February 11, 2012 by 12th International Downstream Technology & Strategy Conference – May 22nd-23rd, 2012, Rome, Italy Bethesda, Maryland, February 2012 — Gordon Lawrence, Senior Consultant with Asset Performance Networks will be presenting a paper at the 12th International Downstream Technology & Strategy Conference on May 23rd, 2012, in Rome, Italy. His paper is entitled “Improving Turnaround Performance Outcomes by Controlling the Leading Indicators” and it will discuss how the use of a robust work process aids more predictable maintenance turnaround outcomes and hence greater operational efficiency. The conference will focus on how in these challenging times, refiners are increasingly looking at new methods to upgrade their facilities and improve yield for minimal cost and operational impact. For information on conference registration, please follow this link http://www.europetro.com/en/idtc_2012.