slide Valves, Flue Gas Slide Valves, Orifice Chambers and Variable Orifice Valves
Track 5: Technical
- Roundtable Session: Routine Maintenance Planning & Scheduling - Best Practices to Improve Craft Work Productivity
Track 6: Technical
- Dynamic Real Time Optimization for Value Sustainment: The Same Silos are Not Going to Cut It
Track 7: Technical
- Crude Troubleshooting and Lessons Learned
Concurrent Sessions
Track 1: Crude & Coking
- Unit Optimization
- FAQs and Q&A
Track 2: Hydroprocessing
- Driving Hydrocracker Profitability without Capital Investment
- Ask the Expert: Hydroprocessing SME Q&A Panel
Track 3: FCC
- Ask the Expert: FCC SME Q&A Panel
Track 4: Technical
- Roundtable Session: Turnaround Scope
- Roundtable Session: Rope Access Repairs
- Roundtable Session: Wireless Technology
Track 5: Technical
- Using Data Visualization and Advanced Analytics Methods for Troubleshooting Column Flooding Events
- Industrial Autonomy in the Process Industries
- HTHA/Residual Elements
Track 6: Technical
- Discussion Session: Maintenance - Risk Based Inspection
- Mechanical Integrity: RAGAGEP
- Unit Optimization
- FAQs and Q&A
Track 2: Hydroprocessing
- Driving Hydrocracker Profitability without Capital Investment
- Ask the Expert: Hydroprocessing SME Q&A Panel
Track 3: FCC
- Ask the Expert: FCC SME Q&A Panel
Track 4: Technical
- Roundtable Session: Turnaround Scope
- Roundtable Session: Rope Access Repairs
- Roundtable Session: Wireless Technology
Track 5: Technical
- Using Data Visualization and Advanced Analytics Methods for Troubleshooting Column Flooding Events
- Industrial Autonomy in the Process Industries
- HTHA/Residual Elements
Track 6: Technical
- Discussion Session: Maintenance - Risk Based Inspection
- Mechanical Integrity: RAGAGEP
Morning Coffee
Come meet fellow attendees in our video rooms. Great place to break the ice and interact with others at the conference.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 8:59 AM
General Session
Opening Remarks
Joe Gorder, Chairman, President & CEO, Valero Energy Corporation
President's Report
Chet Thompson, President & CEO, AFPM
Keynote Speaker
Peter Zeihan, Geopolitical Strategist and Author
Peter is a geopolitical strategist and critically acclaimed author who combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help prepare for an uncertain future. With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrows headlines, Peter uses an irreverent approach to transform todays topics into relevant takeaways.
Executive Leadership Panel
2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges ranging from a global pandemic to extreme weather events, historic market volatility, social unrest throughout the nation, and a highly unpredictable regulatory environment.
In the face of extraordinary events, the refining, petrochemical and midstream industries never fail to demonstrate their resiliency. Join us for a discussion with industry leaders as they share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities weve encountered over the last year and their outlook on the future.
Moderator:
Chet Thompson, President & CEO, AFPM
Panelists:
Mike Jennings, President & CEO, HollyFrontier Corporation
Torkel Rhenman, Executive Vice President, LyondellBasell Industries
Bob Herman, Executive Vice President, Refining, Phillips 66
Willie Chiang, Chairman & CEO, Plains All American Pipeline, LP
Virtual Lunch Bunch
Networking and entertainment opportunity.