Who Should Attend
- Jobbers
- Marketers
- C-Store Owners
- Fuel Managers
- Hypermarketers
- Refiners
- Suppliers
- Traders
- Blenders
- Biofuels Managers
- Investors
- Policy Makers
- Producers
- Procurement Specialists
- Government Officials
- Bulk Fuel End Users
- Risk Management Professionals
- Truckstop Marketers
- Fleet Managers
- Chain Retailers
- Service Station Owners
- Analysts
- Dealers
- Terminal Owners
- Distributors
- Consultants
Day 2 | Tuesday January 27, 2009
World Risks for Energy Costs
International headlines spell out the story: Russia’s invasion of Georgia, Iran’s ongoing nuclear research, Pakistan’s new President, worker strikes in Nigeria, Al-Qaeda and Islamic extremists’ increased activity, and Iraq’s increasing oil production, just to name a few. With the U.S. importing more than 60% of its crude needs, a hiccup overseas spells big trouble at home. Learn the headlines to ignore and the ones to pay attention to as our expert explains the rapidly shifting security picture and outlines the trends and factors likely to shape the international political pressures in 2009 and beyond.
The financial meltdown of late 2008 provides a golden opportunity for acquiring assets in the petroleum sector that are under-valued and priced to sell. Our expert will give you new ways of obtaining financing so you can capitalize on the down market while your competitors stand idle. You’ll get the tools you need to creatively leverage your strengths in ways that can help you grow and be a stronger player in the downstream marketplace.
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Buying Better and Mitigating Risks
Economic, political and financial pressures hit end-users hardest as they struggle to cope with volatile prices, shareholder scrutiny and ever-tightening credit markets. Three of the nation’s largest refined products consumers will give their views, insights, strategies and predictions for how to purchase better, limit risks, pass on increased costs to their customers and thrive in 2009’s uncertain market conditions.