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NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF SPAIN PRESENTS
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WPC EXPERT WORKSHOP CHALLENGES OF THE EUROPEAN REFINING INDUSTRY IN A GLOBAL MARKET (2º Edition)
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WPC EXPERTS WORKSHOP CHALLENGES OF THE EUROPEAN REFINING INDUSTRY IN A GLOBAL MARKET
2nd Edition
The Westin Palace, Madrid, 3rd November 2016
Organised by
The Spanish National Committee of the World Petroleum Council & The Spanish Energy Club
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WORKSHOP REPORT – STRUCTURE AND CONTENT GUIDELINES PART 1 – PLANNING & LOGISTICS Main contact: Pablo de Juan Secretary General Spanish National Committee, WPC
A) PLANNING OUTLINE – ORGANISATION OF THE EVENT (WHO/HOW) Organization of the event: In 2013, the Spanish Committee for the WPC organised the first Edition of the WPC Expert Workshop entitled “Global Challenges of the European Refining Industry in a Global Market”, considering that this kind of event could be of great interest to the WPC, the Spanish sector, and to the whole European community. The event turned out to be very successful. Since then, many fundamental changes and unexpected events have taken place in the energy sector and the Oil Industry. The Spanish Committee, considered that a new edition of the Workshop would be very useful for identifying and analysing the impact of this evolution as well as new challenges arising on the European market, not only from the industry point of view but also from a government and regulatory perspective.
Details of other National Committees involved and their role: The Spanish Committee contacted other Committees, such as the French, Saudi Arabia and Brazilian Committees, in order to involve them in the designation of speakers and issues of interest to be covered during the Workshop. All National Committees of the WPC were invited to the event. Length of the workshop: One morning event Format of sessions: Two Monographic Sessions, two interactive Round Tables and a Keynote Speech. The event also had an Inaugural and Closing Sessions, along with a cocktail. A visit to Reina Sofía Museum was also organized, but due to lack of quorum, this visit was canceled. Sponsorship: The Boston Consulting Group, CORES (Spanish Emergency Oil Stockholding Agency) and Indra sponsored the event
Registration fee: By personal invitation only. More than 100 people attended the Workshop.
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Communication strategy The communication strategy was based on email campaigns and presentation of the Workshop in different meetings that took place in the WPC, or the Spanish Energy Club. Potential attendees received a personal invitation letter. Email campaigns, supported by phone calls, followed the invitations and were used mainly as reminder of the event those who had received an invitation. Key elements used to compile the list of invitees were the Spanish Energy Club´s database (more than 8000 contacts), the WPC National Committees and a list of relevant European refining personalities given by the sponsors and the Spanish NC´s companies. CORES had a very important role in the communication plan, since it holds the Presidency of the Spanish National Committee.
B) LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE PROCESS OF ORGANISING THE WORKSHOP
The challenges faced by the Spanish Committee were very similar to the ones faced in 2013, with the celebration of the first Workshop, and they mainly dealt with the confirmation of the different experts that could give their point of view of the subject covered. The main challenge had to do with organising a world class event, with limited human resources. All parties involved started working about 12 months prior to the event in order to ensure an optimal development of the Workshop. The Spanish Energy Club´s experience in organising energy events, including the 19th WPC, and CORES commitment and compromise with the project was invaluable. Thanks to the WPC’s Secretariat and the Spanish NC, the main topic, contents and speakers were put together in a short time. Sponsors also came up promptly, once the main draft of the Workshop was discussed and written, making possible to have an “invitation only Workshop”. Their commitment and cooperation in every step concerning the Workshop was very important. Confirming all speakers in due time was a challenging task. Some of the proposed speakers could not travel to Madrid and the organisation had little time to look for new ones. Thanks to the WPC’s National Committees and the Spanish contacts, new relevant speakers confirmed attendance. Making up a list of invitees was time consuming, since we wanted to ensure attendance of important national, but also international attendees. More than 500 people were invited. Another challenge and one of the key elements of the Workshop was the correct development of the Round Tables. Each one had different format, and the moderators’ role was very important. Having meetings with the moderators, and following up with on communications between them and the speakers of their RT proved to be successful. Another basic tool used to the success of the event was sending to all participants a Speakers and Moderators Guide a month prior to the event, with all logistic and content information concerning the Workshop.
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Finally, another important issue had to do with the designation of the 10 young professionals that were invited to attend the workshop. An email was sent to the Spanish WPC Youth Committee (more than 320) in order to apply to the 10 reserved seats assigned for them in the event. More than 40 applications were sent and a raffle took place where all ten attendees were designated.
PART 2 – CONTENT & OUTCOMES C) WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Introduction and objective of the event The refining sector is in continuous evolution, and European refining industry is unceasingly facing different and new challenges. In the first edition of this WPC Expert Workshop, in November 2013, fundamental changes in the oil sector that were redrawing the worldwide refining industry model were analysed, such as the evolution of the Oil Production‐Consumption Map, new refining exporting hubs in non‐OECD countries and the so called “shale revolution” in the USA. Since then, the situation has dramatically changed, with a huge drop in crude oil prices that is impacting not only the refining margins but also the new investments and projects. The second edition of this WPC Expert Workshop focused on identifying and analysing the impact of this evolution as well as new challenges arising on the European market. Key Topics:
- The actual European Refining Landscape;
- Main challenges of optimizing operations and margin improvement in the refining
sector;
- European Refining Regulatory situation
- How downstream business is redefining itself
- what are the global refining perspectives
D) KEY DISCUSSIONS AND OUTCOMES
At this second edition world experts from within the industry, including representatives from BP, Cepsa, Galp, Petrobras, Repsol, Total and Vitol; Administrative bodies, such as the European Commission and the Energy Ministry; and international organizations such as the International Energy Agency and FuelsEurope, all met to identify and analyze both the impact of this evolution and the new challenges arising within the European market, exchanging viewpoints from the industry together with a governmental and regulatory perspective.
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The workshop began with a global review of the refining sector, which included an analysis of factors such as supply and demand and regulation which clearly influence profitability, affecting margin considerations and volatility. It was concluded that demand will continue to increase in the future within a scenario characterized by reduced increase in capacity, even though the main trend is no longer leaning towards closures. A restructuring of the sector is currently taking place, with established companies redefining their portfolios and new players emerging within the sector, exemplified by the medium sized traders and oil companies, largely from Russia, the Middle East and Asia, who are now taking up positions previously occupied by the Majors, and assuming risks that the latter are ruling out. In terms of the worldwide refining industry future, a whole list of unknown variables were identified, highlighting in particular the increasing prevalence of electric vehicles, ever more extensive environmental regulations, a possible imbalance between supply and demand, the advance of digitalization and new technologies. These factors will combine to define a new panorama for a sector which remains distinctly volatile but also offers high returns, even if these may be inconsistent from one region to another. At the round table discussion on how to optimize refining operations, two fundamental questions were debated: firstly, how to to maximize the value of products via greater availability or improvements to refinery performance, and secondly, how to reduce costs through increased operational and energy efficiency, recognizing that maintenance is both a profitable and necessary investment. As a result, the importance of flexibilization, integration and cooperation were underlined, with common objectives at all levels of the organization, measured using both operational and economic indicators. This cooperative approach should be extended via alliances with other companies operating throughout the value chain. In other words it is essential to transform challenges into opportunities, providing profitable results at both economic and social levels, and without forgetting the fundamental importance of environmental issues. On the other hand, regulation will continue to play a major role in the oil industry and its relations with other diffuse sectors, and all the decisions made in this area should only be undertaken after a full and detailed analysis which takes into account all the parties involved, in order to ensure regulatory stability and certainty. Likewise, it was concluded that the time has come to realize the objectives of the Paris Agreement, renewing the European system of Emission Allowances and increasing investments focusing on a low‐carbon economy, not just in Europe but at a global level. This may come at a cost, but it also offers an opportunity, making it necessary to achieve the correct balance through a broad dialogue aimed at addressing this challenge, the solution to which does not lie exclusively in the hands of any single sector or fuel source. The representatives of the oil sector affirmed that refining has a key role to play in the struggle against climate change and that it is also essential that society as a whole recognises the efforts being made, with public communication now more important than ever. During the second expert panel session, the companies shared their thoughts on current market challenges and the strategies they plan to adopt in order to confront them, clarifying their different points of view.
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The issues addressed included the need for the refining sector to adapt to the various product trends motivated by changing consumption patterns, such as the increased use of kerosene; external factors such as the Volkswagen emissions scandal; changes in marine fuels regulations; and new sources of supply such natural gas liquids replacing Naphtha. The need to focus on quality and providing value to the customer was highlighted. As such, the tendency to optimize portfolios will continue, maintaining assets which improve competitive positions, not just in refining but throughout the value chain, promoting petrochemical products and retail, which has encouraged the entry of new players into the refining sector. The current situation and the forecast for the price of raw materials and energy costs in Europe compared with other parts of the world were also analyzed, all key factors in determining the strategies of each company. New business models, as well as the different strategies in refining and other areas of the value chain allowed a first glimpse of downstream future which will doubtless be influenced by the essential cornerstones of competitiveness, sustainability and security of supply. The International Energy Agency highlighted the continous growth in demand, although there has been a greater increase in non‐refined products. This growth will continue into the future, but will also involve a higher increase in refining capacity, which will become a strategic challenge for the sector. The session concluded with the contribution of Mrs. María Teresa Baquedano, Director General of Energy and Mining Policy for the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy & Tourism, who highlighted the challenges faced by the energy sector, particularly in the scenario following the Paris Agreement, which now provides an opportunity for repositioning. Over the course of the day, the strength and commitment of the refining sector was made clear, especially in Spain, where continued investment should ensure that this sector remains one of the key industries at a national level and a benchmark within Europe, well adjusted to the current situation. In 2014, the Spanish refining industry accounted for 1.5% of GDP, with EUR 4 billion in direct contributions, together with 60,000 direct and 300,000 indirect employees, representing a substantial impact on the Spanish balance of payments. The Spanish oil and gas sectors are currently setting the standards for the energy industry worldwide with their commitment to the environment and the future for society. It is now essential to share this message with the public, and in particular the younger generation, to encourage the perception of a sector with ample potential as well as technological challenges that need to be met. In all events, a stable regulatory framework is now required, and one that is able to adapt quickly to change. In short, support of the refining sector represents both an investment in the success of the economy and the wellbeing of the community as a whole.
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E) CONTACTS For presentations or more detailed information of the WPC Spanish Workshop, please contact:
Pablo de Juan García Secretary General, Spanish NC for the WPC Spanish Energy Club +34 91 323 72 21 (Ext 2034) [email protected]
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F) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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Jozsef Toth, President, WPC
Borja Prado, President, SPANISH ENERGY CLUB
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Pedro Miras, President, SPANISH NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Iván Martén, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Vicepresident Global Energy Practice, BCG
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Round Table 1 –The Challenge of Optimising and Marging Improvement in the Refining Sector
Georgette Lalis, Principal Adviser, DG Energy, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
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Round Table 2 – Redefining Strategy in Downstream Business
Keisuke Sadamori, Director, Energy Markets and Security, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY
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Maria Teresa Baquedano, Director General, Energy and Mining Policy, MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND TRADE
Spanish Committee Members with the Spanish Youth Committee members selected to attend the event