Sponsors

CEPSA - Lead Sponsor

CEPSA´s petrochemicals activities are closely linked to refining operations, with a focus on progress, continuous technological advancement and strict quality control. This activity is performed by CEPSA Quimica, the largest petrochemical company in Spain and fully owned by CEPSA. CEPSA QUIMICA produces and markets over 3.5 million tonnes of petrochemical products per year.

It currently has three production plants in Spain for producing surfactants raw materials (LAB, LABSA, N-Paraffin), Polyester and intermediates (PTA, PIA, PET) Phenol chain line (Cumene, Phenol, Acetone, AMS, Methyl Amines and Derivatives). Besides CEPSA QUIMICA has to plants in Canada, one devoted to LAB and the latter to PTA production, also CEPSA QUIMICA has one LAB and LABSA plant in Brazil. Finally in 2014 CEPSA QUIMICA will have a Cumene and Phenol plant in operation in Shanghai.

CQ carries out an intense marketing activity in Europe and everywhere else in the world. Besides, CEPSA QUIMICA acts as the distribution and marketing arm of the Basic Petrochemical products that CEPSA produces in its refineries. For these global marketing activities, CEPSA QUIMICA also has offices and subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Holland, Belgium, Italy and the United States. Furthermore, we have a global distribution network, with own storage tanks and loading platforms in Belgium and Italy and rented in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Turkey, South Africa, The United Kingdom and China, making it possible to guarantee the quality of service and optimum customer care.

For more information, visit: www.cepsa.com
 

INEOS PHENOL - Silver Sponsor

INEOS Phenol is the world’s leading producer of Phenol, Acetone and AMS with three plants in Gladbeck, Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; and Mobile, Alabama (USA).  The annual phenol production capacity has grown from 8 kt in 1952 to 1,870 kt today, which is more twice the next closest competitor.  With a market share of about 20 % of the global phenol market, INEOS Phenol is committed to supplying its customers with high-quality products at the lowest possible cost by leveraging economies of scale based on its own proprietary technology.

For more information, visit: www.ineos.com

HELM AG - Sponsor

HELM AG is an international and independent marketing company with over 110 years’ experience. As a multifunctional distributor and one of the world’s largest marketing organisations for chemicals, HELM AG offers a range of top-quality products from leading industry companies. 1,400 employees located in 31 countries ensure the optimal service, including sales and distribution as well as just-in-time supplies and professional logistics. HELM‘s purpose is to create long-term business partnerships and sustainable values in the international marketing of chemicals.

For more information, visit: www.helmag.com