Organised by Tiratsoo Technical (a division of Great Southern Press) and Clarion Technical Conferences, and in association with Global Webb Energy Consultants, this major multi-track conference will bring together some exceptional people involved in the pipeline industry.

The two-and-a-half day conference will see experts gather from within and outside the region to discuss the latest technologies and concepts for maintaining and operating oil and gas pipelines in the most efficient, cost-effective and professional manner, while taking account of the environmental and other concerns of the communities through which they pass.

The seven track conference programme will cover topics including:

• Planning, design, construction and materials;
• Operations and maintenance;
• Asset integrity management;
• Inspection and cathodic protection;
• Repair and rehabilitation;
• Automation and control; and,
• Leak detection.

The conference will be opened and closed with plenary sessions, and will be accompanied by a major exhibition reflecting the widest interests of the pipeline industry, showcasing the most recent and effective in pipeline products and technology as well as allowing delegates to speak directly with company representatives.

Bahrain Minister of Energy H.E. Dr Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza said “The Kingdom of Bahrain is proud to host the first international conference on Best Practices in Pipeline Operations and Integrity Management.

“As Bahrain establishes itself into one of the best venues for business networking in the region, events like this will provide a great opportunity to businesses in the pipeline industry and clients to exchange notes and forge new business relations.”

Show and tell

The exhibition will showcase the latest products and technology and offer delegates a chance to speak face-to-face with company representatives, as well as offering a forum for networking.

Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your company’s latest technologies and products and make sure to exhibit at this prestigious event that will pave the way into the Middle Eastern market.

A relatively untapped market, exhibiting will help your company gain unprecedented professional exposure in the Middle East exposing your company to new potential clients and decision makers.

Sponsoring and exhibiting at Best Practices in Pipeline Operations & Integrity Management will give you unparalleled access to decision-makers in the Global and Middle East pipeline industry.

Resource rich

Over the past years, Bahrain has had an average oil production of 180,000 bbl/d. Of this total production an average of 30,000 bbl/d comes from the Bahrain Oil Field, while 150,000 bbl/d comes from the offshore Abu Saafa Field.

Saudi Aramco, the conference’s Platinum Sponsor, is responsible for known gas reserves of 279 Tcf, the fourth largest in the world. Finding additional gas reserves is one of the company’s top priorities.

Currently, Saudi Aramco monitors and controls a 20,000 km pipeline network that requires the latest technology. This network is monitored by operators remotely in numerous locations from an operations control centre in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

To learn more about how your company can be involved through the exhibition or sponsorship, visit www.clarion.org/bestpractices/bahrain2012

7 reasons to support the conference

• Supported and sponsored by Saudi Aramco – a global leader in the oil and gas industry
• Supported by His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Minister of Oil and Gas Affairs and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority, Kingdom of Bahrain
• Attended by members of the pipeline industry from around the world
• A unique opportunity to hear high-quality technical presentations with the best regional and international presenters
• Attended by high-quality delegates and trade visitors from the entire pipeline industry
• Sensibly priced to provide the best value for money and return on investment
• An unparalleled opportunity to do business in the region and globally.