Atlantis Tankers CTO, Captain Farbod Assadpour, recently attended the 18th Annual GPCA Forum (December 2-5, 2024) in Muscat, Oman. This influential gathering of over 2,600 industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from 43 countries focused on the Industry's Next Chapter; Driving Sustainable Advancement for Global Progress. The forum addressed critical challenges and opportunities facing the chemical sector, including sustainability, innovation, the energy transition, and resilient supply chains. A key theme was the industry's role in achieving global decarbonization while maintaining profitability.
Distinguished speakers, including HE Salim bin Nasser bin Said Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Oman, and CEOs from Linde (Sanjiv Lamba), WR Grace (Ed Sparks), Aramco (Ahmad Al-Khowaiter), and thyssenkrupp Uhde (Nadja). Håkansson), shared valuable perspectives on leveraging technology and innovation for carbon reduction, efficiency, and resilience. GCC Chief Negotiator Raja Al Marzoqi discussed regional strategies for sustainable economic development through international cooperation.
Panel discussions, such as "Innovation, A Thrive-line for the Chemical Industry" and "Towards Sustainable Horizons," explored actionable strategies for aligning with the global push for clean energy and circular economies. These sessions also highlighted the potential of hydrogen, renewable technologies, advanced materials, and public-private partnerships.
For Atlantis Tankers, the forum provided a valuable platform for networking with potential partners and customers, exploring synergies between our logistics expertise, shipping solutions, and future trading operations. These interactions directly support our strategy for expanding into new markets, particularly in the Middle East and Gulf regions.
Atlantis Tankers commends the organizers and sponsors for fostering a vital dialogue on innovation and sustainability. The connections and insights gained will shape our contribution to a more sustainable and innovative future for the chemical and shipping industries. We are committed to translating these ideas into action as we embark on our next chapter of growth and transformation.
