PETCOKE CONFERENCE 18th Annual

Hyatt Regency San Antonio RiverwalkSan Antonio, Texas

March 8 - 9, 2019

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THE CONFERENCE

At our premier 2-day conference, attendees from around the world receive cutting-edge petcoke market intelligence from top industry experts; hear strategies to overcome challenges facing the industry; and network with over 300 international industry participants.

Petcoke Producers, Traders, and Consumers

All active market participants interested in learning more about this

dynamic market

WHO

Our 18th Annual Petcoke Conference kicks off the morning of March 8, 2019. Registrants will attend a full day of industry-relevant presentations covering a range of topics, with breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided. The Conference will conclude Saturday, March 9, at noon.

This is an excellent opportunity to not only attend sessions addressing the current and future state of our industry, but also meet with fellow attendees to discuss your company's needs.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy and Trafigura helps make trade happen by moving physical commodities from places where they are plentiful to places where they are most needed – reliably, efficiently and responsibly. We are one of two truly global operators sourcing thermal coal and coking coal worldwide. We are also expanding our presence in petroleum coke and furnace coke.Read more on www.trafigura.com

95.9mmtTotal volume of metals and minerals traded in 2018

60.5mmtTotal volume of coal traded in 2018

OUR SPONSORS

Join us at the vibrant Hyatt Regency

San Antonio Riverwalknext to the historic

Alamo mission and steps from the legendary River Walk.

The hotel exudes the charm of the exciting waterway district,

and you'll enjoy an authentic San Antonio atmosphere

the moment you step into the hotel's soaring

atrium lobby.

WHERE

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THURSDAY MARCH 7, 2019

1:00 pm Pre-Conference Workshop Check-in (workshops are an additional fee)

2:00 pm Petcoke and Coal Tar 101 Workshop (2:00 - 4:00 pm)

4:30 pm Petcoke 102: Delayed Coker Operations Workshop (4:30 - 6:00 pm)

5:00 pm Early Conference Check-in (5:00 - 7:00 pm)

FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2019 (morning)

7:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 am Welcome and Safety Moment

8:30 am The Global Economic and Risk Outlook for 2019 and Beyond Michael Weidokal, International Strategic Analysis (ISA)

9:30 am Global Refi ning Outlook

Vince DiVita, Jacobs Consultancy

10:00 am COFFEE BREAK

10:30 am IMO2020 Low-Sulfur Fuel Regulations: Impact on Petcoke Production Vince DiVita, Jacobs Consultancy Hauke Kite-Powell, Marsoft Martin Tallett, EnSys Energy

11:30 am Technology Innovations for Shaft Calcining Liu Tao, Sinoway Carbon

12:00 pm

THE AGENDA

CONNECTING MARKETSAfter five years of operation, Impala Terminals Burnside has established itself as the leading terminal in the US Gulf to handle your shipment of coal and petroleum coke. With the ability to load Panamax Class vessels in as little as 2 days, the terminal has multiple loading options including storage to vessel, barge to vessel and multiple blending capabilities. In addition to the terminal, Impala can handle your cargo at its mid-stream anchorage for direct transfers between ocean going vessels and river barges.

To schedule a visit call us at +1 (225) 289-5211 option 3 or email enquiries@impalaterminals.com.

For more information visit www.impalaterminals.com.

LUNCH

China Daqing Gaoxin International Industry and Trading Company

Daqing Gaoxin International Industry and Trading Company Ltd. (aka Gaoxin Carbon Group) is a professional company based in Beijing, China.

Gaoxin Carbon Group is primarily focused on energy and Aluminium raw material supply. Founded in 2005, Gaoxin Carbon Group has rapidly grown to 12 offi ces or branches throughout China, and has established branches in South Korea and Japan.

Gaoxin Carbon Group has established the Petcoke Dep, Alumina Dep, Chemical energy Dep, Futures Dep, Electronic Commerce Dep, Investment and Development Dep and Logistics Dep, etc.

Our main products are GPC, CPC, Coal Tar Pitch, Alumina, Sulfur, and Aluminium Sheet, etc.

We have been one of the largest petcoke exporter in China for many years and occupy 40% market share of China’s total exports volume. We are the exclusive representative for Sinopec export fuel-grade petcoke. Our products are primarily sold in China, India, South Korea, Japan, South East Asia, the Middle East, etc. With a monthly export volume of 20K tons minimum on fuel pet coke, especially to the countries such as South Korea, Japan and South East Asia, it has a short distance and short voyage from China to South Korea or Japan, which only spends 3 days . The operation is very fl exible and can be quickly supplemented when the supply of raw materials is insuffi cient.

Website: http://www.gaoxincarbon.com Tel: +86 10 8483-1009 +86 10 8483-2433

Fax: +86 10 8483-1681 E-mail: Gaoxin@gaoxincarbon.com

Contact Info

In China, our Petcoke resources come from SINOPEC, CNPC and CNOOC as well as other local refi neries in Shandong, Liaoning, Hubei and Jiangsu provinces. Outside of China, our raw materials mostly come from South and North America, CIS, Middle East, and Asia.

For Alumina resources in China, mainly from Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, Guangxi, etc.; Overseas resources, mainly from Australia, Indonesia and Brazil, all for supplying China Electrolytic Aluminum Industries.

For sulfur resources in China, mainly from Sinopec, PetroChina, gas fi elds and local refi neries; Overseas Solid resources mainly come from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, Canada, Turkmenistan, and liquid resources mainly come from Japan and South Korea.

For Aluminium sheets mainly come from Northeast China, Central China and Southern China, etc. mainly exports to South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia, etc.

We have a unique advantage in logistics and warehousing, and our main storage bases are located in the Northeast at Panjin port &Dalian port, Shandong at Qingdao & Rizhao ports, alongYangtze River, Nanjing & Nantong ports, and in South China at Fangcheng port,etc. We also welcome cooperation in warehouse.

In 2018, we worked over 2 million tons on petcoke business; In 2019, we look forward to cooperating with you! Welcome to contact us.

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FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2019 (afternoon)

THE AGENDA

1:00 pm Outlook on India Nitin Ambhaikar, Exotron Thermal Manish Mathur, Reliance Industries Gerard Sweeney, Rain Carbon

1:45 pm Petcoke Gasifi cation Stephen Scott, Jacobs Consultancy

2:15 pm Fuel-grade Petcoke Market: Roiled by External Forces Ben Ziesmer, Jacobs Consultancy

2:45 pm COFFEE BREAK

3:15 pm Global Aluminium - What Happened to Our Industry in 2018...Did We See It Coming? Will 2019 Be Diff erent Again? The New Challenges, Ready or Not! Ron Knapp, International Aluminium Institute

3:45 pm The Critical Role of Natural Graphite in the Growth of the Lithium Ion Battery Industry Paul Jahn, Syrah Technologies

4:15 pm The Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market: Mixed Signals Eric Bender, TZMI

4:45 pm Black Swans and Grey Rhinos: Their Impact on Global Calcined Petroleum Coke Supply / Demand Alisa Allen, Jacobs Consultancy

Join us for drinks and appetizers immediately following the close of Friday’s session. This social is an excellent opportunity to mingle with fellow industry players while taking in an impressive view of the historic Alamo from the hotel's La Vista Terrace, before proceeding with your personal dinner plans.

friday nightSOCIAL

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THE AGENDA

SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2019

7:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 am Welcome and Safety Moment

8:15 am Carbon-Free Technology: Implications for Steel and Aluminum Dr. Antoine Allanore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Subodh Das, Phinix

Could carbon-free technology revolutionize the production of aluminum and steel, potentially reducing these markets for green and calcined petroleum coke? Two renowned experts in this evolving technology will provide insights into this potentially game-changing technology.

9:45 am

10:15 am China: A Key Indicator for the Petcoke Industry Liao Na, GL Information Angela Chen, China Daqing Gaoxin International Industry and Trading Zhiqiang Tian, Sinoway Carbon Foster Lee, Sunstone Development

Ranking #1 in nine categories related to global production, global demand, and global imports of both green and calcined petroleum coke uniquely positions China to be a key indicator for the petcoke industry. Our panel of distinguished experts will share insights on the events of 2018 and their impact on China's fuel-grade and anode-grade green petroleum coke, calcined petroleum coke, and carbon anode markets.

11:45 am Closing Statements

COFFEE BREAK

SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2019

6:00 - 8:00 pm 36TH Annual Petcoke Industry Reception

Conference attendees are invited to enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while networking at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. There is no fee to attend this event.

REGISTRATION DETAILSTo register, go to www.petcokes.com, select “Conference Register Now” in the ribbon, and follow the prompts.

Cancellations & Substitutions

Reservations are fully refundable less processing fees only if cancellation is made no later than February 15. Registrant substitutions may be made at no charge.

Our 18th Annual Petcoke Conference and 36th Annual Industry Reception will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk: Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk123 Losoya StreetSan Antonio, Texas USA 78205

Delegates are responsible for their hotel, travel, and visa arrangements. Event room rates are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Visit the Conference registration page on www.petcokes.com for a link to reserve your room.

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The fee includes lunch, refreshments, and Conference proceedings. All registration fees must be paid in full, unless cancellation in writing has been received no later than February 15. Registrants who have not paid in full will be denied entry to the Conference.

We reserve the right to refuse the registration of any individual or company for any reason, at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to impose conditions of entry for walk-in delegates, including refusal of entry.

We may disclose a delegate’s contact information (full name, title, company name, and country of residence) to other delegates, sponsors, speakers, and/or Conference partners.

We will not accept liability for non-approval of visas, individual transport delays, and transport disruption. In such circumstances, our cancellation rules apply.

Where matters beyond the reasonable control of Jacobs Consultancy impair or prevent Jacobs Consultancy from being able to perform any activities relating to this event, each delegate releases Jacobs Consultancy from any liability relating to such events.

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