The World Refining Association is pleased to announce the inaugural 2007 Plant Maintenance Middle East Conference taking place from 26-28 November 2007 in Dubai, UAE.

Over recent months, maintenance issues within the Middle East oil, gas, refining and petrochemical sectors have seen a period of growing attention. In today’s climate, choosing the most suitable maintenance strategy is essential for companies within these sectors.

Taking into consideration the unprecedented increase in the forecast cost of oil and gas projects and the fact that construction material and manpower shortages are currently delaying new projects, it is now more important than ever for existing facilities to undergo continuous modernisation and optimisation, ensuring that they are capable of continuing both oil and gas production, whilst at the same time remaining competitive.

The 2007 Plant Maintenance Middle East Conference will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to discover exactly which maintenance strategies and management methods will play a crucial role in the development of the industry in future years.

Also high on the event’s agenda, we will take a look at the most effective and up-to-date shutdown and turnaround planning and scheduling systems and also review which cutting-edge condition monitoring techniques and technologies are currently leading the market. Additionally, the event will provide detailed information on major HSE updates.

Providing unrivalled business and networking opportunities, the 2007 Plant Maintenance Middle East Conference is guaranteed to be a leading event that cannot be missed by all involved in the Middle East oil and gas sectors.