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A Commitment to Editorial Excellence
Dear Oil and Gas Marketer,
Since 1922, Hydrocarbon Processing has been committed to providing clear and concise technical content and information
for the global refining, petrochemical, gas processing and LNG industries. Hydrocarbon Processings in-depth technical articles,
reference materials and data products have been a benchmark for engineers and management throughout the world.

Unrivaled Visibility to HPI Decision-Makers

Hydrocarbon Processing offers advertisers maximum reach to hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) decision makers.
Engineers, company officials, managers and other HPI professionals rely on Hydrocarbon Processing for information they use
to improve their companies operations and their own professional skills. No other monthly publication provides access to such
a highly influential segment of decision makers who are actively engaged in charting the course of the refining, petrochemical,
gas processing and LNG industries.

Integrated Marketing Solutions to Maximize ROI

Hydrocarbon Processing provides access to a global network of professionals engaged in designing, engineering, constructing,
managing, operating and maintaining HPI plants. Hydrocarbon Processing subscribers, web visitors and event attendees have
unrivaled purchasing power and are responsible for the purchasing of equipment, materials and services.2 Advertising through
Hydrocarbon Processing, HydrocarbonProcessing.com, Hydrocarbon Processing e-newsletters, events and ancillary products
will put your company in a position to realize maximum return on your marketing investment.
For more than 91 years, Hydrocarbon Processing has been the HPIs most trusted source of insight and analysis into industry
trends and technological developments. We look forward to working with you in 2013 to build innovative marketing campaigns
that meet your companys objectives and maximize the return on your investment.
Sincerely,

John T. Royall
President and CEO
Gulf Publishing Company

91 Years

A Thriving Community of HPI Professionals

of Publication

Purchasing Power of subscribers2

30,131

Engineering, Construction & Maintenance Services

Total Subscribers1

17,305

Recipients at Refining
& Engineering Firms1

40,000+

E-Newsletter Circulation

42,500+

Heat Transfer

37% 11,042

Pressure Vessels & Internals

36% 10,829

Piping, Fittings and Valves

34% 10,373

Rotating Equipment

33% 10,077

Chemicals/Catalysts

32% 9,570

Special Process Equipment

31%

9,421

Instrumentation

31%

9,264

Utilities

26% 7,850

Storage

23% 7,046
Pollution Control & Loss Prevention

Unique Web Visitors 2

BPA Worldwide, November
2012 statement.
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Source: Publishers own data. Data

supplied by each subscriber on
application for subscription, June 2012.
Respondents are involved in one or
more purchasing areas.
2

Publishers Statement: Data is supplied

by ExactTarget, email management
system, monthly average of users
reached, FebruaryJuly 2012.

# of
% of
Circulation
Subscribers
40% 11,989

Maintenance
Health/Safety/Environmental/Training
Computer Hardware/Software Services
Transfer, Packaging & Loading
Electricals
Structurals & Concrete

20% 6,169
19%

5,843

18%

5,380

14%

4,192

12%

3,539

11%

3,447

9%

2,652

6%

1,866

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technologies are out there.2

15,260
Engineers
& Consultants

10,637
Company Officials,
Managers

When I see ads for certain products

and services that will benefit my
company, I take advantage and
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BPA Worldwide, December 2012 statement. Hydrocarbon Processing uses the BPA Worldwide audit service to
ensure the accuracy and quality of our circulation numbers. This third-party information enables our advertisers to
verify that we are truly delivering the market they are targeting with their marketing dollars.
BPA Worldwide is an independent, not-for-profit organization that audits the circulation of business publications
like Hydrocarbon Processing. Each year, we open our records to BPA auditors, who examine the circulation files to make sure they are correct
and current.
A copy of our latest BPA Worldwide circulation statement is available at your request. If you want more information about our audit, contact your
Hydrocarbon Processing advertising sales representative or BPA Worldwide at +1 (203) 447-2800.
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experience and innovation

Bret RonkPublisher

Areas of responsibility: Hydrocarbon Processing magazine, HydrocarbonProcessing.com,

Events, ancillary print and digital products
Over 22 years of publishing industry experience including executive positions at McGraw-Hall
Publishing, Reed Publishing and Avid Ratings
Bachelors degree from Indiana University and a MBA from the University of Dallas

Stephany RomanowEditor
Areas of responsibility: Refining and petrochemical processes, catalysts
Over 30 years of hydrocarbon processing industry experience, including positions at B.F.
Goodrich and ARCO Polymers
Contributing editor for Riegels Handbook of Industrial Chemistry
BS degree in chemical engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Heinz P. BlochReliability/Equipment Editor

Areas of responsibility: HP Reliability column, maintenance and reliability coverage

Over 50 years of HPI experience
Registered professional engineer
Holds seven US patents
Authored over 540 technical papers and 18 books
For 24 years, was an Exxon Chemical Co. machinery specialist and held positions worldwide
BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering

Billy ThinnesTechnical Editor

Areas of responsibility: Safety and environmental issues, conference daily newspaper coverage
and HP Associations
Previously worked as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill and a journalist in New Orleans
BA in political science, Trinity University

Adrienne M. BlumeProcess Editor

Areas of responsibility: LNG, gas processing
Previously worked as Managing Editor at Hydrocarbon Publishing Company
MA degree in English and Publishing, Rosemont College; BA degrees in English and
Anthropology, Webster University

Ben DuBoseOnline Editor

Areas of responsibility: All daily HydrocarbonProcessing.com news content, e-newsletter
program, HP Informer blog, HP polls, social media, petrochemicals coverage
Previously worked as a reporter for industry publication ICIS and as a copy editor for
Dallas Morning News
MA in journalism, University of Missouri; BA in communications and political science,
Lamar University
William M. GobleContributing Editor

Over 30 years of experience in information systems

Principal partner with exida.com, a company that does consulting training and support
for safety-critical and high-availability process information
BS degree from Penn State, a MS degree from Villanova and a PhD from Eindhoven University
of Technology in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Lee NicholsDirector, Data Division

Areas of responsibility: All data content and sales for Gulf Publishing Companys Data Division
including corporate and global site licenses to Hydrocarbon Processing and World Oil, Boxscore
Database, and upstream/downstream industry data reports
Previously worked as Product Manager for the Boxscore Database and Director of Data Sales
for Gulf Publishing Company
BS degree in Journalism, Texas A&M University

PRINT, ONLINE, EVENTS and data

Through its magazine, data, website, e-newsletters and events, Hydrocarbon Processing provides a
comprehensive and far-reaching toolset you can use to create an integrated marketing program.

PRINT
Hydrocarbon Processing Magazine
Align your marketing with Hydrocarbon Processings valued editorial
content. Magazine advertising affords HP subscribers the opportunity to
share the issue with colleagues and archive the issue for future reference.
Inclusion in the digital edition heightens the value of your advertising in
the magazine. Plus, your advertisement in the print and digital editions
of the magazine will be linked to the Hydrocarbon Processing reader
request page, where subscribers can opt-in to receive information about
your products and services. Requests are sent directly to the advertiser,
all reader statistics will be saved and a report is available on request.

Special Supplements

Hydrocarbon Processing publishes timely supplements on important

industry topics throughout the year.

Heat Transfer *NEW* February

HPI processes are high-energy consumers. Plant management focus on
energy efficiency to control operating costs and profits though better
energy utilization programs, along with maintenance programs for
boilers, fired heaters, furnaces and refrigeration operations.

Catalyst March
The HPI is a major market for many petrochemicals, chemicals and
transportation fuels, and it is the single largest industrial market for
catalyst consumption. Advanced catalysts, and innovative materials and
methods to construct catalysts, are redefining the HPI and creating new
consumer products. Catalyst technologies offer the ability to tailormake specific products for everyday life, especially next-generation
polymers for medical applications.

Global Turnaround and Maintenance April

For a turnaround to meet its goals, it requires a high degree of planning,
scheduling and coordination so that the right equipment and personnel
are available at the right time. These supplements will focus on safely
reducing costs, improving efficiency, raising the quality standard and
properly selecting equipment.

India Regional Review and International Refining and

Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) Preview *NEW* June
India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The nation
continues to expand HPI operations to meet domestic demand and
develop export opportunities. This supplement will incorporate a preview
of Hydrocarbon Processings fourth annual International Refining and
Petrochemical Conference, which will be held in India in 2013.

Valves July
In HPI facilities, valves are used to manage and control the flow of
process fluids (gases, liquids and slurries). Control valves are a leading
product segment in the global HPI. There is increasing demand for
smart valves with actuators designed to communicate conditional and
operational information remotely with a control center. HPI facilities use
numerous types, sizes and designs of valves to maintain safe, reliable
operations, while maximizing uptime.

Safety, Security and the Environment August

Processing hydrocarbons is a risky businessespecially when it is done
in high volumes, as it is in hydrocarbon processing facilities. Safe and
reliable processing equipment operation within hydrocarbon processing
facilities is vital, as is compliance with environmental and other industry
regulations. This timely supplement looks at the complexities of
managing health, safety and environment (HSE) programs.

Engineering & Construction September

Specifically designed for engineers, managers and design professionals
actively planning and managing projects, Engineering & Construction covers
the technological advances and process developments related to supplychain management, construction, engineering, procurement and more.

Sulfur October
Sulfur is an important element in the downstream industry with regard
to contaminated feedstocks, specialty end products and new legislation
calling for cleaner, lower-sulfur fuels. Climate change and carbon
management policies will affect the types of transportation fuels
processed and the way refineries and gas processing plants operate.

Natural Gas Processing November

Terminals & Storage May
The planning and construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals
are key drivers in opening up new energy markets and more efficiently
meeting growing demand for fuels and energy. This supplement will
focus on locating new opportunities in the global HPI as well as the
impact of health, safety and environmental regulations for facilities as
emissions standards, safety and environmental performance compliance
is mandated for all industry participants.

With this supplement, Hydrocarbon Processing seeks to trace

the contours and fill in the picture of how natural gas becomes a
transportation fuel. Great advances have been made in natural gas
fuel station distribution in Latin America, and a natural gas jet fuel
was recently launched by Qatar Airways. Whats next for this fuel of
the future?

2013 Editorial Calendar

SPECIAL REPORT

January

February

March

April

May

AD CLOSING: Dec 5
ART DEADLINE: DEC 10

AD CLOSING: jan 5
ART DEADLINE: JAN 10

AD CLOSING: FEB 5
ART DEADLINE: FEB 10

AD CLOSING: mar 5
ART DEADLINE: MAR 10

AD CLOSING: apr 5
ART DEADLINE: APR 10

PETROCHEMICAL
DEVELOPMENTS

MAINTENANCE AND
RELIABILITY

Natural Gas
Developments

HPI FOCUS

CLEAN FUELS

CORROSION
CONTROL

New vs.
De-bottlenecking

The Green Refinery

Liquefied natural gas

(LNG) and gas-toliquids (GTL) advances

Biofuels

Piping

Alternative fuels

Insulation materials

Petrochemicals, LNG,
GTL, etc.

Catalyst advancement

Monitoring systems

Sustainability

Nondestructive testing

Sulfur removal
technologies

Processing heavy oil

Inspection programs

Distillation
methodology, towers,
trays, packings

Coatings

Catalytic distillation

Compressor/pump
reliability

Catalyst developments
Reactor developments
Gas analyzers
process, online,
portable, benchtop

Reactors, vessels and

internals

New alloy materials

Insulation installations

Catalyst developments

Pump condition/repair
Compressor condition/
repair

Distillation
Turnaround planning
methodologiestowers,
Equipment sizing
trays, packings
Pumps, valves,
Reactors, vessels and
compressors and driver
internals
reliability
Product/cracking

Corrosion monitoring
methodologies
economics
Measurement and
testing
Drivers and pumps
Petrochemical product
qualityonline/offline,
analyzers

Safety management
facility, cyber, Internet

Energy management
furnaces, boilers,
heat exchangers

Welding

Hydrogen management

Green petrochemicals

Blending

Polymers/olefins/
aromatics

AD EFFECTIVENESS
SURVEY ISSUE

Heat exchangers
Hydrogen management Nondestructive testing
Pumps, valves,
Inspection
compressors and
Tools
drivers

Process control/
automation/safety
security system

Reliability program
Equipment condition
monitoring
Lubrication programs
Equipment

United States
Gas Processors
Association Annual
Meeting
ARC Manufacturing
Forum
Eastern Mediterranean
Gas Conference

TARGETED
SUPPLEMENTS

Webcasts

Process technologies
developments

Metal repair methods

Product/cracking
methodologies
Major vessel repairs
Valves/piping
low-sulfur, low-aromatic
Chemicals for corrosion
Distribution
transportation fuels
prevention
methodologiesstorage

Drivers
and
pumps
tanks, regasification/

Metallurgy
gasification networks
Hydrocarbon product
Chemical treatment
analyzers, QA/QC
Pipeline developments
monitoring for better
Instrumentation/
fuel quality
automation
Additives
Gas treating
Environmental
Shale gas
compliancenational/
developments
global
Compressors

BONUS
DISTRIBUTION

2013 Annual Forecast,

with Boxscore
Construction Forecast

AFPM (Formerly NPRA)

Annual Meeting
CIPPE Beijing

NACE 2013
AFPM (Formerly
NPRA) International
Petrochemical
Conference

API Spring
Refining Meeting

OTC
AFPM (Formerly NPRA)
Reliability Maintenance
Conference Exhibition
International Liquids
Terminal Association
Annual Meeting

Heat Transfer Supplement

Energy optimization
Exchanger design/
maintenance
Boilers/furnaces

Catalyst Supplement
AFPM (Formerly
NPRA) Annual Meeting
Conference Daily

Global Turnaround and

Maintenance Supplement

Terminals & Storage

Supplement
Gulf Coast Turnaround
and Maintenance
Services Directory

Boxscore: Global
Construction Activity

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November December

June

July

August

September

October

AD CLOSING: May 5
ART DEADLINE: MAY 10

AD CLOSING: June 5
ART DEADLINE: JUNE 10

AD CLOSING: July 5
ART DEADLINE: JULY 10

AD CLOSING: AUG 5
ART DEADLINE: AUG 10

AD CLOSING: sept 5
ART DEADLINE: SEPT 10

AD CLOSING: OCT 5
ART DEADLINE: OCT 10

PROCESS/PLANT
OPTIMIZATION

REFINERY OF THE
FUTURE

REFINING
DEVELOPMENTS

CYBER SECURITY AND

PROCESS CONTROL

PLANT SAFETY AND

ENVIRONMENT

Energy
Efficiency

Changing Refining
Economics

Process control
technology,
optimization
Distillation/trays/
packing
New/improved
licensed process
methodologies
Product yields via
new technology

Hydrocracking
Hydrogen
management
Sulfur management
Slurry technology/
heavy oil conversion
Catalyst
development

Clean diesel
Energy management processing
Coking
Maintenance/
reliability programs Hydroprocessing
Process modeling/
simulation
Automation/control
Process control/
automation

Fuel oil
Feedstock planning
Energy efficiency
Residual upgrading

Smart field devices

FLUID FLOW
AND ROTATING
EQUIPMENT

PETROCHEMICAL
UPDATE

AD CLOSING: NOV 5
ART DEADLINE: NOV 10

PLANT DESIGN,
ENGINEERING &
CONSTRUCTION
Top 5 Projects in
the HPI

Pumps, valves and

compressors

New refining
processes

Analyzersonline/
portable/ benchtop

Environmental
legislation

Project
management

Maintenance and
reliability

Catalyst advances

Process control
systems and
components

Health and safety

best practices

Construction
methods/costs

Leak detection and

repair

Turnaround planning

Level gauging,
monitoring
Custody transfer,
flowmeters, process
analyzers
Detection/repair
programs

Biofuels/renewables
Distillation
methodologies,
towers, trays,
packings
Sustainability
Reactors, vessels
and internals

Emissions reduction
Product/cracking
programs
methodologies
Seals
Low-sulfur,
low-aromatic
Lubrication
transportation fuels
practices
BONUS REPORT
LNG

Drivers and pumps

Hydrocarbon
product analyzers
Transportation
fuels/petrochemical Product additives
feedstocks
Hydrogen
Storage tanks,
management
regasification/
gasification
Blending
networks
Maintenance and
Catalyst advances
reliability
Refrigeration
optimization
FLNG developments
Compressor design
and maintenance
Low-temperature
construction
material

Fieldbus systems
and networks
Instruments
transmitters,
analyzers, controls,
meters
Safety systems,
facility compliance,
global security
issues
Online/offline,
analyzers
Data/information
management
Automation

Zero emissions
plants
Simulation
technologies

Skilled labor
Major vessel repairs
and installations
CAPEX financing

Analyzersfield,
online, portable

Plant life-cycle
management

Emissions control
valves, vessels,
pumps, piping

Engineering and
design best
practices

Flare systems

Structurals

Water management Utilities

CAD/CAM
Recycling
Pollution prevention Laser scanning
Forecast 2014

Environmental
compliance
national/global
Alternative
feedstock
management

Heat exchanger
optimization
Europe

United States

Hydrocarbon
Processings
International Refining
and Petrochemical
Conference (IRPC)
GO-EXPO

Gulf Publishing
Companys
TAMU
Womens Global
Turbomachinery/Pump
Leadership Conference
TAMU
Symposium
in Energy and
Turbomachinery/Pump
AFPM (Formerly
Technology
Symposium
NPRA) Q&A and
AFPM
(Formerly
Technology Forum
NPRA) Q&A and
Technology Forum

GTL Technology
Forum

India Regional Report

and IRPC Preview
Software Resource and
Solutions Guide (SRS)

Valves Supplement

Reliability and
Maintenance

Boxscore: Global
Construction Activity

Safety, Security and

the Environment
Supplement

Engineering
and Construction
Supplement

Sulfur Supplement
AFPM (Formerly
NPRA) Q&A and
Technology Forum
Conference Daily

API Fall Refining

Meeting

Natural Gas
Processing
Supplement

2014 Processing and

Energy Events Calendar

Reliability and
Maintenance
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Services Directory
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offers providers and product services companies a
unique opportunity to target professionals at refineries
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the United States. The directory is sent as a booklet
to a targeted selection of Hydrocarbon Processing
subscribers as well as produced online as a searchable
database. Closing date: April 15, 2013.

Software Resource and Solutions Guide

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The Software Reference, now in its tenth year, is

a valuable way to showcase your latest software
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subscribers and e-newsletter recipients via email,
providing thousands of decision-makers with access to
information. Closing date: April 15, 2013.

HPI Market Data

Produced by the editorial staff of Hydrocarbon
Processing and including exclusive data provided by
governments and private organizations, HPI Market
Data is the hydrocarbon processing industrys most
trusted forecast of capital, maintenance and operating
expenditures for the petrochemical, refining and
natural gas/LNG industries. For more information, visit
GulfPub.com/HPIMDB.

2014 Processing & Energy Events Wall

and Briefcase Calendar
Hydrocarbon Processings 2014 Processing &
Energy Events Wall and Briefcase Calendar will be
distributed to Hydrocarbon Processing subscribers
with the December issue. The calendar will be easily
transportable (10.875 in. x 16.25 in. when expanded,
10.875 in. x 8.125 in. when closed), and complete with
dates and information for HPI conferences, events
and seminars. Closing date for insertion orders and
advertising materials is October 15, 2013.

CONFERENCE NEWSPAPERS
AND SHOW DAILIES
Hydrocarbon Processing is the official publisher for
numerous conference newspapers and show dailies.
For all shows, attendees receive the first days paper
in their registration packet, and each additional days
paper is distributed from key locations at the event or
through email.

2013 Conference Newspapers/Show Dailies

111th AFPM (Formerly NPRA) Annual Meeting
Conference Daily
March 1719, 2012
Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas
AFPM (Formerly NPRA) Q&A and Technology Forum
Conference Daily
October 2013
Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE)
Program Guide & Show Daily Newspaper
October 2224, 2013
Lafayette, Louisiana

Data
Hydrocarbon Processings Construction
Boxscore Database
Hydrocarbon Processings Construction Boxscore
Database is an indispensable resource for tracking
active construction projects for the global refining,
petrochemical and natural gas/LNG industries. For
more than 60 years, HPI engineers, contractors and
marketers have depended on Hydrocarbon Processing
for comprehensive data for lead generation, market
research, trend analysis and planning. Beginning in
2012, contact information for key personnel has been
added to the database and is distributed weekly to
existing subscribers.
Log on to the Construction Boxscore Database and
discover unlimited opportunities in the global HPI at
ConstructionBoxscore.com.

HP Corporate Site License

A Hydrocarbon Processing site license program is
an effective way to provide your company access to
leading technical content, reference materials and
industry data. Site license programs include access to:
Full access to HydrocarbonProcessing.com,
and its powerful archive of past issues, articles
and industry news dating back more than 10 years
Online access to the Gas Processes Handbooks,
Refining Processes Handbooks and Petrochemical
Processes Handbooks
The HP Construction Boxscore Database*
For more information about Hydrocarbon Processings
Construction Boxscore Database or a Corporate Site
License, contact Lee Nichols at +1 (713) 525-4626
or Lee.Nichols@GulfPub.com.
* Additional rates apply

It was and still is my

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information source.2

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professionals and are a compelling way to advertise your product or service;
announce a new technology; recruit future employees; or pique interest in
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HP Informer
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$6,000

Position 2

(Specs: vector logo, 500x100 gif or jpg with up to 50 words text)

*Distributed daily Monday through Thursday with the exception of
weeks with holidays.
**Distributed on Friday of each month.

40,000+ Recipients1
Daily Distribution in 2013

1
Publishers Statement: Data is supplied by ExactTarget, email management
system, monthly average of users reached, FebruaryJuly 2012.

Position 3

www.HydrocarbonProcessing.com

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NEW DELHI, INDIA | 911 JULY

Hydrocarbon Processings 4th Annual International Refining and Petrochemical
Conference, New Delhi, India, 911 July 2013
Hydrocarbon Processings International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IPRC), now in its fourth year, is a marketleading technical conference providing an elite forum within which industry professionals can share knowledge and ideas
relating to the refining and the petrochemical sectors. IRPC emphasizes the latest technological and operational advances
from both a local and global perspective, and is attended by project engineers, process engineers and hydrocarbon processing
industry (HPI) management officials from around the world.
In todays increasingly competitive HPI, managers and engineers are actively seeking information and solutions
to make their companies more efficient and profitable. This is your chance to take part in the discussion. IRPC offers
a thought-provoking work environment in which attendees will meet and network with industry leaders and key decisionmakers who will explore how technological and operating advances can benefit their organization and assets.
Past events have been attended by executives and technical experts from across the globe, as well as featured representatives
from market leaders like ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, Chevron, BP, eni, Indian Oil Corporation and Shell Global Solutions, and
mid-sized and smaller companies. All come together to share information, network and explore how they can apply technological
and operating advances at their facilities and refineries.
For more information on the conference, please visit HPIRPC.com.
Program Print
Sponsor:

Supported by:

Highlights from

Conference Lanyard
Sponsor:

534 Registrants1
40 Technical Sessions in Two Days2
45 Exhibitors on the Sold-Out Floor2
26 Countries and 5 Continents Represented1

1
2

Publishers own data: Cvent event management system, June 2012.

Publishers own data: IRPC 2012 agenda and program, June 2012.

Gulf publishing company events

Hydrocarbon Processing events provide unique sponsorship and exhibit opportunities where you can
meet face-to-face with your global customers and prospects in a thought-provoking and intimate working
environment. Visit GulfPub.com/Events to learn more.

Nicosia, Cyprus, April 810, 2013

Natural gas activity in the Eastern Mediterranean is poised to take off. Understanding will be the key
to successful business operations in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The Eastern Mediterranean Gas
Conference will provide attendees with the knowledge and insight necessary to successfully build business
operations in the area. The conference will provide attendees with an exclusive forum to network with
influential executives actively planning the development of the natural gas industry in this important region.
The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Conference will give special focus to the latest geopolitical, market and
technology trends related to the exploration, drilling, production, processing and marketing of natural
gas in the area. The conference will cover such critical issues as resource potential, leasing/permitting,
development plans, infrastructure requirements, government plans and regulations, and more. Learn more
at EMGasConference.com.

Houston, Texas, July 3031, 2013

HOUSTON
HOUSTON

Gulf Publishing Companys inaugural Gas-to-Liquids Technology Forum will investigate the technology
and trends at work as GTL projects and usage become increasingly popular. The two-day technology
conference will feature industry keynotes and presentations from GTL technology experts. GTL is
poised to be an important part of the North American energy industry. As the natural gas boom in
North America continues and new technologies emerge to reduce costs, companies are increasing
their interest and investment. In this energy niche, project announcements and planning are beginning
to ramp up. More information can be found at GulfPub.com/GTL.

Houston, Texas, October 2013

Now in its ninth year, the Womens Global Leadership Conference in Energy and Technology (WGLC)
is one of the largest womens events in the industry, and the only one that focuses on discussing key
environmental, economic and professional development issues in oil and gas. The conference attracts
professionals engaged at all levels in the oil and gas industry and speakers include executives from
leading energy companies. Industry-focused topics include, regulatory changes, sustainability, refining
and international operations; while professional development topics include global workforce trends,
becoming a change agent and how to reach expert status in your field. More information can be found
at WGLNetwork.com.

Houston, Texas, Fall 2013

The Marketing in the Oilfield Conference provides an environment in which to learn new ideas and
strategies, in addition to numerous opportunities to network with oil and gas marketing peers. This
conference focuses on industry hot topics related to marketing, social media and communication
issues, and it includes featured keynote experts and presentations relevant to the topic in focus. More
information can be found at GulfPub.com/MITO.

For more information about Gulf Publishing Company Events, contact

Events@GulfPub.com or your Hydrocarbon Processing representative.

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2013 rates and specs

6. Cover Rates (Non-Cancelable)

Issued September 1, 2012. Effective January 1, 2013.

a. Include 4/C process. Contact Publisher for additional charges if any other color
is used.
b. Frequency Rates: Based on total number of full pages on contract.

Print Magazine Rates

1. General Rate Policy

If more or less space than specified is used within one year from date of first
insertion, the rate will be adjusted to the earned rate published here. All rates quoted
are in US dollars.

2. Commission and Cash Discount

a. Agency Commission: 15% of gross billing to recognized agencies on space,

color, handling and backup charges. Publisher reserves right to hold advertiser and/
or its advertising agency jointly and severally liable for monies due and payable
to Publisher.
b. Cash Discount: 2% on net after Agency Commission if paid within 15 days of
invoice date. All invoices payable within 30 days. If advertiser prepays agency for
scheduled advertising, agency shall likewise make prepayment to Publisher.

Published 12 times each year in three editions. Worldwide Edition provides coverage
of the hydrocarbon processing industry throughout the world. International Edition
goes only to subscribers concerned with operations outside the USA. The USA/
Canada Edition provides regional distribution. Issued the 1st of each month. Closing
date for scheduling and printing material is the 5th of each month preceding issue.

4. General Advertising Rates and Space Units

a. Frequency Rates: Number of insertions in a 12-month period in the magazine

and associated products determines frequency rate. Covers each ad, each page
of a spread, each page of preprinted inserts and each insertion in an integrated
frequency rate.
b. Schedule #63: Worldwide Edition Rates

2013 FOUR-COLOR WORLDWIDE RATES

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X 18X 24X 36X
11,300 11,025 10,780 10,515
8,910 8,720 8,530 8,340
7,355 7,200 7,055 6,905
8,010 7,840 7,675 7,500
5,810 5,700 5,610 5,505
5,045 4,960 4,880 4,810

10,270
8,165
6,770
7,365
5,415
4,740

10,035
7,985
6,640
7,205
5,325
4,655

9,950
7,905
6,590
7,155
5,290
4,640

9,885
7,875
6,555
7,105
5,255
4,625

c. Schedule #25: USA/Canada Edition Rates

2013 FOUR-COLOR USA/CANADA RATES

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X
18X
24X
1 PG 7,045 6,890 6,755 6,605 6,520 6,430 6,390
12
PG 4,800 4,710 4,640 4,560 4,520 4,465 4,435
12
PG ISL
5,365 5,280 5,205 5,130 5,085 5,025 4,995
13
PG 4,440 4,370 4,295 4,235 4,195 4,135 4,055
14
PG 3,745 3,730 3,685 3,630 3,600 3,570 3,505
d. Schedule #OUS47: Outside USA/Canada Edition Rates

2013 FOUR-COLOR outside usa/canada RATES

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X
18X
24X
1 PG 8,765 8,555 8,350 8,170 8,055 7,940 7,875
12
PG 5,740 5,630 5,560 5,415 5,350 5,290 5,260
12
PG ISL
6,310 6,195 6,080 5,995 5,930 5,855 5,820
13
PG 5,260 5,160 5,075 4,985 4,935 4,880 3,730
14
PG 4,310 4,260 4,185 4,125 4,095 4,050 4,025
For black & white rates, please contact your local sales representative.

5. Special Position

9 PGS

12 PGS

24+ PGS

Second Cover
Fourth Cover

11,625
11,625

11,370
11,370

11,060
11,060

11,880
11,880

7. Inserts

a. Standard Inserts: When furnished ready for binding, inserts take earned B&W
rate plus a handling charge of $1,075 Worldwide Edition, $955 International and USA/
Canada Editions.
b. Non-Standard Inserts: Contact Publisher for quantity and specifications.

8. Classified Advertising (Available in Worldwide Edition only.)

3. Issuance and Closing

1 PG
23
PG
12
PG
12
PG ISL
13
PG
14
PG

2013 cover rates

6 PGS

Positioning: For any guaranteed special position, such as facing editorial, there is
a $690 Worldwide Edition premium; and a $575 International Edition and USA/
Canada Edition premium, when available.

a. Classified: Display: $295 per column inch.

Non-Display: $31 per line, minimum four lines.
b. Consecutive Insertions: 10% discount on consecutive insertions.

9. Combination Frequency Rates

Advertisers will receive the lowest frequency rate, based on the total advertising
insertions during the contract period, when any combination of space is used in
Gulf Publishing Companys energy-related magazines, World Oil and Hydrocarbon
Processing. One-quarter page is the minimum rate-holder space unit for earning
combination frequency discounts.

10. Publishers Copy Protective Clause

a. Advertisers and advertising agencies assume liability for all content of

advertisements printed and for any claims arising therefrom made against the
Publisher. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising that does not
conform to publications standards.
b. Publisher will repeat latest advertisement for scheduled space when no new
acceptable copy is furnished.
c. Contracts, except for cover or specified positions, may be discontinued by either
party on 30 days notice before closing date and by the Publisher without notice for
nonpayment of invoices. If more or less space is actually used within a year, the
advertiser will pay for the space actually used at the earned rate as published herein.
d. Contracts for covers and special positions are non-cancelable, except for
nonpayment of invoices at Publishers option.
e. Cancellations accepted only before closing date for reservations.
f. Should mechanical requirements warrant, Publisher reserves the right to print
advertisements scheduled in either the International or USA/Canada Editions in
the Worldwide Edition.

Integrated Marketing Rates

Issued September 1, 2012. Effective January 1, 2013.
Please contact your sales representative for production specifications.
Schedule #7

2013 GULF COAST TURNAROUND & MAINTENANCE

SERVICES DIRECTORY

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X 18X 24X
1 PG 4/C

4,250 4,185 4,115 4,025 3,905 3,830 3,745

2013 AFPM CONFERENCE NEWSPAPERS

1X 3X 6X 9X 12X 18X 24X
1 PG 4/C
1
2 PG 4/C

9,485 9,290 9,105 8,920 8,630 8,440 8,250

5,435 5,330 5,220 5,110 4,950 4,840 4,730

7,335 7,190 7,040 6,895 6,675 6,525 6,380

3,920 3,845 3,765 3,685 3,570 3,485 3,415

2 PG ISL 4/C
4 PG 4/C

Magazine production specifications

The procedure outlined below is designed to ensure the quick, accurate and simple delivery
and production of your advertisements.

1. Trim Size: Overall trim size is 8.125 in. x 10.875 in. (210 mm x 280 mm).
2. Ad Page Dimensions:
UNIT

2 Page Spread

WIDTH DEPTH

2-Page Spread, Bleed

2-Page Spread, Gutter Bleed
1 Page Standard
1 Page Bleed
2
3 Page
1
2 Page Horizontal
1
2 Page Vertical
1
2 Page Island
1
3 Page Square
1
3 Page Vertical
1
4 Page

16.75 in.
16.5 in.
7 in.
8.375 in.
4.625 in.
7 in.
3.375 in.
4.625 in.
4.625 in.
2.25 in.
3.375 in.

(425 mm)
(420 mm)
(180 mm)
(215 mm)
(120 mm)
(180 mm)
(85 mm)
(120 mm)
(120 mm)
(55 mm)
(85 mm)

11.125 in.
10 in.
10 in.
11.125 in.
10 in.
4.872 in.
10 in.
7.5 in.
4.875 in.
10 in.
4.875 in.

(285 mm)
(255 mm)
(255 mm)
(285 mm)
(255 mm)
(125 mm)
(255 mm)
(190 mm)
(125 mm)
(255 mm)
(125 mm)

Fraction ads with bleeds are available; please contact our Advertising Production Department at
+1 (713) 525-4633 for dimensions. NOTE: Ads scaled to other publications will be centered in
the space nearest to size and proportion.

3. General Requirements:

Printing Process: Web offset full run; Computer-to-plate (CTP)

Binding Method: Perfect (jog to head)
Colors Available: Four-color process; matched colors
Color Rotation: Yellow, magenta, cyan, black
Recommended Line Screen: 133 lines maximum
Density of Tone: Two-color tones should not exceed SWOP density of 140%; second color not
to exceed 70%. Four-color solids should not exceed SWOP density of 260%.

full page

1/2 page horizontal

4. Acceptable Digital Files: Preferred files are Adobe Acrobat PDFs (Press Optimized,

300 dpi, binary CMYK, all fonts embedded) or Flattened CMYK, TIFF files, 300 dpi at actual
size. Other file types accepted are Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Files
should be submitted in CMYK format at 300 dpi with all supporting graphic elements in CMYK
format and all fonts used. ***Please do not submit files created in word processing programs,
MS PowerPoint, CorelDraw, MS Publisher, etc. Production charges will be incurred if files do not
meet these acceptable digital file guidelines.

1/3 page
square

1/4 page

5. Proofs: Proof required on four-color ads. For one-color and two-color ads, laser proofs
are acceptable with clearly marked color breaks.
6. Other Acceptable (but billable) Materials: Contact Publisher.
7. Inserts: Contact Publisher for quantity, specifications and trim size.
We cannot guarantee printed quality or acceptability of materials that do not comply with
these specifications. For color advertisements, a match proof printout is required to guarantee
color accuracy.

1/3 page
vertical

1/2 page
vertical

Material submission
All print advertisements for Hydrocarbon Processing must be delivered by the material submission
deadline for the relevant issue.

1. Electronic File Submissions:

a. From your Internet browser, go to http://ftp.gulfpub.com

b. Enter the following user name and password:
User: Hydrocarbon Processing customer
Password: (insert your email address)
c. Click on <Login>.
d. Click on the <Upload> button in the lower left corner of the browser window.
e. Click on <Choose File> in the Upload box that appears and navigate to your file.
f. Click on <Upload>.
g. Once your file has uploaded, click on <Logout> in the upper-right corner of the
browser window.
h. Email Cheryl.Willis@GulfPub.com with the name of the file.

1/2 page island

2/3 page

2. Shipping Instructions:

Send space orders, insertion orders, correspondence and

print materials to:
Advertising, Hydrocarbon Processing
2 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1020, Houston, TX 77046
For pre-printed inserts, contact the Publisher for
shipping instructions.

HydrocarbonProcessing.com

Bret Ronk, Publisher

E-mail: Bret.Ronk@GulfPub.com

Houston Office
2 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1020, Houston, Texas 77046 USA
Phone: +1 (713) 529-4301, Fax: +1 (713) 520-4433

HydrocarbonProcessing.com

sales offices
Europe

IL, LA, MO, OK, TX

Josh Mayer
Phone: +1 (972) 816-6745, Fax: +1 (972) 767-4442
E-mail: Josh.Mayer@GulfPub.com

FRANCE, Greece, North Africa, Middle

East, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, SOUTHERN
BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG, SWITZERLAND, Germany, Austria, Turkey
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Tl.: +33 (0)1 30 47 92 51
Fax: +33 (0)1 30 47 92 40
E-mail: Watkins@GulfPub.com

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN,

KS, KY, MI, MN, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR,
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Phone/Fax: +1 (713) 520-4449
Mobile: +1 (713) 670-6138
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CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH,
PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, Wv, Eastern Canada
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Phone: +1 (617) 357-8190, Fax: +1 (617) 357-8194
Mobile: +1 (617) 594-4943
E-mail: Merrie.Lynch@GulfPub.com

Classified Sales
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E-mail: Gerry.Mayer@GulfPub.com

Data Products
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Phone: +1 (713) 525-4626, Fax: +1 (713) 520-4433
E-mail: Lee.Nichols@GulfPub.com

Reprints
Rhonda Brown
Foster Printing Service
Phone: +1 (866) 879-9144 ext. 194
E-mail: RhondaB@FosterPrinting.com

ITALY, Eastern Europe

Fabio Potest
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Phone: +39 (010) 570-4948
Fax: +39 (010) 553-0088
E-mail: Fabio.Potesta@GulfPub.com

RUSSIA/FSU

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Phone: +7 (495) 628-10-333
E-mail: Lilia.Fedotova@GulfPub.com

UNITED KINGDOM/SCANDINAVIA,
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Phone: +44 161 440 0854
Mobile: +44 79866 34646
E-mail: Michael.Brown@GulfPub.com

Other Areas
AUSTRALIAPerth
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Phone: +61 (8) 9332-9839
Fax: +61 (8) 9313-6442
E-mail: Australia@GulfPub.com

ChinaHong Kong
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Phone: +86 13802701367, (China)
Phone: +852 69185500, (Hong Kong)
E-mail: Iris.Yuen@GulfPub.com

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Phone/Fax: 11 23 37 42 40
Mobile: 11 85 86 52 59
E-mail: Brazil@GulfPub.com

India
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Phone: +91-22-2837 7070/71/72
Fax: +91-22-2822 2803
Mobile: +91-98673 67374
E-mail: India@GulfPub.com

INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND

Peggy Thay
Publicitas Singapore Pte Ltd
Phone: +65 6836-2272
Fax: +65 6634-5231
E-mail: Singapore@GulfPub.com

JAPANTokyo
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Pacific Business Inc.
Phone: +81 (3) 3661-6138
Fax: +81 (3) 3661-6139
E-mail: Japan@GulfPub.com

korea
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Phone: +82 (2) 391 4254
Fax: +82 (2) 391 4255
E-mail: Korea@GulfPub.com

PAKISTANKarachi
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Intermedia Communications
Phone: +92 (21) 663-4795
Fax: +92 (21) 663-4795

Hydrocarbon Processing is a division of Gulf Publishing Company, an international publishing and events business
dedicated to the energy sector. Founded in 1916, Gulf Publishing Company produces and distributes leading trade
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