Past Congresses
19th World Petroleum Congress – Madrid, Spain
29th June - 3rd July 2008
A World in Transition: Delivering Energy for Sustainable Growth
The full proceedings of the 19th WPC Congress has been published by the Energy Institute. Available in a fully searchable format on DVD, the proceedings includes the papers and presentations from:
- plenaries and special addresses
- Best practice keynote sessions
- Forum papers and posters
18th World Petroleum Congress – Johannesburg, South Africa
25th - 29th September 2005
Shaping the Energy Future: Partners in Sustainable Solutions.
"This theme reflected the continuing efforts of the petroleum industry to meet consumers growing demand for cleaner, reliable and efficient energy supply. It also recognized that in addressing the challenges of the future, the petroleum industry must continue to take action in partnership with our key stakeholders as we jointly seek solutions that are consistent with the principles of sustainability: affordable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable."
17th World Petroleum Congress – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1st - 5th September 2002
Petroleum Industry: Technological Excellence and Social Responsibility in Serving Society.
For the first time in the business world, the 17th World Petroleum Congress debated the issue of corporate social responsibility in the oil industry at the dawn of a new century. This Congress theme, "Petroleum Industry: Excellence and Responsibility in Serving Society" set the tone for the Event's programme agenda. "Companies in our business have to consider the interests of all stakeholders. We have to worry about the impact of our activities on all of those around us and, in particular, on the communities in which we operate," stated Francisco Gros, President of Petrobras and of the WPC National Brazilian Committee.
16th World Petroleum Congress – Calgary, Canada
11th - 15th June 2000
Petroleum for Global Development: Networking People, Business and Technology to Create Value.
Canada's first-ever opportunity to host the prestigious gathering of the world's oil and gas industry leaders attracted participants from a record-high number of 97 countries. The tally shows a total of 4,642 people attended the Congress, among them 3,078 delegates, 439 accompanying persons, 625 exhibitors and 421 media. Some 900 Calgary volunteers were also involved.
