Dow to participate at the Downstream Caspian and Central Asia Conference

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan - September 17, 2019 - Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a silver sponsor at the 6th Downstream Caspian and Central Asia Conference to be held at the Hilton Astana, Nur-Sultan on September 23-24, 2019. The event brings together key stakeholders from the Caspian and Central Asia petrochemical market in one place.

Dow will also present case studies on UCARSOL™ HYBRID Solvents.

“Dow has been leading in gas treating technology for more than 80 years,” said Lorenzo Spagnuolo, senior gas treating specialist EMEAI for Dow Oil & Gas. “Our global experience and advanced technologies help us to innovate, which enables our customers to be successful, competitive, and agile. When it comes to overcoming challenges, Dow is ready to customize a solution based on individual needs.”

During the session titled ‘Potential of gas chemical projects in Central Asia’, Spagnuolo will give a presentation on ‘Flexible approach for mercaptan removal with potential performance increase using formulated UCARSOL™ HYBRID Solvents.’ He will highlight the effectiveness of innovative hybrid solvents in practice and showcasing their latest applications.

The Downstream Caspian and Central Asia Conference annually unites petrochemical businesses and authorities from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan. Over 250 senior downstream experts from 22 countries are expected to visit the event.

The conference will also be a part of the Kazakhstan Energy Week in partnership with KAZENERGY Association and supported by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

About Dow in Russia and CIS

Dow has been present in Russia and the CIS since 1974. The Company today gathers around 300 employees at four main locations, including two manufacturing sites – Finndisp in Ramenskoye and the Dow Izolan joint venture in Vladimir – serving customers in the consumer care, infrastructure and packaging industries. Dow operates 38 manufacturing sites in 15 countries across Europe, Middle-East, Africa and India, and delivered pro forma net sales of $17.4 billion in 2018. More about Dow in Russia and the CIS www.dow.ru.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines one of the broadest technology sets in the industry with asset integration, focused innovation and global scale to achieve profitable growth and become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow’s portfolio of performance materials, industrial intermediates and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 113 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,000 people. Dow delivered pro forma sales of approximately $50 billion in 2018. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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