Experts from within and outside the region will discuss the latest technologies and concepts for maintaining and operating oil and gas pipelines in the most efficient and cost effective manner at an upcoming conference in Bahrain.

The first international Best Practices in Pipeline Operations and Integrity Management Conference and Exhibition will be held from March 19th to 21st 2012 at the Gulf Convention Centre.

Dr Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza energy minister of Bahrain said that “Bahrain’s position as an important destination for global events in the Gulf and the Middle East has been enhanced by the number of energy industry events planned for 2012.”

Dr Ali Mirza said that “This will enhance Bahrain’s position as an important destination in the Gulf and the Middle East for such global events that contribute to the development of professionals, particularly in the field of oil and gas. Bahrain is proud to host the first international conference on Best Practices in Pipeline Operations and Integrity Management.”

He said that 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.

(Sourced from Trade Arabia)