Forum Overview

Platts Inaugural Africa Forum 14-15 May 2008
Victoria Crown Plaza, Lagos, Nigeria

 

Platts is delighted to invite you to the Platts Inaugural Africa Forum 2008.

 

Platts is the leading global provider of energy and commodities information. With real-time news, pricing and analytical services Platts experts help African markets operate with transparency and efficiency.

 

This 2 day forum is vital for anyone wishing to understand, manage or participate in price formation:-

 

 Engage and network with African oil industry participants and Platts senior editors
 Understand the issues affecting African crude oil, products and price developments

 Hear directly from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency and United Bank for Africa

 Take part in a valuable workshop using a practical guide to Platts Price

 

Don't miss the opportunity to take part – register today

 

Key discussion topics will include:-

 Key trends affecting the global oil markets and Africa's key role in this changing environment
 Platts approach to pricing both European and African crude oils as well as European refined product markets
 The evolution of African crude export markets
 Platts coverage of new crude oil grades in the West African region
 The growth in African refined products demand and the evolution of pricing in the region
 The role of financial service institutions within the upstream and downstream sector

Please note the Forum is only open to the energy industry and is free to attend. A full programme will be issued to registrants.

 

All full agenda will be sent to registrants before the event.

Platts is the Global Price Benchmark for Oil  Billions of dollars a day in oil trades are tied to Platts' price assessments  Platts has a global network: 280 editors and market specialists, in 17 major locations  2/3 of global petroleum transactions settle on a Platts price  400,000 price updates a month  NYMEX, ICE and many other global exchanges and clearing houses settle contracts on Platts prices

 

 

HURRY Register now to reserve your place – as space is limited. The event is free and only open to registered energy industry professionals.