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The Bechtel-built mine, one of the largest copper resources, features a first-of-its-kind desalination plant and will operate on 100% renewable energy by 2025.
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As global energy transition timelines recalibrate, bottom-of-the-barrel conversion is regaining strategic significance.
BBTC MENA takes place in Bahrain on 10-11 February, with the presence of the Bahrain Ministry of Oil and Environment. It is the region’s leading technical forum focused on residue upgrading, advanced conversion routes, and cleaner product strategies. With the industry under pressure to maximise efficiency, flexibility and value recovery from heavier fractions, this high-level event provides a platform for technology alignment, knowledge exchange and commercial strategy development.
At BBTC MENA, regional refiners, licensors, and solution providers explore next-gen process integration, feedstock innovation and pathways to cleaner, high-value outputs — from bitumen and base oils to carbon black and petrochemical intermediates.
ME-CAT is the Middle East’s only technical platform fully dedicated to refining and petrochemical catalyst technologies.
Taking place in Bahrain – the region’s hub for downstream innovation – on 11-12 February 2026, with the presence of the Bahrain Ministry of Oil and Environment, ME-CAT 2026 focuses on boosting operational performance, decarbonisation and process reliability through innovative catalyst design, application and lifecycle strategies. This highly targeted conference brings together R&D specialists, operations leaders, licensors and catalyst providers to share best practices and advancements in hydrogenation, FCC, hydroprocessing and reforming units. With sessions on circular catalyst economy, process intensification and emissions reduction, ME-CAT 2026 is where catalytic science meets operational strategy.
The following Bechtel colleague will be a featured presenter at this year’s conference:
Bechtel’s Principal Advisor, Fuels David Chaplin will present during Residue Upgrading & Petrochemical Integration sessions on Tuesday, February 10.
Bechtel is a bronze sponsor of this years conference and will be present at booth 21.
