Argus European Base Oils Markets 2014

The Argus European Base Oils Markets 2014 conference will take place on 19-20 March, in Istanbul, Turkey.

After a successful inaugural event in 2013, the second Argus European Base Oils Markets conference will once again bring together key market participants representing the entire base oils and lubricants value chain. Attendees will have the chance to network with refiners, lubricant manufacturers, additive companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as shipping, logistics and storage companies.

Often seen as the European entry point to Africa and the Middle East, both geographically and commercially, the city of Istanbul is the perfect location to host a meeting of the base oils industry.

Speakers will address key challenges facing the industry and provide relevant market updates for Europe. With the new licensing system expected to take effect from January 2014, delegates will also have the opportunity to hear directly from the Turkish regulators on how it will affect imports of base oils.

This conference will be simultaneously translated between English and Turkish.

2014 speakers will discuss the following topics:

- Supply and demand dynamics for high quality Group II and Group III base oils
- What is the future for Group I base oil manufacturing?
- Overview of the Turkish market in a global context
- Supply chain efficiencies: shipping and storage capacities, handling and distribution
- Latest OEM performance specifications
- Regulations — How will the introduction of licences affect imports into Turkey?