Organised by

IN PUBLICATION SINCE 1989

In association with major oil companiesnPatronised by oil industry experts

International Symposium on PETRO RETAIL REVOLUTION

January 07-08, 2005 Venue : Hotel LeMERIDIEN, New Delhi, India
Major oil companies in petro retailing business in India

Drilling & Exploration World (DEW) published from Dehradun, India is an internationally circulated energy journal, which focuses on the upstream and downstream activities of the oil and gas industry. In publication since 1989, the journal is appreciated by readers worldover for objective journalism, latest and up-to-date coverage of the energy and petroleum industry events. DEW holds the distinction of being the only MONTHLY Energy and Oil & Gas journal published from India and recognised by international technical societies like SPE, IADC, SPG. The journal is also Media Partners to some of the prominent international oil and gas events like the World Petroleum Congress (WPC)-UK, Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)-USA, PETROTECH-India, OSEA-Singapore and OGA-Malaysia. Please visit our website www.dewjournal.com for more details. It gives me pleasure in bringing to your notice that DEW journal is organising an International Symposium on Petro Retail Revolution at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, India from 07-08 January 2005. The Symposium will be inaugurated by Indias Petroleum Minister while the Valedictory Session will be Chaired Hotel Le Meridien by the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and attended by Chiefs of oil companies in addition to national and international experts. The Symposium is being organised in the backdrop of Government of Indias decision to approve and grant retail licences to setup new auto fuel retail outlets to the interested Public Sector Undertakings as well as private national and international oil companies to meet the growing energy demand of the country. As a result of this, a substantive new generation, hi-tech petro-retail outlets by both existing and new companies are coming up in India. The Symposium will hence focus on the changing face of auto fuel retailing business in India and the emerging challenges and opportunities in petro retail practices in the post APM deregulated scenario. India presently has, around 23,000 petrol stations in the country and an equal number of retail stations are proposed to be setup in next few years. The likely new big players of tomorrow in this sector are Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited -MRPL, Reliance Industries Limited, Shell India and Essar Oil besides the existing oil majors like IndianOil, IBP company, GAIL India Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Mr. S.C.Tripathi, IAS, Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will Chair the Valedictory Session

Invitation

Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Panchayati Raj, Government of India will inaugurate the Symposium

With no price differentiation, the petroleum products of oil companies which meet the best quality standards, with fuel stations having the best appearance, ambience, value-added services and cleanliness is going to be the preferred choice of the consumers. Hence, the need for urgent retail upgradation is seen inevitable. Today, oil companies are analysing every aspect of petro retailing in a renewed manner. It is not just a
+91-135-2740559 drillingexploration@yahoo.com www.dewjournal.com

+91-135-2740559

cosmetic make-over they are eyeing, but a complete change, offering value-added services to the customers. The growth of the auto fuel retail stations would also open an estimated Rs. 10,000 crore market for non-fuel retailing business at petrol stations by the year 2009. Some of Indias biggest corporations are thus eyeing this huge market of non-fuel retailing business at petrol stations. With the objective to present an overview of, how the new revolutionised petro retailing business be in the coming years, DEW journal in association with major oil & gas companies and experts of the industry is organising this Symposium. The Symposium will have six Technical Sessions to be addressed by renowned experts of the industry covering the various facets of petro and non-petro retailing businesses. Technical papers presentation during the Symposium on the areas mentioned below under Issues on agenda are welcome. An Exhibition is also being planned to provide the participating companies, the maximum exposure to project their capabilities and services. The Exhibition will run concurrent with the Symposium, offering an excellent business opportunity to the exhibiting companies. We look forward to your participation in the Exhibition. Sponsorship options are open. For details please contact the Symposium Director, e-mail : drillingexploration@yahoo.com The road ahead is long, paved with countless opportunities and limitless potentials coupled with great challenges. The mantra for success for petro retailing oil companies will be Customisation depending on the kind of consumers each auto-fuel outlet caters. You are cordially invited to attend the Symposium. As this is the final call, I request you to register early to avoid last minute disappointment. I also convey my New Year 2005 greetings to you and eagerly look forward to seeing you at the Symposium at New Delhi. (Symposium Director)

Issues on agenda
l l l l l l l l l

Who should attend

Chief of Oil & Gas companies l Marketing Executives of Oil & Gas companies l Consultants/Business Planners/Marketing experts l Experts of Business Management Schools l Acedemicians/Environmentalists/NGOs l Business Development Directors l Refiners/Lubes marketing managers/Lubes traders l Non-fuel retailers l Designers from sinage industry/Contractors
l

Petro retailing : New skills and attitudes to excel International retail practices Fuel quality and Environmental norms Future of auto-fuel retailing through e-cards Future of auto fuel retailing through fully automated fuel stations Corporate Identity and Visual Identity for auto fuel stations in the emerging scenario Branding as applicable to petro-retailing Franchising model in petroleum retailing Policy Frame Work - Petro retailing
+91-135-2740559 +91-135-2740559

The above list is endless.

drillingexploration@yahoo.com www.dewjournal.com

Technical Paper Submission Guidelines

The Abstracts and the final manuscripts of technical paper should be in order as follows : Title; Authors name, Affiliations and Address; Abstract, Introduction, Sections and subsections; Discussion and Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References; Appendices. Figures should be drawn in black on transparent drawing paper or printed by laser quality printer. Figures should not be inserted in the text, but should be given at the end of the paper with list of captions. Figures may bear captions, but should also be identified in the margin. Authors are also requested to send their passport size coloured photograph alongwith the brief biodata. The Abstract of the technical paper should be in Microsoft Word format to be sent via e-mail.

Symposium Language
The official language for the Symposium will be English.

About the City of Venue : New Delhi

New Delhi, the Capital of India is the largest commercial hub and the center of Indian Politics. The city of Delhi was founded in the 11th century A.D. by a Rajput Chieftain of the Tomara clan. Delhi is surely one of the most elegant capitals in the world. Delhi-a city throbbing with the vitality of modern living and at the same time steeped in the romance of a bygone era and boasts of some of the finest monuments and museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts from all over the country. It is a gateway to a number of fascinating tourist destinations. Temperature in January ranges from 6C to 25C in Delhi. Indian Standard Time is 5 hrs. ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Symposium Venue
Hotel Le Meridien New Delhi is located in the heart of the capital city within close proximity of the major commercial district, government offices, the fashionable shopping areas of Connaught Place, Pragati Maidan-The Trade Fair grounds, and other popular historical and cultural landmarks of the city. Le Meridien is a multi-dimensional life style 5 star Hotel at Windsor Place Janpath in the heart of New Delhi. The Hotel is around 40 minutes drive from the domestic and international Airport terminals.

Accommodation
A limited number of rooms at special rates have been reserved in Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi and other budgeted Hotels. Request for accommodation can be sent to the Symposium Director. The cost of the Hotel accommodation is not included in the Symposium fee.
+91-135-2740559 +91-135-2740559 drillingexploration@yahoo.com www.dewjournal.com

CALL FOR PAPERS FORM

International Symposium on PETRO RETAIL REVOLUTION

Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi - India 07-08 January 2005
You are invited to submit your abstract on email : drillingexploration@yahoo.com - receipt will be acknowledged. TITLE

AUTHOR(S) & AFFILIATION(S)

(CUT AND MAIL)

SYNOPSIS (up to 300 words : figures/tables may be included). Use separate sheet, if necessary.

Please complete your name and address overleaf Extended date for submission of Abstract is 30 November, 2004 l Extended date for final manuscript is 20 December, 2004

REGISTRATION FORM

International Symposium on PETRO RETAIL REVOLUTION

Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi - India 07-08 January 2005
Please complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS selecting appropriate boxes (Please photocopy this form, if used for more than one person)

Photograph of Delegate

Prof. Surname Position Company Address

Dr.

Mr.

Mrs. Forename

Ms.

Post/Zip Code Telephone Email

Country Fax

I wish to submit a paper and enclose the title and abstract herewith. If accepted, I agree to attend the whole Conference and present the paper. I do not wish to submit a paper but would be interested in attending the Symposium. Registration fee is enclosed, details are as under. I would be interested in taking Exhibition Space at the Symposium. Exhibition space fee is enclosed, details are as under. Delegate(s) Registration fee vide Bank Draft No.___________________of___________________________________for ____________________ enclosed.

(Please enclose delegates details if combined fee is sent also mention Symposium package opted.)
Exhibition Booth fee vide Bank Draft No.______________________of___________________________________________for ________________ enclosed. All payments are to be drawn in favour of DEW-SYMPOSIUMS made payable at Dehradun - 248 001 (India) and sent to the undermentioned address.

The completed form may be sent to : THE SYMPOSIUM DIRECTOR, C/o DEW Journal 15/19 Kalidas Road, Dehradun - 248 001, India Tel/Fax : +91-135-2740559

(CUT AND MAIL)

Special Issue - DEW journal

DEW journal is bringing out a special issue dedicated to International Symposium and Exhibition on PETRO RETAIL REVOLUTION. The special issue of the journal will be distributed to all the Symposium delegates and Exhibitors besides being sent to our regular subscribers worldover. Companies are requested to participate as an advertiser in the special issue of DEW journal to be released during the Symposium. For advertisement space options details, visit Advertising on our website www.dewjournal.com. The advertisement tariff and mechanical details of the special issue of DEW journal are mentioned as under :
MECHANICAL DETAILS Width (Inches) 07.00 03.25 x x Advertisement Space A d v e r t i s e m e n t Ta r i f f INR USD GBP Space Unit Depth (Inches) 05.00 09.75

Black & White Full Page Double Spread Half Page Two Colours Full Page Double Spread Half Page Multi-colour Full Page (Premium Page1) Full Page Double Spread Cover-Multicolour Front Inside Cover Back Inside Cover Back Outside Cover Front Cover (Special Position)

G
20,000* 30,000* 15,000* 25,000* 40,000* 20,000* 40,000* 30,000* 50,000* 50,000* 40,000* 70,000* 2,00,000* 500* 800* 400* 700* 1100* 500* 1100* 900* 1500* 1500* 1200* 1800* 5000* 400* 600* 300* 600* 520* 400* 1000* 800* 1300* 1100* 900* 1200* 3000*

Half page Horizontal (Non Bleed) Half page Vertical (Non Bleed) One page Spread (Non Bleed) One page Spread (Bleed) Two pages Spread (Non Bleed) Two pages Spread (Bleed) Front Cover (Special position)

G G G G G G

07.00 08.25 15.00 16.50 06.00

x x x x x

10.50 11.25 10.00 11.25 06.00

Note : * Service Tax (Government Due) 10.2% extra.

The special issue of DEW journal will also feature an Exhibitor profile section. Exhibitors may send a brief profile (maximum 2000 words) of their company, products and services with photographs to the Symposium Director via e-mail : drillingexploration@yahoo.com in Microsoft Word format at the earliest or latest by December 15, 2004 for complimentary publication in the journal. Profile of companies other than the Exhibitors will be published free of charge if supported by a suitable paid advertisement of the company. For sponsored features in the aforesaid special issue of DEW journal please contact the Symposium Director for details. All advertisements sent for publication must accompany advance payment including Service Tax via Bank Draft. Payments are to be drawn in favour of TECHNOLOGY PUBLICATIONS made payable at Dehradun (India) and sent to the Symposium Director. Payment by Bank transfers/electronic transfer is also accepted. For electronic transfer and Bank details, e-mail : drillingexploration@yahoo.com.
+91-135-2740559 +91-135-2740559 drillingexploration@yahoo.com www.dewjournal.com

Sponsorship Options
Various sponsorship options are open. For details please contact the Symposium Director e-mail : drillingexploration@yahoo.com

Payment Procedures
All payments are to be made in advance via Bank Drafts. Payments are to be drawn in favour of DEW-SYMPOSIUMS (except for advertisement payment for the special issue of DEW journal) and made payable at Dehradun - 248 001 (India) and sent to the under-mentioned address. Payment by Bank transfers/electronic transfer is also accepted. For electronic transfer and Bank details, contact the Symposium Director e-mail : drillingexploration@yahoo.com.

Address for all Communication

The Symposium Director, International Symposium and Exhibition on PETRO RETAIL REVOLUTION c/o DEW journal, 15/19 Kalidas Road, Dehradun - 248 001 India Tel./Fax : +91-135-2740559 Cell no. +91-09837038270 e-mail : drillingexploration@yahoo.com

Exhibition Booth
Exhibition space/booth is available at a cost mentioned below. Each Exhibition booth includes a free delegate pass.

Registration Details
Symposium Packages Early Bird fee Pre-Symposium (upto Nov. 30, 2004) Rs. 6000 USD 140 GBP 80 Rs. 2000 USD 50 GBP 30 Pre-Symposium Registration Fee Rs. 8000 USD 180 GBP 100 Rs. 3000 USD 70 GBP 40 Onsite Registration Fee Rs. 10,000 USD 225 GBP 125 Rs. 4000 USD 90 GBP 50 Exhibition Booth Size 03 mts. x 03 mts. Booth Price Rs. USD GBP Rs. USD GBP Rs. USD GBP 40,000 900 500 35,000 800 440 25,000 560 325

G G

Full Symposium Package 2-day pass (Inaugural+6 Tech. sessions+Valedictory session) Full Symposium Package for Students and accompaning Spouse

02 mts. x 03 mts.

02 mts. x 02 mts.

Additional space @ Rs.5000/USD150/GBP100 per sq. mts.

The Registration Fee includes Symposium kit, Tea and Lunch.

Note : Besides the currencies mentioned above, fee can also be sent in any other currency. Conversion is to be made on the basis of USD rates.
DEW Cancellation, Postponement and Substitution Policy : you may substitute delegates at any time. DEW does not provide refunds for cancellations made after December 20, 2004. In the event that DEW cancels an event, delegate payments at the date of cancellation will be credited to a future DEW event. This credit will be available for up to one year from the date of issuance. In the event that DEW postpones an event, delegate payments at the postponement date will be credited towards the re-scheduled date. If the delegate is unable to attend the rescheduled event, the delegate will receive 100% credit representing payment made towards a future DEW event. This credit will be available for up to one year from the date of issuance. DEW is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration/cancellation, or postponement of an event. DEW shall assume no liability whatsoever if this event is altered. Rescheduled. Postponed or cancelled due to a fortuitous event, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this conference inadvisable, illegal, impracticable or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall not be limited to: an Act of God, governmental restrictions and/or regulations; war or apparent act of war; terrorism or; apparent act off terrorism; disaster, civil disorder, disturbance, and/or riots; curtailment, suspension, and/or restriction on transportation facilities/means of transportation; or any other emergency. All disputes, if any, are subject to Dehradun (India) jurisdiction. Please not that speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, however, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, DEW reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.