Argus European Crude Conference 2024 | Argus Media | 18 November 2024 | Jumeirah Carlton Tower, 1 Cadogan Pl, London SW1X 9PY, UK

Oil markets have experienced great volatility and change over the past few years. Factors from changing crude supply, evolving demand patterns and pricing dynamics, global trade relations and the growing push towards achieving net-zero goals, have all contributed to this shift.

This leading event on market insights will address key topics including global political changes, OPEC's evolving role, the influence of Chinese crude demand on European markets, rising production in Latin America and West Africa, Europe's timeline for transitioning to biorefining and its reliance on global crude production, major trade flows, freight costs and more.

Alongside this, you can expect to network during the extended coffee breaks, luncheons, the networking drinks reception on 19 November, and through the interactive networking app. Take this opportunity to learn and connect with 200+ industry leaders.

Key themes on the agenda:

Macroeconomic shifts:
• How is 2024’s shifting geopolitical landscape transforming the global crude trading map?

Global markets overview:
• Who will meet European crude demand? What new supply chains are emerging from Latin America and Africa?

Freight trends and pricing:
• Which trade routes will drive freight costs in Europe? What’s the cost of embracing eco-friendly shipping solutions?

Exclusive pricing seminar:
• What are the current crude pricing in 2024? What are the new methodologies for TMX, Buzios, WTI, and Brent?

2024 Speakers

Saad Rahim
Chief Economist, Trafigura

Mikkel Seidelin
CCO, Teekay Tankers Ltd.

Carole Nakhle
CEO, Crystol Energy

Richard Matthews
Director - Consultancy & Research, E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers

Viktor Katona
Head of Crude Analysis, KPLER

Alex Booth
Head of Fundamental Analysis, Petroineos

Lukasz Strupczewski
Director of Crude Oil Trading, PKN Orlen

Paul Horsnell
Global Head of Commodities, Standard Chartered

David Fyfe
Chief Economist, Argus

James Gooder
Vice-President, Crude, Argus

Tom Reed
Vice-President, China Crude and Products, Argus

Alex Younevitch
Head of Freight, Argus

Sarah Rae
VP - Olefins and Derivatives, Argus

Benedict George
Deputy Editor - Oil Products, Argus