Conference Program

Ethylene production is one of the most energy intensive petrochemical processes and the pressure to improve is growing. Digitalization can be the most capital efficient means of making ethylene plants more profitable, reliable and sustainable. Applying data analytics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to existing data can result in more timely insights that remove variability, identify operational efficiency gaps, and increase unit availability. While digitalization software tools abound; success requires carefully defining the objectives upfront and then crafting a highly customized solution, utilizing the appropriate technology tools that best meet the objective, for the ultimate user. A combination of domain, software and data analytics expertise is necessary and requires ongoing management commitment, to ensure the necessary transformation and continuous value capture EMET 2022 has a preeminent panel of distinguished experts that includes Ethylene executives that have successfully implemented digitalization programs for their operations and digitalization executives that have provided the software, implementation and expertise to achieve digital transformation for their Ethylene clients. Panelists will provide their perspective on keys to success, problems encountered and the best technology to utilize for the Ethylene industry.

Ethylene producers have long been focused on several key elements that drive their competitiveness: Attractive Feedstock, Low Capital Cost, High Reliability and Low Operating Costs. Strong performance in these critical areas have been the keys to long term success. The global focus on Sustainability adds two new critical elements to this list: reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and elimination of plastic waste. New business strategies, investments and technologies will be required to achieve the reductions that global standards will demand in the next few years. EMET 2022 is pleased to be offering a panel of distinguished experts that will discuss development and implementation of actionable sustainability strategies that apply to the ethylene industry. Panelists will offer perspectives on technology, facilities, regulatory frameworks and geopolitical enablers that will drive this significant change to our industry.