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Accelerating Non-Metallics: Building Resilient Energy Infrastructures
26–27 February 2025, Abu Dhabi Energy Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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SPE Symposium: Non-Metallics

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Learning Lab 2: Non-Metallic Manufacturing Dynamics: Industrial Ecosystem and Supply Chain Aspects

26 Feb 2025
Discovery Pod 2 - Al Gurm Ballroom
Technical Sessions

Non-metallic materials play a crucial role in various industrial ecosystems. The manufacturing of non-metallic products encompasses essential aspects throughout manufacturing process, influencing product quality, operational efficiency, and market requirements.

The industrial ecosystem for the non-metallic industry is multifaceted as well, with various interconnected elements that influence its development, production, evolution, growth and market dynamics. Engaging and addressing these discussions can lead to advancements in technology, improved practices, enhanced product offerings, and enable greater market acceptance of non-metallic solutions across several industries.

The focus of this session is to create awareness related to non-metallics manufacturing, quality assurance and effective supply chain management that are critical for mitigating risks and ensuring high quality products. By implementing robust manufacturing practices, quality control processes, strategic sourcing, optimizing handling procedures, and enhancing logistical planning, manufacturers and transporters can significantly reduce the likelihood of issues, reliability and performance of non-metallic products while navigating the core challenges of the industry.

We are eager to hear the valuable experiences and expert advices of our partners, manufacturers, suppliers to boost the market growth and deployment of non-metallic materials in the spectrum of applications. The topics could cover the following

Presentation Topics:

  • 1030-1050 | Martina Panitzek: Digital Transformation in Filament Winding: Ensuring High-Quality Downhole Components
  • 1050-1110   | Abdul Rahim Arafath: Plastic Pallets: A Sustainable alternative to wooden pallet for Petrochemical Industry
  • 1110-1130    | Khlefa A. Esaklul: Operator's perspective on the Use of Non-metallics in Oil and gas productions: Quality, Procurements, Installations, Commissioning and Operating Challenges
Chairperson
Khaled AlMuhammadi, Chief Technology Officer - Novel Non-Metallic Solutions
Rahul Singh, Manager Facilities - Oxy
Speakers
Martina Panitzek, Business Development - AVANCO Composites GmbH
Abdul Rahim Arafath, Staff Scientist - SABIC
Khlefa A. Esaklul, Principal & Senior Consultant Chemicals, Corrosion and Materials - Asset Integrity - Oxy