International Conference on Hydrocarbon Accounting, Crude Oil Shipping Operations & Measurement

8 – 10 December 2025 • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the Conference

About the Conference Welcome to the Hydrocarbon Conference: The premier international platform dedicated to shaping the future of hydrocarbon measurement, shipping operations, and industry governance. This prestigious event brings together a diverse and influential audience, including government regulators, national and international oil companies (NOCs & IOCs), terminal operators, shipping companies, auditors, technology providers, policy makers, and industry experts from around the world. Our mission is to foster meaningful dialogue, promote the exchange of innovative ideas, and explore the latest advancements in standards, technologies, and governance frameworks that are redefining the hydrocarbon industry. As the global energy landscape evolves, this conference provides a vital opportunity for industry stakeholders to stay ahead of emerging trends, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and implement best practices that enhance efficiency and safety. Hosted annually in the vibrant city of Dubai, the Hydrocarbon Conference serves as a powerful platform for networking, collaboration, and strategic partnership development. Attendees will have exclusive access to cutting-edge solutions, industry insights, and expert-led discussions aimed at addressing key challenges and unlocking new opportunities in the hydrocarbon sector. Join us to be part of this dynamic gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and policy makers committed to advancing the future of hydrocarbon measurement and shipping operations. Together, we can shape a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy industry for generations to come.

Conference Overview & Rationale

Accurate measurement and shipping integrity are vital for protecting national revenues, ensuring fair trade and maintaining operational excellence. This conference addresses measurement inaccuracies, allocation disputes and operational inefficiencies across the upstream, midstream and export value chains by:

  • Examining evolving standards and best practices in hydrocarbon accounting and measurement
  • Exploring innovations in shipping operations, custody transfer systems and digital technologies
  • Addressing reconciliation, loss control and data integrity challenges
  • Strengthening collaboration between regulators, operators, shipping entities and auditors

Key Objectives

  • Highlight global regulatory & technical standards in measurement and allocation
  • Showcase emerging metering and reconciliation technologies
  • Explore governance and legal frameworks for shipping operations and dispute resolution
  • Foster collaboration and build a community of practice for sustained capacity development

Thematic Focus Areas

  • Strategic perspectives & regulatory frameworks
  • Innovations in metering, calibration & allocation
  • Crude oil shipping operations, logistics & safety
  • Reconciliation challenges: from wellhead to export
  • Cybersecurity & digital measurement systems

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Conference Program — At a Glance

Day 1 — Strategic & Regulatory Perspectives

Keynote: Technological Evolution in Metering & Custody Transfer
Panels: Innovations in Metering & Allocation; Crude Oil Shipping Operations: Logistics, Loss Control & Safety; Reconciliation Challenges
Extras: Interactive simulation on custody transfer dispute resolution; Technology exhibition & B2B meetings

Day 2 & 3 — Technical Excellence, Innovation & Collaboration

Day 2 Keynote: Future-Proofing Measurement Systems — AI, IoT & Digitalization
Panels: Data integrity & cybersecurity; Global collaboration & capacity building
Day 3: Innovation showcases, roundtables and closing plenary with conference communiqué

Speakers & Participants

The conference will host senior ministers and regulators, CEOs and executives from NOCs/IOCs, technical experts from standards bodies (API, OIML, ISO), leading technology providers, legal/arbitration specialists and academics.

Venue & Logistics

Dubai — an international energy & logistics hub with world-class infrastructure, connectivity and hospitality. Early registration is recommended due to limited capacity for technical sessions and exhibition spaces.

Sponsorship & Exhibition

Sponsorship packages are available (Silver, Gold, Diamond) and offer a range of branding, speaking slots, delegate passes and exhibition benefits.

Contact & Registration

To register or enquire:
training@lptc.uk+234 816 443 0384+971-50-613-6040

Early registration is recommended due to limited capacity for technical sessions and exhibition spaces.