Agenda

13:45

Registration (Please bring your name cards)

14:15

Opening Address

By Malcolm Wall Morris, CEO, DMCC

14:30

Outlook for World Oil Markets in 2012

• Core market trends in the global oil markets in 2012
• Overview of the demand and supply situation in the Middle East
• Factors likely to play a part in influencing world oil markets and prices
• Other significant developments in the global marketplace eg financial sector concerns

Question & Answer Session

15:30

Afternoon Break

16:00

Crude Oil Markets Review

• The rising adoption of ESPO crude by Asian buyers
• Changing crude slate in Asia - from sweet to sour in the wake of refinery upgrades
• Overview of major crude oil price trends across Asia in 2011/2012
• Upcoming crude oil changes eg introduction of Murban

Question & Answer Session

17:00

Platts Price Assessment Methodology - Crude and Refined Products

• Explanation of Platts' price discovery process for crude oil and refined products
• Deep dive into crude oil methodology
• Specifications of crude oil and examples relating to regional price assessments

Question & Answer Session