Three Shell experts to present key addresses at Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference

The Shell-sponsored conference is to be held under the theme, 'Changing Cycles or a New Plateau: A Dramatic New paradigm in Middle East Oil'.

Rob Routs, Executive Director, Downstream (Oil Products and Chemicals), will present a keynote address on the second day of the conference on 'Delivering Downstream Profitability in Changing Markets.

John Darley, Director Exploration & Production Technology, will address the forum on the role of upstream technology, as part of the Chief Executive Panel on the opening day of the conference.

Charles Watson, Gas & Power Director for Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, will lead the Middle East Gas and LNG Roundtable at the second day's plenary session, in which regional players will provide insights into the key issues of natural gas, with the focus on, 'The Changing Face of The Gas Business in the Middle East.'

'As the leading regional conference on oil and gas, MPGC provides an important forum for Shell to project its strategies and network with the industry's leading players,' said Michael Megarry, VP External Affairs for Shell. 'We are delighted that three of Shell's most senior executives will be making such a significant contribution to this event. The conference will help highlight Shell's growing role in all aspects of the oil and gas business across the region.'