Rio Pipeline 2017

A surprising edition

Rio Pipeline Conference & Exhibition has changed its branding design, to unify the whole pipeline community, in an even more complete event. This was the gathering of all market players of this industry, around relevant content, networking and great business environment. What happens at the pipeline market, you can learn first here. Rio Pipeline, even more Pipeline.

With the theme “Connecting the Future: Trends and Challenges”, we went deeper into the scenario, showing innovative solutions to industry’s challenges and promoting business opportunities.

1,087

delegates

1,050

visitors

20

countries

176

technical papers

Pictures 2017

Check out the pictures of the 2017 edition.

VIDEOS

2017 Speakers

Check out the names that have spoken at Rio Pipeline.

Mike Hogan

Mike Hogan

Responsible for project execution for all product divisions

Company:

Oil States Industries, Inc.

Mr. Hogan has served in materials development, engineering, and project management roles with Oil States Industries, Inc. over the past 33 years. He is currently responsible for project execution for all Oil States product divisions. Mr. Hogan is a graduate of the Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Arlington, holding degrees in mechanical engineering, welding metallurgy, and business management. Mr. Hogan is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, U. S.

Cliff Johnson

Cliff Johnson

President

Company:

Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI)

Cliff Johnson joined Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) in September 2010 as President. He has overseen the creation of the new PRCI Technology Development Center (TDC) in Houston, Texas, which opened in 2015. The TDC will be a cornerstone for PRCI research and deployment for key solutions for the pipeline industry. As President, he has been able to grow PRCI membership by 20%. Today PRCI represents over 60% of the world’s transmission pipeline mileage.

Prior to joining to PRCI, Mr. Johnson spent 13 years at NACE International, where he has held a variety of positions during his career. His most recent position was as NACE’s Director of Public Affairs where he led NACE’s legislative initiatives.

Mr. Johnson earned his Master of Public Affairs from the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He has obtained his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and is active in the America Society of Association Executives.

He currently lives with his wife, Courtney, and 5 children (Emma, Oleg, Vivian, Lena, and Hana) in Centreville, Va.

Guilherme Pamplona

Guilherme Pamplona

(b) Gerente de Desenvolvimento da Base de Fornecedores

Company:

Petrobras

GRADUAÇÃO:
Engenharia Mecânica – UGF/1981
Advocacia - Faculdades Benett/2000

PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO:
(1) MBP: Master Business in Petroleum (UFRJ-Coppe)
(2) Management – IAG/PUC

EMPRESAS:
(1) Montreal Engenharia S.A. – 1982 – 1985
Cargo: Engenheiro Especialista em Qualidade

(2) Petróleo Brasileiro S.A – PETROBRAS
Cargos:
(a) Gerencia de Inspeção: 1985 – 2015 – 30 anos (13 anos como Gerente)
(b) Gerente de Desenvolvimento da Base de Fornecedores: 2015 até o momento

Joe Paviglianiti

Joe Paviglianiti

Engineering Technical Leader

Company:

National Energy Board (NEB)

Mr. Paviglianiti is an Engineering Technical Leader at the National Energy Board (NEB) in Calgary, Canada. Joe has over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He worked in oil and gas facility construction for 14 years as an NDE technician before obtaining Civil Engineering degree from the University of Calgary. Joe has been with the NEB for over 20 years and his responsibilities include construction and pipe integrity inspections, auditing and reviewing integrity management programs, fitness for service evaluations and engineering assessments and conducting failure investigations. In addition, he provides input into regulatory and standards development and is the past Chairman of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z662 Oil and Gas standard Technical Committee and is the Canadian representative on the ISO TC67/SC2 committee. Joe also participated on the executive of the ASME Pipeline System Division and International Pipeline Technology Institute. In addition to having published papers in technical conferences proceedings and journals, Joe has provided training and presentations on various integrity management related topics, construction techniques, standards development, and regulations in numerous countries.

Lord John Browne

Lord John Browne

Executive Chairman

Company:

L1 Energy

John Browne (Lord Browne of Madingley) was CEO of BP from 1995–2007, where he built a reputation as a visionary leader, transforming BP into one of the world‘s largest companies. He was president of the Royal Academy of Engineering, is a fellow of the Royal Society, a foreign member of the US Academy of Arts and Sciences, and chairman of the trustees of the Tate Galleries. He holds degrees from Cambridge and Stanford universities, was knighted in 1998, and made a life peer in 2001. He is now the Executive Chairman of L1 Energy, an oil and gas investment company controlled by the Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, through Alfa Group.

EXHIBITION

Check out the exhibition plan and see also the list of exhibitors.

O&G activities in Rio de Janeiro

82%

of proven reserves in Brazil

70%

of O&G domestic production

1.6 billion

of R&D investiment

50

research and development institutions

IMPRENSA

Check out the releases with the best moments of the Rio Pipeline 2017

PRESS CENTER

AWARDS

During Rio Pipeline 2017, you can spotlight a project running for two different awards: Calgary Award and Global Pipeline Award. Those technical papers achieving Honorable Mention in the event will also run for Plínio Cantanhede, an IBP Award to be granted in Rio Oil & Gas 2018.

 

 

2017 Parallel Events

Knowledge Arena

In a moment that requires new skills, information management and connection to new global demands, the Rio Pipeline Knowledge Arena have promoted debates on issues that go well beyond technical issues, provoking broad and revealing reflections on the industry.

 

Youth Professional Program

Students from all over the country had a great opportunity to invest in a career in the oil and gas industry! The Youth Professional Program is held annually alongside national and international events of the market. Through debates with specialists in the oil and human resources areas, headhunters and youth professionals, the students were be able to interact with speakers, share experiences and collect valuable tips.

 

2017 SPONSORS