Fairs
Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference 2010
Main event of Oil and Gas in Latin America, Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference is held every two years at the Convention Center Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro.
Since its first edition in 1982, the exhibition and conference have been collaborating in the consolidation of Rio de Janeiro as the "oil capital", as the state concentrates 80% of all oil produced in the country, and 50% of gas production . The Exhibition is an important showcase for national and foreign companies present their products and services as well as, the conference provides an opportunity for discussion of major issues relating to technological innovations.
The figures show the event as the Rio Oil & Gas is an excellent business opportunity, look at the numbers from 2008:
Fair
Exhibitors – 1200
Participating Countries – 23
Visitors - 39.000
Conference
Delegates – 5.000
Numbers of technical papers presented - 705