As the global economic recovery, demand for petrochemicals started to rise, and the long-term demand outlook for petrochemical products seems positive, supported by rising consumption rates in emerging economies of Asia, primarily China and India. Asia especially China will remains at the centre of petrochemicals industry growth over the years. However, with the expanding of China’s internal capacity build-up, global rapid capacity expansion and fluctuating feedstock prices, whether China would absorb the additional output of major petrochemical producers is still unknown. Demand may being held back by uncertainty, continued sluggish industrial revival complicated by the wind down of stimulus programmes, volatile raw materials, excess capacities and trade protectionism.

With this in mind, the 5th Annual China Petrochemical Focus 2011(CPF2011) continue to be committed to address strategic issues, like alternative feedstock, regional trade deals, new projects and major products’ capacity and demand, which will determine your performance objectives in China and in the world.

Our vision for CPF2011 is to be the most compelling petrochemical event dedicated in China and Asia at large and serving as the dialogue platform between international players. We’re confident that the event will definitely yield win-win situation to assist industry players to gauge the pulse of this ever-changing industry, further identify the strategic role of Asia especially China in your global configuration.