GDS International Attracts Europe’s Downstream Elite for its 2012 Summit in November

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Downstream producers are facing dwindling supplies and increasingly stringent
litigations. Global demand is set to rise by an average of 900,000 million barrels a day,
whilst prices for oil were down 13 per cent this year. Deciding exactly where to invest is
proving key to operational success, and GDS International’s
[http://www.gdsinternational.com/WhatWeDo ] summits are now, more than ever, proving an
invaluable asset to the informed decision-maker.

On the 5th to the 7th of November 2012, GDS International’s Next Generation Downstream
Europe [http://www.ngdownstream.com ] summit will take place, uniting an unprecedented
delegation of C-level executives from the region’s foremost downstream companies to
discuss a range of key issues from across the sector.

Held at the opulent Turnberry Resort in Scotland, the summit combines high-level
roundtable discussions with next generation technology solutions that have been
specifically tailored to address the most pressing challenges faced by decision makers in
the industry. Amongst other issues, this year’s programme will focus on the threat to
European refining from international markets (US and Middle East), the progress made by
the Emissions Trading Scheme, sustainability policies, energy consumption, plant
management, profit margins and energy efficiency; whilst the panel discussions and
roundtables will give attendees the opportunity to share their concerns, issues and
solutions.

There will be a range of distinguished executives attending this year’s event,
including Lars Jensen Rosenlov, VP of the Mongstad Refinery at Statoil; Gaetano de Santis,
GM Refining at Galp Energia; Chris Hunt, Director General of UKPIA; Pol Hoorelbeke, VP HSE
at Total; and Konstatin Gusarov, the General Director at the Linik Refinery at TNK-BP.

Martin Hunter, Global Business Development Manager for M-I SWACO, a Schlumberger
Company, was an attendee at last year’s event: “The NG Downstream summit for me was the
most productive conference I have ever been to since coming back into the oil field six
years ago.”

Whilst George Paparsenos, CEO for DESFA, agreed, saying: “This summit was one of the
best I have ever been to.”

Ben Williams, Summit Director for the event, says: “With over 65 of the corporate and
top level decision makers of the operators attending – including Exxon Mobil, OMV, Shell,
BP, Total and Statoil – 2012′s Downstream Summit promises to eclipse 2011′s award winning
gathering.”

He continues: “The refinery managers of Europe and Russia will be coming together to
share problems and challenges that they face on a daily basis. They will then look for
solutions to these issues by meeting and examining services from Nalco, Emerson Process
Management, Mi-Swaco, Hydratight and KBC to increase production and decrease downtime. The
NG Downstream summit is poised to surpass last year’s event, and is a fantastic
opportunity for decision makers looking to progress their business.”

For more information, please visit http://www.ngdownstream.com

About GDS International

GDS International is one of the most innovative events and media companies worldwide -
and a globally renowned producer of business-to-business summits, conferences, online
information and advisory group gatherings. Founded in 1993, GDS International specialises
in meeting the B2B marketing needs of our clients. Having a strong presence in mature
industrial sectors but a finger on the pulse of emerging markets – as well as
up-and-coming B2B business verticals – means we are perfectly placed to capitalise on the
exciting developments brought about by the advent of a globalised economy. Our value
proposition is simple: we deliver tangible business results from world-class events.

http://www.gdsinternational.com

        Contact:

        Kimberley Hogarth
        Kimberley.hogarth@gdsinternational.com
        +44-1179-261-420

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