OilChem 2026 – 12th Bitumen Industry Development & Bitumen Import Sourcing Conference will take place 26–28 May 2026 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, bringing together producers, traders, refiners, infrastructure contractors, financial institutions, and policymakers from across the global asphalt value chain.
Organised by OilChem, the event provides a specialised platform for analysing the evolving dynamics of the international bitumen market at a time when supply chains, refinery capacity, and infrastructure demand are undergoing structural change. As China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the conference will focus on how shifting production capacity, environmental policies, and infrastructure investment patterns are reshaping both domestic and global asphalt markets.
The three-day programme will combine strategic forums, sourcing meetings, and industry networking sessions, covering key topics such as global asphalt supply and demand trends, geopolitical influences on crude oil markets, and the growing role of the Middle East and India in global production expansion. Technical discussions will also explore advances in modified and recycled asphalt materials, sustainable road construction technologies, and the application of futures and options markets for risk management and price hedging.
With participation expected from international suppliers, Chinese refiners, infrastructure contractors, logistics providers, and financial institutions, the conference aims to foster cross-border cooperation while providing authoritative market data and industry insights to guide investment, procurement, and strategic planning across the global bitumen sector.