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1 GPA Europe Autumn Conference September Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center - Spain Sponsor us here >> Improving Efficiency and Availability Technical Conference Social Events GasTech Exhibition Networking Register NOW Questions? For any additional information, please contact: admin@gapeurope.com +44 (0) Stay up to date with us Follow us

2 THE EVENT GPA Europe Autumn Conference Improving efficiency and availability GPA Europe s 2018 Autumn Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center, Spain from 19 to 21 September. A conference and networking event organised for the European gas processing industry. One of the strengths of the organisation is the large number of people who have been active members of our organisation and the industry many of whom will be presenting. Who are we? GPA Europe Ltd is leading the gas processing midstream conferences. Our role is two-fold within the European gas processing industry: 1 GPA Europe promotes technical and operational excellence 2 GPA Europe serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information Why attend? Our Autumn Conference brings together business leaders and topic experts from a range of gas processing institutions and partners, focusing on ways to improve efficiency or availability in design or operation. Our programme is segmented by topic: Digitalisation Advanced Process Modelling Operations Troubleshooting and Improvements New Technology Come along and discover some innovative ideas that can enhance your business operations. For 2018, our Autumn Conference follows the Gastech Exhibition & Conference providing an opportunity to attend the free Gastech Exhibition prior to the GPA Europe Autumn Conference. With 700 exhibitors, further broaden your knowledge of today s gas processing world.

3 THE CONFERENCE Technical Conference Hear from selected speakers during the two-day conference programme and discover innovative ideas to improve efficiency or availability in design or operation. THE SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Reception The conference kicks off at 6pm on Wednesday 19 September with the Welcome Reception held at the Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center. A chance to meet your fellow delegates. Good company, relaxing atmosphere, great start. Afterwards, take your dinner in the hotel or stroll 800m in the late autumn sunshine as dusk falls on La Rambla. A Night in breath taking Barcelona The Conference Dinner A Night in breath taking Barcelona on Thursday 20 September will be an ideal networking opportunity for all.

4 THE PROGRAMME We are delighted to present our 3-day programme to you. Please note this is a provisional programme and subject to change. Information is being added regularly so do come back! 18:00 20:00 Welcome Reception Day One: Wednesday 19 September 2018 Afternoon Session Day Two: Thursday 20 September 2018 Morning Session New Technology Liquid, Hydrates and Foam Detection Improves Operational Excellence in Gas Treatment Paul Stockwell Process Vision Advancements to MEG Recovery Processes Bryan Bussell Schlumberger Coffee Break Double-tube safety heat exchangers for the regasification of LNG on ships Valeska Villablanca Kelvion UK Limited Increase Uptime & Lower Lifecycle Cost Using Novel Hg Absorption Technology Peter Martin Johnson Matthey Lunch & Networking Break Afternoon Session Operations Troubleshooting and Improvements Leveraging Performance Benchmarking to Improve Efficiency and Availability Dr Brad Wood Juran Benchmarking Unlocking efficiency gains in indirect heating - Fuel savings from adaptive process temperature control using loop-thermosyphon technology Stefan Romocki ProHeat Systems Limited Coffee Break Smart Advisory Tool for Rich DGA Mole Loading Optimization Ibrahim Albrahim Saudi Aramco Achieving Significant Improvements in Amine Unit Performance by Upgrading to Formulated Acid Gas Removal Solvents Jan Lambrichts The Dow Chemical Fully automatic precoat candle filters, manless working for higher safety with better availability Tim Ochel BHS-Sonthofen GmbH Evening Conference Dinner

5 Day Three: Friday 21 September 2018 Enhanced Product Recovery to Meet Local Demand David Limb Petrofac Morning Session Advanced Process Modelling Increasing plant throughput using hydraulic process simulation Henry Balston Genesis & Christian Aaserud Gassco Coffee Break Morning Session Digitalisation Digital Gas Plant: Leverage digital to improve efficiency and boost profitability, while better managing risk Simon Crawley-Boevey Baker Hughes, a GE company Compressor Control Systems Standardization Luigi Calviello Energy Control Technologies Europe Predictive Monitoring of Acid Gas Membrane Performance Ankur Jariwala Schlumberger

6 PARTICIPANT PRICING Conference Pass Details and Costs Please select preferred pass and register at or complete the attached Registration document and return to GPA Europe Administration office by to with your payment instructions. GPAE Member Non- Member Three-night participant pass (single) - Fully booked Full access to the conference Welcome Reception Conference Dinner Single occupancy accommodation on 18, 19 and 20 September 1,200 / 1,400 1,300 / 1,520 Three-night participant pass (double) - Fully booked Full access to the conference Welcome Reception Conference Dinner Double occupancy accommodation on 18, 19 and 20 September 1,350 / 1,500 1,400 / 1,570 Conference only pass Full access to the conference Welcome Reception Conference Dinner 700 / / 970 Young Professional Discount GPA Europe is offering Graduate Engineers the opportunity to attend the Technical Conferences at a discount of 200 / 240 on the fees paid by an accompanying senior engineer. The Graduate Engineer should not have attended a residential GPA Europe Conferences previously and have less than five years experience. Simply complete the form ticking the Young Processional discount box and submit registration form with the senior attendee s registration form. For the full terms of booking, see our Terms and Conditions.

7 SPONSORING IN 2018 Highlight your institution Our conference provides a direct marketing channel to Directors and Process Engineers within the natural gas processing industry. You can meet and engage with around 100-member companies, all in one place. The benefits of sponsoring Networking Your stand becomes a hub during the breaks which you can conduct meetings and interact with a high-level industry audience Advertising opportunities Purchase from a range of advertising options in print and digital Branding Position your company logo and description on our event material Discover our sponsor packages >> GOLD 5,000 Two rollup stands to be placed at the entrance of the conference room Two discounted conference passes Name and logo attached to conference materials SILVER 2,500 One rollup stand to be placed at the entrance of the conference room One discounted conference pass Name and logo attached to conference materials BRONZE 1,000 Name and logo attached to conference materials Welcome Reception Sponsorship 2,500 One rollup stand to be placed at the entrance of the Welcome Reception One discounted conference pass Name and logo attached to conference materials Sponsoring Breaks 2,500 One rollup stand to be placed at the entrance of the Lunch Hall One discounted conference pass Name and logo attached to conference materials The Venue Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center, Barcelona, Spain Become a GPA Europe Sponsor Today Contact us Helen Cozens admin@gpaeurope.com +44 (0)

8 Gas Processors Association Europe promoting technical and operational excellence throughout the European Gas Industry REGISTRATION Please complete your details below and send by to the GPA Europe at Alternatively, you can book packages by using the GPA Europe website. Select EVENTS, 2018 Annual Conference Rome and Register. Complete information requested and choose your method of payment. All fields marked with an * are mandatory Your details * Title * First (given) name * Last (family) name * address * Job title * Company * Telephone Please enter your Country Code, followed by number without any spaces * Mobile Please enter your Country Code, followed by number without any spaces Name on badge If different from above Company name on badge If different from above Country on badge Emergency contact details Please provide details of someone who will not be in Barcelona with you. * Emergency contact name * Emergency contact number * Relationship Special requirements * Dietary requirements Special requirements GPA Europe Autumn Conference 2018 passes Three-night participant pass (single) NO LONGER AVAILBLE Three-night participant pass (double) NO LONGER AVAILBLE Conference only pass Please confirm if you will be joining us for the Conference Dinner on Thursday 20 September: Conference dinner attendance Accommodation options Please confirm your accommodation requirements: * Additional accommodation required These will be requested, but are not guaranteed until confirmed by the hotel * Special room requests

9 Payment details * Preferred currency GBP / EUR * Payment method American Express / Bank Transfer / Credit Card / PayPal * Invoice address 1 * Invoice address 2 * Invoice city * Invoice state / county * Invoice zip / postal code * Invoice country GPA Europe * GPA E member Yes / No Young Professional discount Yes / No Payment is due immediately and may be made by: Credit Card To pay by Credit Card or American Express, please send form and call the administration office. Payment will be taken in Sterling. Do not send Credit Card details by or fax. Bank Transfer When you confirm your booking, we will provide you with an invoice and instructions on how to pay by bank transfer. Please note GPA Europe cannot accept any bank charges on money transfers. A receipt will be issued once payment has been received in full. Cheques are no longer accepted for Payment. Data protection Please tick the box to receive information about future GPA Europe events: Terms and Conditions By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions

10 TERMS AND CONDITIONS GPA Europe GPA Europe Ltd., as the data controller, is responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is protected and secure. GPA Europe Ltd. shall process information in compliance with the Data Protection Act The information you have provided in your registration form will be collected by GPA Europe Ltd. to secure your event registration. In processing such information, GPA Europe Ltd. shall ensure that all suppliers to whom personal information is passed shall be made aware of the restrictions in using such personal information and shall only use the personal information to process any event registration, for the sole purpose of providing event registration services for the event. This also applies to any sensitive information you provide such as details of any disabilities or dietary or religious requirements. The information may also be provided to public authorities including (but not limited to) customs/immigration if required by them, or by law. Please be aware that if GPA Europe Ltd. cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the European Economic Area (EEA) or not, your registration cannot be processed. By submitting your registration form, you consent to this information being passed onto the relevant persons. In order to perform and provide the services, suppliers may be required to pass personal information onto third parties. In such instances, GPA Europe Ltd. will approve such transfers on the condition that these third parties will adhere to the restrictions and obligations imposed on suppliers on the use of personal information. By submitting this questionnaire, you consent to this information being passed on to relevant persons. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by GPA Europe Ltd. If you would like to see this, please admin@gpaeurope.com Cancellation If you cancel after submission of your registration form, a 75 administration fee will be charged. If you have requested accommodation, the cost of the hotel room will be charged, unless the room is resold. Insurance It is the responsibility of each person to provide for their own travel / personal accident insurance. GPA Europe Ltd. will not be held responsible for any accident / injury incurred during the duration of the conference. By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.