The 19th World Petroleum Congress 2008
Date: June 29 – July 3, 2008
Venue: Madrid, Spain
The 19th World Petroleum Congress (19th WPC), organized by the World Petroleum Council, celebrated its 75th anniversary in Madrid and will convene for its 20th edition in Doha, Qatar.
"I am glad that what began as an annual dinner for friends, attended by only a few leaders in this sector, has now grown into a world congress", said Randall Gossen, Vice-Chairman of Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility at Nexen and Chairman of the World Petroleum Council, during the closing ceremony. "The 19th edition brought together over 500 executives and more than 200 companies from five continents".
The 19th WPC provided a platform for discussions, honoring outstanding individuals and companies in the industry. It also addressed some of the most pressing issues both within and beyond the sector, issues that impact the livelihoods of thousands of employees worldwide.
As oil prices reached historic highs and challenges surrounding sustainability and environmental responsibility remained unresolved, the century-old industry paid tribute to the most distinguished professionals within the oil and energy sectors.
